1. Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redist Broken After Windows 10 1607 Upgrade

   I've been deploying the Windows 10 build 1607 feature upgrade (also known as the Anniversary Update) via WSUS to a test lab at work. The machines are upgrading from 1511. Today I was informed that Autodesk 3ds Max & AutoCad would not launch on those machines. 3dsmax.exe gave an error: "The procedure entry point __crtCreateSymbolicLinkW could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\MSVCP110.dll."

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2. I created my first Chrome theme!

   I recently switched to Chrome from Firefox. I really missed Firefox's awesome dark Developer Edition Theme. The Chrome web store was lacking an equivalent, so I made one! You can find it on the Chrome Web Store under the name, Developer Edition Dark. It's open source on GitHub too!

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3. Running ExacqVision DVR Server on Hyper-V

   ExacqVision is a DVR suite for security cameras. It works all right, I can't really complain on that front. However, they license their software based on the MAC address of the server. This is pretty stupid on its face because it means a failure of the NIC means you need to relicense your server (which costs $$$ for a transfer) and in virtual environments, MAC addresses change easily. It gets really stupid when the software is incapable of reading the NIC's MAC just because it is a Hyper-V NIC and I can't license my server because of it. Thankfully, it's possible to work around the issue.

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4. Fix non-working G930 headset after Windows 10 upgrade

   I like my Logitech G930 wireless headset, but I also like running Windows 10 Preview builds. It seems like after every upgrade my headset stops working. I simply get no audio out of it. Reinstalling the application does not solve the problem. After every upgrade, I follow these steps to fix the audio.

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5. How to use Cincinnati Bell Fioptics with your own router

   I recently purchased gigabit Fioptics Internet service from Cincinnati Bell. At first I was hesitant to go through with it. I did not want to use a crappy ISP router and forgo my wonderful ASUS RT-AC86U or be stuck running some sort of NAT-behind-NAT nightmare network. The day after installation, I took it upon myself to get my ASUS gateway working and remove Cincinnati Bell’s router. I was able to do this while keeping my Fioptics TV and on-demand features working. It was easy, but there is not much guidance out there on the Internet so I figured I would document my setup online.

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