I was unfortunately given the task a while ago to deploy Skype to select computers within my organization. I say 'unfortunately' because I've heard many instances involving Skype that make me cringe with my network administrator hat on. Skype has a 'feature' that takes advantage of its P2P nature that it calls becoming a supernode. A supernode is just a computer that has Skype … [Read more...]
Onto the Next Theme
All weekend, I've been tinkering with a new theme here at 404 Tech Support. If you've visited over the course of the weekend, you've definitely seen it (and I apologize if my tinkering disrupted your visit). I've still got a small handful of changes I'd like to make but the majority of the installation is done. I'm enjoying it because it has made my site more responsive and … [Read more...]
Woopra Provides Real-Time Site Use Tracking
Woopra does for your website the same thing that Google Analytics does, it provides insight to your visitors and audience helping you learn how they ended up on your site and what they're hoping to get out of it. By using analytics, hopefully you can tune your website to give your visitors what they're looking for more easily. I've tried Google Analytics before but somehow … [Read more...]
Today’s iPhone 4 Press Event – Free Cases For All!
Apple is hosting a press event today to address the issues that are being discussed daily in the media: iPhone 4 dropped calls by holding the phone a particular way. Since we can't all make it to Cupertino, Macworld is doing an excellent job covering the event with a Macworld Live Blog. Be sure to check that out for the full scoop. Apple has a video and I've included some … [Read more...]
Ass-Scapes.com and Other Problems With Domains
This post is Safe For Work! I'm sorry to say but there is no pornography here at 404 Tech Support. Why do I lead with this disclaimer you ask? Well, if you read yesterday's PvP Online webcomic and were curious enough, you might already know. You might also understand if you're one of the thousands of people I had visit yesterday, indirectly referred here by PvP Online. You … [Read more...]