Just Wondering

Its the weekend - is it time for a break or does the real hard work begin? Two whole days to manage and plan!! Still at least the Christmas shopping ois nearly done. Shall I buy the ring or not?? Do I need a netbook?? All will be revealed soon...

Update: Windows 7

Google have released an update to Chrome, that stops it crashing when you visit The Register...

Google Chrome on Windows 7 64-bit

Well, I am glad to say Google has acknowledged the problem with running Google Chrome under Windows 7 64-bit. I am using one of the recommended fixes --in-process-plugins, which works most of the time.

However, Google says you shouldn't do it, as it disables some security options, making you more vulnerable, as per http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=5111f112bcd233e1&hl=en

So, whats the fix? Well, there isn't one unless you want to try the beta of the latest version, something i am considering, after all i am running a beta of Windows 7!!

Here's the link anyhow.

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=4324

Blogs, Blogs Blogs

What is the fascination with multiple blogs. I am getting used to Twitter, and i think Facebook is starting to lose its appeal. I think i could get used to blogging, but don't find much to write - any clues???

More Email Addresses....

Its amazing how many email addresses you can get these days - just signed up for a ymail account - and thought you could migrate from a yahoo account. You may be able to but its very hard to find in the help.

Gmail Spam Filters

Well, I have moved most of my email hosting over to Google Apps, but have found that a lot of spam gets through, albeit placed into my spam folder.

What I don't understand is how they seem to accept this even when they know it is spam. When will Google resolve its obsession with receiving and processing spam.

Its fairly easy to handle - just delete everything from the spam folder, but i was thinking that it shouldn't be there in the first place.

More Windows 7

Again, still tinkering with Windows 7. Office 2007 and Money 2005 work fine and I can work with all my files as per normal.

I am thinking of getting to know JBoss again, but it may just be a little beyond my reach....

Windows 7

Well, I have been trying out Windows 7 64-bit, and so far I am impressed. All my hardware works ok with the drivers, the o/s is quick and stable. So I am very keen.

The greatest thing is the fact you can drag your browser window to the left or right and it occupies half your screen, which is great when you have a 22in monitor ;-)

Software I have tried so far are as follows.

• Google Chrome (needs the optional --in-process-plugins adding to the target properties)
  
• Itunes V8 64-bit, which seems fine
  
• Nokia Data Suite V7.0 (works fine, but you need to tell the installer its Vista)
  

I am going to try MS Money 2005 and MS Office 2007 Enterprise next - wish me luck!!

Spend, Spend Spend

I have had a busy weekend, bought myself a nice new 22in monitor for the home PC, plus a new TV - its all looking good!!