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Yesterday, Google rolled out a new feature in Gmail which warns you when it isn’t sure who the email was sent by. This warning isn’t due to some confusion on the server side, this issue is because Google wants to force more people to use SPF records and DKIM signatures. Both of these are good…
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Even since Vista, Microsoft has made it possible to install Windows via USB drive. This is extremely useful for those of us that have MSDN and download ISOs direct. It is also very helpful for those trying to install on a netbook or other optical-less machine. The main problem is that it has been a…
At our office we use OpenVPN for our VPN needs. This was a change I made a few years back, taking us away from Windows PPTP. It has proved to be an interesting experience, because things do not always “work” on the client side. This is most apparent when dealing with Windows and/or 64-bit computers….
Getting OpenVPN to run under Windows Vista is actually relatively easy. There are just a few tricks to keep in mind. Get the latest version of OpenVPN. 2.0.9 works for me, 2.0.7 did not If you still have UAC enabled (It is those “Accept/Deny” dialog boxes), you must right click on the installer and “Run…
No, this is not an “internal” debate being externalized just so I can post. I install Vista, weeks ago. In fact I installed it Nov 17th, the day it was released to MSDN (Along with Office 2007 which I installed). This is a quick “review” for those debating on installing. Short Review: DON’T DO IT….
Dont. No, really, I’m serious. Don’t bother installing OpenVPN on Windows Vista. It just doesn’t work. Apparently as soon as it gets to installing the network drivers, Vista goes down HARD (Blue screen). Which interestingly enough, is the first time I’ve seen vista crash (though it has frozen a few times). If your wondering, I…