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News Headlines
Thank You And Goodbye (01 December 2007)
Server Problems (19 November 2006)
Site Update (16 October 2004)
Email Containing Attachments From Really Effective (22 May 2004)
General News Server Move and General Update (16 May 2004)
Temporarily Unavailable Due To Illness (11 March 2004)
New Pages (15 February 2004)
New Design (27 November 2003)
TICK Plus Update (2) (19 November 2003)
TICK Plus Update (1) (21 June 2003)
Development Of TICK Plus Started (13 April 2003)
Newsletter Members Only Area Now Working (13 January 2003)
Problems With Newsletter Members Only Area (27 December 2002)
Server Up (19 November 2002)
Server Down (11 November 2002)
We Need Your Suggestions Now (07 November 2002)
Support Forums (2) (05 November 2002)
Winamp 3 Support For Sound Control (31 October 2002)
Support Forums (1) (30 October 2002)
TICK v1.17 (28 October 2002)
TICK v1.16 (BETA) (12 October 2002)
TICK v1.15 (05 October 2002)
Newsletter / FAQ (25 August 2002)
New Design (18 August 2002)
TICK v1.11 (BETA) (18 August 2002)
Application Update (18 August 2002)

Thank You And Goodbye
After many years of success I have made the decision that due to personal reasons I have unfortunately decided the current version of TICK and Sound Control will be the last. With regret, this means Vista operating system support will not be implemented. The web site will remain open for the time being and support questions will still be read and answered if time permits. I am not totally discounting future versions but I currently do not have the energy, time, willpower or interest to continue these projects. It has been a difficult past few years and I wish to thank all users for their support and past interest in both TICK and Sound Control. When I think back to 1998 when I made the first public release of TICK (as it is called now) and back to 1999 for the first public release of Sound Control I have received great joy from these projects especially in the early years of development. If you wish to contact us please use the Contact Us facilities as all other email contact has been disabled. Thank you and goodbye (for now).
(01 December 2007) back to news headlines

Server Problems
Regular visitors have no doubt noticed that over the past couple of weeks the site has been experiencing difficulties. These problems started when the host company decided to migrate my account to a new server without my knowledge. This then involved me updating the domains so they resolved to the new server which causes a couple of days of the server appearing to alternate between up and down whilst these changes were propagated. The problems over the past several days have been caused by the new server suddenly having some kind of problem which resulted in no scripting being executed causing incomplete or even blank pages being served to visitors. I have since implemented a workaround but the original problem has still not been resolved and the server appears to be sluggish and unreliable at times. Please use the Contact Us facilities if you find any problems or to provide feedback on the speed/reliability of the new server.
(19 November 2006) back to news headlines

Site Update
Unfortunately due to continued illness the site is currently not being updated. I will continue to be answer e-mails when I can and the site will remain open and monitored. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to use the contact details at the top of each page.
(16 October 2004) back to news headlines

Email Containing Attachments From Really Effective
Due to the ongoing email bombardment from viruses please remember that Really Effective never sends any emails containing attachments unless they have been explicitly requested or agreed. Many viruses use techniques that gather email addresses from infected machines searching Address Books or recently visited web pages and then randomly falsify emails so it appears they have been sent from a known trusted source. If you receive email that claims to be sent from Really Effective and it contains an attachment you did not request delete the entire email without opening or previewing immediately. The email will not have been sent from Really Effective.
(22 May 2004) back to news headlines

General News Server Move and General Update
Over the weekend the Really Effective web site has moved to a new server. If you experience any problems please use the contact details at the top of each page. I am feeling somewhat better and are gradually trying to build up to full strength. I expect to answer outstanding e-mails by the end of the coming weekend. If you do not get a reply soon please resend your query or use the Contact Us facility at the top of the page. Please remember that emails are answered in my limited spare time so please be patient.
(16 May 2004) back to news headlines

Temporarily Unavailable Due To Illness
Due to illness no e-mails will be answered until further notice. Apologies for any inconvience caused. A news item will be posted here when everything returns to normal.
(11 March 2004) back to news headlines

