Technology
ISAPI Rewrite by Pam Dean
Have you ever wanted to manage multiple domain names under a single account in IIS (Internet Information Services)? A common way to do this is to handle it from code. There are some disadvantages when handling this directly from code. Static pages aren`t redirected, non-developers will need to purchase or dust off their programming books, and evidence remains that a redirection was done.continue
Change Password for SQL Server User by David Weber
Most security experts` recommendations include changing passwords frequently to enhance security. It is easy to change the password on a SQL Server Username via Query Analyzer. Changing the password with Query Analyzer makes it easy to coordinate changing the password on the database server at the same time as it is changed in the connection string. This approach provides the flexibility to ... continue
RichDataPicker by Ben Higgins
If you are looking for a component to enhance your calendar or date/time selection web page, RicherComponents.com has released a new component called RichDatePicker. It provides a point-and-click popup calendar window that allows you to select a variety of date and time appearances. This feature will resolve any issues end users might have with date/time formats and will also improve the ac ... continue
DbCombo by Rick Barber
If you have ever tried loading a large number of records into a drop down box you know that this can significantly slow down the page. A great solution is DbCombo (www.dbcombo.com). DbCombo is a managed ASP.Net control that uses a datasource to auto complete and display matching results in a drop-down box without using a page postback.
The data is provided from the datasource dynamic ... continue
Indexes: An Overview and Maintenance for Performance by Desiree Harris
Many people know the importance of creating indexes on SQL Server database tables. Indexes greatly improve the performance of a database. However, while many people create indexes on their SQL Server tables, many people don`t maintain them properly to ensure queries run efficiently as possible. I`ll begin by giving a quick overview of how SQL Server 2000 stores data and how indexes improve ... continue
Which w3wp.exe process belongs to which App Pool in IIS6 by Scott Forsyth
Along with Windows Server 2003 and Internet Information Services 6.0 came a large number of benefits. For us IIS admins, it was a great welcome set of changes. But, one apparent difficultly is matching up the w3wp.exe processes displayed in Task Manager to the Application Pools in IIS.
Review of IIS5
In IIS5.0 (Windows 2000 Server), each site that is set to Out Of Process wil ... continue
Greasing Bearings - How Much is Enough? by Thomas Yoon
Previously, we have talked about using suitable greases for
different applications. Basically, we want to use low
temperature greases for low temperature applications and high
temperature greases for high temperature applications. The
reason is quite simple - we want the grease to form a thin film
of lubricating oil between the rubbing surfaces.
If we use high te ... continue
Building a Document Management Plan Part II by Ray Griffiths
Accounts Payable Entry Level
As organizations look to drive down costs and improve efficiency, manual and time-consuming processes in accounts payable (A/P) are an ideal place to start. A/P processes are sometimes distributed in nature, may require approval on many levels, and generate huge volumes of paper and electronic documents that are difficult to effectively manage. ... continue
TiVo: An Introduction for the Few Who Don`t Know Yet by Bear Cahill
TiVo will change your life... for the better. Plain and simple: record shows by telling TiVo to record them (not when, what channel, how long, etc.), record all new episodes of X, record all movies w/ so-and-so in them, etc.
High Points:
Most people know the basics of the concept. Here`s the low-down on the things I`m asked most...
1. You can record one thing and watch ... continue
DVD Recorders: Getting Started by Bear Cahill
IMO, these sd work `like a VCR` as far as recording and playback. There are models w/ harddrives, VHS players, etc. built in, but to me that`s overboard.
Bells and Whistles
The VHS option is not bad, but you most likely already have one you can plug into the inputs of the DVD recorder.
I have a DVD recorder for archiving TiVo shows as opposed to accessing my TiVo from m ... continue
VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro by Bear Cahill
What is it?
Most people are familiar w/ NetMeeting and other software that let you talk to others over the internet. VOIP is similar. However, it also uses your phone - the interface we`re all familiar with.
Instead of connecting your phone to the wall, you connect it to a box either the VOIP company provides or you buy on your own. This is the modem. You need highspeed/broadb ... continue
Cell Phone Abuse - Tips to Curb Employee Abuse by Aaron Siegel
Looking for a way to save your enterprise or government organization tens of thousands of dollars a month or more on wireless mobile communication use? First off, it?s going to take some discipline and innovative management for your cellular communication services to become more cost efficient and less prone to abuse. Cell phone and handheld usage can bleed a corporation?s IT communications ... continue
Universal Remotes: Some Things to Consider by Bear Cahill
We probably all have about 8 `universal` remotes these days. Every new component you buy comes w/ one, but none of them are really `universal` because there`s always some feature on one device that the other remotes don`t have a button for. But wdn`t it be nice to really be able to use one remote for all your devices? I do!
There are so many different universals on the market these d ... continue
THEY`RE VIBRANT, THEY`RE TALENTED, AND THEY`RE LEAVING: Luring Our Youth Back Home With Technology by Jill St Claire, President - JSC Marketing, LLC
What do the young people of Humboldt County do after leaving high school and college? Some can?t wait to leave, and others want to stay but aren?t satisfied with the job opportunities, or lack thereof, in this place they?ve known as ?home?.
The real question is -- how do they perceive the options available: minimum wage retail sales, join a branch of the U.S. Military, the family fa ... continue
The Coming Television Revolution by Terry Mitchell
The revolution is just getting started and will begin to make its mark this year. By 2010, it will begin to take off. By 2025, it will be the standard for all TV viewing. It`s called Internet Protocol Television, or IPTV for short. IPTV works with a set-top box connected to any broadband interface and to a TV. It will allow users to choose among thousands (and eventually hundreds of thousa ... continue
Expert Guide to Sony`s HDV camcorder by Kenny Hemphill
The Sony HD camcorder, the Handycam HDR-FX1 is being marketed by the company as ?world`s first HDV 1080i consumer camcorder?. But at $3,700, it?s price tag is stretching the consumer label somewhat.
However, there?s no doubt the the industry sees HD video as a consumer format and prices will come down over the next couple of years. This Sony HD camcorder is just the start of what is ... continue
Vacation Break for Electrical Machines by Thomas Yoon
Are you overloaded? Have you become a part of the highly stressed
modern working environment? You may need a break - a vacation, a
change in environment, a change of pace...
Similarly, machines can be overloaded too. Those that were
designed for a particular system are often pushed to their limits
when new requirements emerge.
Just like the final straw that bre ... continue
How Does Your Website Make Me Feel? by Philippa Gamse, CMC
When people think about the Internet, they think about technology. When people hear that I am a Website strategy expert, they see me as a `techy type`.
But for me, the most intriguing aspect of your online business isn`t about the technology. It`s about human connections, and how you can create these in a virtual environment.
It`s commonly understood that `people buy emotiona ... continue
Sirius Radio - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know by Nick Smith
Sirius radio, or more generally satellite radio, came out just a few years ago. If you?ve never listened to satellite radio or heard about it, this article is your lucky break. In this article you?ll find out what satellite radio is and how it works.
What Is Satellite Radio?
Just like the name indicates, satellite radio uses satellites and related equipment to broadca ... continue
Pros and Cons of Using FREE Software in Your Business by Cavyl Stewart
It?s easy to understand why you might be drawn to the allure of
free software. After all, it is free and free is always a good
price to pay. But before you plunk down your hard-earned no money
and possibly put your business at risk, consider the following.
Most of the free software that you will find is not supported.
There will be no one at the other end of the soft ... continue
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