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Keeping Android Wifi Awake

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jethro Carr

I run a number of backgrounded applications on my Android phone, such as Nagios (server monitoring) CSipSimple (VoIP/SIP), OpenVPN (SSL-based VPN) and IMAP idle (push email). Whilst this does impact battery life somewhat, I’ve got things reasonably well tuned so … Continue reading →

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Why I hate DSL

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jethro Carr

I’m living around 8km from the center of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, with only 8 mbits down and 0.84 mbits upstream in a very modern building with (presumably) good wiring installed. :’( The above is what happens to your … Continue reading →

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Android VPN Rage

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jethro Carr

Having obtained a shiny new Nexus S to replace my aging HTC Magic, I’ve been spending the last few days setting it up as I want it - favorite apps, settings, email, etc. The setup is a little more complex for me, … Continue reading →

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