archive for September 2008

Steam Tray Icon’s rampant CPU usage

Its very rare that I boot into Windows XP, but when I do the computer is extremely unresponsive for a good minute or so after login. There is no hard disk activity and no response from clicking anything, even the Start menu.

Posted 22nd September 2008 in Life, with 0 comments

Disclosing a key to a GPG-encrypted file without exposing your private key

I was recently reading Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill -- Some Scenarios and scenario 2 about session keys perked my interest. I wondered if it could be done with GnuPG, and after researching for a while I discovered it can, and here's how:

Posted 17th September 2008 in Computer, with 0 comments

lejog.maniacmartin.com retired

The cycle ride is over, and I'm in the process of collecting those pledged sponsorships. People have an amazing ability to not have any money on them when its time to pay up, which is pretty convenient for them.

Posted 16th September 2008 in Computer, and Life, with 0 comments

Appalling service at PC World

I think the email I sent to customer services explains it perfectly

Posted 2nd September 2008 in Life, with 1 comment