Apr
24
Can’t get to Website, Timing out: Astaro
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Problem: When accessing certain sites on the Internet, I get a timeout error and the page never comes up. I have noticed this on sites like Gaggle.net and some forum sites. What they both had in common were scripts and redirects. I can access the site outside the firewall so I know that it isn’t Continue reading →
Apr
23
Podcast server software
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Problem: Last week we were given a challenge to publish podcast’s and to do it quickly without any new hardware or purchasing software. Thanks to Podcastingnews.com, I found something that worked for us. Solution: Decided to use LoudBlog which is a free PHP based software that is similar to blog software. However, they emphasize that Continue reading →
Apr
14
This iPod cannot be used because the required software is not installed error
Filed Under iPhone, Software | 17 Comments
Problem: Worked on a computer where the client installed the newest iTunes update. Once the installation was finished, they got the following error when plugging in their iTouch, iPod or iPhone: “This iPod cannot be used because the required software is not installed…” It then tells you to uninstall iTunes and then reinstall which didn’t Continue reading →
Apr
11
Delete contacts on iPhone
Filed Under email, iPhone | 40 Comments
Had some issues syncing a colleagues contacts. Basically, his synched with every address book it could find and now he has hundreds of contacts on his iPhone that he doesn’t need.�� Our first question was, can we delete our contacts on the iPhone itself and the second question was could we mass delete contacts on Continue reading →
Apr
7
Internet Slow or Down, Using Astaro
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Here is a problem/solution that happens to us from time to time on our Astaro Firewall. Not very often, mind you, but enough to mention. Problem: All of a sudden the Internet seems to slow to a crawl and or down all together, using Astaro Security Gateway and the proxy is in transparent mode. Solution: Continue reading →