Failures of Intelligence AgenciesFailures of Intelligence Agencies
There’s been an ongoing news issue related to the NSA that I’m not going to directly comment on, Charles Stross has one of the more interesting comments about it [1].[...]
Bad Advertising of ProtoplastBad Advertising of Protoplast
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In early 2010 I wrote about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I gave a picture of the wrist brace and a description of the process of creating it [1].[...]
Aldi Changes, Cheap Telcos, and Estimating CostsAldi Changes, Cheap Telcos, and Estimating Costs
I’ve been using Aldi as my mobile phone provider for two months now since Kogan was shut down [1]. Now Aldi have cut the transfer quota on their “Unlimited” plan[...]
Links October 2013Links October 2013
Wired has an interesting article by David Samuels about the Skybox, a small satellite (about the size of a bar fridge) that is being developed to provide cheap photographs of[...]
Thinkpad T420Thinkpad T420
I’ve owned a Thinkpad T61 since February 2010 [1]. In most ways it’s a great system and it still does most things that I require, even though it inspired my[...]
LUV Hardware Library after 20 MonthsLUV Hardware Library after 20 Months
20 months ago I started the LUV Hardware Library [1]. The aim of the project is to provide a repository of free spare parts for computers for the use of[...]
Links September 2013Links September 2013
Matt Palmer wrote an insightful post about the use of the word “professional” [1]. It’s one factor that makes me less inclined to be a member of “professional” societies. The[...]
Hive Bluetooth Stereo SpeakersHive Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
I’ve just been given a set of Hive Bluetooth speakers by MobileZap (see this link for all their Bluetooth speakers) [1]. The speakers charge by a micro-USB cable so I[...]
Qi Phone ChargingQi Phone Charging
I have just bought a wireless phone charging system based on the Qi Inductive Power Standard. I bought a charging device which connects to a standard micro-USB cable and receivers[...]
Advice for Web EditingAdvice for Web Editing
A client has recently asked for my advice on web editing software. There are lots of programs out there for editing web sites and according to a quick Google search[...]