Overnight Steve Jobs announced the a mobile phone, not a huge surprise there. But I was surprised it was called the iPhone given the recent Linksys announcement. Based on this news release from Cisco is seems there has been a lot of discussions going on between the two companies and the Jobs keynote has basicallyContinue reading “Cisco responds to the Apple iPhone”
Monthly Archives: January 2007
links for 2007-01-09
Twitter Twitter the “Seinfeld of the internet — a website about nothing.” (tags: Blogs Friends fun gadgets networking web2.0 TGGP) Sketch Swap A fun flash based drawing tool that allows you to swap your drawing with someone else (tags: AJAX communities game fun SocialSoftware TGGP)
Who is the best company in the US to work for?
Google. Well that’s according to Fortune’s latest listing of the Top 100 Companies to work for in the US. What are the perks of working for Google:- Free Food On-site car washes Company subsided hybrid car purchases On-site hair cuts On-site gym, massage, personal concierge Free on site laundry for geeks who don’t have timeContinue reading “Who is the best company in the US to work for?”
Microsoft’s Home Invasion
Yesterday at CES Bill Gates announced the launch Windows Home Server designed as a headless server to server content across your home network, stream media to Media Centre Extenders, including my favourite the XBox 360 and provide automated backups. Cool! Based on the buzz going around it seems that you will be able to connectContinue reading “Microsoft’s Home Invasion”
Looking for a hosting provider
Hi readers! A quick question, if you can help, I am looking at my hosting provider and if I should change. Why just because I have had them since Sept 2005 so time just to review and make sure there is nothing better out there. I need:- Ability to host WordPress MU At least 10Continue reading “Looking for a hosting provider”
An organiser to keep the family organised
Last year while at a market or school fete I picked up a flyer for Schoolwise an filing/organisation system for families. What struck me was how simple the product was and how practical it looked. An offline product it is structured around the 5 sections (almost contexts) Calendar, School, Activities, Phone Lists and Personal. WithinContinue reading “An organiser to keep the family organised”
The Jobster weight loss program
What a crappy way to start the year, without a job! Well that’s what 60 people over at Seattle based Jobster are now facing. Obviously when a high profiled company in the recruitment business cuts jobs it is going to be newsworthy to many people. And while many knew it was coming it is neverContinue reading “The Jobster weight loss program”
eStarling WiFi Photo frame
Yesterday I received my new eStarling WiFi Photo frame from ThinkGeek and opened it up with much excitement, only to be dismayed when I could not get it working on our office WiFi network, you need a connection to configure or so I thought. Then last night I tried again at home without any luck.Continue reading “eStarling WiFi Photo frame”
Interesting blog statistics (well to me at least)
Having a very slow day, we had a bit of a late night, so I thought I would review some statistics on my blog for the last year. Total posts 234, down from 310 last year. The most commented on post How not to recruit Jeremy Zawodny, or anyone else for that matter, 20 comments,Continue reading “Interesting blog statistics (well to me at least)”
Welcome to 2007
Just going through the 100 odd photos we took from last night most are very average, our son took lots of the boat parade down Sydney Harbour. He discovered if you move the camera the lights from the boats turn into wiggly lines, so he then took about 20 trying to get the best shapes.Continue reading “Welcome to 2007”
Michael Specht 