I used to think that it would be a dragons-den-tastic idea to manufacture computer cases with extension plugs built into the back of the case, this would mean you wouldn’t need to buy a separate extension plug (for your printer, scanner, modem, router, etc) when you buy a new PC. Although I still think this [...]
I think USBCELL cell batteries are really cool. Basically these are rechargeable batteries that are charged via a USB port on your computer. The USB connector is built into the batter so there is no need to hunt about for a separate charger, this always happens to me on the occasions I decide to dust [...]
The other week I wrote a rant about mySpace mp3 downloads I was also a little bit rude about Tom from mySpace. I was angry because songs on mySpace kept getting streamed in my browser instead of downloaded, I thought it was something Tom had done, in actual fact Tom wasn’t the culprit at all, [...]
There’s a superb talk over on Google Videos of Barry Schwartz speaking about “The Paradox of Choice”. He covers how we are faced with far too many choices on a daily basis in modern life and how often increased choice leads to greater dissatisfaction. The talk is filled with some compelling evidence and some amusing [...]
It’s amazing what you can find on Google if you know how, here’s a good way to find mp3s.
Say I wanted to download Phil Collins mp3s then if you enter this into the search box ?intitle:index.of? mp3 “phil collins” then have a look through the results. If you’re lucky you’ll see a page a [...]
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Yesterday I was ranting about MySpace, in particular how their music downloads don’t actually let you download the song. While I’m at it I’ve got another mySpace gripe I’d like to get of my chest…
MySpace lets people include lots of things on their profiles such as songs, video’s, flash animations, etc. Due to this lots [...]
So there’s been some banter on this blog about the “Mac vs PC” advert spoofs over on YouTube. I’ve watched a few of them and this Wii VS PS3 spoof is current favorite. Enjoy!
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Apple has released some UK only adverts which feature the comedy duo Michelle and Web from the peek show. These adverts are a reworking of their Americans ones which feature one character as a PC; who is slightly uptight, uncool has bad hair and a bad suit. The Mac character on the other hand is [...]
Tech Superstars is a new segment that I’ll be running. In it I will be profiling individuals that have made an important contribution to the fields of Computer Science or technology. Readers of my Peteamania blog will know I love facts, I’m sure you’ll be delighted to hear my Tech Superstar Profiles will contain facts [...]
Apple Overlord Steve Jobs has also been getting his bearded face in the papers because he’s finally managed to settle the legal dispute between Apple Computers (now just Apple) and the Beatles owned Apple records. Interestedly Apple is now able to sell iPods preloaded with music. iPod will be the New CD is an interesting [...]