Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) are becoming more common these days in the form of things like the TiVo, Optus MeTV and the Foxtel IQ and IQ2 devices just to name a few. The ability to record and timeshift content is a great convenience when there are regular programming clashes involving the shows you really want …
Category: Technology
Nov 21 2011
Update – Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Port for Samsung Galaxy S
Hi folks, just wanted to give you an update on where I am at with testing the early alpha port of Ice Cream Sandwich (or ICS as it is now being abbreviated) to the Samsung Galaxy S. Initially, I was testing Galnet MIUI as I believed that was a proper implementation of ICS but it …
Nov 20 2011
WinAMP Goes Cross-Platform
Here’s a heads up for those Mac users out there. WinAMP is now available as a desktop application for Mac OS X including the ability to sync with Android devices (something which has been lacking somewhat on Apple gear). The interface does differ somewhat from the traditional one found in the Windows version which is …
Nov 17 2011
Zune Music Pass and Streaming Finally Working!
Just a quick note tonight that at last I have my Zune Music Pass working on my Windows Phone as well as the music streaming. I had left it recharging wherever possible all day and late this afternoon the Marketplace. I’ve only had a brief play with it but plan on making full use of …
Nov 16 2011
Patience Required for Aussie Zune Music Pass on Windows Phone Devices
Here’s a quick update for those of you who have jumped in and subscribed to the Zune Music Pass service in Australia. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed using the service through the Zune desktop client and via the Zune website (which I find handy at work to play some tunes while I work) however there is a …
Nov 15 2011
Zune Music Pass Now Available in Australia
It’s a day early but you can now activate your Zune Music Pass in Australia by visiting http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/zunepass/default.htm and logging in with your Australian-based Windows Live ID. You can sign up for the 14 day free trial after which your credit card will be debited $11.99 on a monthly basis (or you can switch to the annual …
Nov 13 2011
Minimise All But One Window in Windows 7
Quick tip for tonight. If your screen has become rather cluttered and want to quick minimise all windows bar a specific one under Windows 7 there is a simple solution. Just hover your mouse on the title bar of the window, hold down the left mouse button and then shake the mouse left and right. …
Nov 12 2011
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Your Computer Unplugged (For Too Long)
Here’s a tip that might help you prevent your computer become suddenly slow and groggy. If you leave your computer (be it a desktop or laptop with a depleted battery) unplugged for too long it can forget about the current time and date. Usually, there is a tiny battery inside the computer that keeps this …
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