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Closed for the Last Time

It’s the end of the world as we know it!

It seems that each day as you walk through the city you spot another shop holding a “Closing Down Sale”. The news reporters don’t appear to tire of telling us how the “Current economic...
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AntiVirus Software

Getting a new Computer, just a thought

I have been entertaining a theory for a while regarding the impact of security software on a machine over time. As I have a little spare time over the holidays I thought I would...
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Poppy Garden

They Should Be Remembered

Just five short days ago I wrote a short article asking you all if you had remembered? Many hundreds of thousands of people stood still and remembered the sacrifice of all those who have...
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Doctor Danbo

Take a step Back!

It’s something that we all wish for on occasion, to be able to take a step back in time, perhaps after making a ridiculous internet purchase or saying something stupid whilst under the influence! We...
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Yomp Yomp Yomp...

A long walk and a short fall

This morning at 7:00am thirteen brave people gathered in Queen Square before boarding a Minibus and heading across the Severn Bridge to the Brecon Beacons. These thirteen were joined by a single Royal Marine,...
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JohnSebastian1

Its just been one of those weeks, or two

Hello everyone, I haven't posted for a little while and what posts I have done haven't been very detailed. Its been a busy time since the bank holiday and I just haven't had the...
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Comodo Firewall logo

#GEEK When the dragon annoys you

In my recent post about "Looking after your Computer" I recommended that people use a free security suite such as Comodo Internet Security. In my opinion Comodo is the best of the free Security...
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Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Chair

Looking after your Computer

Being the Geek in the family I get regular calls, texts and emails asking me for computer advice. Along with the regular tasks such as assisting a family member or friend with their home...
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Cookie Monster wants his Cookies

How the UK Government will break the Internet

Today the Information Commissioners Office put out a press release announcing a new law constraining how UK run websites interact with their users. The law restricts how and when websites can use 'cookies', for...
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Report Illegal Hackers!

Hello sir I’m calling about your Windows

"Hello Sir I am calling from windows, I have detected much couruption in your computer."
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Minecraft Fire Extinguisher Pattern

Minecraft Suggestions: Fire Extinguisher

Everyone who plays Minecraft will at some point make the mistake of setting fire to their newly built house. Obviously you wouldn't do it deliberately (would you?), but it can be oh so...
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The Ubuntu Logo

A work place argument: Linux v Windows

I appreciate that some of my readers (I’m told that I have at least three) may not appreciate all of this article, however they may suddenly become enlightened. I know that at least one...
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Happy Christmas from WordPress (3.0.4)

The WordPress team have been kind enough to give us all a Christmas present in the form of WordPress 3.0.4. Its not a huge present but its an important one (unlike those socks that...
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WiFi and Coffee

Coffee and Free WiFi, a dangerous mix

I decided that I would get more work done today if I ventured out of the house. So after a stupidly large fry up I drove Emma to work and parked myself in Starbucks...
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riotpolice

Hello Hello Hello, What’s going on here then?

Yesterday the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) tabled plans for new legislation that would give them the power to close down domain names that they deem to be engaged in criminal activity. Currently...
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