Monthly Archives: November 2008

E-mail Virus Hoaxes

By Stuart | Published: 19 November 2008
“Hi all, I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!  This is the worst virus announced by CNN.  I checked Snopes (URL above), and  it is for real !! Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.  PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!” I usually [...]
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Laptop Outgoing SMTP Server Settings

By Stuart | Published: 11 November 2008
I’ve recently moved onto much better tariff for my mobile phone and now have unlimited mobile broadband (HSDPA) access for a minimal fixed monthly cost. The fact that my phone can operate as an internet gateway for my laptop (when connected via Bluetooth or a cable) makes it even better. Having previously not wanted to [...]
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Hello & Welcome

By Stuart | Published: 6 November 2008
I’ve been freelancing as an IT and web consultant for nearly two years now. I left my full-time job of sixteen years in May 2006. I took a six-month break to review where my career had taken me thus far and where I wanted it to lead me in future. Starting as a freelancer in [...]
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