Archive for March, 2005

Technical support for the neighbours

By Surferbill - Last updated: Tuesday, March 29, 2005

“I had a hunch that most people just didn’t know how to set up their computers – let alone fix them. So as an experiment I put up a note in my local newsagent’s window offering, for a sum, a helping hand. Surprise surprise, my phone has hardly stopped ringing.”

Programs Designed For USB Drives

By Surferbill - Last updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Some great stuff here (especially in the comments) that you might want to carry round on your USB stick. Highlights include Portable Firefox, puTTY and RUNT Linux or Damn Small Linux. For repairing a PC after a malware/virus infection, Trend Micro have a Damage Cleanup Engine / Template which might come in handy. Also, if [...]

Lifehouse – Hanging By A Moment – Lyrics

By Surferbill - Last updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Lifehouse – Hanging By A Moment – Lyrics(from the album “No Name Face”) Desperate for changingStarving for truth I’m closer to where I started I’m chasing after you I’m falling even more in love with you Letting go of all I’ve held onto I’m standing here until you make me move I’m hanging by a [...]

New Star Wars Film: Star Wars Revelations

By Surferbill - Last updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2005

From the Slashdot article: n0alpha writes “For all you Star Wars fans out there, if you’ve been less than satisfied with the last two episodes of Star Wars, fear not. There is a new episode coming out soon — but I’m not talking about Revenge of the Sith. On April 16th, 2005 the world will [...]

IT Conversations

By Surferbill - Last updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2005

IT Conversations offers recordings of conversations with various IT experts. The security section looks interesting.