On Vox: What I don't like about Vox...
I was reading Letters, We Get Letters on the Vox Blog which states "We love getting your feedback about Vox". » Read more on Vox
Robin Capper
A Kiwi, but not a flightless bird or brown fuzzy skin green centred fruit. Humanist, Skeptic, Cyclist, Car Enthusiast, Westie Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand | he/him
ActiveWords
Autodesk Web Permalinks and some CAD ActiveWords research...
Some of my most used ActiveWords substitute names URL’s, launch applications or navigate to websites related to the CAD applications I use. For example these are my AutoCAD Architecture ActiveWords:...
Giving up with Adobe Reader...
This post on Beth’s blog reminded me why a few weeks ago I removed Adobe Acrobat . My machine slowed down then appeared to almost freeze, yet all the app’s I was using were working fine. It turned out...
RSS Bandit
RSS Bandit Feedlist download bug
I know about 5% of my subscribers use RSS Bandit so thought should share an annoying Feedlist bug in the current release. I found this in the beta but thought it had been fixed but it appears it hasn’...
Destroying passionate bloggers
I’ve really enjoy reading Kath Sierra’s blog and have linked to it often. It combined lively, intelligent, thought provoking writing with wonderful stylish graphics. Today that changed when I read...
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Architecture 2008 - Viewport Locked?
It’s often the little things that count. To find out if a viewport was locked used to require a right click or visit to the properties palette, now you can see and toggle locking from the status bar....
Automobile
Fiat Yamaha, still seems strange...
I know it’s just a sponsorship deal but it still seems odd to read “Fiat Yamaha”! Still it’s good to see Rossi back to winning form. Motorcycling: Rossi cruises in Jerez | Motor sport | Guard...
Adventure South
Benmore and Otematata, today and yesterday - TVNZ ondemand connects two generations
Part of a recent cycle tour involved an overnight stay at Otematata and lap of Lake Aviemore (over Benmore Dam). Most, even me the “token Kiwi”, were puzzled why there’s a 60 room hotel and little els...
Autodesk University
Don McMillan - "Technically Funny" about PowerPoint
At Autodesk University 2004 there was a sense of dread when we learned the “enteratinment” would be a former computer chip engineer comedian who did his routine with PowerPoint. Don McMillan was hi...
Freedom
We take if for granted, until it’s gone… China, and the Forbidden Blog - Ruth's Reflections “The pandas in Chong Qing he’s seen But he’s denied the WordPress screen.”
MindManager
SnagIt not just for captures!
I’ve been writing my notes from a recent Tech Briefing using MindManager. Part of this included producing some simple diagrams SnagIt proved up to the task as an authoring tool. Starting with a blank...
Automobile
Ferrari Formula 1 Street Racer
Awesome Ferrari advert, visuals and audio! via autoblog