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Remembering to take breaks
December 15, 2012 Recently I’ve had to put in some really long shifts at the computer to get some coursework done. It’s done now but at its peak I...
Frozen Synapse [Review]
December 14, 2012 One of the games I like to play is called Frozen Synapse. It’s a turn based strategy game that lends it’s self nicely to competitive play....
Where online MCQ tests fall short
December 12, 2012 At school, and now university, it seems trendy to have lower level assessments sat via computer - students like it for the instant results and teachers love the absence of any...
The underrated iPod Shuffle
December 10, 2012 The subtle iPod Shuffle often gets overlooked, and rarely spends time in the spotlight. This is because it has, as a class of device, truly...
The various shortcomings of 'App Stores'
December 8, 2012 Apps Store have changed the face of the software market. They serve up content cheaply and consistently. While the content they provide may be better than ever,...
The problem with speaking to my phone
December 7, 2012 Computer dictation is something I’ve spent a much time trying out. Sadly, it’s been a let down but not due to poor accuracy. Things are fine...
Skeuomorphic Apps and Backwards Compatibility
December 4, 2012 The ‘app’ software methodology has been a success in the mobile world - and it’s trivially, tiny transactions have certainly made it very profitable. I can’t fault...