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It seems to me that the requirements on the type of password are getting insane with some systems.

We use a gateway portal for management between agencies, and the password must change every month, and can't be a previously used password.

It must also contain 2 uppercase letters, a symbol, a number, and not more than 3 letters of your name. The system has the audacity to say "Choose a memorable password".

After about a year of using it, I went to do the usual change of the password and it reckoned: MoonpiGeonFace94##B was too easy, so 'Choose something more unique' whilst telling me my choice was poor. Now my password looks like 'sduofgihfijhaghhaiwehiuGFHJD~*£$%^&*7'. which lets face it, slips right off the tongue.

Gone are the days of using my service number. 

My Dad, lucky old guy has his same password after 9 or so years, and is equally as pathetic as 123456.

So one generation is a huge security risk, whilst the other is being driven to insanity with the great big Pa$$word conundrum! 

You're dead right. These things can effect the magical waves of power from the net box...

But, it's been tried out. (All power off apart from hub and computer to try and fault find).

Router works well on another line too...

Funny enough, the last 2 days it's been stable. Clearly, My Local Services have more power than the whole of BT... as just talking about the problems have brought about a resolution! (Fingers crossed)

Ah yes...

X and Y are to do with digital exchanges, which have replaced the glory days of Strowger. 

I think the difference these days is about functionality...System X was developed by the GPO and others, and System Y was developed by a third party, so that there could be a competitive tender. They ended up with both? Not totally sure, could be back to front, could be totally wrong. All I know is it's typically British.

Either way, I'm on system X. 

Now... You'd think me knowing this was because I have a fetish for phones...

Well, I do, kinda, but, I know this because I think it's sadly been addressed.

I think there's an additional piece of hardware in the exchange to do with the modern data levels we send and receive as oppose to the 1993 levels X and Y were made for. 

Today... the net has not dropped once. 

I wonder...

Ah yes,  And it's a really good recommendation. A noisy line will effect data.

Sadly, I've been here before.
When I first logged the fault, there was a tonne of noise on the line, and the DP was sort of rewired to a new pair. 

Sadly... the line is sweet.... for voice 

Madness... It's been stable today... The fault must know Im talking about it!

Yes Andy, it's so tricky to tie down. Nothings new. It's never really worked. Every possible combination has been tried to rule out internal problems.

But, ditto the case at the exchange, yet the problem exists. (They haven't changed their hardware their end)

Yes. Even bought a new laptop to disprove the thought that it was a tech problem this end.

Everything works fine on another connection next door.

It's a total loss. All comms are down  - but the Landline is still live (So it's not a duff line)

Since having a new connection at an office around 12 months ago, my internet connection life has been nothing short of a complete misery.

So, here's the background...

1 mile from the exchange.
From master socket > Filter > Landline + Broadband.

From router > LAN - IP phone + desktop > Wireless - 1 Laptop.

Broadband cuts out 8 - 20 times a day. (Messages vary from limited connection to No internet)

BT Openreach have been on site around 10 times to check the line, and the broadband, and always report no fault.

My provider have a case open always trying to track the fault down.

Where does one go from here...

I've replaced the router 3 times, in case it's that. Replaced the cables. Replaced the Master socket. I've fiddled with settings, done this, done that and after a year, the issue is still unresolved.

I am known for my patience. (A year is pretty good eh!)

All I want is  the net to work. I've paid without fail, and received no discount.

Do I:

a) Keep giving them time.

b) Change provider in the hope it fixes it

c) Lose the plot and rewire the world myself

Any advice on what to do when all forms of repair have failed? Anyone experienced anything similar?

Yes. You'll get a response from keywords.

You'll take over your market if you sort your site.

Seriously, get your site looking like this:
http://www.repaircare.co.uk/

I know you cant do that alone. I couldn't do it myself. But, if your investing in PPC without investing in your site, you are losing a lot of potential revenue.

I am encouraged that your PPC is covering itself. This means that you have a good personality for when they call you, and your service is good, and meets your clients expectations. 

I promise you. Crack your site, get it looking pro as heck, and you will make a big success of it.

Does that sit on:
Google Webmaster Tools > Search Appearance > Data Highlighter?

I've been using it for a few months. It's quite easy...

Haha! That's a good one!

For making me smile, let me share with you a video of the DRK (German Red Cross). This has tickled me for years this one!