Took the toys out for a spin today…
Uncategorized
The new buggy :)
by Paul Wright • May 9, 2013
Opel Astra OPC 2013
Uncategorized
Email Notifications for File Permissions
by Paul Wright • April 18, 2013
As a Systems Adminsitrator, I sometimes need to be aware of changes to file permissions for certains folders that contain sensitive/private information.
On Windows file servers, notifications can be setup such that in the event of a change; I am notified via email (or SMS).
Here we cover how to set up these notiications because it can be a bit quirky (like everything else ICT, right?)…
Uncategorized
Conservatism
by Paul Wright • March 12, 2013
“The problem with the American right is they apply libertarianism to economics and nationalism to civil rights instead of the other way around.” – Me.
Uncategorized
Ubuntu – Apache Reverse Proxy
by Paul Wright • October 29, 2012
There are many reasons for implementing a reverse proxy – the main reasons being caching, load balancing and security. This article will take you though the basics of setting up your own secure Linux (Ubuntu) based proxy using the Apache 2 web server’s ProxyPass directive.
Firstly you’ll need to install and configure your basic Ubuntu server, you can follow my instructions here if you like – ensuring your network setup is correct, DNS is functional and Aptitude (apt-get) can access external repositories.
Uncategorized
Deploying Google Earth 6.2 via Group Policy msi
by Paul Wright • October 25, 2012
Credit for these tips goes to ‘kbauer’ and ‘gerardsweeney’ over at the edugeek.com forums. Thanks peeps!
I’ve just summarised it here for my convenience 
Uncategorized
Problems with WMI service
by Paul Wright • October 11, 2012
I for some reason the Windows Event Logs are filling up with WMI problems try this quick fix.
Open cmd as administrator..
winmgmt /verifyrepository
winmgmt /salvagerepository
It may get delayed trying to stop services/processes.
Uncategorized
Installing PHP5 on IIS7
by Paul Wright • October 5, 2012
Some quick notes about installing the latest PHP on a Windows Server 2008 R2 box…
Uncategorized
Easy Beer Recipe : 01
by Paul Wright • September 18, 2012
So I’ve been brewing for a few months now. 9 recipes and 13 brews later I can share one with you that’s dead simple for noobs like me, consistent to make and tastes great if you like a cloudy bavarian style hefe!
This brew has a real aromatic/floral flavour thanks to the Hallertau hops. A friend described it as akin to a James Squire Ale which is probably about right as it’s made with a regular ale kit yeast.
Uncategorized
C’est la vie WeeklyBeats?
by Paul Wright • September 12, 2012
So the challenge was to write a new tune every week and I made it to 22 weeks… but that’s it for now. It was a good run but keeping up was getting hectic!
Here’s my top 5… but you can find the whole lot over at soundcloud.