I covered Instamapper a while ago but sadly this service is shutting down on Thursday, 13/12/2012 (just a couple of days time). Users should have received notification via e-mail of the impending shutdown but if you’ve missed that message you should login and download your saved tracks if you have any as well and optionally …
December 2012 archive
Dec 10 2012
Panasonic NN-DS592B Steam Double Grill Microwave Oven Review
Just another heads up regarding another article I’ve written for Panasonic Australia on their blog this time for one of their microwaves, the NN-DS592B steam double grill microwave oven. This isn’t your standard microwave oven as it steam, grill and roasts as well. I had a delicious time trying out the various functions and experimenting with the built-in cooking programs with …
Dec 09 2012
Time Running Out to Switch to Free Google Apps
If you were already eyeballing a potential move to sign up for Google’s free Google Apps offering then time has already run out but if you’re paying for Google Apps then you might want to read on. If you’re on a paid subscription to Google Apps but you satisfy the criteria to downgrade then you …
Dec 08 2012
Mayan Calendar Countdown
Whether you believe it’s going to happen, it’s a load of tripe or you don’t know what to think then the whole end of the Mayan calendar thing you might want to keep an eye on the clock for the sake of curiosity. The end of the Mayan calendar occurs conveniently on Friday, 21/12/2012 @ …
Dec 07 2012
Improved Ergonomics for Aching Elbows
Over the last few months, I’ve had an increasing number of discomfort in my elbows. Despite treatment from the chiropractor the discomfort has come and gone. Admittedly, I spend a lot of time in front of a computer to make a living but I do fit in some physical activity most days usually in the …
Dec 06 2012
A Rude Surprise in WhatsApp
Here’s something to keep an eye out for if you use WhatsApp. You might want to think twice if you receive a message along these lines: WhatsApp Surprise! You’ve got a prize. Confirm your WhatsApp! phone number [xxxxxxxxxxx] right away. Confirm >>>> http://whatsapp.im/au/xxxxxxxxxxx This is called “spim” or “spam instant messaging” designed to both …
Dec 05 2012
Error Adding SharePoint Online to Windows Phone 8
If you use Office 365 and the Sharepoint Online functionality included as part of your subscription you may find that you are unable to add your Sharepoint site to Windows Phone 8 in the Office hub. When attempting to do so, you may encounter the following error: We encountered a problem and couldn’t complete this …
Dec 04 2012
Panasonic ES-LV81 Electric Shaver Review
Just a heads up that my latest review for Panasonic is available here covering their flagship electric shaver. This particular one packs in five blades and comes with a self cleaning and charging station for added convenience. I did run this electric shaver through the gauntlet having it tackle a modest beard and then standard usage …
Dec 03 2012
Enable or Disable Auto-Complete in Outlook
For whatever reason, you may need to disable or re-enable the auto-complete function in Outlook but locating the setting can be difficult as it differs between the various versions. As such, I thought I would consolidate the methods to re-enable this feature for each version of Outlook: Outlook 2003/2007 Click Tools, Click Options, On the Preferences tab …
Dec 02 2012
Nokia Nostalgia for Lumia Handsets
Once upon a time, Nokia was the kingpin when it came to mobile phones and mobile photography was very much in its infancy. The quality was rather average at best but it helped spur on MMS traffic before data took off in a big way. Anyway, Nokia has been known to provide a raft of …
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