Apple has today released Mac OS 10.5.6. The Apple support page lists a wide range of stability improvements. I have successfully installed the update on my MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 17″, and Mac Mini. The update is 190MB in size and requires a reboot as you would expect. Apple also recommends you back up your [...]

So the BBC today reports that Virgin Media has launched its 50 Mbps domestic broadband service. The service is £51 a month or £35 a month if you also take on a £11 per month Virgin phone line. The service is to be rolled out UK wide over the next six months. Now do I [...]

Okay now I will acknowledge Christmas! I mean the shops have been selling Christmas related items since September but being the miserable old git I am I have refused to acknowledge it until now. I must admit I am really looking forward to it this year. Last year I was in India and I must [...]

Okay so after 13 months in India I may be a little sensitive but I came down this morning and there was a polar bear and two penguins sitting on my driveway, both wearing Parker jackets. Honest! Global warming, my *** Seriously it’s been dam cold. That said it’s reassuring to see that the village [...]

So on the 25th November the youngest member of the family, Eleanor, reached the grand old age of 1. As her birthday was mid week it was decided to get together on Sunday for a family meal at Mum and Dad’s ane celebrate the occasion. Lisa and Andy came down with the “bump” and after [...]