While not everyone syncs their desktop PC with an NTP server, you'd expect people to at least have their PC clock set to the correct month!Checking my imap folders this evening I came across a gem - maybe a rough gem, but perfect to illustrate my point.Some bright spark requested a service, however, as their PC's date is set to two months into the future it's quite hard to see … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – PC Time / Date Errors
Blog Awards Shortlist
Much to my amazement not only was this blog shortlisted for the awards under "Best Technology Blog", but the company blog was shortlisted under the "Best Business Blog" category.Best of luck to all the nominees and maybe I'll see you on the night - if not I'm sure someone from the Blacknight crew will be in attendance....The person who deserves all the credit, however, is Mr … [Read more...] about Blog Awards Shortlist
Saying I Love You
Somebody on Facebook sent me a message with how to say "I love you" in a fairly impressive selection of languages. I've no idea who it was, but here's what the message was in case you're feeling inventive come Valentine's Day:Afrikaans - Ek het jou liefAlbanian - Te duaArabic - Ana behibak (to male)Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)Armenian - Yes kez sirumenBambara - M'bi … [Read more...] about Saying I Love You
Ebay Is Evil
I am not happy.Over the last two months I have spent a disproportionate amount of money on Ebay. I should be ashamed, but since that isn't likely to happen I shall condemn eBay.Ebay - you are evil!Why do you tempt me with cool and fun ways to spend money?Why do you let me buy high quality goods at a fraction of their high street value?According to my eBay control panel I've … [Read more...] about Ebay Is Evil
Late Birthday Presents Rock
I was down in Cork over the weekend, as my family hadn't seen me since Christmas.As it was my birthday the previous weekend they'd a couple of little things for me - never a bad thing!My sister, who is about ten years younger than me, seems to have an uncanny knack at finding me really cool presents. She got me a gorgeous Lord of the Rings mug from the souvenir shop at the … [Read more...] about Late Birthday Presents Rock