Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 11 – Fix the 44 year old Pifco Christmas Tree Lights AGAIN!

December 11th, 2011

A few minutes repairing and testing the 44 year old Christmas Tree lights, it’s a yearly event, after bringing the Christmas Decorations down from the attic.

It did not take me as long to fix this year, only four bulbs needed replacing to get them working again!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 10 – Andysworld Gift to you!

December 10th, 2011

Currently experimenting with giffgaff Mobile phone network based on O2, because they have Unlimited Mobile Internet for £10 a month, which also includes 250 minutes of talk time, plus texts if you are interesting in Texting. Various Goody Bags (tariffs to select). And if you click the link, and Request a SIM, after activation you’ll get a fiver credited to your Account. (after top-up and registration).

See Tariffs

giffgaff-tariffs-phone

Get a free Giffgaff Sim

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 9 – Gravel Pit Allotment Association site

December 9th, 2011

Just before it started to snow today, at approx 2pm, I was taking pictures of the Gravel Pit Allotment Association Site, which I believe, and I’m now a Trustee off, as we our a Registered Charity. The top soil has raised the level, we are currently waiting for the top soil to settle.

it was a lovely day, and I went for a quick walk with my new Wellington Boots!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 8 – Rocket Science by that Wolfenstein/Doom Creator John Carmack

December 8th, 2011

If you thought my Rockets went hight check out this attempt to 140,000 ft. Remember this is Amateur stuff!

When John Carmack is not coding the next RPG, this is what he does in his spare time!

This is by John Carmack, Dallas, Armadillo Aerospace, and also Founder and Technical Director of Id Software (Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake, Rage).

This video footage has fanastic camera footage on board!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 7 – Andys Early Morning!

December 7th, 2011

Awoken early by Lindsey this morning with this :-

Flat Type - Continental Premium Contact 185/60 R15 84H

Flat Type - Continental Premium Contact 185/60 R15 84H

Flat Type - Continental Premium Contact 185/60 R15 84H

Flat Type - Continental Premium Contact 185/60 R15 84H

So, the first jack had siezed, and then after removing the wheel bolts, could not get the alloy off the car, almost a call to the RAC, but finally after some spinach, I managed to get the alloy wheel off the car.

The car, has a “get me home spare”, so I’ve called the local tyre dealer, to order a Continental Premium Contact 2 185/60 R15 84H, so I’m waiting on their delivery this afternoon!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 6 – Treat your computer this Christmas and Upgrade your Browser

December 6th, 2011

Your browser is an important piece of software on your computer. It is what you use to surf the internet: it’s the window around the web sites you visit.

There are many browsers available, each with a variety of features. You may use one of these browsers already

Personally, I use Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. I thought it was about time to upgrade my version of Mozilla, as some websites, were complaining it was out of date!

old Mozilla Firefox 3.5.19

New Mozilla Firefox 8.0

So, go on, and treat your computer this Christmas, and Upgrade to a Current version!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 5 – vExpert Spotlight: Andrew Hancock

December 5th, 2011

Just been published, Fame for 15 seconds?

VMware vExperts were asked the following three questions?

1.How did you get into IT?

2.How did you get into working with VMware and becoming a 2011 vExpert?

3.What would you tell someone who wanted to get a job like yours to do?

vexpert-spotlight-andrew-hancock

Check out my answers, if you want at http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2011/12/vexpert-spotlight-andrew-hancock.html

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 4 – Is your Broadband Slow and unreliable?

December 4th, 2011

If your telephone master socket, looks like this example, it could be the problem!

UK BT Master Telephone Socket

UK BT Master Telephone Socket with many extensions

try removing a few extensions, and just connect your Broadband Modem or Router!

(this example provided by a friend, it did have more extensions, that have since been removed! The ADSL Broadband Router light did not light )

My BT Master Socket - New ADSL faceplate

My BT Master Socket - New ADSL faceplate

If you fancy some DIY, you can change the BT Master NTE5/5A faceplate, for a modern NTE2005, (ADSL faceplate) which has a connection for telephone and Broadband USB Modem or Router, and then there is no need to use an additional broadband filter. NTE2005 (ADSL faceplate) are readily available on eBay and Online.

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 3 – Cats Are Aliens!

December 3rd, 2011

Proof that cats are aliens!

Angus The Alien!

Angus The Alien!

Angus The Alien!

Angus The Alien!

Andysworld! Advent Calendar – Dec 2 – Tilly Rare Limited Edition Photograph

December 2nd, 2011

Not often seen, this very rare species, Catus Tabbious! – Tilly!

Tilly at rest

Tilly at rest

Tilly

Tilly