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Google Chrome

I don’t like it. I think the interface is basic and the coloring is childish. It feels like it lacks features. And to be perfectly honest, I’ve pretty happy with FireFox 3. But word around the internet tells me that Google Chrome coverage is good for page views. So here goes with a few screen-shots.  (more…)

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  • Facebook, leave me alone!

    Over the last few months I have started to use Facebook on a more regular basis, mostly as quite a number of my friends have migrated their networking to the platform. While I enjoy the applications and networking on Facebook, I really cant stand the targeted advertisements.  (more…)

    Using Google Mail as Backup Storage

    Over the years I have slowly found WordPress the ultimate content management system for not only blogs but a number for of websites that I’ve developed.  However, until recently I didn’t have an ideal back up solution.  (more…)

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  • BBC HD and the Beijing Olympic Games

    Back in early 2006 the BBC in the United Kingdom launched a High Definition television channel. Billed as a ‘preview’ channel, the BBC used the channel up until December 2007 to test high definition scheduling. (more…)

    Demand Five

    Demand Five

    Je ne suis pas impressionné…

    Every since Neighbors started airing on FIve I’ve started watching more and more of the channel.  I find that watching House in the early afternoon really chills me out and in the evenings there is often a good documentary or film showing.  However as I often forget about the channel, I have found myself missing shows and wishing for a Video On Demand service, one not dissimilar to BBC iPlayer or the offerings from Channel 4 and ITV. (more…)