MYN/1MTD and setting the Start Date in Outlook automagically.

If you are using Outlook and want to force the start date to be set with a due date in the future by default you can use a macros which automatically runs for any new task item. In the VBA editor (Alt+F11) open up ThisOutlookSession In the code window add the following: [code lang=“vb”] Option Explicit Public WithEvents Items As Outlook.Items Private Sub Application_Startup() Initialize_handler End Sub Public Sub Initialize_handler() Dim objNS As Outlook. Continue reading

From Web Archive: Mirroring SVN repository to GitHub

The site seems to be down. This was handy for something I was playing with. References: http://web.archive.org/web/20100331135806/http://www.fnokd.com/2008/08/20/mirroring-svn-repository-to-github/ So, I’m gearing up to work on some Java+Ruby (via JRuby) stuff. The Java world still seems fairly entrenched in the cult of Subversion, while the Rubyists have gone with Git lately. I’m still wrapping my mind around Git, but with GitHub, it’s fairly easy and straight-forward. I paid my $7 for the micro account, to give me room to screw around. Continue reading

Using the 1MTD

So I have been using it for a while, pretty clean system overall. I have added contexts and trying to add projects to it. I want to avoid the tree in toodle do as it gets to complext to handle at the moment.

1MTD: The One Minute To-Do List

Yep, I was intrigued. Having used the GTD approach for a while and modifying it for my own use I saw this and thought I would have a look through it. I also noticed it was using Toodledo, a site that I had used to manage task previously as it is a faster on the go version than lugging outlook around. So, what is 1MTD? Firstly you can download the eBook free, or buy it if you like paper :) I will be going through the book and providing a summary below as a way to internalize the content. Continue reading

Windows 8 Release Preview with eeePC T101MT

I have followed the same steps with the new build from Windows 8 Consumer Preview with Eee PC T101MT and it is still valid.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview with Eee PC T101MT

I have a Eee PC T101MT and wanted to run Windows 8 on it. The same steps can be run on the Consumer Preview Time to tweak the graphics! As the resolutions is only 600 not 768 in vertical you need to do the following. Type in regedit, you will then be shown a icon of regedit click/press on it or press Win + R to get the run prompt. Press Ctrl+F and search for Display1_DownScalingSupported in the registry. Continue reading

Running Windows 8 on the Eee PC T101MT

I have a Eee PC T101MT and wanted to run Windows 8 on it. This entry takes you through the steps. Download the Windows 8 Preview @ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516 I downloaded the 32-bit version as it was smaller and I only have 2Gb on the machine. :) Go to the Microsoft Store and download the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool @ http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool this will allow you to put the ISO on a bootable USB key. Continue reading