Category Archives: Tools

How to replace an Apple iPod Mini battery

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Dan

You might prefer to perform this delicate task in a quiet, well-lit environment with the correct tools, on a nice big flat work table. Rather than in 20 minutes on a poorly-lit, commuter-packed train on the way home from work … Continue reading →

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Search engine ranking for particular keywords

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Dan

I was recently asked if there is a way to find out where a site ranks in a search for particular keywords. I know that Google Webmaster Tools shows a table of queries that most often returned pages from your … Continue reading →

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Another unlocked iPhone

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Dan

Another friend of mine has bravely unlocked his iPhone using the hardware hack. It’s now working on the Vodafone NZ network. What blew me away was the Installer application that allows you to download and install various packages on a … Continue reading →

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Tweetr 2.0

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Dan

John has released Tweetr 2.0. Now with file transfer! Share

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Howdy

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Dan

Well, there’s not been a lot going on here lately. Sorry about that. There’s plenty of goodness going on in other places, though: Mike is posting lots of good bits, Yahoo (whose YUI has been helping developers not think about … Continue reading →

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Social Networking

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Dan

So I thought I’d figure out how many social networking applications I had accounts with. I was surprised when I saw just how many I was signed up to. Virb° The best layout/presentation/customisation by far. Profile customisation is amazing &emdash; … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Design, Tools, User Interface | 5 Comments

Symphony

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Dan

So I think I’m going to rebuild/redesign/relaunch this site on Symphony. Sorry WordPress. Share

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No reboot

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Dan

Alas, I’ve not got anything ready for the May 1st Reboot. My sincerest apologies; work has been busy. Off-the-hook busy. So I’ll do something quicker and easier and not-at-all like redesigning my site. My toolbox. At the risk of starting … Continue reading →

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