There’s been a major change in my plans to eventually “upgrade” to a 64-bit OS (probably the 64-bit version of Windows 7). Namely, the idea that it could be an “upgrade” at all. There apparently is no upgrade path from any Windows 32-bit edition to any Windows 64-bit edition. If you’re going to make the… Continue reading So Much for my “Upgrade” Path
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I Think I’ll Use Windows 7
So, I’ve been trying out the Windows 7 beta lately… and I think I’ve decided, that when Windows 7 is officially released, I will upgrade to it. …Let me explain. As you probably already know, I currently use Windows XP. It came with my computer when I bought it, and I just didn’t see the… Continue reading I Think I’ll Use Windows 7
Bad Sectors? Low-Level Format
It seems like there IS a way to “clear” bad sectors from your hard drive so you can use tools like GParted and the like – but I use “clear” in a very loose sense here! First off, I MUST point out that I’m talking about file-system bad sectors. I’m NOT talking about physically damaged… Continue reading Bad Sectors? Low-Level Format
Making ’em Like They Used To
Well, it’s been a little over a week now, and the verdict on the router-reset issue is: Linksys Wins! Since switching to the Linksys, I’ve had zero router resets and my Internet connection has been rock-solid. My Mozy online backup has been able to run each night without interruption, and during the day my work… Continue reading Making ’em Like They Used To
GParted, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
The trouble with using GParted to resize an NTFS partition that has supposedly “bad” sectors (and, finally, a solution!).