Apr 12 2012
Here’s a tip for Mac OS X users out there that want to tighten up the security on their computers given recent exploits targeting Java and the slow release of updates from Apple. The simplest way to turn off Java is by searching for “Java Preferences” in the Spotlight search and opening it. Once opened, …
Apr 11 2012
A very quick update this evening to let you know that I am attending the Panasonic 2012 Home Entertainment Launch. There’s going to be a stack of AV products to check out and some killer features as well. Stay tuned and I will spill the beans later this week!
Apr 10 2012
With screens of massive size and resolution all the way down to those tiny screens on netbooks it can be difficult to find the mouse cursor for whatever reason. There is however an easy way to locate your cursor on your screen by enabling a handy feature in Windows 7. Windows Vista: Click the “Start” …
Apr 09 2012
Here’s something for the database administrators out there that want to get cracking on building up their skills and knowledge regarding the latest version of Microsoft’s database server solution, MS SQL Server 2012. I know that paper books tend to lend themselves better for the reference book genre but of course there are costs involved …
Apr 08 2012
Here’s a quick tip for those Mac OS X Lion users out there that prefer Safari as their web browser. There are some really great touchpad gestures to speed you your web browser and keep you from mucking around with the mouse cursor or the keyboard. If you want to go back to the previous …
Apr 07 2012
Thanks to John Tomic for this tip! Fallout. Yes, it’s an older game released back in 1997 but it is considered to be one of the classic role playing games (RPGs). However, I bet there are a stack of people out there harbouring some nostalgia for those vintage games that may not have had awesome …
Apr 06 2012
Many people will have no idea what Silverlight actually is or what it does but for the rest of us it was the Microsoft’s attempt to compete with Adobe Flash which was never really unseated as the premier platform for Internet applications. Silverlight did see some usage in Windows Phone 7 but its future has …
Apr 05 2012
Here’s something to consider for those who like to shoot photos and videos out there on an ad hoc basis. There’s no doubt that the image stabilisation technology that goes into cameras and camcorders is nothing but amazing. For cameras to compensate for shaky hands or high speed movement it’s a wonder that we get …
Apr 04 2012
Just a quick note tonight. The gym at work has been in operation for just about five years now and, needless to say, the equipment has clocked up quite anumber of kilometres over that timeframe! Anyway, we now have brand new bikes, crosstrainers and treadmills to use that now have native iOS compatibility. Being a …
Apr 03 2012
Just a heads up for those of you using Windows Live Movie Maker to edit your own videos. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been shooting and editing a video for work about my digital profile (which ended up being a digital conversationalist). My video editor of choice has always been Windows Live Movie …
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