Category Archives: Microsoft

A closer look at Windows Update

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Timour Rashed

In this post we discuss the importance of Windows Update and discuss: Purpose of Windows Update How does Windows Update work? Why sometimes updating Windows needs a reboot Getting rid of Windows Update’s nag to restart When is the recommended … Continue reading →

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A Marriage of Microsoft and Mustang

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Timour Rashed

Much of modern society, particularly young people born in the 80s and 90s, seems to be somewhat obsessed with two seemingly contradictory things: nostalgia and cutting-edge modern technology. They want to conjure up the warm feelings of childhood but update … Continue reading →

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Exciting Benefits of Audio Transcription Services

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Timour Rashed

Data transcription services involve the process of transcribing data, in which data is transformed from one format to another. Transcription of audio into text, hard copies into digital data and video into text are some of the services that are … Continue reading →

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Smart Quotes in Word – Why They’re a Problem and What to do About Them

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Timour Rashed

Smart quotes are basically the quotes and apostrophes that you’re used to only with an attractive little curl and blob on the end (hence their other name – ‘curly quotes’). These little guys look pretty cool, but are they really … Continue reading →

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Tips to make your PC faster (Windows)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Timour Rashed

Is your computer running slow? Are you ready to throw it out for a new one but can’t afford to do so? If so, then here are tips to save your PC from performance lags Found this post useful? Subscribe … Continue reading →

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Migrate from SQL Server 2008 database to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2000

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Timour Rashed

If you ever wanted to backup the schema and data of a database from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2005, it is MUCH easier than you may think. The 2008 DBs may not work with 2005 meaning you can’t … Continue reading →

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