Category Archives: Technology

Using Windows 8 Software

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Tony

Hi again! This post has been sitting in draft since 2013. Here are my thoughts when Win8 was still shiny. . . Installed Software Windows Explorer, oops I mean File Explorer, had been open a few times at this point … Continue reading →

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Starting with Window 8 Pro

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tony

It was time to upgrade so now my six year old desktop computer now has a 1Tb hard drive and Windows 8 OS! I armed myself with some UI (user interface) survival tips from the articles on Windowsitpro.com and PCAdvisor.co.uk. AntiVirus … Continue reading →

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Camera Bonanza

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tony

I’m still very happy with my Olympus XZ-1. The fast lens is great but the imaging area doesn’t give me as much control of depth of field as I would like. Are there any better compact cameras with quality lenses, … Continue reading →

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WiFi and Location Services

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tony

I have never been sure how my iPod Touch location service worked, does it have a GPS receiver? No according to the iPod specifications. But that page does say the Maps application provides your approximate location using information based on … Continue reading →

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