Tag Archives: Internet

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  Porthcurno – sun, sand, theatre and communications

  Posted on July 9, 2010 by Derek in Communications, Cornwall, History, Internet.

  Back in 1982 I arrived in Porthcurno, Cornwall, fresh out of college and wet behind the ears. The attraction of Porthcurno? Apart from the fantastic beach, gorgeous blue water and weather, it was a remote Cable & Wireless out-station were people from all around the world came to learn about all sorts of communication equipment. […]

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• Buying from out-of-town stores, is it worth it?

  Posted on December 5, 2009 by Derek in Computing, Photography.

  There was a time when Britain’s towns were full of small family-run businesses that sold everything we wanted and their staff were only to happy to help. Then came out-of-town stores on trading estates, putting all these nice local businesses out of the running because they could not afford to compete. Well, it looks like […]

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  Qik rocks

  Posted on August 2, 2009 by Derek in Computing, Internet, Video.

  Imagine not being able to go to your best friends wedding but having the great fortune to watch it live over the Internet. Technology is moving on apace these days – it’s quite frightening what you can do today that was impossible a few years ago.

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