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• Why Printers Are So Terrible

  By Shaun on September 29, 2022 • ( 2 )

  Because wow, they truly are. Like many people, I’ve had printers break on me in a myriad of irritating ways. Sometimes, the nozzles on inkjet cartridges started leaking or clogging, or wireless connections crapped out and never worked again. Other… Read More ›

• The Apple Watch Ultra is a terrible watch design

  By Shaun on September 24, 2022 • ( 0 )

  There’s no getting around the fact that the Ultra looks big. But it does not feel heavy on the wrist. The case surface has a different finish than the Series 5–7 models that were offered in titanium. On those Series… Read More ›

• The Disappearing Art Of Maintenance

  By Shaun on September 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  The noble but undervalued craft of maintenance could help preserve modernity’s finest achievements, from public transit systems to power grids, and serve as a useful framework for addressing climate change and other pressing planetary constraints… More here. An excellent read.

• The time for action is now

  By Shaun on September 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  1/ Having been promised an energy price freeze, millions will be shocked when hit with a 25% rise in fuel bills in October. 5 million kids risk being pushed into poverty, with charities having to stop feeding the hungry so… Read More ›

• Apple Pay vs Google Pay

  By Shaun on September 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  So glad I use Apple Pay…

• The Master Putter-Together

  By Shaun on September 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  This is a brilliant video. There is a ‘so expensive’ episode about Apple as well which is worth a look.

• MAG:2 CLASSICS

  By Shaun on September 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  The perfect accessory for an iPhone and AirPods user. Magnetically snap-on your iPhone 12/13/14 on the charging stand, and place your wireless charging AirPods on the base. This unique, sleek design, inspired by home decor, works best on your desk… Read More ›

• A shed, a tragedy

  By Shaun on September 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Greetings. As you might be aware, I have reached middle age. Firstly that’s a reasonably big achievement, secondly it means sheds, power tools and receding hairlines. There are a number of ways one can procure a man shed. A lot… Read More ›

• Is the iPhone camera better than a real camera for 99% of people?

  By Shaun on September 21, 2022 • ( 3 )

  Of course it isn’t better. Except that it is. The sheer practicality, connectivity and quality of a modern phone camera puts it on a par with much more expensive standalone cameras for what most people need. However, looking at the… Read More ›

• What is Apple doing with the Apple Watch? Not a lot…

  By Shaun on September 18, 2022 • ( 1 )

  The Apple Watch series 8 brings not much to a line of smartwatches which is dominating the sector, and potentially the traditional budget watch sector as well. The S8 chip has the same CPU as the S7Crash detection is included… Read More ›

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