Author Archives: dbj

SEO always an odd science. Just found that the site has lost two other similar websites – a real pity as both were pre-Covid businesses. Then found that a new technology has stolen our thunder. Never would have guessed that … Continue reading →

Amazed at the number of light up pc keyboards on eBay that are advertised specifically for the UK but with American layout. As they only have the $ key and that’s instead of having a £ key does that mean … Continue reading →

Just pulled the trigger to upgrade to Linux Mint 20.1 the files are downloading… the paints still wet! looking forward to the new extras… Well that was painless – a few clicks and all sorted.

Well the test begins now…. Which is best http or https? I would like to say https providing it is still fair to the short of pocket who are still genuine in intent. Just entered stage one of testing to … Continue reading →

I am still amazed at the sheer number of attacks that consist of trying to login as :- user admin “sitename” 123 login they all get banned …. but still amazing that there are scripts out there trying that?????? been … Continue reading →

Odd experience today…. Buying “best value” oil sump plug removal tool set….. Land up removing a mowers drain plug with Bluepoint tools…. 2nd best make I’ve owned! Seems odd but all power to Bluepoint known quality brand at a price … Continue reading →

Just resorted to buying a motorcycle chain lubricant as it is cheaper than any mountain bicycle equivalent. I am puzzled if the lubricant on an off road motorcycle chain is cheaper than a mainly on-road mountain bike? I guess cycling … Continue reading →

Windows 10 update between 1909 and 2004 on Home version 64 bit – If you’re totally stuck as I was….. Having had the update look on several occasions I downloaded the Media Creation Tool and mad a Windows 10 64 … Continue reading →

Finally got the joys of Clonezilla up and running on multiple PC’s. Actually worth the effort when a normal install is about 12 hours of slog mostly typing in the terminal window. Just over 3gb per minute over sata is … Continue reading →

Back to playing with the odd scripts again. It it both joyful – when they work! and frustrating – when you can’t see why they don’t. I do want to know whether it is good brain stimuli though as it … Continue reading →