Alan Williamson

Alan Williamson's output as a Java Champion, Blog-City Architect, BlueDragon Creator, Author, Speaker and Internet Guru

"If nothing else works, then a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through."

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MESH Computers - buyer be VERY aware

Another great example of poor UK customer service with the computer retailer MESH Computers. Follow the tale of 2 computers, one from DELL one from MESH, ordered around the same time. Its sorry reading for MESH.

Comments (4) • Sunday, 16 March 2008 • Tagged: mesh computers . customer service . dell . mesh . • Category: Technical . General .

Who wants Hillary for president? Jack does!

A couple of very funny Jack Nicholson YouTube videos have popped up endorsing Hillary Clinton as president.

Comments (0) • Tuesday, 4 March 2008 • Tagged: hillary clinton . jack nicholson . video . • Category: General . Commentary .

Just who is using the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) for determining the origins of email?

Sender Policy Framework, SPF, is a simple way to let mail servers know if the email that is coming from your domain is actually legal or not. I compiled a small list of SPF users and it may surprise you.

Comments (0) • Friday, 4 January 2008 • Tagged: spf . email . spam . zimbra . • Category: Technical . General .

The concert to which all others are measured against; Jools Holland

Jools Holland has just finished in Glasgow and after a couple of hours of non stop, foot tapping, hand clapping, hips wiggling music, I am in awe of what a humble piano can do.

Comments (4) • Sunday, 9 December 2007 • Tagged: jools holland . lulu . eddi reader . concert . • Category: General . Reviews .

Voice mail is finally dead; when will the phone?

Isn't the telephone the most awful devices? Like a spoilt child it demands our attention. But we are as much at fault, for giving in to its demands. Well you don't have to put up with it. Take back

Comments (0) • Sunday, 2 December 2007 • Tagged: voice mail . phone . skype . • Category: Technical . General .

My Wife - The Sheep Rescuer

After spotting a sheep stranded, legs straight in the air, my wife, hops the fence and goes and helps the beast.

Comments (0) • Monday, 29 October 2007 • Tagged: sheep . tipping . rescue . • Category: General .

Lego Les Miserables video!

A collection of videos from the popular Les Miserables, including a very funny rendition in Lego!

Comments (0) • Friday, 12 October 2007 • Tagged: lego . video . les miserables . • Category: General .

Has Skype had its day? Even BT is cheaper now

I love Skype. But did you know, that BT, with your good old fashioned land line, is actually cheaper to make international calls?

Comments (2) • Thursday, 4 October 2007 • Tagged: skype . • Category: Technical . General .

Asterpix sets a new standard in online video

Asterpix shows us what we can now do with online video from the likes of YouTube and MySpace. Live in-video bookmarking!

Comments (1) • Friday, 28 September 2007 • Tagged: asterpix . video . youtube . myspace . • Category: Technical . General . Blogging .

Of course T-Mobile's unlimited doesn't really mean "unlimited" doh!

Do not get seduced with promises of UNLIMITED service. It is very much LIMITED and do not let them tell you otherwise. An exchange with T-Mobile seems positive though.

Comments (2) • Tuesday, 25 September 2007 • Tagged: tmobile . isp . unlimited . customer service . • Category: Technical . General .