The BBC reports that the UK telecommunications regulator is asking the UK’s six top internet providers to explain why consumers don’t get the broadband speeds which are advertised. Maybe the ACCC or TIO can take a leaf out of their book?
The Brazen Careerist has sounded off about unproductive workplace practices including voicemail, the ‘reply all’ email, and having lollies available in the office.
I’m kind of relieved to hear I’m not alone in using voicemail messages as a pager – rather than dialling in to get the message, these days I tend to delete it and call the person back directly.
I think the Australian equivalent of the office candy vending machine is the office charity chocolate box. She’s totally right – it encourages bad snacking which can make you tired at work (and eventually overweight).
Five workplace practices that should be over. Now. [Brazen Careerist] More »
Windows only: Selectively enable or disable the automatic system restart that’s applied after certain Windows Updates with freeware application Auto Reboot Remover. While I’m sure Microsoft had good intentions when they pushed out the automatic update reboot, good intentions don’t make you feel any better when you return to your computer after grabbing a bite to find out Windows decided to reboot and—naturally—did not happen to save the important files you were working on before it did so. We’ve covered this idea in more roundabout ways in the past, but Auto Reboot Remover is the quickest, easiest way to disable the auto reboot process. Auto Reboot Remover is freeware, Windows only. The download page is kind of a pain, but you’ll find the right link about halfway down the freeware section.
Auto Reboot Remover [IntelliAdmin via PC World]
