The ugly story of Microsoft and Yahoo
Icrontic recounts the sad story of Microsoft's unrequited love in their pursuit of the bride-ne'r-to-be, Yahoo! Inc.
Jul 26, 2008 - by Robert Hallock (Thrax)
Solve Wireless Lag and Disconnects on XP
A long-standing flaw in the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) WiFi client causes frequent disconnects and periods of high latency. Figure out how to tackle one of XP's oldest problems!
Jun 16, 2008 - by Robert Hallock (Thrax)
Upgrading from Vista to XP
When Vista just doesn't satisfy
A guide for upgrading your preconfigured PC to Windows XP. Perfect for when Vista just doesn't satisfy.
Feb 11, 2008 - by Rob Updegrove
Repair and Fresh Install of Windows XP
There is no fix more simple nor more effective than a reformat and reinstallation of Windows.
Sep 25, 2007 - by Robert Hallock (Thrax)
Why Windows Vista isn't ready for geeks
This article was supposed to be about streamlining Vista, but I've been thwarted. Games wouldn't run, applications wouldn't install, and a slew of Vista options could not be disabled even if it would've helped the PC's performance or my sanity; it all just went to hell. Here's why geeks should leave Vista on the shelf until it gets its act together.
Mar 19, 2007 - by Robert Hallock (Thrax)