December 29, 2015
by Rodney Gedda
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So I finally get around to purchasing a new notebook as a functional alternative to the one I’ve been relying on for the past four years. Nothing fancy – 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 2G GPU – which makes it a … Continue reading
September 30, 2014
by Rodney Gedda
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This month I received a smart watch as a gift and one of the first things I did was wear it into work. I don’t have any big plans to use the device for my work, rather I’m probably like … Continue reading
February 29, 2012
by Rodney Gedda
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Not sure why it’s so, but I tried two different apps on Linux: kdenlive.org 2mandvd and both failed to play on my PS3 which is being used as a DVD/Blu-ray player. However, a DVD created with the Windows DVD Maker … Continue reading
January 31, 2012
by Rodney Gedda
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I’ve been tinkering with a few options for Linux on an x86 (Atom) touchscreen tablet. I successfully booted up: Android x86 Plasma Active 2 (Meego image) Ubuntu 12.04 from a USB thumbdrive. I’m not yet convinced which one to go … Continue reading
January 31, 2010
by Rodney Gedda
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My SO picked up an Android-based mobile yesterday and I am soooo jealous. It’s the HTC Magic that was launched in May last year. I had used the phone previously in testing, but now I can really play around with … Continue reading
June 15, 2009
by Rodney Gedda
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When I purchased a Lenovo 3000 V100 notebook a couple of years ago I had the foresight to throw in a second battery. I’m not sure what came over me at the time, perhaps I was thinking “I may as … Continue reading
October 10, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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My Canon MV550i video camera died a sudden (and presumably painless) death the other week. No warning, no goodbye, just nothing when I turned it on to film a relative’s soccer presentation. Doh! So I packed it up and sent … Continue reading
March 17, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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After considerable frustration over my lack of TV reception with the Mythbuntu PVR, I decided to forklift upgrade the whole thing to Ubuntu Hardy Heron. Well halle-bloody-lujah!! It now scans and locks onto all Sydney and Newcastle DVB-T signals. I … Continue reading
February 17, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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A blogged previously, over the holidays I built a Linux-based PVR with the anticipation of recording TV when I’m out and watching the programs (mainly documentaries) at my convenience. The computer system side of the equation worked very well, but … Continue reading
September 29, 2007
by Rodney Gedda
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I picked up a copy of Sepultura’s Against earlier today and decided to play it on my Kubuntu Linux notebook. Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I’ve played a CD with my notebook, I usually use … Continue reading