Monthly Archives: January 2011
links for 2011-01-18
'I just hate going to work now': abused Vodafone dealer to sue Vodafone's own independent dealers are joining the revolt against the telco, with at least one signing up to the class action lawsuit that has now swelled to almost … Continue reading
links for 2011-01-17
Getting bargains and avoiding GST not the only reasons … The heightened interest of consumers in buying things from overseas websites isn't really motivated by a desire to avoid paying the 10 per cent goods and services tax applicable on … Continue reading
Bored at Bondi Junction (Apple Store)
An employee or security sitting bored the Apple Store in Bondi Junction. It is about 8pm. So are they closing up, or waiting for something else?
Vodafone Billing options don’t give you enough digits
This is more a complaint about bad web design than Vodafone itself. I was looking in the MyVodafone site. Needed to check billing info. And noticed this silly error on the Billing options page. As you can see from the … Continue reading
iTunes tells me 1 app update available, but which one?
I recently inherited an iPhone 3G from my sister. It works ok, for my first iPhone. And I am just experimenting with what you can do with it and what is worth putting on it. At which point I encounter … Continue reading
links for 2011-01-11
So you still think the internet is free… What countries are censoring the Internet, or have it under surveillance. What are they blocking. And how do they do it. (tags: censorship Internet free surveillance) links for 2011-01-10 | Leefe rates … Continue reading
Vodafone Data Addon 500MB $9.95, 1GB $9.95
Looking at the Vodafone site I noticed that there are some strange combination of pricing. Take for example the Plan Add Ons page. Here you can see that, when you get to the 12 month contract data addon sets, you … Continue reading
links for 2011-01-10
Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up — Engadget President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure … Continue reading
1001 things to do on 10 January
Yes, it is Monday 10 January 2011. Or 10/01/2010 for those people that use the international date format. So, what would be a better day to do a 1001 things post? Unfortunately my time and spare brain capacity is limited … Continue reading
links for 2011-01-09
You're unAustralian: Gerry Harvey wants online shoppers to pay more for good of country | News.com.au Retails are complaining about the no GST online. Customers are complaining about prices and service in stores. Westfield is gouging stores for rent. (tags: … Continue reading