Archive | February, 2010

Goodbye to Internet Explorer 6

Goodbye to Internet Explorer 6

I just came across a very interesting “comic” depicting the life and times of IE6 or better known as Internet Explorer version 6.  Because of wide spread usage of Windows XP, IE6 is still unfortunately still one of the most used browsers.
This is despite much better browsers being available including Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Opera. [...]

Virgin Media 50 MB Cable Broadband

Virgin Media 50 MB Cable Broadband

Just as the title says, I’ve had Virgin Media 50 Mb broadband installed, along with the TV and phone line as well. I signed up online going via Quidco (cashback site) for XXL Broadband, M+ TV and M phone. 
The broadband is so fast that it really does put the fun back into web surfing. The speed [...]

Building a triple set of Intel Core ix systems

Building a triple set of Intel Core ix systems

I planned on building myself a new PC last year. Things never got round to the stage where I was actually buying components for various reasons like studying and welcoming my first child into the world (it was a baby girl by the way if you’re still following… ).
So, in 2010, I will be [...]