Simple Cable Management
If you’re looking for a way to a) connect cables together and b) stop them from falling down the back of your desk, before you go order a cool, expensive and complicated solution, why not give this ultra-simple solution a try. All you need is a bulldog clip.
Read MoreColonisation of the New World
Discovered in the 80′s by explorers and mining corporations, this world has its colonisation story like any other. This could be Australia, Avatar or post-Mayflower America. This is … The Web The population of the web can be split into three basic races. Despite many years of colonisation, these races very rarely mix with each-other and still rely on diplomats, also known as Digital Strategists, to translate and negotiate between the cultural groups. Geeks (l33t) The indigenous population of the web, known to us as Geeks, call themselves the l33t. They have lived in the web for...
Read MoreGoogle+ versus 37Signals – Facebook has nothing to be scared of.
Google+ is a online gadget. It does lots of clever things, but you’re not quite sure what. People are bragging that they’re the first to get one. You and your friends all want one, but you don’t quite know why. I’m used to wanting gadgets. I want a tablet, a mobile phone that turns into laptop and a solar powered mobile charger. I don’t own these things because I don’t need them. My geek blood boils with desire but my brain (and wallet) asks if I’ll ever use them and the answer is no. I wanted Google+. I screamed out to the Twitterverse about how...
Read MoreChoosing your next mobile – Android versus iPhone
As a bona fide geek I’m often asked about the differences between iPhones ands Android phones. I own an iPod Touch and an HTC Desire running Froyo. So in short, here’s what I think… Price: The desire S, which I’d recommend is about £30 a month so a bit cheaper than an iphone4 Spec: Desire s and iPhone 4 are almost identical, although iPhone 4 has a better screen resolution. OS: The android system is standalone so doesn’t require a pc to sync or update the software. Everything is done over the air with it autobacking up to the sd card. Over the air updates are...
Read MoreCoffee Shop Docking Station
If like me you find yourself on trains or coffee shops wanting to kill some time, watching some TV on your iphone or smart phone is a nice way to do it. The bad side is that holding your phone for the duration of a show leads to serious arm and ache. Problem solved with a Starbucks coffee grip. Here’s my step by step guide (in photos) to making a phone...
Read MoreLarry’s Brain Influence Map
After following this meme by designers, illustrator and digital creatives, I decided to have a go myself. It’s fairly self explanatory but in summary each square represents something that has influenced my thinking, especially creatively, throughout my life. I was thinking of linking each image but in lieu of that, and because I’m posting this from my phone, here’s a list. Marvel Comics All of them. No specific artist. I loved pretty much every character, story and style. Vampire Hunter D My first ever Manga movie, and I loved it. The clean lines and simple colours worked...
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