Author Archives: dbj
Dr Who
Just had that odd day where the server jumped back in time:-) Never fear a quick swop onto the backup server as the main server received an upgrade in processor….. this took longer than expected as it required a bios … Continue reading
usb voltage tester
Ok so I bought a nextbase “style” dashcam hardware kit. I then tested it on and old usb keyring as the seller couldn’t confirm the wiring colours? The usb keyring “blew” the battery (it bulged) I’m therefore slightly worried at … Continue reading
Printer Paper
There are times when cheaper really doesn’t pay. I normally am the person asking the silly question “have you tried changing the paper” when I’m asked why someones printer keeps jamming even on a relatively low page count…… I bought … Continue reading
Same Old Scams
Just had a batch of emails lying about my email access …. getting closer even have the proper .com in the website return…. or do they the letters are there but its a sub domain on another URL …. and … Continue reading
Setting up PCs
Just nosing around in the background … setting up Linux Mint 19 on a few older PC’s quite impressed – easy to use Linux a breeze to setup think it may become OS of choice for simple low spec desktops…. … Continue reading
Recent Changes
Still fiddling in the background with minor server alterations most of little consequence to end users although a few additions to security which can never hurt 🙂 Please note some of our policies lack final detail – this is normally … Continue reading
Site Performance
There are a few changes to the site… Not all of them are positive in my opinion but some are necessary for legal reasons. Google are no longer advertising through this site! Bit of a mutual parting of the waves … Continue reading
TF card adapters
Well just a word to the wise not all sdram card adapters are created equal. I’ve just removed my TF card from the dashcam to review its footage…. Linux scanned and rejected the card as corrupt beyond repair… Windows came … Continue reading
Please Excuse Minor downtime
Ok so those of you that visit either our site or the hosted sites may have noticed a couple of minor outages. For once they were not due to updates or power outages 🙁 We have an ongoing security hardening … Continue reading
Microsoft or Linux?
Just had another major rebuild – Windows 7 this time … even with security software a hacker made it through … Nightmare 1/2 gig of files to move through USB darn that’s slow then the joy of over 160 updates … Continue reading