Category Archive: technology

Apr 25

Post from Honeycomb tablet

Just testing the WordPress app from my Acer Iconia A500 tablet running Android Honeycomb 3.0. I will try and post a review of the tablet with more details later on today hopefully – been brilliant so far, but a few hiccups along the way.

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Dec 11

Floyo 1.1.9 – Froyo for HTC Hero

So I’ve been running the Floyo 1.1.9 ROM on my HTC Hero for a week now and haven’t had any major problems, it’s been great. It’s an Android 2.2 (Froyo) ROM based on the CyanogenMod 6 ROM. If you want to download it, visit this thread on XDA Developers. For another guide on getting Froyo …

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Nov 17

Google Maps Navigation (Beta) hits Australia

Woohoo, finally your shiny Android powered device can be used as a GPS Navigation aid in Australia. As of this morning (17th November 2010), Google have turned on this feature that was previously enabled for the USA and UK. Now when you are using Google Maps and try to get directions, you get a choice …

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Nov 12

Cloud Computing – Scalability

One of the great things about cloud computing from my perspective is the concept of scalability – or elasticity. This is the ability to rapidly add more resources to your system as needed. Let’s say you run an online store and for 11 months of the year you can comfortably run your website with only …

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Sep 28

Using Google Analytics with SharePoint intranet site

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Ever wanted to use Google Analytics on an intranet site, particularly one hosted with SharePoint? Well it’s dead easy – you follow the same instructions that you would for any web site. Just copy and paste the generated JavaScript code into the master page of your site. This will work, but there are some caveats …

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Sep 26

Windows Phone 7 won’t support tethering

Ho hum, Windows Phone 7 won’t support tethering according to this report from Boy Genius Report. Tethering allows you to connect the phone to your laptop and use the internet connection in the phone. Android phones support this, iPhones support it and Windows is trying to compete with these two operating systems (and more). While …

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Sep 24

Android handset outright prices – Australia

Lifehacker has compiled a list of Android handsets available for outright purchase from various carriers and the current prices. Click here to check it out. I don’t think buying outright from the carrier is the most cost effective way to go (if you’re buying outright) but you’ll know it comes with Australian warranty at least. …

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Sep 24

Android Tablets – Samsung vs. Archos

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There’s a bunch of hype about the Samsung Galaxy Tab being released soon – see image to the right. With pricing details for Australia announced yesterday it was a bit of a disappointment for me to find out that the outright price was going to be $999! Fwoar… Sure you can sign up with a …

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Sep 02

US trip

I’ve just spent the last three weeks in the United States. To be fair I’m still there – currently posting this using in-flight Internet somewhere between Chicago and San Francisco. When I get the time I will add some posts detailing how my Android phone went in the US – availability of WiFi, purchasing a …

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Aug 02

Aussie Android Apps list updated

I’ve updated the Apps section of my guide to Android for Aussies. This apps list includes quite a few new additions plus scannable barcodes for most of the apps! Hope you enjoy it and find it useful. Go and have a look.

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