Get CPU and Memory utilization in percentage via PowerShell
The seemingly simple problem I could not believe what a total pain in the ass this was to resolve. I tried getting the CPU and Memory utilization via CMD but that produced incredibly unreliable result...
ASPCONFIG: Could not load file or assembly or one of its dependencies. Access is denied.
Problem While publishing a web application you get a puzzling error that reads like the following in the output window: 1>C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\aspnet_compiler.exe -v \ -p C...
Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 – KB3165756 VC_VSU3.4.msp missing
The stupid problem Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 – KB3165756 VC_VSU3.4.msp file is missing. It doesn’t have to just be this file, it could be others. The stupid problem is you get an error l...
How I got Trovi on my computer and why you should never install CDisplayEx
Introduction I wanted to view some comics a friend recently gave me. If you haven’t heard of Berserk, you should go check it out. The anime does the manga justice, but the manga, just like all o...
Surface Pro 2 Marvell AVASTAR Wifi Driver Randomly Stopped Working
The Horrifying Problem I grabbed my Surface Pro 2, turned it on and noticed that the wireless wasn’t working. At first, I figured I would give it a minute. A minute passed and then I begun to ge...
File Name, File Path or Full File Path name is too long
The Error The specified path, file name, or both are too long. The fully qualified file name must be less than 260 characters, and the directory name must be less than 248 characters. The Problem I ha...
Work Around to Opening up a Local Folder from an HTML Link
Introduction (solution below) In general in web programming at one point you may need to or be asked to open up a local folder from a html link. This is something that used to work with older versions...
How to get Filename and File Extension from a Column with tSQL
I have written this query like 100 times, but this time I am going to document it so I don’t lose it again. This query specifically assumes that you have a single column that contains a file nam...