http://www.gordonmedley.com a blog of computers and technology Tue, 13 May 2008 14:38:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I’ve been hearing a lot of rumblings lately about Comcast, slow speeds and traffic shaping.  Whether it’s Chris Pirillo, Leo Laporte or one of their community members, I’ve never really shared their experiences with slow speeds or traffic shaping.  Now, I’ve been a Comcast customer since moving to the Seattle metro area back in ... http://www.gordonmedley.com/2008/04/23/comcast-the-speed-test Recently, I've been listing several of my parent's antique items on eBay with a fair amount of success. Up until today, I never really paid attention to all the fees associated with selling on eBay and then taking payments via PayPal. I just finished listing and selling one ... http://www.gordonmedley.com/2008/03/19/ebay-paypal-and-the-high-costs Too Little Too Late - For me at least. I'm referring to my latest technology purchase that turned out worst than imagined. Last fall I purchased Logitech's Bluetooth "Laser" diNovo™ Media Desktop™ from the local Fry's Electronics store in Renton, WA for right around $200.00 USD. It is ... http://www.gordonmedley.com/2008/02/02/logitech-gets-the-boot I’m not sure how this happens but for the past three months I’ve been billed by my wireless provider, AT&T, for “m-Qube” internet services (Ringtones?) for $9.99 plus tax. I called AT&T each time and asked what this was and why I was being charged for something I never ordered; ... http://www.gordonmedley.com/2008/01/27/texting-scam-thanks-att-verisign Money for free for the masses from Bux.to? My guess = no. This just gives me a bad feeling. I first learned of this while watching a live session of the Chris Pirillo show at live.pirillo.com. Chris was talking about Bux.to and how he was excited and felt pretty good ... http://www.gordonmedley.com/2008/01/27/buxto-a-scam-if-if-smells-like-poop