I downloaded a copy of Firefox 3 (beta) for linux earlier this evening to see how it was. I've been having very annoying issues with Firefox 2 on Ubuntu locking up randomly, so I was hoping to see if the new version would help.Unfortunately there isn't an official Ubuntu release as yet, but you can easily use the standard download for linux.I'm trying desperately to be … [Read more...] about Firefox 3 (beta) On Ubuntu – Test Drive
Pet Hates – Wannabe Blogs
One of my pethates (I seem to have a lot!) is blogs that aren't actually blogs. All they seem to have is the person's Twitter updates and maybe their latest saved links. Either blog or don't. I don't mind if you don't post that often, but if I wanted your Twitter updates I'd just subscribe to that instead. … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – Wannabe Blogs
Blackberry vs. Apple iPhone
Whoever is behind this comic strip obviously isn't paying the crazy data rates some providers want to charge ....Taken from JoyOfTech … [Read more...] about Blackberry vs. Apple iPhone
Automated Lighting
I tend to keep odd hours and travel quite a bit, but I don't like leaving the house too empty ie. I'd like to give people the impression that it is occupied even when I'm not there.I had been looking for some kind of timer that would allow me to have lights come on at random times, but I haven't had much luck in finding one. All the timers I've come across have fixed times, … [Read more...] about Automated Lighting
Aldi Thinks We’re Dumb
aldi-sign, originally uploaded by blacknight. While doing some shopping in Aldi this afternoon I spotted this sign. I know that vendors have to be careful, but do they think we're all stupid? … [Read more...] about Aldi Thinks We’re Dumb