Posted by Streakfury | Posted in Geek Stuff, Technology | Posted on 13-01-2009
“It’s worse than that – he’s dead, Jim!”
Well, after (briefly) trying to sort out my networking issues yesterday, I had no luck whatsoever. The wireless internet dongle I’m currently using is fine, and so I’m thinking that it must just be an issue with the network adapter itself. The router clearly works, as does my PC in general (when it’s got working hardware, that is) and so today I decided to buy myself a new network card.
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Posted by Streakfury | Posted in Geek Stuff, Technology | Posted on 12-01-2009
Yesterday I had the fantastic idea of installing and trying the latest version of Windws – Windows 7. The beta version had been leaked onto the net a couple of weeks ago, but Microsoft officially released it on 9th January. As some of you may be aware, there was such an overwhleming demand for it that it actually crashed the Microsoft servers that were serving the files.
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Posted by Streakfury | Posted in Geek Stuff, The 9-To-5 Droll | Posted on 08-01-2009
As is often the case, I came into work this morning to be greeted with the usual people shuffling about and mumbling under their breath. It’s usual practice for computer technicians really, but this time they had a real issue to mumble about.
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Posted by Streakfury | Posted in Society, Stupidity | Posted on 06-01-2009
I’m almost certain I’ve said this before, but I don’t believe that the credit crunch is as bad as everyone makes out. At least, it wouldn’t be as bad as it is if people didn’t buy into all the hype.
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Posted by Streakfury | Posted in Festivities, Monday Mornings | Posted on 05-01-2009
OK, so I’m a bit late. Five days, in fact, but still – happy new year to you all.
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