Category Archives: Internet

Kanopy revisited

Posted on 02/06/2024 by AlanM52

Been a while since I logged into Kanopy. Just been there, updated my password and having a browse now. I have library accounts with Eastern Regional Libraries (our library) and Whitehorse Manningham Libraries. The libraries have a monthly viewing limit … Continue reading →

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Telstra speed test – looks OK

Posted on 24/09/2021 by AlanM52
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Telstra offer – Upgrade to Superfast Internet

Posted on 06/07/2021 by AlanM52

Telstra offer – Upgrade to Superfast Internet Add-On at no extra cost Hi Alan, We’re excited to let you know that for a limited time we’ve upgraded your internet speed by giving you the Superfast Internet Add-On to your Premium … Continue reading →

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Scam telephone calls

Posted on 10/12/2020 by AlanM52

We have a Panasonic phone system that does a good job of blocking unwanted callers. However over the last few months the Panasonic base station has been busy announcing ‘Call from private caller’ and they seem to be increasing!

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Windows 10 – IPTV

Posted on 13/04/2020 by AlanM52

Windows 10 and simpleTV IPTV – keeping up with the news on the Ozzie Sky News channels plus Sky News UK – very convenient

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Telstra/NBN Speed Test

Posted on 06/02/2020 by AlanM52

Have not preformed one for a while – looks OK

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NBN is down

Posted on 12/11/2019 by AlanM52

Internet went down about 20 mins ago but we are good as the Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 has switched over to mobile backup for both both internet and phone.

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Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 – dodgy update

Posted on 10/10/2019 by AlanM52

We have the Gen 2 version that GSM internet AND voice backup and ET complained this afternoon that she tried to make some calls – and nothing ??? OK…ring your mobile – nothing. Ring my mobile – nothing. Hmm…we have … Continue reading →

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No Internet !!!

Posted on 01/05/2019 by AlanM52

Not able to even access the Telstra modem downstairs in my study from the balcony AIO desktop – bugger. The Dell 16 port switch in the linen cupboard is dead – no lights. This thing has been running for like … Continue reading →

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Telstra NBN speed check

Posted on 30/04/2019 by AlanM52

Looks good.

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