Fix “Access Denied” on WinXP
Using Windows XP and getting “Access Denied”? Take ownership.
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Outlook Express emails viruses automatically
I’m running XP on the monster rig I use at home–a brand new Compaq mid-tower–and the OS blazes like a Corvette. I especially like the four games it comes with – Hearts, FreeCell (so addictive!), Minesweeper, and Solitaire. It’s easy to see why XP is considered the ultimate platform for gamers … Linux zealots will…Continue Reading…
OS X, Similar to Windows CE
The Mini boots up into a stripped-down operating system which Apple calls OS X, similar to the stripped-down WindowsCE OS found on many handhelds … For example, there is no Outlook Express for email, but Apple includes a program called Mail, which is like a stripped-down email client that can’t execute scripts or open attachments…Continue Reading…
Installed OS X Tiger on my Mac Mini
I just reinstalled Mac OS X after accidentally wiping the hard drive. This computer is surprisingly fast. It’s a 1.42 GHz G4 with 1 GB RAM, and so far, everything moves really smoothly. It’s really good with a wireless keyboard and mouse, too. I’m using a shared Internet connection. My Dell desktop has an external…Continue Reading…
Eject CD from Mac Mini
I have an Apple Mac Mini G4, and I accidentally erased its hard drive. I had a Mac OS X Tiger Upgrade DVD in it, and it wouldn’t let me install because it couldn’t find OS X 10.3 on the computer. I had 10.4 installed already, but then I wiped the drive. Unfortunately, the problem…Continue Reading…
Getting Started with Cosmo Dev
My goal will be to post in this category at least once per week, and up to once per day if necessary. The last time I posted to this category was June 1st, 2006, so I’m doing fine so far :) I’ve gotten started with an svn account on osafoundation.org, with a sandbox for myself….Continue Reading…