New Pages
In preparation of the release of a new software product the Privacy & Disclaimer and License have been updated. It is planned that the Member Area and an early BETA release of the software product will be made available soon.
(15 February 2004) back to news headlines

New Design
Welcome to the new web site design. Several areas are still under development including the new Member Area, Links, Privacy and Disclaimer these should follow over the coming days. If you have any feedback please use the contact e-mail address at the end of this page.
(27 November 2003) back to news headlines

TICK Plus Update (2)
The full rewrite of TICK is progressing well however slower than expected due to other more important commitments and continued illness. Quality, reliability and ease of updating are the most important factors in future releases which I hope all will agree are essential for success. Several people have contacted me to be early BETA testers and a release is due to made in the coming weeks to get initial feedback. The expected release due during November wll now be more likely during the Christmas period but if my condition improves this may change. If you want to be considered as a BETA tester please contact me using the e-mail address at the end of this page. If you do not wish to be a BETA tester but still have feedback remember not to hold back and let your opinions known now rather than later.
(19 November 2003) back to news headlines

TICK Plus Update (1)
It is hoped an early BETA release will be made available soon which should include basic session logging for both Dial Up Networking and Cable/ADSL Router users. TICK Plus is going to be much more focused on the functionality provided to allow for easier and more frequent updates. If you have any functionality you particularly use in TICK or new features you would like to be considered please provide feedback by using the e-mail address at the end of this page.
(21 June 2003) back to news headlines

Development Of TICK Plus Started
Development of TICK Plus was started over this weekend period after several months of Analysis and Design. The basics of the new graphical user interface has been completed. The new interface has a more standard/updated feel and has the potential of being themed in Windows XP. Several ALPHA and BETA releases will be made over the coming months and functionality in this total rewrite from the ground up will be gradually added as soon as previous features have been confirmed as complete. As my main connection to the Internet is now made through a router expect this release to also support this connection type. If you still use a Dial Up Networking connection don't worry this should also be supported. If you have suggestions/requirements you would like to be considered please ensure you let me know by using the e-mail address at the top of this page.
(13 April 2003) back to news headlines

Newsletter Members Only Area Now Working
The Newsletter Members Only area is now working again. It should no longer display Internal Server errors. There are currently no active member only releases but expect some soon.
(13 January 2003) back to news headlines

Problems With Newsletter Members Only Area
There is currently a problem when trying to access the Newsletter Members Only area (Internal Server Error). There are currently no active member only releases but this problem is currently being investigated by the host company and a fix is hoped for soon.
(27 December 2002) back to news headlines

Server Up
After a couple days of downtime I am pleased to announce the site is virtually back up and running apart from a couple of teething problems which should be sorted out soon. Due to the time required to moderate the forums these have been removed for the time being. If you experience any issues do not hestitate to use the e-mail address below and provide details of the problem.
(19 November 2002) back to news headlines

Server Down
The server hosting the Really Effective pages is currently experiencing some problems. The host company is investigating and hopefully service will return to normal soon. If the problem is terminal they will be taking the opportunity to upgrade to a new server this will obviously cause an extended outage. The problems seem to be mainly affecting e-mail so for the time being I suggest using the forum until the e-mail service has returned to normal. As Newsletter subscription relies on e-mail you may also experiencing problems receiving confirmation replies.
(11 November 2002) back to news headlines

We Need Your Suggestions Now
Many thanks goes out to the two individuals who have been the first visitors to post to the support forum. As you may or may not be aware both TICK and Sound Control are in the process of undergoing a major rewrite. If you have any suggestions please ensure you post to the relevant forum. You do not need to register to post to the forum if you do not wish too. So all suggestions are available in one location any previous suggestions that have been sent via e-mail should be reposted to the appropriate forum to ensure they are considered. All suggestions will be read but unfortunately it can not be guaranteed that they will all be implemented.
(07 November 2002) back to news headlines

