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The latest version of Synology DSM introduces a Squid proxy which allows you to speed up web-browsing within your local LAN due to proxy-caching web fragments. By the looks of it, Synology still needs to improve on the admin functionality,...
With the recent release of Openelec which now ships with Kodi 14 Helix (formerly known as XBMC) I had to completely reinstall/format my Xtreamer due to the many underlying changes from XBMC to Kodi which caused quite a few plugin issues. The...
My 2015 has been an exceptional year and although due to 2 months of injuries and recoveries, my running has improved compared to the previous year with at least some level of consistency. A rookie mistake in April (running in...
I bought the Xtreamer Ultra 2 Deluxe Edition over two years ago and still today it outperforms many of the newer competing models – the device comes with everything you need to get your XBMC setup going and fits nicely in...
I finally managed to find a way to get over the PSN login issues since the PlayStation network had been taken down by a major DDOS attack. The change is quite simple and I have been able to play Destiny...
My trusty Sony Bravia died a sudden death on 23rd December – probably thanks to Eskom load-shedding or the recent lightning and spending the holidays without a TV was challenging enough, until I came across a special for a Samsung 55″...
Unless you specifically now about this functionality, you will struggle to find it, but it is possible to request a refund for a digital purchase on the iTunes AppStore. In my case I requested a refund for Duet Display as it...
The Playstation 4 comes with a 500GB hard-drive and especially as part of the December specials, Sony is releasing discounted downloads which quickly fill up your drive. While 1TB hard-drives are readily available, the choice for cheap, but decent drives...
From my previous post about the sweat-proof Jaybird Bluebuds X Bluetooth Stereo Headphones you would have known that for the last 6 weeks I have been on my 4th (!!!) set of Jaybird Bluebuds. Sadly today, I must report the sudden death...
After a dreadful 11 months hosting our business with Neotel and having exhausted all avenues with Neotel senior staff and executives, I have reached a point where our business relationship has become unworkable and while I typically do not like...
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