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Exploding Computer Components

Weblog — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:47:25 +0000

Older computers may have been built during a time when the electronic components used in their construction were of poor quality. In particular, a large number of capacitors suffer from a syndrome called the “Capacitor Plague” where they swell, bulge, burst and may even blow up with quite a bang! Photos: A motherboard [...]

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The Latest Banking Code

Weblog — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:25:35 +0000

Most people believe the banks will reimburse any losses from their accounts even when the fault lies squarely with the customer. This honourable position by the banks has been the case up until now, with many people seeing the banks reimburse losses that are the result of fraudulent transactions on their accounts. But, this period [...]

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Protect the Kids

Weblog — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:09:21 +0000

The BBC’s Panorama show features an alarming report tonight to do with the seedy side of the online world. Every parent should be watching this important public service programme tonight on BBC1 at 8:30pm to ensure their kids don’t fall victim to the predatory nature of pedophiles. Many parents will remember the “Charlie Says..” public [...]

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Ofcom Digital Divide Conclusion

Weblog — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:17:13 +0000

The BBC is reporting the digital divide is lessening between rural and town communities and is even going so far as to say the “Rural Homes Dominate Broadband UK” They report: Ed Richards, Ofcom’s Chief Executive, said “Our report highlights a closing of the geographical digital divide in the UK. Rural households are today as well connected [...]

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OLPC WOW!

Weblog — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:11:40 +0000

This is a fabulous concept from the One Laptop Per Child project. Technorati Tags: BBC, OLPC

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Windows Vista Anytime "But Not Now" Upgrades

Weblog — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:38:57 +0000

There appears to be limited / no stock of Vista Anytime Upgrades available in the UK. Even Microsoft has the same fulfillment problem and has responded to a customer inquiry with this email: “We have to inform you that at present we do not have stock available for the ordered Upgrade Vista Home Premium to Ultimate. [...]

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BT Broadband Fail to Follow Their Own Advice

Weblog — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:35 +0000

… and we’re going to enlighten you to what is going on in this blog post. We’ve come across two instances over the last few week in Fife where BT Broadband personnel have failed to secure end customer equipment using their own recently updated and freely available advice and instructions. What exactly is this newly [...]

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Apple Software Update Deception

Weblog — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:02:44 +0000

For a while now, Apple Software Update will tell you the related update for a Quicktime only install is iTunes + Quicktime! No it isn’t, it is Quicktime that is installed and it is Quicktime that should be kept up to date. Not everyone wants to use iTunes! However, we suppose it could be argued [...]

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The Future for Wordpress

Weblog — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:46:59 +0000

Matt Mullenweg shows us the route ahead for Wordpress. Interesting times lie ahead! Technorati Tags: blogging, Matt Mullenweg, Wordpress

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Vista Compatible Wi-Fi Tools

Weblog — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:57:01 +0000

Netstumbler has always been a very useful tool for identifying wireless network problems, but alas the word on the street is forget running it on Windows Vista as it isn’t compatible. Yes, another application that won’t work with Windows Vista, but what do you expect? It was developed well before Windows Vista was even a [...]

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