Here’s a quick tip if you’re bamboozled by Error 1935 when installing a new application under Windows. This problem seems to be caused when you install, update or uninstall the .NET Framework. This is due to the way that the Windows Installer service behaves on more recent versions of Windows that ends up causing a …
May 15 2013
Incoming Gadget – Fitbit One
Those that have been following the blog will know that I have been a big fan of the original Fitbit and have used it in concert with a healthier diet and exercise regime to keep in better shape compared to a few years ago. By itself, this device won’t do anything unless you’ve got the will …
May 14 2013
Using a Laptop and Two External Displays Without the Built-in Screen
A lot of laptops these days will allow you to connect an external display (be it a television or a standard monitor) and use that in addition to the laptop display. This is fantastic when you need to work at higher resolutions and/or more generous screen sizes – very handy when you need to do …
May 13 2013
2013 Panasonic Product Showcase
Just a quick update for today. I have been invited to the 2013 Panasonic Product Showcase later this month which is always a highlight on my calendar with the Panasonic Insider Crew. As such. I will be able to get a good look at the raft of the new product range which should include televisions, …
May 11 2013
Moving to Disqus – A Very Long, Painful, False Start
If you regularly visit the blog then you might have noticed that I have changed the comments to use Disqus instead of the standard WordPress commenting system. I liked the idea of comment integration and the ability to continue discussions on other sites and thought I’d give it a try. Signing up for an account …
May 10 2013
An Alternative to the Traditional Magnifying Glass
Unfortunately, not everything comes in a digital format these days with the humble paper printout still finding a place in many home and office environments. In some cases, the text on the printout can be too small to read unless you’ve got some very good eyesight. This might have you rummaging around trying to find …
May 09 2013
Go-Go-Gadget Passport!
Well, the Australian Passport Office have managed to turn around my passport a day earlier than anticipated which means I now have a passport with embedded biometric identification. In other words, there is a chip in the middle of the passport which stores a JPEG of each biometric feature (in this case only the photo …
May 08 2013
Enabling Prerecording Mode on a Panasonic X900M Camcorder
Have you ever had your camcorder in hand ready to start shooting video only to miss something by a matter of seconds? While it is easy enough to push the record button after the fact it is definitely consolation when you miss one of those classic moments that could have been immortalised in video. How …
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