This is the EASY way I built an iPhone cradle for my car – using the ashtray.  I’m using a JVC KD-800 deck because it was cheap, had built in head unit control for the iPhone* (not just ip0d), and most importantly had 2 USB ports, one in the front and one in the back.  On a side note, I’m [...]

I’m fortunate enough to live in a part of the world where malaria is not a big problem, but I still hate mosquitos.  That’s why I desperately want one of these – it’s like a anti-aircraft canon that detects a mosquito by its wing beat frequency and then shoots them out of the air with a laser..  That’s just fantastic. [...]

No, this isn’t another rant about how stupid the iPad is, or how apple got it so wrong / right.  This is just a personal note on what I’m seeking in a tablet.  The form factor of the iPad looks great, and a simplified device to browse the web and send email could be a handy addition around the house.  [...]

During my dayjob I design and direct animation for tv series and commercials.  Like anyone else who works in graphics or design there are a surprising number of times when I’m called upon to match a font.  In this case the client isn’t sure what font they are using for their identity, but it’s important that it remains the same.  [...]

This is one of those ‘how did I live without it’ plugins for Windows Media Center.  I’ve used media center for years, and it’s actually a very good adaptable system for viewing TV and movies at home, particularly if you want to do a little tweaking to set it up just right.  There are a few annoyances, but fortunately most [...]

Which is better 1Password or eWallet.

I’ve been using Stanza on my iPhone to read books, and have been impressed with how comfortable it is.  I love the convenience of traveling with a hundred books that add no extra weight to my luggage, and there’s a great number of freely available classics and contemporary books available to download.  The only problem is that I’m greedy.  I [...]