Desktop Equivalent Augmented RealityDesktop Equivalent Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is available on all relatively modern smart phones. I’ve played with it on my Android phone but it hasn’t delivered the benefits that I hoped, there is a[...]
Category: Misc Computer
Random Computer stuff that doesn’t fit the other categories.
Donating old HardwareDonating old Hardware
On a recent visit to my local e-waste disposal place I noticed an open PC on the top of the pile with a pair of DIMMs that were begging to[...]
DesksDesks
Lindsay Holmwood has written about the benefits of a standing desk and how to buy one [1]. The case for avoiding sitting is strong, but I couldn’t stand up all[...]
Servers vs PhonesServers vs Phones
Hetzner have recently updated their offerings to include servers with 16G and 24G of RAM [1]. You can get a dedicated server with two 3TB SATA disks, an i7-2600 quad-core[...]
Modern Laptops SuckModern Laptops Suck
One of the reasons why I’m moving from a laptop to a cloud lifestyle [1] is that laptops suck nowadays. Engineering Trade-offs Laptops have always had disadvantages when compared to[...]
Moving from a Laptop to a Cloud LifestyleMoving from a Laptop to a Cloud Lifestyle
My Laptop History In 1998 I bought my first laptop, it was a Thinkpad 385XD, it had a PentiumMMX 233MHz CPU, 96M of RAM, and an 800*600 display. This was[...]
Leaving ThreeLeaving Three
In February I started the process of moving my phone and my wife’s phone to Virgin from Three [1]. The reason is that Three didn’t offer any good phones on[...]
This Event Will be PhotographedThis Event Will be Photographed
The above sign was prominently displayed at a fair that was recently run by the Banyule Council. We have had some discussions in the Linux community about what policies should[...]
Locked Down Phones and Horrible TelcosLocked Down Phones and Horrible Telcos
Choosing a Phone I was considering renewing my Three contract and getting a HTC Desire HD [1]. What I need is a phone that is good for being a ssh[...]
Quality of Cameras in PhonesQuality of Cameras in Phones
The discussion in the comments on my post about a mobile phone for Sysadmin use [1] turned to the issue of picture quality. This is an issue for a sysadmin[...]