USB-based programs

Some nice thoughts about Programs Designed For USB Drives. I must put a few of these on my key, so that I can avoid messing up other people’s computers when I’m using them…

Mac Mini as media centre

Nice how-to setting out the various pieces you need to turn a Mac Mini into a media centre. It all comes in under $1000, I think, making it look pretty attractive. I’ve been wondering how to get Mac-ness into the house, and this might be the answer; couple it...

Coast walk tops trek to Everest

The Coast-to-coast walk tops trek to Everest. Now it certainly wasn’t as strenuous as Everest no doubt is, but we had a great time on the c2c. We did it backwards (from Yorkshire to Cumbria) rather than the direction Wainwright suggests. Highlights (off the top...

But how can you be sure it’s me?

Sherman’s Lagoon today reminds me of a silly story from my past: my mum finds me upstairs (age of five, maybe?) and says "why have you written your name on the wall of the staircase?". I say "It wasn’t me". She says "Yes it was. 1)...