I have decided to do a write up of my recent experiences in cabling a large home for data and voice. When i undertook this project i intended to learn how to install and terminate cat5e/6 cabling, install patch panels and hook the whole thing up to telecom phone lines. I gained valuable experience i...
As posted on SoundCloud: 2Johns2Cups by goldenturkey This is what police raided NZ media over? Even RadioNZ, which never had the recording but only reported on the issue? :::FACEPALM:::
It all started when Polly and I came back from the supermarket and realised we'd forgotten to get some vegetables we needed. So we got back into the car and nipped out for just 15 minutes to Garden Fresh. When we got back, while walking down the driveway, I noticed a blue T shirt. "Odd," I thought. ...
While the default blue on white base colour scheme in Visual Studio 2010 is fine for most, some people (like myself and several of my colleagues) prefer working against a darker background or with different sets of font styles and colours - in my case this is mostly to help with eye strain, staring ...
It's clear from market statistics that Apple's iPhone and Google's Android are the predominant smartphone platforms currently. But if the buzz at CES is anything to go by, Windows Phone will soon emerge as a strong contender to sit alongside these brands and associated ecosystems. So how with its...
While Kim Dotcom and the Megupload people wait to see if they'll be granted bail, it looks like FBI-NZ Police raid on the file storage site may be scaring competitors into ending filesharing. Filesonic has disabled "all sharing functionality" for instance: Given that Megaupload held legal content...
You always want a better life for you kids. And getting them the toys you always wanted when you were a kid goes with that right? - Exhibit A. 64L x 45W x 43H My story starts with a $25 purchase from trademe. Your standard 6v Small quad. Rated up to 25kg. 1 wheel drive. My son is 4 Yrs old, 1...
I have had a Google Latitude app running on my phone for quite a few years now, originally as a bit of a trial then as a means of locating friends when co-ordinating a get together. You simply add your friends via the web interface or via the various iPhone, Android, etc apps and once they have appr...
I have said for years that I want one device to satisfy all my mobile (and preferably all fullstop) computing needs. With this mindset the Motorola Atrix had me interested but failed to inspire me to purchase. It sounded buggy and has failed to become a widespread success. Enter last year the Asus ...