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Tech Tip by Sam power
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celebrating One year of sharing his technology expertise in the slaney news
watch bbc iPlayer, hulu & More Since finding this little gem I’ve gone all George Hook and fallen in love with a piece of technology, so move over sliced bread, this new piece of software just might be the best thing ever invented! Up until very recently, to watch TV shows on BBC iPlayer, Hulu and other online streaming sites you either had to live in the country the show was originally aired in or find a way to trick the website into thinking you did. The latter involved changing your DNS, a VPN or other services such as Tunnelbear.
browser, once it’s installed the Hola logo appears in the corner (a smiley face flame), click on it and a list of supported sites pops up, click on the site you want to visit and start watching your favourite TV shows straight away. Currently, Hola supports Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, CBS, and Fox. Hola is available as an extension for Chrome or Firefox, an installer for
Windows or Mac and an app on the Google Play Store. I personally found Chrome/Firefox extensions easiest to use, so if you haven’t already, install one of these browsers. As ever if you have queries about this article or you’d like me to talk about a tech issue that interests or concerns you, then pop me an email at sam@getitfixed.ie, or you can phone the shop on 053 9238544. n
Hola Unblocker is a new extension for Firefox and Chrome that makes this process a lot easier. Just visit their website www.hola.org and click on either the Chrome or Firefox button depending on the browser you’re using and Hola will take care of the rest. You don't need to reboot or change any setting in your
templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre ltd is running a
BasiC d.i.y. Course
for ten weeks, one evening a week (two hours approx) starting later this month. This course is free and places are limited on a first come first served basis. Anyone interested in learning simple D.I.Y. from replacing a 3 pin plug to unblocking drains, in a friendly relaxed atmosphere should contact the centre at 053 92 375111.
Enniscorthy VTOS helps Hope Centre
Cheque presentation by the students of Enniscorthy VTOS to the Hope Centre, Enniscorthy. The money was raised from a ‘bring and buy’ sale the students organised and held just before Christmas at the Bellefield GAA complex. pic: Martin James Wall.
Enniscorthy Retirement Association The Annual General Meeting of Enniscorthy Retirement Association is on Tuesday 12th February 2013 at 2.30pm in the Riverside Park Hotel. The group will be discussing their Spring break and the resumption of the craft classes. Renewal of membership will also be collected at the meeting.
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The meeting will close with the cutting of the birthday cake, and light refreshments to celebrate ten years in existence.
Weekly activities include: Indoor Bowls, Scrabble, Art and Crafts, Walks. Their weekly Wednesday morning walk meets at 11.00am on the path below the Riverside Park Hotel and from there they do the Country Walk. All are welcome. The Ramblers walk is every Thursday, for more details contact Breda Doran. n
Black Tie Wexford GAA Awards On Saturday 16th February 2013 Wexford Gaels will gather together at the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, to pay tribute to the men and women of the GAA who have brought distinction and glory to their county in 2012. The prestigious event organised by the Wexford Supporters Club is being generously sponsored by Glen Fuels distributors of home and commercial heating oil throughout counties Wicklow and Wexford. Company Director Alan Keyes says that he is privileged to be associated with the marvellous sportsmen and women of County Wexford and is delighted to have the opportunity to be part of this very special awards ceremony honouring members of the historic 3-in-a-row All Ireland camogie champions. The Black Tie affair will be hosted by former journalist, newsreader, Wexford Ambassador, mega GAA fan and fashionista Anne Doyle who will announce the winner of the Best Dressed Couple Award. Five nominations have been submitted in each category – Senior Hurling and Football, U/21 Hurling and Football, Camogie and Ladies Football by an independent panel of judges comprised from local press and media.
Call the Slaneynews Hotline on 087-2403310
And here is your host… Anne Doyle
One award will be made in each of the 5 categories - voting is open to the public and can be done online on the following sites: www.wexfordgaa.com w w w. g l e n f u e l s . c o m , www.facebook.com/glenfuelservicesltd, www.facebook.com/wexgaa. Wexford Supporters Club and Glen Fuels are also taking the opportunity to honour the hard working and oft neglected unsung heroes of the GAA with a Volunteer Award. Each of the 49 GAA Clubs in the county are being asked to submit the name of a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to their club over the years and from the 49 nominated one person
will be chosen to receive the esteemed award. Our marvellous 3-in-a-row camogie team will also be honoured on the night and we are calling on all GAA people the length and breadth of the county to support what promises to be a most excellent event. Tickets are €50 and can be purchased through the County Office at Wexford Park (053)9144808 or from Arthur Quinn 087-2511891 or Maria Nolan 087-6644603. Wexford Supporters Club would like to thank you in anticipation of your support. For further information please contact Maria Nolan, PRO Wexford Supporters Club on 087-6644603 or marianolan007@gmail.com n