blog.awill.me

blog.awill.me

19 Apr 2012

The Iron Lady

Like many Britons, I have a huge amount of respect for Margaret Thatcher. She was certainly one of the most influential women of the 20th …
16 Apr 2012

New router

Since I got my new server, I realized I’d have to upgrade my internal network to make the most of it. I’d had my current 100Mb network with …
12 Apr 2012

New server

I’ve always disliked the idea of having a server in my own home. Real server hardware is big, loud, hot and expensive. The alternative is to …
19 Mar 2012

2nd Bangalore trip.

Unlike last year’s rushed trip to Bangalore, this time I went for a week. The flight is 3 legs and takes around 24 hours excluding layovers …
18 Feb 2012

Harlem Globetrotters

I’m not really a big basketball fan, but when the Harlem Globetrotters come to town, I pay attention. Watching them mess around and do trick …
30 Dec 2011

Buying a piano

You’d think that buying a piano would be a really great experience. You get to try dozens of pianos ranging from used uprights to new 9 foot …
22 Dec 2011

How not to buy through Craigslist

Before buying anything on Craigslist, everyone should know one important thing. If the item you’re buying is used, then it’s obvious that …
12 Dec 2011

The importance of having a web presence

I have a neighbour who emailed me the other day. This neighbour sells insurance. His email signature said (note, name changed) “John Smith – …