It's 2023. The watch on my wrist has more computing power than the desktop PCs that I used to write up my thesis in university 20 odd years ago. I've got more storage space on my wrist today than I had on my full size desktop 20 odd years ago. Actually I'll go further. The watch on my wrist has a faster processor and more RAM than the first server I got back in 2001. I'm … [Read more...] about I Sometimes Yearn For Simpler Times
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Wine Is Confusing
I'll admit it. Wine is damn confusing. You go into a restaurant and the waiter gives you a wine menu. In some cases the choices are limited, so that makes the entire process fairly simple. But in many cases you are dealing with page after page of choices. And realistically I suspect a lot of us are just overwhelmed and end up going with something vaguely familiar. I … [Read more...] about Wine Is Confusing
Hans Zimmer on 60 Minutes
I'm a bit of a Hans Zimmer fan so when I heard that he was going to be on 60 minutes I was really interested in getting my paws on the interview. It does not disappoint. If you're a hardcore Hans Zimmer fan you will probably learn a few things from it, while if you're a novice it'll give you a good introduction to the man. Here it is: Hans Zimmer is on tour again this … [Read more...] about Hans Zimmer on 60 Minutes
Rutger Hauer’s Monologue in Blade Runner
Probably one of the top 10 most iconic scenes in 20th century cinema. Rutger Hauer plays an incredibly violent character in Ridley Scott's 1982 film "Blade Runner". Harrison Ford might have been the headliner, but Hauer steals the scene. The scene, which features a powerful soundtrack by Vangelis, is quite beautiful in the context of the film. Fun fact - Hauer … [Read more...] about Rutger Hauer’s Monologue in Blade Runner
Paramount+’s UI Makes me Sad
Paramount+ launched in Ireland a couple of weeks ago. It's obviously aiming to compete against Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and other streaming services. However as a new entrant into the space you'd have expected them to have a slick user interface and a great customer experience. You'd be wrong. I've tried the service out "in browser" as well as via AppleTV and … [Read more...] about Paramount+’s UI Makes me Sad