Apple held a keynote event today where they introduced some new hardware and other updates. The event had the teaser tagline "Let us loop you in." Apple CEO Tim Cook and other Apple employees discussed a variety of topics from the importance of encryption to their efforts in conservation and environmental responsibility. They also introduced new hardware such as a 4-inch … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Increase IIS Private Memory Limit to improve WSUS availability
My Windows Server Update Services on Server 2012 R2 has had some availability issues over the past few months. The unreliability really picked up in frequency in the past month. It made the problem more apparent to its clients but easier to troubleshoot at the same time. Clients checking for Windows Updates would quickly error out with a code 0x80244021 which indicates the … [Read more...]
Sales info of the new gTLDs
ICANN introduced a number of generic top level domains (gTLDs) over the past few years. TLDs like .com, .net, .org and a few others make up the staples but these new gTLDs allow for .london or .bicycle or .guru as the ending of your domain. Is .xyz the winner of the new gTLDs? Are there ones to avoid? This infographic explores 'Which new gTLDs matter?'. (Credit: … [Read more...]
Kindle E-Readers require update before March 22nd
If you have an older Kindle e-reader, you should check the software version to ensure it is up to date. Without the update, your Kindle will no longer be able to browse the Kindle store or download Kindle books after March 22nd. Kindles with the e-ink display older than 2013 need this update. Device and Year Software Version Your Device Needs Kindle 1st … [Read more...]
Microsoft released new Windows Insider Preview build with extensions for Edge
Microsoft released a new build to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring for both PC and mobile. Build 14291 includes Extensions for the Microsoft Edge browser, the ability to pin tabs in Microsoft Edge, and "Paste and go" or "Paste and search" options in the context menu when you right-click on text areas. The video below shows how to install extensions in Edge to gain additional … [Read more...]