Those involved in any kind of video work will be able to relate to the grueling chore of long encoding sessions, especially if you’re not on an exceptionally quick Intel based machine. Video encoding takes time, hogs your machines resources, and is a long and tentative task.
I’m lucky enough to own a powerful dual-core MacBook [...]
Review: Elgato Turbo.264
Apple, Media 20 Comments »It’s Your Turn To Talk
Blogging 30 Comments »Stopping in for a very short and brief message this evening - a message regarding topical content. What exactly would you like me to blog about? For the past year I’ve blogged about things on my mind and things happening in the general technology world.
Now I’ve decided to let you, the readers take a [...]
When Motivation Strikes
Personal 42 Comments »Credit: Flickr Photographer
Wow. I wish I felt like this all the time. I’ve just woken up after only heading to bed an hour ago, it’s eleven PM. I jumped out of bed feeling energized and motivated.
This happens to me quite frequently but I wish it stayed with me for longer than it usually does. I’ve [...]
What Technology Did You Buy In 2007?
Personal 49 Comments »Last year I wrote a similar post, here’s the 2007 edition of what technology I’ve purchased this year. All-in-all, I spent more than I wish I had on technology this year, I’m expecting 2008 to be a slightly quieter year. I’m happy with my current setup and will be for some time.
Mac Pro (Then Sold)
Last [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Fifth
Photography 12 Comments »Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out.
| This image was captured using these settings: f/1.4 | [...]
BitClamp Winners
Apple 6 Comments »I’ve randomly selected the three winners for last weeks competition to win one of three copies of BitClamp, the excellent encryption application for Mac OSX.
BitClamp is a brand new $20 shareware application which allows you to encrypt files and folders to protect them from prying eyes. BitClamp is fast and easy to use. Simply drag [...]
Review: Altec Lansing FX6021 Sound System
Apple, Media 20 Comments »I recently set out on a mission to track down an excellent 2.1 speaker system to hook up to my MacBook Pro for continuous playback of music through iTunes, and other various entertainment requirements.
I’d heard a lot of good things about Altec Lansing’s FX6021 range, and had played with them a few times within the [...]
Week Away
Personal 13 Comments »Just like last year, I’m heading away for a week for the annual Northern Districts cricket tournament, this time to Gisborne, New Zealand with the Bay Of Plenty Under 17 squad.
I’m heading away in the morning and will be back next Tuesday. It’ll be nice to have a break from technology and the internet [...]
BitClamp Giveaway
Apple 99 Comments »Just dropping in with a quick note this evening, a little giveaway - it’s been a while since I last ran one. I’ve been in contact with Daniel Greg recently, developer of a brand new application called BitClamp.
BitClamp is a brand new $20 shareware application which allows you to encrypt files and folders to protect [...]