Happy New Year! 2013 – Day 364
Well, its my 364th day on “The Island”, and for those who have never read my blog, or even know who I am, it means I have spent 364 days…
Continue readingThe Best and the Worst new games on Facebook
Over the last little while it seems the games on Facebook games are getting more high tech, and by that I mean 3D Shooters, MMORPGs and Strategies. It’s almost like…
Continue readingGhost in the machines
Finally having a job in my field is not without its challenges. I came across a situation I cannot explain, let alone understand. Mid morning yesterday one of my colleagues…
Continue readingHolidays are near, I want an 84-in TV….
Its rare that I have sit at the Volunteer desk at work, and when I do, I like to browse the web, something I don’t get do very often, well…
Continue readingGoogle now taking walk throughs of Historic Buildings and Businesses
Google Maps is a huge resource these days for those looking for directions. In the last few years they have traveled the streets giving you the ability to “Be there”…
Continue readingDropbox vs Google Drive
As many people know I am an avid supporter of Google, be it their Gmail, Chrome, Android, or any other Google product, I have always had good experiences with everything…
Continue readingFrom Ubuntu to PearOS
I have been meaning to look for an alternative to Ubuntu since they changed the GUI from Gnome to Unity Desktop. The unity Desktop is so lacking in functionality I…
Continue readingModding PC nastalgia
Most people know I am a fan of the old; by this I mean I like old tech. My father while he was alive and working at Nortel back in…
Continue reading3D printers becoming more and more affordable
I just read an article on one of my favourite gadget sites (link will follow) and I cannot believe at the progress 3D printing is making. This particular model offers…
Continue readingFirst day of work is almost over.
Normally I would not have time to post from work, however one of the Computer Center’s (of which I am the manager of) volunteers called out today so I need…
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