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Windows 7 Backup and the realities. A Real World Experience.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I run Windows as my main OS, but I run it on Mac Hardware.  Why? Do you ask?   The answer is simple. Apple / Mac Hardware is superior to everything else out there.  Where can you get Desktop Performance on a Laptop without worrying about anything else?  Yes, I can buy a Lamborghini laptop,…

Is your website slow? Fix It.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Today, almost everybody has a website.  Many are run on a Webserver called Apache.  It’s an amazing piece of software that is ironically free and incredibly secure (when configured properly). There are plenty of content management and publishing tools out there as well.  WordPress (my personal favorite), Drupal, Movable Type just to name a few. …

Recommended Products I use these for all my clients.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Supermicro Motherboards – They work well and have proven chipsets. 3Ware RAID Cards: They’re one of the best in the industry.  They work and I’ve never lost data with them. Remember to buy the battery backup option. Supermicro Cases: Talk about seriously over-engineered cases.  They cool well and are built to last. Quality beyond anything…

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