Recent content by JustJohn

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    Web image - do you see it?

    In firefox ver 18, Grey section at bottom is about 8 inches deep. Okay in Chrome and IE.
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    Web Hosting - Dedicated Servers or Cloud?

    I agree with smo regarding Tsohost / Vidahost. Their a friendly bunch and professional in their approach to your hosting needs. Why not give them a call and discuss your requirements, no need to sign up, just explore your options. John
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    Watch Dog PC repair tonight

    I never watched the program, but was taught early on in my career to interview the customer as part of the diagnostic steps. If the customer misleads you (on purpose) and you waste time, that may be reflected in the labour price.
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    UK Hosts?

    I was actually trying out another host recently and found myself blocked, I opened a ticket when going to bed, got up next morning to an explanation that they may have blocked my IP, they had closed the ticket and if I required further support I could reopen the ticket. Changed IP myself and...
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    UK Hosts?

    This has been an interesting thread, never knew your IP got blocked if you had failed login's, you learn something new everyday. Although it did highlight the need for direct support by email or telephone, something you should always look for in a host.
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    HDD Error - BIOS shows 0GB capacity

    Try Amazon, very competative.
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    Hosting multiple websites

    There are a few options open to you, possably a reseller account would be the best option. I use Vidahost, excellent support staff if you ever require to submit a ticket. Always replied within 15 minutes and ticket usually closed at the same time :D Forum is a great place for information, a...
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    New host help.

    No problem
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    Hosting reccomendations

    I use Vidahost as well, all I could find were positive reviews when I googled them a couple of years back. Their contactable by telephone to discuss your requirements, as well as a very fast ticket system for support if you ever need it.
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    Passwords

    Don't like USB sticks, people tend to carry them around. Not the first I have found and they are very easy to forget leaving them in local library, college computers.
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    Looking for a new host...

    When you look at some hosting packages abroad they do put UK hosts to shame. A developer friend of mine uses totalchoicehosting.com
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    Bulletin board overwhlemed with spam

    Your forum is out of date and requires upgrading to the latest version. SMF is plagued by spam, you would be much better visiting their support forum and reading / ask for advice there. You will have to add mods (bad behaviour etc) to cut back on spam. It is a full time job running any forum...
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    Computer memory

    Just curious, a lot of folk handle / install Ram Modules without bothering about static, few days later the PC starts playing up.
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    Computer memory

    Just curious, did you take precautions regarding static electricity while handling / working inside case?
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    Decent domain hosting wanted, any suggestions?

    Going by your first post, maybe worth giving them a call to discuss your requirements, either shared or reseller account. Good luck with your choice