Tag Archives: computers

To get to the hard disk you need to remove 4 screws (phillips size 0) from the side/bottom (they’re all attached to the side panel). Removing the side panel takes a little bit of effort due to some plastic tabs. … Continue reading →

So my dad just gave me his JVC Everio Hybrid camcorder. Why? Because after a trip to Africa, the hard disk has the “click of death” syndrome. It was only with a bit of coaxing and luck that I got … Continue reading →

So I want a Pre (even more now that it’s proving to be so hackable) but Apple’s recent laptop update has got me wanting a new laptop too. My MacBook Pro is a first gen and while it still performs … Continue reading →

So the final version of Safari 4 is out and it seems to be good. None of that “tabs on top” garbage. I had a few issues with plugins (InputManager “hacks”) but then that happens with every major release. Thanks … Continue reading →

So one of my favourite Palm games is called Pocket Rogue. Finding the binary on the internets isn’t too hard but the source code is another issue altogether. The source is something I’ve wanted to get access to ever since … Continue reading →

I got bitten back when iTunes 7 first came out. It took quite a few versions before I could upgrade from iTunes 6 because the handling of my iPod Shuffle (rev1) was problematic. It has happened again. This time it’s … Continue reading →

Something I didn’t quite notice until after I wrote this scathing retort about Safari 4 is that Chrome cheats with its title bar. The screenshot I took is here: It’s not at all obvious from that screenshot but Chrome is … Continue reading →

So Apple released Safari 4 today. I’ve tried it at work and at home (both Windows and Mac) and it gets a big FAIL from me. I tried it on Windows first. I run XP with the Classic theme. That’s … Continue reading →

Wow. It turns out that in the dim recesses of history, a giant hoax was constructed. Dvorak invented his new keyboard layout then proceeded to try and convert the market. It looks though like the accepted version of history (that … Continue reading →