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23-05-2013, 06:53 PM

MickZA replied to a thread DynDNS - Monthly new account web login for free accounts - what are the options? in Software

Might explain the confusion as I've had my accounts/hostnames since well before 2011: I'm guessing the OP has a single account limited to one...

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23-05-2013, 05:28 PM

MickZA replied to a thread DynDNS - Monthly new account web login for free accounts - what are the options? in Software

All I can say is that I've got over 20 free hostnames on IPCop firewalls and the only ones I've been warned about are my inactive "shelved" accounts...

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23-05-2013, 05:04 PM

MickZA replied to a thread DynDNS - Monthly new account web login for free accounts - what are the options? in Software

As long as the hostname is in active use you don't need to confirm it on a monthly basis, it's only inactive hostnames you may have "shelved" for...

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23-05-2013, 04:14 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Want to block torrents on a network in ADSL Discussions

IPCop is an overkill in your situation and isn't guaranteed to solve the problem: http://www.ipcops.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=16254 ......

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23-05-2013, 12:03 PM

MickZA replied to a thread How to - Use an indicator in your vehicle in “What is” and “How to” competition forum (temp)

Erm ... only if the newly found lever is on the L/H side of the steering wheel. Mind you, this could explain some of the crazy signalling I've...

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23-05-2013, 10:55 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Are you in the red on TI Tracker? If so check your itemised billing, you might be on Do Uncapped Basic (1Mbps) instead of Advanced (2Mbps). Won't be...

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23-05-2013, 10:31 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Good question, no one has reported being throttled on 2Mbps yet this month in this thread, several members have reported +/- 130GB was the magic...

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23-05-2013, 09:30 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Reckon you'll need 2MB line/uncapped to move that much.

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22-05-2013, 05:48 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Recommend me some series to watch in DSTV, TopTV, SABC, TV services, Movies and Multimedia

Don't think I've seen these mentioned: Close to Home Dr Blake Mysteries Murdoch Mysteries Father Brown Jack Irish Miss Fishers Murder...

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22-05-2013, 05:09 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Cost of Building in Off Topic

Bookmarked for future ref.

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22-05-2013, 01:34 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Don't use uTorrent myself - Transmission on Linux instead, but maybe the following is pertinent: Comments anyone.

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22-05-2013, 01:01 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Silly question but are you sure you haven't set a max download speed limit in your torrent client?

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22-05-2013, 12:04 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

I'm now using my TI 4Mb Uncapped as my primary account for work & play, I've still got my old work TI 20GB Capped account as backup which, with...

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22-05-2013, 11:14 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Rubbish day and people sifting through rubbish bags in Off Topic

Same in our area, they even group the bags together in one spot to make life easier for the dustcart :)

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22-05-2013, 10:05 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Spanner for shower tap. in Off Topic

I'd gone as far as installing a "water saver" shower head to simulate pressure (which needs cleaning regularly) when all the time it was the old...

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22-05-2013, 09:42 AM

MickZA replied to a thread How to change a car tyre. in “What is” and “How to” competition forum (temp)

Carrying one of those "flat repair & inflater" tins in the boot is good idea as well, it won't fix serious punctures but can get you home ... always...

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22-05-2013, 08:54 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Spanner for shower tap. in Off Topic

No way my leaky ones were coming loose without some heavy grunt work after 30 odd years. It's amazing how the water pressure to the shower head...

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22-05-2013, 08:43 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Spanner for shower tap. in Off Topic

BTW, if you need to change the tap bodies and your existing fixtures are imperial sizes CTM have a metric tap converter kit which suits the latest...

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22-05-2013, 08:30 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Spanner for shower tap. in Off Topic

Had this problem recently, Midas has long reach sockets (17mm in my case) which do the trick. Guy behind the counter knew exactly what I was...

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20-05-2013, 03:36 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Actually it's the username & password you use for internet access, since the beginning of the year this has been the same as your default email...

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20-05-2013, 02:17 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

The Aus torrents settled down and ran smoothly, just loaded up some UK stuff and it's running fine :) One must never forget that ADSL is a "Best...

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20-05-2013, 01:11 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

I agree, in March I went red without any adverse impact on performance on about 300GB (4Mbps) when the bar seemed to be on about 85%. For what's...

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20-05-2013, 12:30 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Fired up my Aus/NZ soap torrents and the speed is terrible on TI uncapped, the same torrents on my TI capped account run fine. I'll monitor and...

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20-05-2013, 11:04 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

http://userstats.adsl.saix.net/

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20-05-2013, 10:02 AM

MickZA replied to a thread How to ensure Financial Freedom: Life Hacks in “What is” and “How to” competition forum (temp)

Mr Micawber's famous, and oft-quoted, recipe for happiness: Charles Dickens, David Copperfield

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20-05-2013, 09:37 AM

MickZA replied to a thread Telkom Internet Uncapped User Feedback. in ADSL ISP Discussions

Checking my logs it seems most download protocols went to sleep between 16:00 & 18:00 on Sunday and then returned to normal. Everything seems fine...

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19-05-2013, 01:38 PM

MickZA replied to a thread You know you old when ..... in Health, Wealth, Leisure and Relationships

All of the above :(

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18-05-2013, 03:48 PM

MickZA replied to a thread What's your favorite Led Zeppelin track in Music

My sentiments as well ... still gives me goosebumps.

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18-05-2013, 12:11 PM

MickZA replied to a thread Large breed puppy food. in Health, Wealth, Leisure and Relationships

Just checking David Thornes site for new stuff and I came across this undated essay about a new puppy which I hadn't seen before: ...

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