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• 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 ›

• The Mark Ronson touch

  By Shaun on September 16, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Ronson has the knack of never overdoing a remix of a song we all know very well. The song feels completely new to me now.

• The greatest thing that ever happened is happening right now

  By Shaun on September 15, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Right, everyone. I need to be serious for a moment. Because the greatest thing that ever happened is happening right now. I don’t particularly care either way about the Queen. But the queue? The Queue is a triumph of Britishness…. Read More ›

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