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Who’s down with a New PC? Yeah you know me.
So I have managed to put together my new computer and install Ubuntu 11.04. Some things that I have found. My Samsung SyncMaster 910T monitor does not work with the new computer. I can't see the BIOS boot screen when booting up. I get a floating incorrect...
Finally A New PC
OK so finally after 6 years of having a P4. I am getting a new Desktop Computer for home. The dream: Is to have a reasonably fast CPU capable of running Virtual Machines (VT-x) which will let the VM's talk more directly to the hardware (VT-d) with enough RAM to load...
Nifty Speed Test Site
Just used http://speedtest.net/ to do a speed test. I usually use ozspeedtest.com but for some reason it's giving inaccurate results. This is probably because I have dansguardian doing virus scanning of the download and then it sends it in a hurry after it has...
Another Option for Build You Own PC Parts Sellers
Adding to my previous Online PC Parts Sellers List Here is another PC Case Gear
Monetize Me Baby
OK so I've had this blog forever and I've been watching the traffic climb slowly but surely as people use the tech-tips and content. It's hovering between 150-300 per day. So I'm thinking maybe I should place some ads on the site and hopefully generate a small amount...
Holiday Reading — Bounce: The myth of talent and the power of practice
Just finished reading Bounce by Matthew Syed. ISBN: 978-0-00-735054-4 Very interesting as it says that practice and training is more important that 'talent'. I was especially interested in the psychology of "choking" i.e. when a sport person completely muffs a game...