Windows Live Writer Crashes Fix Solution

Yea!  I have my Windows Live Writer back!  I downloaded BlogDesk but haven’t really messed around with it yet.  The truth is that I can’t spend too much time on my own blogs and get all of my writing work done at the same time, so learning a new blogging program wasn’t top on my … Read more

When SHOULD Windows 7 Ship?

Over at TechRepublic, they have a poll up asking people when they think Windows 7 will ship.  I, for one, have no idea. However, I think the question they have to get right at Microsoft is when SHOULD we ship Windows 7.  Right now, I think it looks like Steve Ballmer and the boys have … Read more

Flaws in the System

One of the most difficult things in business, consulting, and analysis is the unforeseen flaw.  That tiny little gotcha that seems obvious in hindsight that just didn’t come up during months of preparation. Sometimes, that flaw is the fault of the system.  Sometimes, that flaw is the fault of the people involved in the system.  … Read more

Microsoft’s Live Search CashBack Incapable of Handling High Traffic Volume

Microsoft offers a great deal from its CashBack website and then either can’t handle the traffic (incompotent) or deliberately disrupts the ability of users to take advantage of the deal when they decide it costs too much (dishonest). Either way, a new smear on the Microsoft name happens on Black Friday.

5 Ways to Create a Media Kit – For the Brain Dead

Here is why I do business consulting and business coaching. I get an email today from Microsoft. I attended an event not long ago for their CRM product. Truth be told, I’m doing just fine with Zoho right now, so we’ll call it good. But, they were offering a free license of Office 2007 Professional, … Read more

Blogging Software Search

Ok, now that I’m running several websites: www.financegourmet.com www.arcticllama.com www.undefeateddaddy.com with more on the way, I need good blogging software. By good I mean I need it to do more than just be a text editor with a publish button. This theme I’m using uses the “custom fields” so ideally the blogging software I find … Read more