DeltaCopy on Windows 7 and Scheduled Tasks

DeltaCopy is a great easy to use rsync client (and server) for Windows. Based on Cygwin, it front-end the rsync client and adds the capabilities to schedule tasks and send email notifications.

In the past under Windows XP, scheduling tasks was a breeze. It still is under Windows 7, except by default they don’t run. I assume the application hasn’t been fully tested under Windows 7, and I know it can have issues with UAC and the scheduler.

I’ll explain the steps I’ve taken to get backup tasks to operate. Continue reading DeltaCopy on Windows 7 and Scheduled Tasks

Wacom Graphire Tablet and Photoshop CS4 64-Bit

Overall Photoshop CS4 Extended is running like a champ in 64-bit mode. It sees 6GB of RAM and all my plugins are working fine. However, my older Wacom Graphire tablet isn’t working for pressure sensitivty in Photoshop. There is a solution!

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What to Install When a Hard Drive Gets Fried

When it’s time to lay down a new operating system on Intel system, do you go for:

  • Windows Vista?
  • Linux?
  • Windows XP?
  • Hackintosh?
  • Windows 7 Beta?

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