Quick Tip :: Windows - Copy folder structure between servers

Copy folder structure to another Server in one command
C:\>robocopy \\server.net\Source_Folder\ \\server.net\Dest_fldr\ /e /mt:8 /xf *
Copy folder structure to another Server in one command (preserve security)
C:\>robocopy \\server.net\Source_Folder\ \\server.net\Dest_fldr\ /sec /e /mt:8 /xf *

MS robocopy documentation online

Blogger :: Issues with transparent images & quick fix

So I was writing a new post and decided that it needed more visual appeal then just plain text. I decided that I would add a "tools" icon that had transparency at the beginning of the post in hopes it would draw more readers to read the full post. So I add the image in the Blogger Post Editor without issues and keep writing. Well imagine my surprise, when I "Previewed" the post and the background of the image was coming through. Ok, ok, it wasn't like "ZOMFGWTFBBQ NERD RAGE !!!", it was more like Mr. Horse saying "No sir, I don't like it".

Android App :: SMS Popup - Custom SMS ring tones per contact

Looking for a way to customize my SMS ringtones for specific contacts, since Android doesn't do this out of the box (apparently iOS/iPhone does), I finally found an app that does everything I need with a nice bonus. ALL FOR FREE!

Thank you SMS Popup. Search for it in the play store or hit the button below.

Tegra Note :: Review links and thoughts

Review links:
Android Central Review
Anand Tech Review
Engadget Review

Thoughts...

Oh so close. Now if they can only produce a more high end tablet that others would want. That said, and as the reviews allude to or outright explain, I totally understand why they chose the hardware the way they did. They did it to keep costs down to compete with Google's Nexus 7. For me, I'm personally not looking for a "budget tablet". I want a work horse that can do it all and I'm willing to pay for it. Just not $600+. I think $350 - $450 depending on features/hardware is reasonable for a tablet.

In the spirit of Halloween...

Zombie Live Wallpaper
Allows you to take them out with a tap or shake and keeps a kill count. :)

Cognos 10+ and access to create Drill-through Definitions

During a recent upgrade of Cognos 8.4.1 to Cognos 10.2.0 one of my developers noticed that he no longer had access to create Drill-through Definitions. The item in the menu was gone yet administrators still had access to it. I did a quick test and added him to the "Drill Through Assistant" capability with full permissions. After a log out and log in he had the Drill-through Definitions menu item again. So I started to do some digging. Turns out the functionality was changed but was never added to any of the Cognos 10 documentation up to and including 10.2.1.1.

IBM Cognos :: Mobile Android app now available

Here's the announcement from IBM:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21651231

Java garbage collection logging on IBM Cognos 10+ (Win32/64)

If you're having issues trying to get " Java Garbage Collection Logging" working with the embedded/provided IBM JRE that comes with Cognos 10 use the following parameters to get it working (Highlighted on line 8 & 9 in the code snippet below).

Stand Alone Cognos Log Viewer in IBM Cognos BI 10? YES!

If you want to get Cognos Log Viewer (aka IPF Log Viewer) working stand alone follow this guide.

Thoughts on the new Samsung Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

So I've been holding off on buying the current Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on account that I knew Samsung would be revealing new tech during the Berlin IFA show. So imagine my excitement as I read on Android Central that they have hands on with the new Samsung Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). Well my excitement turned to bitter disappointment as I read through the article and saw the pictures. Hit the break to so see my gripes on the new hardware.