Monthly Archives: July 2007
theopenworldtechnician.com 2.0
It is finally here, and I am really chuffed by the result. A brand new squeaky clean website for theopenworldtechnician.com was uploaded late on Sunday night.
A reminder to back-up your PC today
Whilst the world seems to be flooding, this would probably be a good time to remind everybody to back-up any important data on their PCs. If you need help backing up the essentials, you know who to ask.
Another way to pay – Google Checkout
Further to my announcement back in May about accepting credit card payments, theopenworldtechnician.com is pleased to announce that I now also accept payment through Google Checkout.
Want to be a real hero and change the world?
Whilst Heroes maybe starting on BBC Two this week (Wednesday at 9pm - link here). Real heroes can help by joining theopenworldtechnician.com in a very important project - which means you. Just follow this link to learn more. Thank you.
Call centres, customer services, customer support and how to make the best of your time (on hold)
We all have to call a call centre at some point or another, and we all get that sinking feeling when we dial. The labyrinth of options, then being placed in a queue, and then, to top if off, whilst … Continue reading
Recycling your old mobile phone and getting paid for it
I have had a couple of old mobile phones rattling around for a while. Fortunately I know that they can be recycled and best of all I get a bit of dosh for it. I’ve compiled the best payers for … Continue reading
Insuring your music, but are your downloads covered?
Whilst browsing my collection of 3831 songs on my iPod, 300 of which are paid for downloads, the rest is from the CD collection, I got to wondering: what do insurance companies do in the case of digital downloads? What … Continue reading
The Amazing iPhone is Here
In case you have been on the International Space Station since January of this year, Apple’s much hyped iPhone started selling in the States on Friday. Whilst users in Europe have to wait until at least the 3rd quarter of … Continue reading
