Category: Tech Stuff

The Windows Phone Review That Wasn’t

The Windows Phone Review That Wasn’t

Just before last Christmas while I was waiting for my MacBook to be repaired, I bought a new contract mobile phone for Sally.  It’s a Samsung Omnia running Windows Phone.  Ever since then I’ve been meaning, trying, procrastinating and generally attempting to write a post crystalising my thoughts on the latest smartphone o/s. I even [...]

February 6, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Shiny Tech Toys

Shiny Tech Toys

New year, new tech toys to play with.  Here’s a brief look at what I’ve been investigating this week. First up, this all-in-one Sony VAIO desktop PC.  Just before Christmas I installed the top of the range version of this machine for my boss.  That one was £1,700 worth of the cream of the crop [...]

January 9, 2011 | 3 Comments More
How Apple Won My Heart

How Apple Won My Heart

I realise it has been a ridiculously long time since I wrote a proper post on here that isn’t a 12 of 12, so in the intervening months I should explain the relationship I have developed with Apple and their products.  It’s probably best described by this image: The primary reason (apart from liking shiny [...]

December 23, 2010 | 6 Comments More
Splinter Cell Conviction: A Wonderful Surprise

Splinter Cell Conviction: A Wonderful Surprise

If certain web forum trends are to be believed then once every few years people who play videogames a lot (or have done for a long time) usually tend to go through an occasional “why do I do this?” phase.  Of course I’m no expert on this particular subject, or any other for that matter, [...]

May 6, 2010 | 2 Comments More
Life Laundry 2009

Life Laundry 2009

I’m a big fan of what is usually referred to as “life laundry” which essentially means “get rid of all the junk you don’t want/need/have any further use for”.  Which when done correctly means I end up with a tidier house/mind, a happier spouse and a feeling of inner goodness for donating a load of [...]

December 27, 2009 | 2 Comments More