Support Forums (2)
The forum facilities seem to have scared a few people away. If you do not like posting to a forum still feel free to use the usual contact address. If you are familiar with using forum software I would appreciated at least a few messages in the Guest Book just to make sure it is working! Remember you can post to the forum anonymously - you do not need to register.
(05 November 2002) back to news headlines

Winamp 3 Support For Sound Control
If you are planning to upgrade to Winamp 3 please read the appropriate frequently asked question available in the Sound Control support area for details on how to enable Sound Control to remotely control Winamp 3.
(31 October 2002) back to news headlines

Support Forums (1)
To help reduce the number of e-mails I am receiving so I can concentrate on the development of new releases of TICK, Sound Control and other projects I am pleased to announce the availability of the Support Forums. A separate forum is available for General Support and Suggestions for each application together with a Special Thread detailing Posting Rules. A Guestbook forum is also available so you can express your support and help ensure that Really Effective products stay freeware. If you are a long standing, experienced Sound Control or TICK user and you wish to be considered to be a forum Moderator keep reading. If you have time to spare to check and reply to new messages and follow-ups on a regular / daily basis please let me know together with appropriate details. Details could include number of years you have been a user and other similar qualifications.
(30 October 2002) back to news headlines

TICK v1.17
After a couple weeks of public BETA testing TICK v1.17 is now available to download. This release is recommended for Windows 2000/XP users only and should address issues regarding the Sound facilities being disabled and the Digital Display not centering correctly.
(28 October 2002) back to news headlines

TICK v1.16 (BETA)
Hot on the heels of TICK v1.15 I am pleased to announce the availability of TICK v1.16 (BETA). This release is recommended for Windows 2000/XP users only and fixes issues with the sound events not being available and the digital display contents not centring correctly. You can find details on how to download by clicking the appropriate link under the BETA heading in the menu. Please note BETA releases are limited to newsletter members only (free to join). A full release will be made once sufficient feedback has been received. As the secure BETA area is new site functionality please also send any feedback/problems to the address below.
(12 October 2002) back to news headlines

TICK v1.15
After a couple months of both internal and public BETA testing TICK v1.15 is now available to download. The main and only change since TICK v1.10 is support for data transfer functionality in Windows 2000/XP. Please note only limited testing has been carried out in the following operating systems due to the limited response from Windows NT4/95/98/ME users to the BETA test release. It is recommended that users of these operating systems use TICK v1.10. This will probably be the last release of TICK in it's current format. Look out for a brand new totally rewritten version coming soon featuring even more flexibility and functionality. It is expected the next version will support Windows 2000 and above only due to the limited number of users with older Operating Systems.
(05 October 2002) back to news headlines

Newsletter / FAQ
The new newsletter is now active. Old subscribers should receive an e-mail soon asking them to confirm their subscription. The e-mails asking old subscribers have now been sent. If you have not received one either try resubmitting or send an e-mail to the address below detailing your e-mail address you used to subscribe and we will investigate. The support pages now include facilities to change the application currently being viewed.
(25 August 2002) back to news headlines

New Design
It has taken several months but welcome to the new Really Effective web site. The site is now database driven which will make it easier to update which will lead to more application releases, pro-active information on the status of BETA's and better support via FAQ's and a new forum. Over the coming months you can now expect updates to Sound Control and TICK together with hopefully some brand new applications.
(18 August 2002) back to news headlines

TICK v1.11 (BETA)
After several weeks of having to request this BETA via e-mail it is now available via a direct download link for wider BETA testing. The single but significant change in this release is support for Data related functions within Windows 2000 and Windows XP. You can find details on how to download by clicking the appropriate link under the BETA heading in the menu.
(18 August 2002) back to news headlines

Application Update
You have probably noticed the addition of a Shareware* category in the menu bar. Currently this is empty but the plan is to release a series of brand new applications building on the success of Sound Control and TICK. *It has not been decided whether these new applications will be released as Shareware or not. Since the release of Sound Control and TICK as freeware e-mails containing feedback have been greatly reduced (not the effect I wanted) but downloads of both applications have increased dramatically. The future of Freeware is in your hands.
(18 August 2002) back to news headlines

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