Category Archives: Technology

Windows Live Writer Portable 2.0 Now with U3

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Simon

I was just looking for couple of plugins for Windows Live Writer and came across this. I already use the brilliant portable apps suite to use Firefox but this is a really cool addition…tested and working fine…right now infact. Get … Continue reading →

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HomeEasy gets PC Control

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Simon

Very encouraging to see that this is now possible. If you know me you’ll know that I’m redoing the house at the moment, and that as a Geek I’m building some removable automation into the place. Currently we have two … Continue reading →

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Official Google Blog: Google Calendar Sync

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Simon

Following up on my last post, I’ve had a chance to try Google Calendar Sync now and I have to say that it is useful. It’s missing a really important feature for me though. It doesn’t sync my subscribed calendars. … Continue reading →

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Google Calendar

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Simon

I’ve just been catching up on my feeds and saw this.  I’ve been waiting for this tool for SO long…I’ve added it to my to do list for when I get home, I’m away tonight testing my mobility, although sadly … Continue reading →

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Another WinMo GUI – FreeStylWM

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Simon

Just spotted this courtesy of PocketPC Freeware There are lots of these launchers, UI’s, locking and contacts tools sprouting up at the moment. I like the look of this one, FreeStylWM.com . There’s a nice soap box vid talking all … Continue reading →

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My Media Center Setup – the software

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Simon

I don’t think I’ve ever actually talked about how and what I use to run my Media Center. This is a little list of what I think is some truly excellent software that’s been produced by some very talented individuals. … Continue reading →

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Yawcam – Yet Another Webcam Software

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Simon

I wanted some form of monitoring from the home setup of something. Not really sure why but I sometimes get a bit worried when we are away from home. So I picked up a Tesco Value Webcam and found the … Continue reading →

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What's cool on my device

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Simon

Here is a list of my favorite apps on my WinMo phone.  Thought it would be useful and was sparked off from what Jason Langridge said about Communicator (as in OCS) being the first thing he always loads. PointUI – … Continue reading →

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Last night at the MMMUG

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Simon

Last night I popped along to an MMMUG, mainly to be honest to hear Jason Langridge talk about Windows Mobile and managing it using System Center Mobile Device Manager. I have to say this product looks like a cool way … Continue reading →

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Living with myTV

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Simon

It’s been a few days now since I got myTV working fully on my MediaCenter rig. Got to say I’m loving the experience! myTV has made me reorg my filling system and it now works a bit like a dream. … Continue reading →

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