On one of my recent thrifting expeditions I happened upon this original Xbox that was the super-cool halo edition in transparent green. I looked around for a power cord that I could test it with at the store but couldn’t find one. They were only asking $10 for it anyways, so I took the chanceContinue reading “Fixing an Original Xbox (Halo Edition!)”
Category Archives: Technology
Thinking Android? Think Sony!
I’ve used a lot of Android phones over the years starting with the first one ever. The quality of Android phones can often let you down, even the high-end models (I’m looking at you, HTC). I was getting tired of the recent trend in Android devices, mainly that they were getting way too enormous in sizeContinue reading “Thinking Android? Think Sony!”
So, it’s done then?
Waiting Game
I was all excited about using my new MacBook pro until I started the migration assistant…
Abandoned
Found this poor little guy all alone on the streets of Glasgow this morning.
The Times They Are a-Changin’
I remember in 1999 you had to have a super computer to watch the Star Wars: Episode 1 trailer online. Now you can watch them in HD on your phone, wherever you are: iTunes Movie Trailers
Some of My New Favourite* Things
I’ve found myself using a lot of great new software and gadgets, especially since I started working from home. Here’s a list of what I’ve been using lately: TextMate TextMate is an extremely versatile text editor for OS X. I use it constantly for code editing (especially PHP), cutting/pasting text, text searching and for takingContinue reading “Some of My New Favourite* Things”
Dial-Up Sucks
Had a humorous finish to an email thread with my Grandpa today: Grandpa: Dan, how do I go about installing Abobe PDF install for Windows 7? I tried Googleling but no direct link. Love G’dad Me: Hi Grandpa, Click the Download Adobe Reader button here: http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ Grandpa: Thank you Dan, will let you know ifContinue reading “Dial-Up Sucks”
Ahg!
Stupid Vista! Stupid!
A Love-Hate Relationship
I finally got the 580EX II flash for my camera! I can already see an amazing difference in my indoor pictures. But even after getting my new flash Sadie still won’t let me take a decent picture of her. Actually, it’s probably just her pug face that’s messing up the shots 😀 *zing* – goodContinue reading “A Love-Hate Relationship”