Updated my slight modification to the default UI in World of Warcraft to work with the retail version released today. Get the updated information here.
Nov 232004
Nov 212004
Today, I will be working on getting all of my E-Mail caught up. If history repeats itself, I will only have time to reply to about 10% of them. Right now, I have over 900 in the inbox. Honestly, I really do not have the time to reply to everyone. I appreciate everyone’s kind words about the domain sent my way, but I must ignore random technical support questions as they tend to use the most amount of time for an accurate reply.
Oct 162004
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include additional Service Pack 2 information. I still have several more pages to place online before I can call it complete. However, I wanted to provide another update of my findings. All dependencies have been updated and are accurate.
Oct 032004
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include recommendations with regards to the Security Center service.
I also have formatted the Search page with the new domain look recently placed online. I appreciate your patience while I worked the issue.
Sep 302004
With regards to World of Warcraft Beta, I modified a few UI files to make my life (and maybe yours) a bit easier. This also works with the latest Beta 6 release. The latest changes include:
- Updated for WoW Patch September 29, 2004
- Increased the size of Party HP/Mana/Rage/Energy text when moused over. It should now be easier to read.
Download the updated files here [link removed].
Sep 222004
With regards to World of Warcraft Beta, I modified a few UI files to make my life (and maybe yours) a bit easier. The changes include:
- Quest log is instant and shows level numbers
- Target tool tip moved from the bottom right to top middle of screen
Mods that were taken partially from Cosmos:
- Party HP/Mana/Rage/Energy show as text when moused over
- Party Buffs (16)/Debuffs (8) always show
And something I conjured up myself (the code was always there, just not used):
- The HP status display bar fades nicely from Green -> Yellow -> Orange -> Red.
Download the updated files here [link removed].
Sep 202004
I have, yet again, modified the domain layout and fixed another IE display bug. This should be near its final (for now) version. The Windows XP Services Configurations should be viewable at 800×600 with the "default" font size. Other than my search page results and "printing" functions, if something does not look "right," please Contact BV so I can fix it.
I will be working on more Windows XP Service Pack 2 information in the near future. Stay tuned!
Sep 192004
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include Service Pack 2 information. In its current state, much work is still needed (like verification of all dependencies located on the information page). However, I wanted to give my readers all of my findings to date. I still need to fix several related pages, but it will have to wait for another day.
For the most part, Microsoft took 3 years to create a "default" configuration for Windows XP Services that took me only one month to test and post on July 28, 2001. Several services that I previously recommended to be disabled are either gone or disabled by default after the installation of Service Pack 2.
Only one change to my "Safe" configuration and no changes to my "Gaming" and "Super Tweak" recommendations.
An "*" (asterisk) denotes changes from Service Pack 1a to Service Pack 2.
I have also modified the layout to have the left and the right columns slightly thinner. I also posted a workaround for an IE bug that fixes an issue while viewing the domain on a low resolution setting or small width. However, even after removing several columns of data on the Windows XP Services Configurations, the layout still breaks at 800×600, but 1024×768 with the "default" font size works fine.
I have updated my Windows XP Services Configurations and Windows XP Services Information pages to include Service Pack 2 information. In its current state, much work is still needed (like verification of all dependencies located on the information page). However, I wanted to give my readers all of my findings to date. I still need to fix several related pages, but it will have to wait for another day.
For the most part, Microsoft took 3 years to create a "default" configuration for Windows XP Services that took me only one month to test and post on July 28, 2001. Several services that I previously recommended to be disabled are either gone or disabled by default after the installation of Service Pack 2.
Only one change to my "Safe" configuration and no changes to my "Gaming" and "Super Tweak" recommendations.
An "*" (asterisk) denotes changes from Service Pack 1a to Service Pack 2.
I have also modified the layout to have the left and the right columns slightly thinner. I also posted a workaround for an IE bug that fixes an issue while viewing the domain on a low resolution setting or small width. However, even after removing several columns of data on the Windows XP Services Configurations, the layout still breaks at 800×600, but 1024×768 with the "default" font size works fine.
Sep 162004
I have placed the Search page back online and the index of 421 searchable pages on the domain is current. It also is formatted with the new domain look recently placed online. I appreciate your patience while I worked the issue.
On a totally unrelated matter: If you are still using Internet Explorer of any version, I highly recommend that you download, install and give FireFox a try. I have been using this browser for well over a year with no problems. Spyware? Adware? Pop-Ups? Changing of your home page? Security problems? Not an issue with FireFox. Some people have spent $20-$40 on getting rid of those same problems. FireFox is "free as in speech". I convinced my "non-technical Mother-In-Law" to make the switch and she is thrilled with the result. She was plagued with spyware and changing of her home page daily. She made the switch, you can do it, too!
Go get FireFox now. You have nothing to lose.
My goal is to have over 50% of my visitors using FireFox. Help me reach that goal. What are you doing still reading this page? Go, go now… 
I have placed the Search page back online and the index of 421 searchable pages on the domain is current. It also is formatted with the new domain look recently placed online. I appreciate your patience while I worked the issue.
On a totally unrelated matter: If you are still using Internet Explorer of any version, I highly recommend that you download, install and give FireFox a try. I have been using this browser for well over a year with no problems. Spyware? Adware? Pop-Ups? Changing of your home page? Security problems? Not an issue with FireFox. Some people have spent $20-$40 on getting rid of those same problems. FireFox is "free as in speech". I convinced my "non-technical Mother-In-Law" to make the switch and she is thrilled with the result. She was plagued with spyware and changing of her home page daily. She made the switch, you can do it, too!
Go get FireFox now. You have nothing to lose.
My goal is to have over 50% of my visitors using FireFox. Help me reach that goal. What are you doing still reading this page? Go, go now…
Sep 062004
I have updated the web site with a new look. Other than my search page results and "printing" functions, if something does not look "right," please Contact BV so I can fix it.