Tag: Internet

  • OpenDNS

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    I have just made a 10 second change to my DNS settings and WOW! What a difference! Get right on over and check out OpenDNS. Recommended.

  • Looking for an RSS reader

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    I have been looking into my options for an RSS reader lately, and to be honest have been struggling. Today I came across a series of posts from Martin Belam’s blog about his first impressions using Rojo. His thoughts were enough for me to sign up and give this a go. I will try to…

  • VMWare

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    The vibes coming out of VMWare at the moment are great. For those of you non-techy, you may want to skip this entry, but before you do, you might want to check out their Browser Appliance which runs in the free VMWare Player. This is just a great way to try out new software safely.…

  • Skype 2.0

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    I have just upgraded to Skype 2.0 and made my first SkypeOut call. This is not a product review, but the sound quality on both ends was excellent, and a 22 minute call from Spain to the UK cost me less than €0.40! Nice! I know Skype has its critics, regarding proprietry standards and the…

  • Going offline….

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    This could be the last update here for the next couple of weeks, as we are finally moving house! It will al just depend on when the new phone line and adsl get put in. I’m hoping quickly! So, I’ll see you when I’m back online and let you know what life is like without…

  • Skype upgrade

    Skype upgrade

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    An update th the free Skype software has been released. Go and download version 1.4.0.84 now! If you not up and running, what are you waiting for!? Not just free calls over the internet to your contacts also using Skype, but you can even make calls to landlines, mobiles, and register a number you can…