Archive for June, 2008

Word of the Week: Bug

Monday, June 30th, 2008
Word of the Week: Bug

Bug: A bug is an error on a computer, especially in a program (software), that has been missed in testing before it has been released for general use.

The Incredible Subway Riding, Swinging Man

Friday, June 27th, 2008
The Incredible Subway Riding, Swinging Man

I know I can be pretty tired by the end of the week, and sometimes the last thing I want to do is have to get on The Tube.

Still, I found this video of a guy in Japan who had clearly been exhausted, but I also suspect had a (more…)

A legend retires from the computing industry

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
A legend retires from the computing industry

This week, the man who brought the ‘home computer’ to the modern world will be stepping down from being at the head of Microsoft tomorrow (Friday). Bill Gates has only ever worked in one company, his own. (more…)

Three posts from the 12 Months of 2007 – that you should have read (part 2)

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Three posts from the 12 Months of 2007 - that you should have read (part 2)

Again, just as with last Tuesday’s posting, the usual warning is carried with all my postings on the Blogberry, particularly those (lazy readers) who may have missed out over time  – you may learn something!

This all about readers brushing-up on their techie-know-how, and it being quick and easy to do. It costs nothing to read but 15 minutes of your time. And just like last week, we cover just 3 articles, so it’s dead easy.
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Word of the Week: Browser

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Word of the Week: Browser

Browser: A program used for viewing pages on the Internet. The most widely used is Microsoft’s Windows Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Breaking News: Plight Of Missing Hikers Will Make Great Movie

Friday, June 20th, 2008
Breaking News: Plight Of Missing Hikers Will Make Great Movie

Have you ever been watching a thriller, disaster, love story, action-adventure, or something along those kind of lines film and just thought “this would just never happen, and it’s starting to irritate me” as it reaches the ‘heart stopping climax’. (more…)

Three posts from the 12 Months of 2007 – that you should have read (part 1)

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Three posts from the 12 Months of 2007 - that you should have read (part 1)

Okay, I know full well that it’s now June 2008! But, I have been wanted to do this for ages. And I know that I said more fresh articles were on their way – but so what! It’s my blog!

The usual warning is carried with all my postings on the Blogberry, particularly those (lazy readers) who may have missed out over time  – you may learn something! (more…)

Firefox 3 is on the way – not long now!

Monday, June 16th, 2008
Firefox 3 is on the way - not long now!

June 17th (tomorrow – this Tuesday) is the release date for Firefox version 3, Mozilla has confirmed.
Usual notable things about this (more…)

Patches for all – Patch Batch Tuesday

Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Patches for all - Patch Batch Tuesday

Microsoft has been hard at work this month in preparation for the release (now available for all) of 10 patches for Windows Users.

On Tuesday, in the June edition of updates, the software giant flagged three critical updates, three important ones, and one ‘moderate’ rated patch for users. (more…)

Limo life

Friday, June 13th, 2008
Limo life

It’s that time of the week again – Friday! Hurrah! Enjoy your weekend’s and this:- (more…)