Some of us aren’t blessed (or perhaps cursed depending how you look at it) with a static IP address. For me, it’s a blessing that I do have one because I can run a whole bunch of servers (for VoIP, web servers, TF2 and VPN for instance) without having to keep updating an IP address. …
Category: MacOS
Jul 12 2010
No Static IP? Use DynDNS!
- By Boydo in Communications, Connectivity, Domain Name System, Linux, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Technology, VoIP, VPN
Jun 10 2010
So Many Clocks – Which One is Right?
A lot of devices these days have a clock built into them like mobile phones, desk phones, microwaves, televisions, digital video recorders, computers as well as in our cars. With all of these clocks, which one is the most accurate and how can you ensure that your time is kept in sync with the rest …
Jun 03 2010
Xmarks – Browser Bookmark and Password Syncing
- By Boydo in Browsers, Chrome, Cloud, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Linux, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Safari, Secure, Storage, Technology
If you use multiple computers you might find it annoying that you have to maintain your bookmarks across them all or having to re-enter your credentials to login to various websites. At home I use Firefox and Chrome as my primary browsers as well as a portable version of Firefox when I am out and …
May 25 2010
Keep Track of Courier Deliveries with Junecloud
- By Boydo in Apple, Google, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Macintosh, MacOS, Operating Systems, Technology
After recently ordering a number of items which will be couriered, I have found myself having to login to various websites to try and keep track of what is going on. Sure, I can get e-mail notifications but in most cases but I’d have to sign up for the notifications for each and every package. …
May 23 2010
AirVideo – Media Streaming for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad
- By Boydo in Apple, Connectivity, iPad, iPhone, iPod, MacOS, Microsoft, Mobile, Operating Systems, Technology, Wi-Fi, Windows Home Server, Wireless
In anticipation of our iPads arriving on Friday (although I am predicting a Thursday release so Apple gets the hop on the media), I have been looking for a media streaming solution to counteract the 16GB capacity of our purchased iPads. If we are at home, having to sync media for an impulse viewing is …
May 16 2010
Skype Beta – Five-Way Video Calling Released
- By Boydo in Apple, Communications, iPad, iPhone, Linux, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Skype, Technology, VoIP
A little while back, I wrote about Skype and how it is great for free, high quality voice and video calls to other people that also use the Skype service. This week, Skype released a beta version of Skype into the wild that is capable of five-way video calling which is up from the usual …
Apr 12 2010
Team Fortress 2 – Fun in any Language
- By Boydo in Gaming, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, PS3, Sony, Technology, Xbox 360
Are you a fan of first person shooters but don’t like the international war or zombie apocalypse genres that seems to be dominating the gaming industry at the moment? Perhaps you prefer something a little more light-hearted and casual when it comes to gaming? I don’t think I am a hard core gamer by any …
Apr 11 2010
Skype – Free Voice and Video Calls for the Masses
- By Boydo in Apple, Circuit, Communications, Connectivity, Fixed, iPhone, Linux, MacOS, Microsoft, Mobile, Operating Systems, Skype, Switching, Technology, VoIP, Wireless
Traditionally, people have relied on landlines and more recently mobile phones to keep in touch with their friends and loved ones. Sure, costs to call people interstate or internationally have come down over the years and mobile caps are helpful to a degree but you still end up having to bear the cost of communication. …
Apr 10 2010
LogMeIn – Remote Desktop Made Easy
- By Boydo in Apple, Browsers, Communications, Connectivity, Firefox, Internet Explorer, iPad, iPhone, Macintosh, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Secure, SSL, Technology
Have you ever been away from home and found yourself needing to access a file or document on a computer at home or perhaps an important e-mail that you don’t seem to have on your phone? Perhaps you are one of those people that is often called upon to help people with their computer problems …
Mar 31 2010
Subsonic – Free Streaming Music
- By Boydo in Apple, Connectivity, Content & Search, iPhone, iPod, Linux, MacOS, Microsoft, Mobile, Operating Systems, Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless
A few days ago, a friend of mine (thanks Mark!) brought a fantastic piece of software to my attention. It’s called Subsonic and it basically allows you to stream your music collection over the Internet to a streaming capable device. You’ll need a Windows, Mac or Linux computer to act as the streaming server and …
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