Examination Aftermath
Sunday, May 20th, 2007Finally, all my exams are over and I so far I have received one out of three results, that result being a pass. Obviously, I’m pleased and am relatively confident in passing my C++ exam, whilst my assembly test and exam is am somewhat more doubtful about. Luckily if all goes to plan however, [...]
Which way do you like to do?
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007Occasionally, and unfortunately I sometimes need to use Microsoft Windows. I recently updated my wireless card’s drivers and was presented with this brilliantly translated message. No worries though - new wireless card soon should fix a lot of bugs such as getting disconnected every few minutes (grr). I’ll miss messages like this though…
The Apple iBox Gaming Console
Friday, March 30th, 2007So everyone has heard all the haha jokes mocking Apple Mac users. “You can play games! I’m a PC, I can run games”. Now I won’t go into the complications of someone actually being a PC, or the inconsistency in the way Apple use the abbreviation within their advertisements.
However, fear not Apple users. For now [...]
The Penguin comes to Consumers
Thursday, March 29th, 2007Dell are to start selling Linux desktops and laptops to consumers, no longer restricting their Linux systems to just servers and business workstations. According to a survey completed earlier this year in which 100,000 people took part, over 70% of users stated they would use Linux according to this BBC News article.
As of yet, Dell [...]
Alternative Uses For Your Laptop
Thursday, March 1st, 2007The WiiBot
Sunday, February 4th, 2007The WiiBot - a “sword-wielding, tennis-playing, WiiMote-controlled, friendly robot” and an amazing geek project. The web page about this project contains more information about how the project was made, the software that controlled it and the industrial robot that was used.
Mozilla Firefox Tip - Advanced Options
Saturday, January 20th, 2007Hidden settings exist within the mysterious Firefox. “How do I access them?! Please Please… I’m so exciting.” I don’t ever have a change in hell of hearing you cry…
Anyway, to access these advanced options:
Open Firefox (Tricky one here, be careful kids)
Head up to the location bar and punch in ‘about:config’ (without the quotes, newbie)
Thwack the [...]
The Definition of a Hacker
Thursday, January 4th, 2007(originally, someone who makes furniture with an axe)
A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary.
One who programs enthusiastically [...]
Destiny revokes my sleep permit
Friday, November 17th, 2006I can not sleep. At all. By some evil turn of fate, it has been decided that I can not have one good night’s sleep at all this week. Tonight, therefore I’ve given up.
I should be more tired really - I spent a good hour or so ripping apart Martin’s computer to try to diagnose [...]
No Snooze
Thursday, November 9th, 2006Somehow (a miracle of fate perhaps), I woke up before my alarm clock went off. Now, as many of you know I don’t get up, as a rule.
Let me give you an example: the night before last I swear I sleep walked all the way to my alarm clock, switched it off and then climbed [...]