Bug in msnbot (Microsoft / Bing web crawler) exceeding the bandwidth for my website
Unfortunately my website watkissonline.co.uk went offline for a few hours on Sunday due to a bandwidth exceeded issue. I’ve already
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Author: Stewart
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and Windermere Lake Cruise to Bowness
We visited the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and Windermere cruises whilst on holiday at Heysham and the Lakedistrict. We have
Read MoreCrafts with children – Autumn Hedgehog picture 2010
This is our latest craft picture with the kids. This is a giant wall picture that is mounted on the
Read MoreUbuntu 10.10 – Linux operating system review
One of the reasons I’ve been using Ubuntu is that it is so easy to install and use. In the past Linux had a reputation for being difficult to use, but in the last few years that has been completely turned around so that Linux is in many ways easier to use than much of the competition.
Ubuntu is completely free, usually obtained as a free download, although also available via post or on computer magazines (eg. Linux Format).
Read MoreDell laptop Inspiron 15R N5010 – first impression
After my previous laptop (HP DV6200 ) ended up as a giant paperweight I’ve now bought a new Dell Laptop.
Read MoreDucky’s Farm Park, Flookburgh near Grange-over-sands in Cumbria
We visited Ducky’s Farm Park during our family holiday at Heysham, near Morecambe, but it is actually much closer to
Read MoreGreenlands Farm Village – Children’s Farm and Pottery
Greenlands Farm village is in Lancashire near Junction 35 of the M6, just south of the Lake District. We visited
Read MoreRoll-up Roll-up as the Great American Circus comes to Town
I’ve not really been to many circuses before so didn’t really know what to expect when Uncle Sam’s Great American
Read MoreMorecambe seaside resort in Lancashire
Morecambe is a seaside resort in Lancashire between Blackpool and the Lake District. We visited Morecambe recently during our family
Read MoreLancaster Castle – Tours around the courts and part of the castle
Many people walk up to Lancaster Castle – see that it’s a working prison and turn away. I did so
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