Carlos Caneja~s Blog

Installing FrontPage Extensions on IIS7

caneja — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:43:00 GMT

You read the title right. The good old FP Extensions are not dead yet. If you are like me then you probably have a love and hate relationship with this long time application. Although not technically supported by Microsoft anymore they will play a key...(read more)

Free Apps for Windows Mobile 5

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:47:00 GMT

I have been a Motorola Q user for quite some time and have managed to gather some great freeware you should not be without on the Windows Mobile 5 OS. The following mobile applications will run on both touch and non-touch screens. MSNBC.com “Multimedia...(read more)

Managing RSS feeds on your Windows Mobile Device

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:08:45 GMT

Exchange allows you to wirelessly synchronize contacts, emails, and tasks within your PAN. This functionality eliminates the precious value of the handheld device since all of your personal content is now on the network vs. just on your PDA or Smartphone...(read more)

Install FAST CGI on IIS7

caneja — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:05:00 GMT

Preface- This article assumes you already have IIS7 installed. This installation uses non-thread-safe PHP 5.2.3 I. Install PHP ( http://www.iis.net/articles/view.aspx/IIS7/Hosting-Web-Applications/PHP/Using-FastCGI-to-host-PHP-applications-on-IIS7) Unzip...(read more)

Install and Configure Secure FTP on IIS7

caneja — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:08:10 GMT

Requirements: Windows Server 2008 (Code Name "Longhorn") Release Candidate 0 (RC0) or later Uninstall the existing FTP server (IIS6) from the server if previously installed. Open the Windows Control Panel. Double-click Programs and Features . Click Turn...(read more)

Community Server 2007 Overview and Developer Conference

caneja — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:43:55 GMT

If you currently run, have previously visited, or are actively part of some a community based site then I’m sure you have stumbled upon Community Server. Currently on version 2007 SP2, this agile web based asp.net application allows you to...(read more)

Shut Down Windows Event Live tracker

caneja — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:26:44 GMT

If don't find this feature useful in your environment here is how how you can disable it. Start -- > Run type "gpedit.msc" and click OK Expand Administrative Templates -> System under computer configuration Double click Display Shutdown Event Tracker...(read more)

Greenwashing

caneja — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:53:13 GMT

I am sure you have noticed that every vendor out there has been trying to market their product or the way the product is manufactured as earth or environment friendly. However, some if these vendors have been taking advantage of this new trend and this...(read more)

Google Desktop Performance Tip

caneja — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:18:54 GMT

When I started using Vista I was pleased to see how Microsoft had integrated the search feature right into the start menu known as Instant Search. I have always been a huge fan of using Google desktop as my local search engine since it makes me very productive...(read more)

Did you say BACON?

caneja — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:35:56 GMT

No, I said BACN. Once in a while I run into a new term that I find very intriguing so I have decided to start a "lingo" category. Let's get into. In the world of electronic mail we have HAM and SPAM but the new kid on the block is BACN (pronounced bacon...(read more)

Vista Wallpapers

caneja — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:54:56 GMT

We can all agree that the wallpapers Vista ships with are jaw dropping. However, if you are starting to get bored and desperately seeking more, there are good news. Thanks to Hamad Darwish, the talented artist who had some of his photographs put on as...(read more)

Remote Desktop Connection: Do you want to connect anyway?

caneja — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:14:20 GMT

Here is a simple regedit that will allow you to remove the annoying warning message remote desktop client version 6 displays. 1. Fire up regedit 2. Browse to the following hive key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client 3. create...(read more)

Do Research in Swahili with Tafiti

caneja — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:05:30 GMT

"Tafiti" means "do research" or "to search" in Swahili. The Microsoft code-named web based application is a presentation layer built on Silverlight technology and backed by Microsoft's LIVE search. In order to allow Tafiti to "light up" your browser you...(read more)

How to Change Remote Desktop Ports

caneja — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:04:32 GMT

If you are a security oriented system administrator then you will probably want to change the port Remote Desktop listens on. This needs to take place in 2 locations: I. Server Side (Changing now the server listens). 1. Fire up Registry Editor (START...(read more)

World Analytics

caneja — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:39:00 GMT

Here is an interesting gadget I ran into that shows some unusual and random world stats. SOURCES These stats may be verified at the listed websites. World Population: US Census Bureau Population growth rate: CIA World Factbook Prison Population: UK Homeoffice...(read more)