Author Archives
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Three classic Psion games recreated for the iPhone
The Psion was my first PDA and it started a ‘thing’ for me. Within that early obsession was a selection of games that were highly addictive, but alas they have disappeared now. However, there are some modern counterparts available that… Read More ›
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Big Sur problems, app problems, privacy problems, Apple problems…
Quite a lot is happening regarding macOS at the moment and not all of it good. Here is a selection of related links I have seen shared by the WhatsApp Group- Big Sure bricking older MacBooks Apple apps bypassing firewalls… Read More ›
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Six brilliant books as the nights draw in
To help you hunker down as the nights draw in, we’ve rounded up the best bingeable audiobook boxsets to download from BBC Sounds. Whether you choose to plug in on a brisk walk, or listen horizontally on the sofa in… Read More ›
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Spammy emails. Sorry!
If you have received any spam emails from McGST I do apologise. I set up a contact form via a plug-in and the spammers jumped straight on it. It has now been disabled. Sorry!
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The LEGO Land Rover: better than any computer game
My daughter bought me this as she knew I had been looking at it for some time. It has taken a while, but the 2,500 pieces are now in place and it looks great. What struck me most was the… Read More ›
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Overcoming obstacles and becoming a Spartan athlete
Arthur Ware, or @bt_spanky on Instagram, is an Army veteran and Mississippian who discovered Spartan competitions and marathon races after climbing out of a depression with Apple Watch. Here his story and ongoing journey in this episode of 9to5Mac Watch… Read More ›
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We’ll spend almost a decade on our phones
The survey found that millennials (born 1981-1996) spend almost a quarter of their waking lives on their phones, taking up 23.1% of their day. That figure drops to 16.5% for Generation X (born 1965- 1980) and is even lower for… Read More ›
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The German Government’s latest Corona advert
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Naval Watch Company’s military-inspired timepieces
After a successful run with its limited edition Seiko Prospex dive watches, creative consulting firm Lowercase brings its focus to a new watch company, N.W.C. Naval Watch Company’s military-inspired timepieces feature classic field watch-style dial designs with vintage-style lume accents… Read More ›
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The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the author of two books, Drunk Tank Pink, and Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked… More here…. Read More ›
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