First Carbonite restore
Last month I subscribed to an online backup service called Carbonite. The way it works: you install a small program on your PC, it keeps track of changes to your file system (new, changed or deleted files) and uploads an encrypted copy of your hard-drive contents onto the Carbonite server. The program works quietly in […]
I love my Dell
Brand new is nice, but when it still does the job second-hand is dandy because it’s cheaper and I reckon, greener – one less obsolete model as landfill. Not that I think my new (second-hand) Dell Precision M60 is ready to become landfill just yet – the specs are still quite respectable by today’s standards. […]
Get fit on the web
There’s a new state government ad on telly with former tennis champion Pat Rafter telling us to find your 30 – it’s all about spending a short part of the day towards being active and getting some exercise. In light of the news that Australia is now the world’s fattest nation it seems a good […]
PC Helpdesk
“The word user is the word used by the computer professional when they mean idiot.” – Dave Barry Customer: Hi, this is Celine. I can’t get my diskette out. Tech support: Have you tried pushing the button? Customer: Yes sure, it’s really stuck. Tech support: That doesn’t sound good; I’ll make a note. Customer: No, […]
Sasha’s bone
Sasha has always been fiercely possessive of any bone she is given. With her small mouth and a few missing teeth, her bones usually last a long time and she will sit guarding her bone for as much time as she actually chews it. Boss finishes his bones in a few quick chomps but usually […]
Hair cut
Had my hair cut this morning and I’m not really happy with it. I specified short bob, sides left long enough to tuck behind my ears and a wispy fringe. I think I should have just stopped at “short bob” and left the rest to the hairdresser to work out, because the bits that look […]