Windows Server 2003 Download

It seems that the Windows Server 2003 downloads previously available have almost totally dissappeared from the Internet, with the exception of torrents.  Obviously, many of us don't want to go near torrents for security reasons.  So you need the media, have your own legit license, what do you do?

I have found ONE reputable download link/site remaining on the WWW.

Download Windows Server 2003 Here:  http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Server-2003/3000-18506_4-39956.html?tag=recommendedDownloads .

Have a great day!

Apple (Mac) tips

Apple boot commands (key combinations)

• http://www.jacsoft.co.nz/Tech_Notes/Mac_Keys.shtml
• How to Open the CD Tray (even from boot)

Apple tweaks & tips:

• Skip Registration on OSX using Command + Q
• How to use Migration Assistant to move files from another Mac (and profiles, programs, settings, etc.)

Apple Tools:

• Sophos Antivirus for Mac (Home, Free - removes MacDefender, Mac Shield, etc, fake antivirus
• Onyx - the "CCleaner" for Mac 10.4 and up

Apple Networking:

• How to Connect a Mac to Windows Server (and thereby enable folder redirection)

Reset an Airport Base Station to factory defaults

1. Install and run your Airport Utility  (Click here for Windows)
2. Update the Airport Utility (if connected to the Internet)
3. Connect the Airport to a computer by direct Ethernet connection.
4. Unplug the base station from power.
5. Press and hold the reset button with a straightened paperclip, then plug the base station back in while continuing to hold the button for approximately 5 seconds until you see the three status lights glow come on, then go back off, then start to come on again (re-initializing.)
6. Release the button. The base station will factory default reset.
7. You should now see the default "Base Station" appear in the Airport list of your Airport Utility.

Antivirus uninstallers

Uninstallers for broken or left-behind traces of antivirus software:

Provided by ESET Knowledge base

Best Antivirus Software 2011

Please be advised, this list is for the technically inclined; if you are not aware of what a "false positive" is, or how to tell if something is a false positive, please take your computer to a professional for cleaning!

According to AV-Comparitives, these are the best at detection (and therefore, likely removal):

Avast! Antivirus (Free version)

G-Data (30 day free trial)

Avira (Free version)

Panda Cloud Antivirus (Free)

ESET (30 day Free trial)

Microsoft Security Essentials (Free)

Windows 7 ISO Downloads

For the record, I have linked these sites exclusively for those that own their own license, and merely need to recreate the media for re-installs - such as reformatting after a malware attack that leaves the system unusable!

Download Windows 7 SP1 ISO (Original Untouch Integrated Image)

http://www.mydigitallife.info/download-windows-7-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit-direct-download-links/

http://techpp.com/2009/11/11/download-windows-7-iso-official-direct-download-links/

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.aspx

**How to unlock all Windows versions from a single ISO**

• Utility to accomplish the above unlocking

Let me stress again - these utilities, and ISO's, are NOT cracked, hacked, warez, etc!  You MUST have your own Windows Activation code.

I stumbled recently upon an enlightening article regarding KMS activation.  Only if you are using KMS activation, you will want this information!  (Don't bother trying to use these 'free' keys to get a free copy of Windows - they will fail if you are not running an authentic KMS server.)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793421.aspx


Office 2010 ISO Downloads:
http://softzilla.blogspot.com/2010/06/microsoft-office-2010-final-direct.html