Recently, we had some problems setting up some network printers on computers running 64-bit Vista. We could connect to the print server, but making connections to the individual printers gave us this error. Good times.

The workaround was to add the printer manually, as a local printer. To do this: Go to Control Panel > Printers > Add Printer. Then … Keep reading »

So, just got back from what was probably one of the best vacations in my life. I was 25 ft. away from real-life gray whales. I flew a 1942 WWII plane along a beach. It was incredible.

Though as awesome as that was, I believe my favorite part was spending an entire day on the beach building sand castles with … Keep reading »

Not only is the story funny, the 2nd comment down may have changed my life forever. Check it out here:
ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine Celebrates Gluttony

At first glance, it may look like Microsoft disabled recording of internal—or “what you hear”—sounds in Windows 7. (At least, that’s what it looks like in the pre-release version.)

Worry not—they didn’t, and it’s a fairly quick fix.
Update: This assumes you’re using an on-board sound card, like a Realtek. This will very likely not work if you have a SoundBlaster, … Keep reading »

If you’re having troubles with WordPress’s automatic upgrade function (both the WP system and plugins), and your site is hosted by 1and1, try adding this to your .htaccess file (wherever your WP root folder is.)
AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
Worked like a charm for me!