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Category Archives: Computer Maintenance
The easiest way to keep your disks defragmented
When was the last time you defragmented your hard drive? Is your computer a little slower to load lately? JkDefrag is a fantastic alternative to the Disk Defragmenter tool that comes with Windows (2000/2003/XP/Vista/2008). It does it better than Windows. … Continue reading
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Overclocking: Lapping the Q6600(B3) & Scythe Ninja
Warning: if you’re not a computer g33k don’t bother reading this post, you just won’t understand! In December, I started playing a little more of the game Colin McRae Rally: Dirt. However, I decided that my beast of a machine … Continue reading
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Server Downtime / Disc Brake Finger Tip Slicing & Dicing
You may or may not have noticed that this blog has been dead for a couple weeks. This is firstly because due to a recent price drop in Intel Quad Core CPU’s (specifically, the Q6600) I decided it was a … Continue reading
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Vista Woes on FlammobammoMk3
I haven’t updated my blog (as promised) about the new computer I’m using these days. I’ve finally got 2 x 120mm Scythe S-Flex Fluid Dynamic Bearing fans, and a Scythe Ninja CPU heat-sink in the system. It is kind of … Continue reading
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“bit of a catchup post”
Those that know me personally know why it has been such a long time since I last posted a blog update. For others, you probably don’t even care but I’ll explain anyway. Regardless of what Stephen and Ben say about … Continue reading
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syncback for synchronising & backing up data
Syncback (the freeware edition – massive thanks to pp, aka ‘dopod’ for this one!) is first on this list for a reason. Everyone needs a good backup solution they can depend on. Don’t be like me losing my entire computer … Continue reading
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How to prevent computer nasties
I recommend that if you’re going to pay for an anti-virus software, use Trend Micro. If not, use AVG and Windows Firewall (instead of Trend Micro’s firewall – which is outstanding!). Use Spybot Search & Destroy to prevent spyware using … Continue reading
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random rebooting
My webserver is randomly rebooting itself. I am scared. I’ve put the extra fans on, and the CPU and PSU fans on highest speed to see if temperature has anything to do with it rebooting – I reaLLy hope that … Continue reading
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insecure modems and general cyber security
I cannot believe that 20 out of the 46 consecutive Adam Internet IP addresses I just tested were completely vulnerable with zero security. I was able to log into these 20 modems which had full remote management access with either … Continue reading
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twenty years of computer viruses
An awesome article about twenty years of computer viruses.
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