Month: January 2011
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GSmartControl for Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Information and Tests
It’s surprising how few good tools there are for Windows for hard drive Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (S.M.A.R.T.) functionality. In addition to providing basic attributes like ‘Power-on Hours’ or ‘Temperature’, SMART can also include self-test ability and logs about recent errors. Windows itself offers zero SMART information. Even hard drive manufacturer’s utilities, such…
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Error 1327 “Invalid Drive” while installing or updating applications in Windows
Symptoms When trying to install or update an application, you receive an error message similar to the following: Error 1327. Invalid Drive: Z: I’ve encountered this error installing Google Earth and another application, and it also apparently happens with many others including Microsoft and Adobe applications. Cause These installers/updaters are failing to access the drive…
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AT&T U-verse for the Curious Consumer – The Residential Gateway and Wiring Options
AT&T U-verse is an Internet, TV (IPTV), and phone (VOIP) service delivered primarily by fiber and existing copper. This article is targeted at consumers who would like a little bit of light shed on the in-home hardware (what it does, how it works, and the different ways it can be set up) and wiring options.