Tag Archives: Techie Stuff

Augmented Reality

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Dale

Augmented Reality technology has been just over the horizon for a while. It was even shown on the Gadget Show a while back so it must now be creeping into mainstream.  It’s been interesting to watch it develop and it … Continue reading →

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Internet Explorer security flaw

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Dale

Another security flaw has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer.  reports have abounded all over the Internet; here’s an extract from Richard Wray’s article in the Guardian (full text here): Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer have been warned of a … Continue reading →

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WiFi Safety

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Steve Beard

Last nights Panorma programme has certainly caused a stir, Becta have put an update on their website: Following last night’s Panorama programme Becta has this morning been in contact with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) – the government agency responsible … Continue reading →

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Turn it on and go and make and cup of tea…

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Andrea Dunn

The slow-running computers at the Shrewsbury Centre have just been tidied up (Thanks Steve) and are now running a lot more smoothly. Question is, how many more slow-running PCs are out there? I found this article on things you can … Continue reading →

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Daily Prophet nears reality

Posted on May 8, 2006 by admin

I must admit I am a bit of a Harry Potter fan and liked the dynamic nature of the “Daily Prophet” – well it seems we don’t have long to wait – see details of the flexible e-Readers including the … Continue reading →

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Windows Defender

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Steve Beard

Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Defender (Beta 2) is the final name … Continue reading →

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RFC 1149 (rfc1149) – Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams on avia

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Dale

RFC 1149 (RFC1149) is a rare Internet Request For Comment from 1990 concerning the use of organic networks for the transmission of internet protocols. The document is heavily technical but still worth a read, although I suspect there were too … Continue reading →

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Gandalf Spells Super Broad Broadband

Posted on December 14, 2005 by admin

Sometime ago I came across references to developments in wired and wireless broadband in the Giga bits per second range. Apart from being of interest to some colleagues, it occurred to me that it was a useful leading edge development … Continue reading →

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Critical Vulnerability in Macromedia Flash

Posted on November 7, 2005 by Steve Beard

The vulnerability, in Flash Player version 7.0.19.0 and earlier, could allow a hacker to compromise a user’s PC. Further details can be found on the Macromedia website or go straight to the download. Tweet This Post

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Mobile technology

Posted on October 6, 2005 by Dale

Just to see if it works, I’m blogging this from the wilds ot Shropshire via pda and gprs phone.No problem so far. More news later. Tweet This Post

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