Vista reports inaccurate available memory

Last year I wrote a post about how some x64 (64-bit) systems cannot use more than 3 GB RAM, even though that is one of the main purposes of getting an x64 system. During the course of working with one such system, I discovered an unsettling development: the Vista x64...

Gateway Sued for Faulty Laptops

Update If you are trying to check whether your computer has the same memory issues that my laptop had, please be aware that Windows Vista may not display the correct amount of available memory. Please see my related post “Vista reports inaccurate available...

More on x64

A while ago I published a post titled “Why I hate x64“. I created a laundry list of all of the things that I personally found that did not work on a 64 bit platform. Well, I just updated that post with two more entries: Motorola Q9 Update for Windows...

My MVP Status Renewed

I just received notice that my Microsoft MVP for MOSS 2007 will be renewed for another year. To say that I am excited is an understatement 🙂 For those who are not familiar with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program, allow me to elaborate. This is from...

SharePoint Zip 2.0 Released

Black Blade has announced the official release of SharePoint Zip 2.0. SharePoint Zip allows users to download multiple files from and upload multiple files to SharePoint as a single Zip file. This saves both user time and network bandwidth, and has many applications...

Why I hate x64

Update More on x64 here:http://www.owcer.com/2008/10/more-on-x64/ I hate x64. x64 promised to increase the capabilities of computers. More memory, greater speed, bigger, faster, etc… And then, things stop working. Things I like. Things that nobody told me would stop...