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Reasons to Buy an iPad

Posted on 10 April, 2010 by Si

Well folks, I’ve finally caved and ordered an iPad. After watching the entire keynote on YouTube, and all of Apple’s TV ads on their website, it got me thinking. There’s just so many voids in my life it can fill … Continue reading →

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Pretty fast… for Australia

Posted on 16 February, 2009 by Si

Yes I’m talking about 10 megabit Internet, of course. Which I now have – w00t. But I almost didn’t. Got to the new place and hooked up my Billion 7404VGO-M on Internode ADSL2+ NakedExtreme plan. Only got 6 megabits per … Continue reading →

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How to fix AirTunes dropouts

Posted on 3 February, 2009 by Si

A while ago I got an Airport Express to pump iTunes through my stereo and had a few problems setting it up. Rather than use it as an access point, I wanted it to act as a node on my … Continue reading →

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My Macbook Pro battery died

Posted on 21 January, 2009 by Si

First it would get down to 10-20% capacity then the Mac would suddenly shut down. Then eventually it stopped charging all together. I tried resetting the SMC. After this, the battery charged once but when it discharged, would not charge … Continue reading →

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Firefox 3 causes Mac insomnia

Posted on 27 September, 2008 by Si

If I leave Firefox open on my MBP, it refuses to go to sleep. Now this bug report claims it only delays sleep, but that’s complete bollocks. I’ve left it on all night with Firefox open (no windows) and come … Continue reading →

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