Windows 10 v1511 came with a new Snap Assist feature to automatically resize other snapped windows that are adjacent to a window you resize. I find this setting to be pretty convenient. It even works if the adjacent window is not the top most window. This only works for two windows next to each other. The 2 x 2 or 2 x 1 arrangements don't seem to be able to take advantage of … [Read more...]
November update KB3097877 causing issues for some Windows 7 computers
One of the updates that came out with November's Patch Tuesday has been causing problems for a small sample of Windows 7 computers. KB3097877 has had two symptoms reported - Outlook crashes and the Logon issues. The logon problem prevents you from logging into the computer in normal or safe mode. The screen will show the normal "Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to login" message. Upon … [Read more...]
New term ‘Blamistrator’ replaces ‘Administrator’
After a hectic week at work, I coined a new term. The term is 'Blamistrator' and is used to replace the word 'Administrator'. For example, server administrator or antivirus administrator would become server blamistrator and antivirus blamistrator. The root of the word is blame and it also reflects what happens. The ability to administer the server or service is taken away by … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1511 ISO now available from Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center
Oddly, Microsoft makes enterprises with deadlines and paying customers wait for the installers for Windows 10. While standard users were able to download the Windows 10 update starting last Thursday, Microsoft has just released the ISO installer to Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center customers. From the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center, you can find the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Really Professional Internet Person by Jenn McAllister
Really Professional Internet Person is the memoir-so-far of Jenn McAllister, YouTube star better known as Jennxpenn. The book discusses her childhood and moments in her life that led her to become a prominent YouTuber. I would not describe myself as the target audience for this book. I am not in to vlogs and have never watched Jennxpenn's channel on YouTube, for people younger … [Read more...]