Local IT Solutions
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LaCie 2Big Network 2 Data Recovery
While working on-site with a customer, I was attempting to upgrade the firmware in the LaCie 2Big Network 2 NAS. These units have a bit of a reputation for issues after upgrading the firmware, and this one was no exception. After applying the update, the web interface displayed a messages along the lines of “completion…
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WordPress Hosting Providers still vulnerable to HeartBleed
From the Wordfence Blog: One week after HeartBleed, 1% of WordPress sites we tested running SSL are still vulnerable http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2014/04/one-week-after-heartbleed-1-of-wordpress-sites-running-ssl-are-still-vulnerable/
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WordPress 3.9 Is Out
The latest build of the awesome CMS WordPress is now available. If you have a modern hosting solution and are running one of the newer builds of WordPress, the update should be automatic for your site. Make sure you check all of your plugins for compatibility and ensure that they are also up-to-date. More information…
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Synology Security Updates are now available
Synology have recently released security updates for both 4.3 and 5.0 versions of DSM. We recommend you check the updates on the control panel of your Synology to make certain you are running the latest version. If you have your Synology accessible from the internet, check out this guide for tips on securing your Synology.…
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Google’s Response to the outage on 24/01/2014
You can find the details here: http://googleblog.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/todays-outage-for-several-google.html
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Synology DSM 5.0 Beta Now Out
The latest Synology Disk Station firmware release is now available as a beta: http://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/dsm5_0_beta
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Confluence 5.0 is out now!
Confluence 5 has been released today. Meet the all-new, redesigned Confluence – the result of months of tireless planning, user testing, and pixel-by-pixel optimization. You’re going to love it. Check out the Atlassian blog here.
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Synology DSM 4.2 Beta Now Available
The latest release of Synology’s OS for their great line of NAS devices is now available as a beta: http://www.synology.com/dsm/dsm4.2_beta.php?lang=enu Expanded enterprise capabilities and improved virtualisation support looks good. We will be trialling over the next month or so to make sure there are no unexpected issues for our customers! [NOTE: Do not use on…
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MYOB Tax Tables
If you are running MYOB or QuickBooks on the Mac or Windows and need to update the tax tables to comply with the changes to tax rates, but don’t want to upgrade to the latest version of MYOB and pay the high price for the MYOB Cover agreement, check out these guys: http://www.fghtables.com/ These guys…
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Confluence 4.2 Has Been Released
Confluence 4.2 has been released today with heaps of new features and functionality. There is an improved content creation with Page Layouts. There are is now more support for social collaboration with Confluence “Likes” and “What’s Popular”. Quick Comments allow you to quickly comment on content and share feedback. The new visual Page Layouts features…
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Synology DSM 4.0 is now available
Synology have just released the latest DSM for their wide range of NAS devices. Check it out here: http://www.synology.com/dsm/index.php?lang=enu
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Architectural Firm
Supplied new computers, associated licenses and installation and support to a Hobart-based architecture firm. This project included data migration, virtualisation using Parallels, and some server-based changes. Work with server upgrades is on-going.
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Orthopaedic Practice
Recently designed, ordered, configured and installed a new orthopaedic practice in Melbourne. The project included networking, a new server, and a few new computers. On-going support will be carried out remotely using solutions such as a VPN and LogMeIn.
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Theme Update in Progress
Sorry for the hassles browsing the site – a theme upgrade is underway!
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Confluence 4.1 is now available
The latest release of Confluence, 4.1, is now available for download from Atlassian. I have already updated one site using Confluence, and the AANDCP Wiki will be updated over the next couple of days.