Archives for January, 2005

ASPI for non-privileged users in Windows XP

31
Jan

posted by darryn filed under Uncategorized

ASPI for non-privileged users in Windows XP

I have recently consolidated all of my home computers and servers into one notebook in preparation for travel. With only one computer, Kirsten and I now share. Being the tyrant that I am, I made her a "Limited User". It turns out that this is not without a price.If you are not an Administrator of a Windows XP machine, you ...more»

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Recipe: Seafood Chowder

30
Jan

posted by darryn filed under Uncategorized

Serve this filling soup with some warm crusty bread. This recipe makes enough for six entreés (Americans: appetizers) and is suitable for people who do not eat red meat.500g white fish fillets, cut into small (2cm) cubes500g other seafood (prawns, scallops, lobster, crab etc).1 litre fish stock1 leek, chopped finely1 carrot, peeled and cubed1 stalk celery, cubed1 large potato, cubed1/3 ...more»

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MCSE

27
Jan

posted by darryn filed under personal

This afternoon I passed the exam 70-221 Designing a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure. Based on my reckoning, this will now make me an MCSE in Windows 2000, the culmination of a process that I started almost six years ago. Of course, six years ago there was no Windows 2000 and so most of my earlier exams do not count towards ...more»

Tags: nederland, personal, tech

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Buy Presents For Darryn – my 30th

24
Jan

posted by darryn filed under personal

My 30th birthday is coming up, and in response to many reader queries, the Institute have updated their Buy Presents For Darryn website. So go there. ...more»

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Firefox Hijacked!

4
Jan

posted by darryn filed under Uncategorized

I got in to work today, fresh from the break. I loaded up Firefox, and what did I discover? My Home Page is now set to http://www.ebzjzcrzpufbzndvn.com/dVwgeK9P_v/cmZItwj0cuTsf6SLPF67PhoiOxPeND8M.htm. I have not installed anything except extensions from mozilla.org.They lied to me! They said it was impossible! ...more»

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