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Comment on Turning an old laptop into a router with pfSense by Tris

Tris — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:08:54 +0000

Hi Niall. Sadly, the pfSense laptop has been decommissioned for a while now as I didn’t need the extra functionality, so am back to a ‘normal’ network at home now. I may give 2.0 a whirl and see how it goes. If I do, I’ll report back with everything for you!

Comment on Turning an old laptop into a router with pfSense by NiallCon

NiallCon — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:37:02 +0000

Hi there,
Just read your nice article. I was thinking doing something similar. I am just wondering if you had upgraded to pfsense 2.0 and if so, are the pcmcia cards still working?
Thanks,
Niall

Comment on Getting Intensive on the Treadmill by Tris

Tris — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:49:46 +0000

Hi Gary, glad you love it too. Let me know how you get on with the protocol. Do you have any favourites to share?

Comment on Getting Intensive on the Treadmill by Gary Barclay

Gary Barclay — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:34 +0000

I too love HIIT, but this looks like fun and pain. I think I’ll give it a try today. Thanks

Comment on Mobile will catch up with the web first by Paul Bell

Paul Bell — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:19:50 +0000

Good read. I’m typing this on my iPad which is now my primary device, followed by my iPhone and then my desktop. For most things “it just works” as Mr Jobs has said time and again. It may not be a revolution but it’s a damn interesting ride!

Comment on Bringing a Netbook back from the dead by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. @Cerebrations.biz

Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. @Cerebrations.biz — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:45:10 +0000

I have broken way more than my fair share of laptop and cellphone screens. (Just ask my compatriots). I even used a laptop with a broken screen for four weeks (I was overseas and knew I was SOL).
Congrats on fixing yours. Another reason to stick with PC’s, which now require interchangeable parts and no longer stocked with custom made (irreplaceable and/or extravagant) pieces.

Comment on Tips for a Timekeeper at Toastmasters by James Feudo

James Feudo — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:18:41 +0000

Great tips. I’d also add that the timekeeper needs to take the role with the expectation that he or she will be focusing on the timing and not on the content of the speech. I’ve seen too many instances where the timekeeper was so caught up paying attention to a speech that he or she forgot to either switch the lights at the right time or forgot to time the speech all together. While this is a great complement to the speaker, it defeats the purpose of timed speeches.

Comment on Time to lose 10 kilograms by Tris

Tris — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:16:31 +0000

Thanks for the comment, James! Breakfast all-important. I think when I am being ‘good’ I actually rack up about 900 calories for breakfast as it should be the largest meal of the day. Then I scale the rest down as appropriate. Worked for me before!

Comment on Time to lose 10 kilograms by james mayes

james mayes — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:56:49 +0000

Been thinking about a similar campaign. Will be checking out the Daily Burn, thx for the tip! My own tips from last time are two-fold. First, eat breakfast. No breakfast equals non-stop snack cravings for the rest of the day. Two, black coffee has nothing of substance in it, but quite happily kills the appetite for an hour – long enough to get to the next proper meal without snacking!

Comment on Are you showing empathy for the game? by Tris

Tris — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:37:12 +0000

Thanks Nik! Much appreciated. I particularly noticed this sort of thing at the Chelsea Academy. If there is a foul, ALL the players just stop and wait for the whistle. If something isn’t given, they may moan but then just get straight on with it.