Richard Siddaway's Blog : Rant

Hotel Internet Connections

RichardSiddaway — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:28:42 GMT

Why are hotel internet connections so bad. They are notoriously overpriced and then they don’t work properly.

You can connect to a site – log off – have dinner - come back – connect to the same site and the site won’t be found. I have had this experience in two different hotels in the last month.

DNS errors, configuration errors and down right bad practices.

Come on guys its not rocket science.

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A real windows 7 annoyance

Richard's space — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:10:47 GMT

One thing that is really driving me nuts with windows 7 is the way it keeps deciding to maximise Windows just because I happen to move them to a particular point on screen. if I want a Window maximised I will maximise it. Stop making decisions on my behalf...(read more)

For want of a cable

Richard Siddaway's Blog — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:59:23 GMT

Had to buy a new printer this weekend. Found a very good deal on a combined printer, copier, scanner – ideal for what I need for home use. Couldn’t believe there wasn’t a USB cable in the box. Come on guys a printer that doesn’t hook up to the computer...(read more)

RANT WARNING

Richard Siddaway's Blog — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:38:50 GMT

Just bought a new laptop for my son. Good machine from a well known manufacturer at a very good price. All great but for the sheer amount of JUNK I have had to clear off the machine to make it anything like usable. The worst is the so called assistant...(read more)

The idiots are back

Richard Siddaway's Blog — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:08:08 GMT

I tried re-enabling comments but the idiots returned and plastered yet more comments. Comments are permanently blocked. It you wish to comment please send me a message or email Share this post : Technorati Tags: Rant...(read more)

Enough is Enough

Richard Siddaway's Blog — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:58:45 GMT

For the SECOND time today I have had to waste my time clearing up comments that some selfish idiot has plastered on numerous posts. The comments aren't about the posts but are adverts that I am not prepared to tolerate. I have stopped accepting comments...(read more)