Year in Review

December 22, 2007 by Tom M · Comment
Filed under: Articles and Essays, Early Christmas, General, Virgin Media / NTL 

After 9  months or so of looking at Christmas merchandise in the shops, I think it’s now time to say “Happy Christmas” (replace Christmas with your choice of winter holiday if it’s not applicable to you).

So, the year in review… Read more

Anonymous E-Cards

February 14, 2006 by Tom M · Comment
Filed under: Articles and Essays, Computer Security, Science & Technology 

It seems that (rather predictably) hackers are exploiting valentines day to send out fake anonymous e-cards with suitably “romantic” subjects to get people to click on the link in the email to open the card.

Instead of course, they’re clicking on a link to install some piece of spyware or a virus.

Remember on this day renowned for receiving anonymous expressions of romance, treat any email the same as you would any other day - don’t click that link - you don’t know what it’s going to do.

Also, as a responsible computer user, you shouldn’t be encouraging people to open anonymous emails by sending e-cards on valentines.

Story from BBC News

Brokeback to the Future

February 4, 2006 by Tom M · 5 Comments
Filed under: Articles and Essays 

Well, what can I say, a parody trailer for a movie that was never made…

Brokeback to the Future Trailer

The Chronology of Alton Towers

October 20, 2005 by Tom M · 2 Comments
Filed under: Articles and Essays, Themeparks 

The Chronology of Alton Towers has been moved into the “Features” section of this  site.

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