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    How to post RSS Feeds into PHP page

    Using RSS feeds from http://rss.news.yahoo.com/rss/tech, I want to incorporate dynamic headlines into a PHP page. What's the simplest way to interpret the XML so when the PHP page is loaded, it'll display the first 3 headline titles hyperlinked to their respective pages, including date & time...
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    Server Getting DNSAPI Error 11160

    After a normal reboot, suddenly we cannot remote desktop into our static IP Exchange 2003 Win2K3 server. No configuration changes were ever made to this server. We also cannot connect our Outlook clients anymore to this server. The event viewer logged the below message. After trying...
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    Setting Up Remote Access in Win2K3

    We are trying to setup the Remote Access service on Win2K3, but with teaming in place (failover for 2 NICs) , the wizard only detects one NIC, and forces me to custom configure the service. When all done, how do I know if all the right security settings are the same as if I had 2 separate...
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    Using SUS With 2 Group Policies

    Ok this is what I did: 1. Created 2 separate OU's (SUS-Workstations & SUS-Servers) 2. Within each OU, created a security group (each named SUS-Workstations & SUS-Servers) 3. For each security group, added the appropriate computer 4. Created new GPO's called SUS-Workstation & SUS-Server...
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    Explorer Search Not Working

    I'm on Win XP pro, and for some reason, when Windows Explorer is open, the Search button won't work when I click it. Everything else works. It just won;t let me search for files. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Time Management Software

    Can anyone recommend some brands of time management software that can track client billing, employee utilization for multiple users? I've heard of Timeslips, but are there others? Alternatively, if can recommend a site that reviews them, that'd be great as well. Thanks
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    Logon Script

    Is there a way I can edit the below logon script so that all drives are first cleared, and then set to a location? Thanks net use Z: \\server\clients net use Y: \\server\private
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    HP Plotter Doesn't Plot All Jobs

    I've got 2 HP DesignJet 800 plotters in the office, and while one has no problem receiving data and printing multiple jobs one after another, the other has major issues. It only accepts one job at a time. Each device has 96 MB of memory (standard), receives data fine as per the LCD display...
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    Timetable for PROD Release of WUS

    I know the beta is out, but does anyone know the approximate production release for WUS for Win2K3? Also, WUS will cover O/S updates as well as all for all MS products, correct? Thanks
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    How to Copy Profiles?

    Is there a simple way to copy someone's profile? Is it as simple as copying their profile within the Document and Settings folder into the new one? Separately, is this where a roaming profile on the Win2K3 server would work best? Thanks
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    Setting Up Remotes Access for Multiple Hosts

    Can anyone suggest the easiest way to use pcAnywhere to connect to multiple hosts remotely? I could easily setup one host, and use WinXP's remote Desktop application, but there must be an easier solution. Thanks
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    Enterprise Spyware Removal Product

    Can anyone recommend a site that compares or reviews Enterprise Spyware Removal Products? Alternatively, does a site exist that compares or reviews Windows-based enterprise products. Kinda like pcmag.com, but not for home-based software. Thanks
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    How Secure is AOL 9.0 on a Windows network?

    I've got a small client who has several users with AOL 9.0 on their desktops. What kind of security issues exist with this? They do have Symantec Corporate Edition 9.x, but that only scans for e-mails within Outlook. What about with AOL? Also, does AOL open any dekstop or firewall ports that...
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    Setting up Exchange 2003

    Hey There, I've got Windows Server 2003 with an AD namespace of "mycompany.local." However, now that I've installed Exchange 2003 on the same box, how can I ensure that the DNS namesapce is really "mycompany.com?" Assuming that I cannot remove AD and Exchange and start over, what DNS, MX...
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    AD vs. DNS Namespace

    When installing Windows Server 2003, I created an AD namespace called, for example, "mycompany.local." By default, the DNS namesapce is the same. How can I change it so that it reflects my actual domain name such as "mycompany.com." Thanks
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    MS Word Spacing Issue

    Sometimes when I print out a document in MS Word 2002, the spacing is messed up bewteen random words or characters. However, it looks fine on the scree. I'v updated all the service packs and patches for this program, but the issue still perisists. Any ideas on how to overcome this? Thanks
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    Server Partitioning Software

    Can someone recommend any software that can support hard drive partitioning (create, delete, resize, format, etc.) on Windows Server 2003 with hardware-based RAID 1? Symantec's PartitionMagic doesn't work on server O/S', and their VolumeManager product doesn't support this O/S yet. I did try...
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    Add, Create, Resize, Delete Partitions

    I'm having a hard time adding, creating, and resizing partitions in Windows Server 2003 on RAID 1. Can anyone suggest a 3rd party product that is very robust in these scenarios. Partition Magic won't work on this O/S. Also, Acronis Disk Director works fine on a non-RAID setup, but crashes once...
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    Adaptec 1210sa SATA Raid Controller

