10Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Getting Started with WinZip 21

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software Releases
Simple tutorial on how to use WinZip 21 How to Zip Files WinZip is the perfect tool for collecting and compressing files that you want to share or archive. In addition, when sending and receiving confidential files, it makes for an easy-to-use security tool. Let’s look at two ways to zip files: one quick, one with more options. How to zip a group of files quickly This is a quick way to zip files that are stored in the same location. It takes very few steps, but still gives you access to settings for encryption and other options. Select the files that you want to add to the Zip file (they must be in the same location). Right-click one of the selected files and choose Add to Zip file... The…
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10Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Ubuntu Heads List of Top Linux Servers in the Enterprise

Software development Concepts, Software Events
Ubuntu Heads List of Top Linux Servers in the Enterprise   ServerWatch has published a list of the top 10 Linux server distributions for 2017, with Ubuntu at the top. As the site said, that's no new distinction for Ubuntu. "At the top of almost every Linux-related list, the Debian-based Ubuntu is in a class by itself." ServerWatch said in its ranking report, published earlier this month. "Canonical's Ubuntu surpasses all other Linux server distributions -- from its simple installation to its excellent hardware discovery to its world-class commercial support, Ubuntu sets a strong standard that is hard to match." The complete top 10 list is: Ubuntu Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Debian Oracle Linux Mageia/Mandriva ClearOS Arch Linux Slackware At the top of almost every…
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28Jan 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Windows Developer Day Creators Update is coming up

Software Events
Windows Developer Day Creators Update is coming up On February 8, 2017 you are invited to see what’s new for developers in the Windows 10 Creators Update, what it means for your apps and games, and more about Microsoft’s latest developer products. Whether you’re building for the web or UWP, the latest consumer app or line-of-business tool, there’s something in it for you. To register please Click here The Agenda for the session is listed below Keynote   09:00 – 10:00 AM Kevin Gallo takes us on a tour of what's new in Windows 10 Creators Update. He'll apply a developer's lens as he shows off new Windows capabilities and tooling and will share some news along the way. Improving user engagement with Windows and Cortana Skills   10:15 – 10:45 AM Engaging…
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18Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Getting performance statistics for cached stored procedures

SQL Tips
Getting performance statistics for cached stored procedures It is always extremely important to maintain your SQL server to the utmost efficiency.    DBAs review the database structure and whether certain pieces such as stored procedures, triggers, etc. can be tuned even further.  One of the areas that will be discussed are the stored procedure which can be used during any time as well as day.  Dynamic Management Views and Function (DMVs and DMFs) to identify resources used by stored procedures DMVs and DMFs were introduced in SQL Server 2005 and are able to obtain figures only for those stored procedures that have execution plans in the procedure cache.  The SQL Server engine starts gathering information about the performance of a stored procedure the first time that  the plan is placed in the…
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17Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Halt and catch fire season 3

Book Reviews, TV Show
Season 3 of Halt and Catch Fire The season finale of Halt and catch fire was shown last week for a solid 2 hours.  The entire show has gone from the personal computer start to about the 1990s with the advent of Windows 3. The series has had it's moments with characters that tend to be flaky but came up with inventive ideas that brought social up with ease on social interactions (Mutiny), personal computers that were built to take on the business world (Giant) and finally what IPOs can do to a person. Flawed Characters that know how to party! The characters have grown but in reality some of them would have been in prison for the shady dealings such as "Joe", a person who destroyed the personal computer that…
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