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Dos printing is dead – Long Live Dos printing with Printfil

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A client contacted me regarding printing to a new multifunction device from a dos based application written in foxpro where the output is link to a network printer with a net use / persistent:Yes command. The software developers tell them the printer should work but despite testing a range of dos based print drivers in […]

ADSL testing in the field

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Investigating a problem for a client required documenting the current adsl2 and adls2+ line performance as a means of understanding some performance issues. Initially checking the available services through SamKnows for the two BT lines gave some odd results. The two lines were based in Runcorn in the UK and a visit onsite was arranged. The […]

After the towel – comes the dryer

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Even if you thought the previous repair to a HP TX2 tablet was bizarre – using a towel to overheat the unit. However this fix was relatively short lived – probably because it was only done for 30 minutes or so. Once I had a chance to work on again I had researched a number […]

Iphone 4s finally arrives

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After yesterdays announcement we have a new arrival. You’ll be able to pick on up in a week or two. So whats new or useful ? Dual core A5 chip – should make a difference to the sometimes juddery performance 8 MP camera – with 1080P HD video – could be handy in some circumstances […]

IOS5 looking good

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Have been looking at the range of changes and additions that are coming in the next IOS release probably in september. Most are small but overall it seems that the OS for Ipad and Iphone is maturing and becoming a bit less “gadgety” and a bit more “businessy”. I’m glad to hear the suggestion that […]

Oops I killed my Kindle

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Was unfortunately in the position  where my testing managed to stop the Kindle in its tracks. Happened during removal of some items that I no longer required. The Kindle stopped responding and a normal reboot left me with a spinning wheel in the top left corner. Despite leaving the device to settle after a few […]

I need some kindling …..

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Not to light a fire but to help me get familiar with a recently acquired Kindle ebook reader. I call the process of learning about the Kindle – Kindling. I had tried working with my Ipad but found that it is still to heavy for regular prolonged reading where you have to hold it in […]