Converting from OLM (Mac Outlook) to PST (Windows Outlook)

Frankly, I am shocked that Microsoft don’t have a method of doing this. But, oh well… In order to convert from using Outlook on a Mac to using Outlook on a PC, you can either use a really expensive one, … Continue reading →

Invalid MSDOS function when copying files – my work around…

So I have a lot of photos… a LOT. I keep most on DVD but recently had started to keep them on Blu-ray. Most of the DVDs were fine, but I got a range of CRC errors on the Blu-rays … Continue reading →

Apple continue to bash “PC” – Perhaps they shouldn’t?

Well done Apple. You’ve managed to piss off someone who uses both PC and Mac enough for him to make a post pointing out the ‘flaws’ in Mac… This kind of negative advertising, where you would rather say what is … Continue reading →

Some Stats on my most popular post…

It’s with both great pride and a little frustration that I make this post… I think I often post things worth reading, but most of my posts get maybe 1 or 2 views per day… One though, gets many, many … Continue reading →

How to ‘Fix’ Bad Sectors on a Hard Drive with Windows/Mac

Please note: A Bad Hard Drive Sector is an indication of physical damage to your drive. This happens eventually with every Hard Drive (though some might effectively last ‘forever’). It is recommended that as soon as you start to get … Continue reading →

How to Burn a Mac .DMG file using Windows

The easiest way I found to do this is to use TransMac. You can use it to open .DMG files from within Windows and also use it to burn to a CD/DVD – no need for Nero or any format … Continue reading →

Big Problem with Windows XP SP3

This is a strange one. I have a perfectly functioning computer and yet, for some reason, I can only currently get it to work when I login via Safe Mode. The rest of the time, it starts up, displays the … Continue reading →

Madden ’08 DirectX Installation Fix

I am using Windows XP SP3, so perhaps this only happens with SP3 – but I have found mentions of it all over the net. Basically upon the installation of Madden ’08 (just after you enter your code) you will … Continue reading →

Realtek HD Audio Fix for Windows XP (SP3) – KB835221

I recently formatted and decided to try Windows XP SP3. When it came to installing the drivers for my soundcard, everything seemed to go as normal, but when I restarted – no sound. After much searching I found that the … Continue reading →

Why are Microsoft doing this to me?

Here’s my advertisement text tagline for Windows Vista: Windows Vista: Because your time matters.