I was experiencing an issue with connecting to an SSRS report when some report request form data was changed. Larger reports would fail, leading me to believe there was a timeout associated with this. I adjusted the ReceiveTimeout entry in the following reg key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings to 60000 (decimal). This resolved the issue for me…. Read more »
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Installation of Google Sitemap Generator fails on Windows 2008R2 with Error 1603
I was attempting to install the Google Sitemap Generator on my new 2008R2 server to match the configuration of some 2008 machines I was migrating away from. Unfortunately, I got an error saying that a piece of software in the installation failed to install, and error 1603 is stored in the application event log. In… Read more »
How to take screenshot on Mac OSX
Here are some handy keyboard shortcuts for taking screenshots, and the like, on a Mac. Command-Shift-3: Take a screenshot of the screen, and save it as a file on the desktop Command-Shift-4, then select an area: Take a screenshot of an area and save it as a file on the desktop Command-Shift-4, then space, then… Read more »
Where did Facebook videos go?
With all the shuffling around of the Facebook interface that’s happened over the past months/years, for something which many of us don’t use that frequently (like videos, for example), it may be difficult to keep track of where everything is located. Your videos on Facebook can now be reached from your Home / News Feed… Read more »
How to burn .ISO disk image in Mac OSX
On my PC, I used to be a pretty big fan of InfraRecorder for burning .ISO disk image files to CD/DVD. But how does one accomplish this on a Mac? Simple – just follow these steps: Insert blank disc. Launch Disk Utility from Applications -> Utilities. From the File menu, choose Open Disk Image then… Read more »
Unable to browse web using Blackberry Browser or BMDS.exe high BES CPU usage
Symptoms: Inability to browse internet from Blackberry Browser application when set to “Blackberry Browser”, but able to browse when the browser options are set to “Internet Browser” High CPU utilization on the BES, primarily due to BMDS.exe (Blackberry Mobile Data Service) Solution: Ensure there is sufficient free space on the hard disk on the BES. … Read more »
Nifty Google Maps Wildcard Search
A neat way to pull up all results of “stuff that’s near you” on Google Maps is to center it on your location, then search for *. It should produce results of most everything close to you, so it can be a nice trick when you’re trying to get a lay of the land around… Read more »
iTunes could not connect to this iPhone because an unknown error occurred (0xe80006b)
When attempting to sync my iPhone to iTunes, I received the error: ITunes could not connect to this iPhone because an unknown error occurred (0xe80006b) However, a simple reboot of my phone took care of the problem. Matt DuffSocial media junkie, blogger, and E-Nerd. I love Grand Rapids, running, my motorcycle, good beer, and music…. Read more »
"This meeting is not in the calendar; it may have been moved or deleted" when invited to meetings in Outlook [SOLVED]
Problem: "This meeting is not in the calendar; it may have been moved or deleted" when invited to meetings in Outlook Resolution: For the user experiencing the issue, remove their user account from BES. Then, correct the Date/Time settings on the Blackberry. Mainly, ensure the options are set to pull the time from Network/Blackberry, and… Read more »
Apps installed via Installous disappear after iTunes sync
When syncing an iPhone with iTunes, I noticed that several of my apps that I’d… acquired backup copies of… through Installous had vanished from the available applications on the home screen of my phone. To prevent this from happening, after plugging your iPhone into your computer, simply: 1. Open iTunes 2. Click File –> Transfer… Read more »