Category: Technology

Steam’s Big Picture Looks Awfully Familiar

Just wanted to share an observation regarding Steam and one of its latest updates. In the top right hand corner of the Steam client on Windows there is something that says “BIG PICTURE” with four arrows surrounding it just adjacent to the three icons representing the different views available. Of course, being curious about it …

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Graduation Day – Instant Photography

Well, it’s official – I have graduated and I’ve got the testamur to prove it (that is the bit of paper with my certification on it). I got to parade about in academic regalia for a few hours and have some photos taken of myself with my wife and parents to remember the occasion. Not …

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University Graduation Day

I have written about my studies before so I won’t cover well trodden ground again but when this post publishes I will have just sat down in Adams Hall at UNSW Canberra (UNSW@ADFA) for the graduation ceremony. It really is amazing what you can do with a computer and a connection to the web in …

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Approaching Instamapper Shut Down

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 @ …

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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 …

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A Rude Surprise in WhatsApp

Spim on 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 …

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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 …

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