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Sending email in a secure, IPv6 world

This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)

The Manor House

The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)

Deep-section road wheels with alloy braking

I'd set myself a budget of up to £700 or a new pair of aero wheels for my road bike, to replace the American Classic 38's that came with the bike four years ago. I use conventional braking (alloy rims) and want a deeper aero profile ... (more)

Replacing push-fit bottom brackets

I'd always been nervous about replacing the push-fit bearings myself. I'd always been used to the screw-on variety, and when I bought a Specialized Crux with BB30 push-fit bearings I just left it as a job for my LBS when the dreaded creak ... (more)

Who are you buying your domestic heating oil from?

Ah, well, it's easy to answer, right? Boilerjuice, Butler, Bayford, Watson, or Scottish Fuels. Simple, eh? Or is it? Thanks to John Kelleher[1] who alerted us to the fact that many of the oil companies (that includes both domestic heating ... (more)

Mission Accomplished - but Never Again!

Well, I managed to actually do this tandem parachute jump, and it was quite an exhilarating experience. In truth, though, I can't see myself doing such a high-altitude stunt like that again! I was last into the tiny Cessna plane, crammed ... (more)

Beware the Costs of Internet Tethering

Internet tethering is a great bit of technology which allows you to share your phone's 3G internet connection with a desktop or laptop computer. I found myself trying this out the other night, when we had a power cut at home but still had ... (more)

Swinny.net Looks a Little Different

This web site has been revamped - but only from the front end. I have tidied up the header and made the colour scheme more neutral. I have added a sidebar which is on the right and is the same for all pages. Attached here is a screenshot ... (more)

CC Breckland 10-mile time trial

Course record fell and times were generally very fast on a warm sunny afternoon, despite a nagging west-south-westerly breeze. David McGaw (Cambridge CC) now has the course record of 20:33. Team Velovelocity put in a huge showing and romped ... (more)

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