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Windows Fix: “Insufficient system resources exist to complete the API”

Drew — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:29:25 +0000

Ugh. Another Windows error. Another Windows error that really doesn't tell you what is really wrong; some (most) people aren't nerds. Don't worry, I've got your fix right here. This has to do with memory on your Windows XP system. Have you tried Hibernating or putting your system into standby after upgrading your RAM? If you have, keep on reading. Alright, while this isn't a very descriptive error message to the average computer user, a simple Google search can have your answer in no Read More »

Stepping Into Samba

Drew — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:38:07 +0000

A few friends of mine stare at me blankly when I mention Samba and SMB. In fact, sometimes they think it's the same thing, when in fact, it's not. I'll talk about the differences between the two and walk you through setting up Samba networked shares. This will give you a nice introduction to Samba and also Linux, if you are not familiar with that, also. The real question here isn't why SMB, or why Samba for that matter? Well, first off, after I explain to you what SMB is and then Read More »

Changing Vongo’s default directory for storing movies

Drew — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 02:35:16 +0000

Vongo is Starz' approach to a "movies-on-demand" type of service. I currently use it and I love it. The only thing I think would make it better is, well, the obvious - more movies! Overall, I really like Vongo and I'll tell you why. First off, it allows you to download and watch movies at the same time; this is amazing due to the fact that a 1.3GB movie can take quite awhile to download, even on a high-speed internet connection. Another thing I just love about Vongo is that it is on-demand Read More »

AIM Fix: “The AIM Service cannot be reached…”

Drew — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:01:55 +0000

So what exactly is the annoying error that the AOL Instant Messaging Client gives us, in which is so gallantly titled: "The AIM Service cannot be reached...". No duh?! How do I fix it!? Please note: This is an an older piece of writing of mine, and is a little out-dated, but very useful information. The Sign-In Dialog Box Put your Username in the ScreenName textbox and if you would like to type in your password in the Password dialog box. Next click the wrench-like icon, entitled Setup, Read More »

Configuring a VPN w/ PPTP using VPC (Part 1)

Drew — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:16:29 +0000

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows users to create a private network between two or more computers on the internet (or through your own network without being on the same workgroup or domain). For this lab, I will show you how to set up a basic VPN using PPTP for file sharing (mapping in our case) using MS' Virtual PC ("VPC"). What you will need MS Virtual PC (trial can be downloaded from here) Two Virtual Machines configured (Windows 2000 pro & Windows 2000 Server in our Read More »

Configuring VPC

Drew — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:16:57 +0000

Microsoft has a very neat, powerful program that allows you to run multiple Operating Systems ("OS"), through your single windows machine. It's called Microsoft Virtual PC ("VPC"). VPC creates virtual network adapters and hard disks (with settings), using your main OS resources (such as CPU, RAM, mouse, keyboard, floppy, CD-ROM, etc.). This is a basic lab on setting up a single virtual machine, a single virtual hard disk, and local only network adapter using VPC. Getting VPC You have two Read More »