Tag: connectivity

  • The Internet Thingy’s not working

    I don’t know the answer to any computer problems! I keep telling my family this, but it doesn’t stop them phoning me constantly when their computer stops doing what it should.I mostly leave them disappointed. This is because I am not good figuring out the right answer, first time over the phone. If I start…

  • Its cool and its free

    Here’s a cool piece of software that can save you money.Most small office networks have a file server. Now you can buy a monitor for that computer, which will rarely be turned on, or you can use remote control software to operate the computer, without having to have a monitor or waste time moving over…

  • Chuck your Monitor

    Here’s a cool piece of software that can save you money. Most small office networks have a file server. Now you can buy a monitor for that computer that will rarely get turned on, or you can use remote control software to operate the computer, without having to have a monitor or waste time moving…

  • Real time metering, now that’s smart

    I read last week that the accelerated rollout of smart meters is on the table at the federal-state COAG summit (click here to read the news story). Smart meters gauge electricity use every 30 minutes, unlike most existing meters that are read every three months. A friend who works for an energy retailer seems to…