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Windows 7 RTM finally!

October 22nd, 2009 Charlie No comments

Now is the time to stop asking me for a key from MSDN people. Go buy a copy and start a Windows experience that truly lives up to the hype.

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No seriously… go! Now!

Ok if you are still here, check out some helpful links:

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I miss Euchre

October 14th, 2009 Charlie No comments

I honestly don’t know why I started thinking about it this morning, but I suddenly really miss playing Euchre. Sure I could play online, but it’s not the same! Some of you reading this may wonder what Euchre even is and I pity you for that. Luckily, I have a little wikipedia action ready for you: here. I’ll give you a few moments to read up before you continue reading.

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WoWRanks – The most comprehensive WoW ranking system there is

October 12th, 2009 Charlie No comments

My buddy and former hardcore WoW raider Kyle (Nerv / Morphllng) has launched a new WoW ranking site: http://www.wow-ranks.com

Now before you try to rip into it as an unoriginal idea, read what he has to say. He is taking a complete look at characters and guilds instead of isolating PvP OR PvE prowess.

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Working with FTP sites in Windows Explorer – Vista / Windows7

October 7th, 2009 Charlie 3 comments

I have traditionally used Internet Explorer for quick FTP access at work and other PC’s. After the upgrade to IE7, however, I began to get annoyed that it wouldn’t open in Windows Explorer without an additional step (Click Page > Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer). It never really bothered me enough to find a way around it until a client began to use FTP for their program managers.

In Windows XP, it was as easy as finding the site listed in My Network Places and adding a shortcut to that on the desktop. In Vista and Windows 7, My Network Places is replaced by the Network and Sharing Center.

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October? Already?

October 7th, 2009 Charlie No comments

Yep, true story! I can’t believe how fast time flies sometimes. I haven’t posted an update since the end of July, but I am going to challenge myself to revisit the whole blogging thing.

So what have I been doing with my life the last 2 1/2 months? The only thing that comes to mind is really softball. Seriously — adult softball is the best :) I played on a co-ed team over the summer and am currently playing in a men’s league on Tuesday nights. The rain has not cooperated nicely, so we have only played on two of the three scheduled nights. Starting on the 13th we have four triple headers in a row.

Other than that it has been business as usual. Hopefully I will be able to post some things up more consistently. I do plan on adding a post about something I came across at work today very shortly. Stay tuned!

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