Category Archives: Techietalk

USBroken

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

Technology is a wonderful thing… When it works. When it doesn’t, it’s a pain in the bum! I tend to be rather impatient when tech doesn’t do what it’s designed to do; I’m not so bothered if it all goes … Continue reading →

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In a spin

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

I’m no good at maths – never have been, no matter how hard I try. In desperation, trying to get me through my school exams, my parents even resorted to arranging additional tutoring – I passed, but only barely. It’s … Continue reading →

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You know you’re a geek when…

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

To be a geek is something of a badge of honour these days. It used to be the case that to be categorised in that way was something of a slur, bringing into question your social abilities, stature and ability … Continue reading →

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Going mobile

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

I’m a workstation sort of person – I like to have an area set aside, with all the essential tools that I’m going to need, where I can spend my working hours in an environment that is conducive to what … Continue reading →

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The light fantastic

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

ALM… Three letters that some people will instantly recognise and many will not at all. Ancient Lyre Music? Nope; Amazing Legs Miss? Er, no; Alarmingly Large Muscles? Afraid not; Accessible Latex Merchant? I don’t think so!; Advanced Lighting Model? Yay! … Continue reading →

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Dem Bones

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

The wait is over and Linden Lab have finally released Bento into the wild. If you’ve no idea what Bento is and are wondering why on earth the Lindens should want to introduce lunchbox functionality into SL, then I have … Continue reading →

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Efficiency vs utility

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

I spend a fair bit of time every week on trains, often travelling familiar routes and journeys. As a traveller, one fills the time with whatever diversions suggest themselves, and for me this will often lead to me looking up … Continue reading →

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Lo-fidelity

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

At first, I thought it was just me becoming grumpy and old, but then again, thinking back to when I was younger, I’m starting to question my own assumption. The thought crossed my mind as I was sat, waiting for … Continue reading →

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Tech Support

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

Word of advice. When your computer crashes for the sixth time in an hour, for the same random but inexplicable and untraceable reason that has intermittently occurred for over three years, but no matter what you try, refuses to go … Continue reading →

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Silent assassin

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

There’s an insidious trend within the world of software development, touted as a means of making the end user’s life easier whilst ensuring that products are always at peak performance, but which I’m afraid I disagree with at the most … Continue reading →

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