Archive for January, 2006

Microsoft Virtual Server R2 Disk "zero" utility (2006-1-31)

If you poke around on the Microsoft Virtual Server R2 CD you will find a utility that will “zero” out unused space on your virutal hard disk. This in combination with compating utiltity will allow you to shrink the size of auto expanding virtual hard drives.

Choosing a Sailing Knife (2006-1-31)

Ok, so I decided I should pickup a knife to take along on outings on the boat. (I know it is winter now, but I’m going stir crazy) …so I started shopping around. First stop was my local West Marine store where I ordered a US Navy sailing knife. From the blurry picture in the [...]

SPOT-On Weather Forecasts from Oregon Scientific and Microsoft (2006-1-5)

This is really for those of you who have an interest in watching the weather for whatever reason. Microsoft MSN in a partnership with Oregon Scientific just announced a device that provides regional weather information for your region. I’ll keep my VHF radio and link to NOAA web site for now. I would really have [...]