items tagged with David Heath
Help – my phone missed the daylight saving changeover
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-03 23:28:25
Many modern mobile phones have the dates for Daylight Saving hard-wired into their firmware. October 4th is not the date they expect. Here's how to fix the problem.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-03 23:28:25
Many modern mobile phones have the dates for Daylight Saving hard-wired into their firmware. October 4th is not the date they expect. Here's how to fix the problem.
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How to make a software roll-out fail, part 3
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-10-01 21:51:09
Rolling out a major project (ERP for instance) requires that a lot of complex factors are brought together harmoniously. However, such a project can be brought down by more mundane choices; here's another common one.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-10-01 21:51:09
Rolling out a major project (ERP for instance) requires that a lot of complex factors are brought together harmoniously. However, such a project can be brought down by more mundane choices; here's another common one.
Read More About How To Make A Software Roll-Out Fail, Part 3...
An open letter to spammers
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-30 19:07:26
Having received an ample share of Spam in a multitude of mail boxes, I'd like to offer the spammers some advice on how to get my attention.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-30 19:07:26
Having received an ample share of Spam in a multitude of mail boxes, I'd like to offer the spammers some advice on how to get my attention.
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Pirate Bay appeal judge disqualified
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-29 23:23:13
The original Pirate Bay trial judge had obvious potential for bias, yet that part of the appeal was struck down. Now, one of the appeal judges has been stood down from hearing the full appeal in November for what seems to be very similar bias. Or is it?
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-29 23:23:13
The original Pirate Bay trial judge had obvious potential for bias, yet that part of the appeal was struck down. Now, one of the appeal judges has been stood down from hearing the full appeal in November for what seems to be very similar bias. Or is it?
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The 'I's have it
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-28 22:48:39
It used to be so cool to put the letter I in front of an existing name and make it "hip and happening." Yeah, about five years ago!
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-28 22:48:39
It used to be so cool to put the letter I in front of an existing name and make it "hip and happening." Yeah, about five years ago!
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My best pals, the Partnerka
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-28 09:42:59
At last week's Virus Bulletin Conference in Geneva, Sophos researcher Dmitry Samosseiko outlined the ascendance of the so-called Partnerka - the Eastern European-based spam affiliate network.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-28 09:42:59
At last week's Virus Bulletin Conference in Geneva, Sophos researcher Dmitry Samosseiko outlined the ascendance of the so-called Partnerka - the Eastern European-based spam affiliate network.
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Promoting brand 'you'
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-24 07:23:40
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-24 07:23:40
In this always-connected age; online, every word we write, every picture we share, every comment we make is recorded forever. Not only forever, but searchable and available for anyone to discover.
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WatchGuard goes 3G
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Network Security
2009-09-23 18:09:25
WatchGuard’s new 3G Extend product brings hardware encryption to the mobile workforce.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Network Security
2009-09-23 18:09:25
WatchGuard’s new 3G Extend product brings hardware encryption to the mobile workforce.
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OpenDisc project
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-09-22 23:09:34
As part of the recent Software Freedom day 2009, The OpenDisc project released the latest version of OpenDisc.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-09-22 23:09:34
As part of the recent Software Freedom day 2009, The OpenDisc project released the latest version of OpenDisc.
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Don't think and drive – you’ll do both poorly
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-22 01:37:19
Researchers at Stanford University have clearly demonstrated that those of us who claim to be able to multitask are actually less able to complete any of our assigned tasks than those of us who attempt tasks one-at-a-time.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-22 01:37:19
Researchers at Stanford University have clearly demonstrated that those of us who claim to be able to multitask are actually less able to complete any of our assigned tasks than those of us who attempt tasks one-at-a-time.
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Dell buys Perot Systems
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-21 09:38:26
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-21 09:38:26
Valued at a mere $US3.9B, Ross Perot's Perot Systems Corp. falls to the significant charms of Michael Dell.
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What happened to the box? Looking at the ViewSonic VPC100
Written By: David Heath
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Reviews
2009-09-21 08:12:23
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Reviews
2009-09-21 08:12:23
After a long history in monitors, ViewSonic has expanded their offering to include full PCs. Shipping with WinXP Home edition, this PC-in-a-monitor is definitely for the 'stylish' market.
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Google declares the alien saga over
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-20 23:57:13
Early this afternoon, Melbourne time, Google said in their blog that the celebration of H. G. Wells' birthday was the sole reason for the alien Google Doodles.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-20 23:57:13
Early this afternoon, Melbourne time, Google said in their blog that the celebration of H. G. Wells' birthday was the sole reason for the alien Google Doodles.
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Has Google resolved the Alien Landing series?
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-20 18:59:14
Today, the third 'aliens' logo appeared on Google's front page, this time with an ALT text – "Birthday of H. G. Wells." Does this resolve the sequence, or is there more coming?
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-20 18:59:14
Today, the third 'aliens' logo appeared on Google's front page, this time with an ALT text – "Birthday of H. G. Wells." Does this resolve the sequence, or is there more coming?
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Contentious issues, just add nuts
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 23:55:52
There are nut-jobs everywhere. Some of them really are in the nut business; others are trying to tell us they have our best interests at heart when it comes to pushing their own barrow.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 23:55:52
There are nut-jobs everywhere. Some of them really are in the nut business; others are trying to tell us they have our best interests at heart when it comes to pushing their own barrow.
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What are the odds?
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 22:50:55
The recent announcement that the Bulgarian lottery produced the same six numbers in two consecutive draws left many observers making accusations of 'scam.' However the maths may not support such a conclusion.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 22:50:55
The recent announcement that the Bulgarian lottery produced the same six numbers in two consecutive draws left many observers making accusations of 'scam.' However the maths may not support such a conclusion.
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India wants to ban international VoIP calls
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2009-09-16 22:21:09
Indian security organisations are unable to trace VoIP calls and want them blocked until they are able to do so.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2009-09-16 22:21:09
Indian security organisations are unable to trace VoIP calls and want them blocked until they are able to do so.
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Telecommunications Chaos in Sydney CBD
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2009-09-16 19:43:57
Tuesday evening's mining expedition by Energy Australia contractors cut multiple fibre optic and copper cables servicing at least 2000 subscribers. Telstra expects outages to last as long as a week.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2009-09-16 19:43:57
Tuesday evening's mining expedition by Energy Australia contractors cut multiple fibre optic and copper cables servicing at least 2000 subscribers. Telstra expects outages to last as long as a week.
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How to make a software roll-out fail, part 2
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-15 22:45:51
Rolling out a major project (ERP for instance) requires that a lot of complex factors are brought together harmoniously. However, such a project can be brought down by more mundane choices; here's the next common one.
Read More About How To Make A Software Roll-Out Fail, Part 2...
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-15 22:45:51
Rolling out a major project (ERP for instance) requires that a lot of complex factors are brought together harmoniously. However, such a project can be brought down by more mundane choices; here's the next common one.
Read More About How To Make A Software Roll-Out Fail, Part 2...
Google drops a second alien clue
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-15 10:42:09
We are being taunted by Google. Last week it was an alien spacecraft stealing the letter O; this week, it's the L that's being targeted.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-09-15 10:42:09
We are being taunted by Google. Last week it was an alien spacecraft stealing the letter O; this week, it's the L that's being targeted.
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