Windows Vista – Damaged Hardware (VGA Splitter)
I have been involved in the use of computers in theatre shows. In the past I have projected video onto
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
IT Security
PenguinTutor.com – DOS due to attempt to break in to website – Read the fineprint when signing up for a hosting deal
The PenguinTutor.com website was taken offline for a short time between the 23 and 24 January. Apologies to any inconvenience
Read MoreDHCP server setup in Ubuntu Linux – automatic IP address allocation
I have recently configured a DHCP server on my Ubuntu Linux server. Before I was using static IP addresses on
Read MoreRecent activities – Linux Ubuntu 7.10, Virgin Media cabling, Ethernet over Powerline, Windows Vista Notworking (or do I mean networking?)
I’ve not been blogging much recently. Mainly because my life is so busy. It’s been about a month since we
Read MoreWindows Vista – Disable auto reboot after Windows Update
It seams that every-time Microsoft release a new version of software they always manage to add a new features that
Read MoreThunderbird Email Client version 2 – Easy to use – SAFE email client
The Thunderbird email client (created by the same group that create the Firefox browser) reached version 2 earlier this year,
Read MoreRefund from Dell at last – Purchase of HP Pavilion dv6285eu laptop
I’ve finally got my refund from Dell for the Inspiron 6400 laptop which never arrived – See full story on Dell laptop that went missing (Inspiron 6400).
I’ve now purchased a HP Paviliion dv6285eu. Part of the Pavilion 64000 series the laptop is based on an AMD 64 x2 processor, with Nvidia 7200 graphics, and comes installed with Windows Vista Home Premium. I’m also looking at installing Linux on it …
Read MorePHPBB Forum Closed through SPAM
This is a disappointing time, as I’ve now disabled a feature due the selfish actions of Spammers. The forum on
Read MoreWill RFID chips on DVDs reduce Piracy or Privacy?
According to a news report from the VNU Technology New Web Site, plans are in place to embed chips able
Read MoreBook Review (Fiction) : Bad Memory by Daune Franklet (Cyber Crime Novel)
Book Review: Bad Memory Authors: Duane Franklet Publisher: Orion Date: 22nd May 1997 ISBN: 0575063424 Bad memory is a novel
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