Are you always being asked to fix other people’s computers?
If you're job has anything remotely to do with computers, chances are you're asked to look at peoples computer problems. Having IT knowledge people assume you can (and want to) fix their computer/wireless network/printer, even though you may be a Specialist Web Developer, Database Analyst, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst and this level of support you rarely come across. The usual scenario: You're round at a friends/relatives house for dinner then the subject of email or Facebook comes up, which triggers the request.. Oh you're in computers, while you're here, as a favour, could you just have a very quick look at..... You oblige, not wanting ...
The Dangers Of Open WiFi And How To Avoid Them
When you use free WiFi without a password (find the network and just connect without asking for a password) such as in coffee shops and other public places there are a few dangers that are good to be aware of. If you are not on a secure website, anyone else with a bit of computer knowledge can see what you are looking at When I say secure website this is one that uses https:// at the start. Banks use this all the time, Gmail uses this, when your checking out and entering your credit card details you should always see ...
DialaGeek Part Sponsors Bristol Bike Polo Tournament
DialaGeek part sponsored the Bristol Bike Polo Tourney alongside Chunk Clothing, Taylored Cycles and Crumpler. Our very own Richard Miller is very involved with the sport and they required some extra funding to cover the costs of the Jersey Barriers to make up the ends of the court. The tournament was held in Dean Lane Skate Park on the 12th Sep 2010 with teams from Sheffield, London, Cardiff, Oxford, Bristol and various other places competing. The final involved The Whisperers Vs London Pride (in Black) The ...
DialaGeek Car Now Runs On Used Chip Fat (Bio Diesel)
Just filled up with Biodiesel for the first time today from www.mckeownbiofuels.com in Bedminster (behind the Hen & Chicken on North St). Here's how it works. Used cooking oil is collected across Bristol and processed onsite. The processing involves filtering to remove all the food particles, then any water is removed. The next stages are a little involved here's a link to the Wiki page if interested It is dispensed from a normal petrol pump, and they fill it up for you, a bit like some old time ...
The UK Small Business Cloud Computing Toolkit
. These are online tools I've been using for a while now and have found I can't do without them. They all integrate with each other and as a system I've found it works really well. . . For Online Accounts: FreeAgent . I started off with Quickbooks and while that is very good at some things, I found I got lost in accounting detail and more importantly I was not doing the most important thing of keeping a close eye on my overall figures and chasing invoices quickly enough i.e. getting paid, the most important thing after good customer service. FreeAgent will make sure you know who ...
