In the last year or two my working life has pretty much moved from a traditional office based setup to an almost purely online existence.Thanks to the huge surge in online applications and cloud computing, combined with more affordable and faster...
Topics: Cloud, Internet, Software

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Just finished a small office PBX installation using MyPBX, 4 analogue lines and some SIP handsets.Install of the unit was fairly straight forward, you configure the networking, set up the extensions, and you are done. Some additional time was spent...
Topics: Hardware, PBX, VOIP

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I took the plunge this weekend and installed Windows 7 on my Aspire One D150 netbook.Initial indications are that it is remarkedly zippier than the dated Windows XP that was on their previously. Note that I am not going to comment on any new windows 7...
Topics: Hardware, Software

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As someone who builds websites on an almost daily basis I often find myself in a situation where I need to wear multiple hats.What follows is a simply breakdown of the many hats worn day to day:The audience listens to the client, sometimes the message is.
Topics: design, Internet, websites

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End user experience is a key decider when it comes to making a hosting or bandwith choice, but this is the most elusive measurable of all. With the increased innovation taking place in the ISP hosting and ADSL offerings area it is becoming more difficult.
Topics: Adsl, Hosting, Internet, websites

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