I recently had to switch from Vista to Windows 7. I always do a clean install and update all my products not using any backups. However, one step I hate the most is to recreate all my email accounts. …

There is a lot of discussion among MySQL specialists about what MySQL engine you should choose. If you contact a consulting firm, they might advise you to switch to InnoDB, while others will defend ferociously the MyISAM engine. In this post, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages found in each engine, so you will be able to get a better grasp and be more prepared when you contact a professional. …

While reading the vBulletin forums, I noticed a reply posted by Wayne Luke. In essence, he explains that vBulletin 4.0 will not use Sphinx, due to technical and legal limitations. …

With the Searchlight development being almost done, I expect to open the beta testing phase next week. I was delayed almost 2 months with the release date, due to certain uncontrollable factors. …

This is actually quite simple. Go to Microsoft TechNet site and see the details listed under each iso file. If you want to verify your SHA1 key, use the Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier setup installer (KB841290). …