    I have a new Dell PowerEdge 750 @ 2.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 800 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache, all with (2) 250 GB SATA drives. I've recently bought an Adaptec 1210sa SATA Raid Controller and following the directions, I've attached the card into either PCI slot, and though the motherboard recognizes the...
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    Diskette Drive 0 Seek Error

    When my server boots up, I get an error message that says "Diskette Drive 0 Seek Error," but the O/S still boots up fine. Should I be worried at all? Thanks for your help.
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    Not Enuff Space for O/S Install

    I'm beginning to install WinXp on a brand new machine, and upon doing so in DOS, it tells me that I don;t have enough hard disk space used for temporary files. What's odd is that I've got a brand new 250 GB drive!!! I've made sure the entire partition is formatted, and is a primary drive. What...
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    Not Enuff Space for O/S Install

    I'm beginning to install WinXp on a brand new machine, and upon doing so in DOS, it tells me that I don;t have enough hard disk space used for temporary files. What's odd is that I've got a brand new 250 GB drive!!! I've made sure the entire partition is formatted, and is a primary drive. What...
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    Install CD won't run upon startup

    I am trying to install Windows Server 2003 from a CD, but the new server is not recognizing the autorun feauture on the CD. I tested the CD on another box, and it ran ok. Is there something I need to change on the BIOS so that it will pick up the Autorun feature? Thanks
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    Using MS Baseline Security Analyzer v1.2

    I'm using MS Baseline Security Analyzer v1.2, and am scanning the IP address of a specific machine. The resulting message is "User is not an administrator on the scanned machine." How is this possible if I'm logged into that machine as an Administrator. I've double checked the priviledges and...
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    SBS 2003 vs. Windows Server 2003, Std Edition

    Can anyone give me detail, or suggest a well written article that describes the pros and cons of Windows SBS 2003 vs. Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition? Thanks
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    Used Dell Racks

    Can anyone recommend a site other than eBay that sells used/refurbished Dell racks (24U or 42U)? Thanks
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    Burning DVDs

    I have a DVD burner with a bunch of software, but I can't seem to burn 'copy-righted' DVD's. Is there any way around this? Thanks
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    Intrusion Detection systems

    Can someone recommend a solid IDS software package other than SNORT for a Windows environment? Thanks
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    Customizable A/R, A/P Financial Software

    Is anyone familiar with any financial software that allows me to import existing customer numbers, invoices, customer contact info, A/R & A/P info, etc? Also, this software must be be customizable in terms of additional fields. Can Quickbooks do this? Thanks
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    IE Not Opening

    I've got IE 6.0 on WinXP Pro with all the latst updates and patches. However, upon trying to open the browser, nothing happens except for the hourglass appears for a few seconds. I thought it may be a virus, but Symantec Antivirus says all partitions are clean. I ven double checked to make...
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    Hard Drive Not At Full Capacity

    I've got a standard 80 Gb hard drive operationg as a slave to another 80 Gb drive. For some reason, the slave is maxing out at 32 GB as opposed to its listed potential of 80 Gb. Why is this? There are no viruses or weird compression settings on this drive. Thanks
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    Open NY/CT Sales Jobs

    Circulent Media is looking for a technology sales role, goto www.circulent.com/careers. If you or anyone is open to joining a growing company, definitely check this out.
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    sales commissions

    I own a systems integration company (webdev, networking, groupware, etc.), and am in the process of building a sales force. However, I'm not familiar with sales commission rates, and how they vary depending on the size of each deal. Can anyone suggest a site which can give me some more...
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    Remote Desktop Only Works Using Port 3389

    I've got 2 machines I want to control remotely. The first one I can get to through the firewall using port 3389. However, I can't get to the 2nd machine using any other port, including 3388 or 3390. I have tested the remote connection within the network, and it works fine. It just doesn't work...
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    Creating Node in IIS (Ex: http://xxx.domain.com)

    I am hosting a web server on Windows Server 2003. How do I create a new node (or instance) off the domain. For example, if my root domain was http://www.domain.com, how do you create http://new_node.domain.com? Would this require another web server? If so, will it work with only one IP...
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    Joining an Domain Error

    I am trying to attach a new workstation to my WinNT 4.0 domain, but keep on getting the following error: 'Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the ssame user, using more than one user name, are noit allowed. Disconnect all previous connections to the server or shared...
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    Outlook 2003 Issues

    Using Microsoft Outlook 2003, is it possible to change the default file attachment location? Thanks
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    Backup Plan

    Can anyone suggest web sites that have outlines for a corporate backup plan? Things to include would be frequency, inclusions/exclusions, process, tape storage locations, etc. Thanks
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    WinXP Remote Desktop via the Internet

    Is it possible to connect one WinXP box through the Internet to another within a corporate network via the Remote Desktop. If so, should I just enter the IP address of the host computer name along with the firewall port assigned to it (i.e. 100.100.100.100:81)? Is it that simple? Also, are...
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    autorun feature

    i've got 2 burned copies of software, but only one starts up upon a reboot. the cd other fails to do so. i've confirmed that both have autorun features on their root directories. any thoughts on why this is? thanks