Fresh Stuff Occasionally
Dear LazyWeb, I am looking for sample code that demonstrates how to achieve equivalent functionality of the Addresss Book “Large Type” option. I have successfully created a transparent NSWindow into which I can place by view, but I am not sure how to put that window on “top” of the screen rather than just on…
According to an article in this morning’s Sydney Morning Herald US Homeland Security officials were warned the bombers were plotting to use liquid explosives hidden in sports drinks or other containers in their hand luggage. Once on board, the suicide bombers would detonate the explosives using a battery from a simple device like their camera…
Whilst shopping for beds recently I came across the Pause by NZ company DesignMobel. The available accessories for this bed include a Bose soundsystem and iPod Dock built in to the bedside table. Microsoft has announced their intention to ship a music player by Christmas. I think it is a good indication of what they…
Hooray! The ADSL has been reconnected. Well I care!
This week we have been having a little trip down memory lane. Due to Telstra’s incompetance our ADSL has gone off line. Last week it seems that Telstra put someone else’s configuration onto our line, with the result that My Darling Wife Kym (MDWK) who complains that I never mention her here, received some irate…
After nearly three months wait I finally have my new iMac G5 20″. It was well worth the wait. When you sit in front of it the screen practically fills your field of view. The upgrade process was also particularly seamless – very Apple. When you turn the new Mac on for the first time…
The previously mentioned Bluetooth Network at Broadway shopping centre is offering a free trial – so I signed up. Amazingly underwhelming. You have to leave your phone in “Discoverable” mode, which I don’t like doing because of security concerns. Even though they claim to have 100 base stations throughout the centre I often have no…
A company has spent $100,000 installing a Bluetooth network in Broadway Shopping Centre. The network can deliver location/retailer specific “coupons” and specials. The strange part is that they expect customers to pay $5 a month to have access to the network. I know that I will be leaping at the opportunity to pay $5 a…