Digsby stuck at “loading skin” screen

by Milos Topic on May 19, 2010

My morning started with this issue for which there is a simple solution.

Go to

C:\Users\(your windows user name)\AppData\Local\Digsby\cache\(your digsby user name)_cache\digsbyblobs

and delete all files in that directory.

Restart Digsby and it should work like a charm (it will recreate deleted files btw at start-up).

NOTE
This worked on Windows 7 Enterprise and Digsby – Build 27225.
Also, if you can’t see any of the directories in the above path you might need to show hidden files & folders by going to Tools -> Folder Options -> View and select “Show hidden files, folders and drives.

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Know what your project needs

by Milos Topic on March 2, 2010

Recently I came across several project proposals where I was asked to evaluate technical components (hardware, software and staffing needs) and found a few items worth sharing. Several items in these proposals weren’t adequately priced (difference from list and actual price on select items was as high as 60%). Furthermore, some hardware models have been discontinued years ago.

While certain people are not technical by trade it is still very important to make sure those components are accurately priced and still available. If you are specifically requesting a particular computer, printer, server model please make sure that we can still purchase it at the time of your submission. While this might add a bit more work, done mainly by “Googling” or “Binging” (?) these models, it will go a long way in supporting your need and presenting you as someone who does their research and is well prepared.

The success of most today’s projects depends on the right blend of people, processes and technology, but it all starts with a clear definition of needs and goals, including all technology components.

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Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

January 20, 2010

I have recently moved my primary work laptop to 64-bit Windows 7 Enterprise and while I am overall pleased with the operating system (OS) I found that some apps which didn’t run on Vista don’t work on 7 either. Some of those which I use frequently are Timbuktu Pro and a custom built application to [...]

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Nikola Tesla died 67 years ago

January 7, 2010

I try not to repeat posts but this is one of those which will always resurface on January 7th as I do my part to commemorate the birth, life and death of this great scientist, or inventor as he liked to call himself. Please read more about Nikola Tesla here.

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Hristos se rodi!

January 7, 2010

Today is Christmas for those in the Eastern Orthodox faith and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, happy and joyful day with their families and friends. Serbian Christmas traditions, for those who would like to read more.

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Facebook’s new privacy settings

December 10, 2009

Facebook is finally catching up to some of their perpetual security concerns and is strengthening their privacy policy and therefor the settings as well. It took a while but as of this morning (when I noticed the change) privacy settings have been tightened a bit and are finally working as expected. It will take some [...]

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Designing a client friendly website

December 7, 2009

We have all came across websites with a mass of links and never ending scroll bars of text which have frequently left us frustrated and annoyed. Being able to quickly find what you are looking for is important and websites with a clear structure who have also been properly indexed (site specific search) are a [...]

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Keep your websites secure

December 4, 2009

I‘m on a search for a few replacement windows and have been looking all over north New Jersey for a place that can provide them in less than the standard 2-6 weeks time frame. One of the places recommended to me was “Air-Chek Window Depot” in Clifton, NJ. First thing I did is went online [...]

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Extending the life of your computer 101

December 3, 2009

Over the years I have seen numerous examples of poor computer use and maintenance ranging from simply outdated applications to damaged hardware by water, coffee, soda, fire…you name it. In hopes that at least a few people will read this and by doing so improve their own computing experience I have put together a little [...]

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