Way back in 2009 I wrote a spec for a design PC. It was inspired by the discovery of my 1980s design toolkit in the back of a wardrobe. + + + Long made obsolete by computers there are still some aspects of these tools I miss. Today Microsoft released a new Surface
Aviation
A couple of years ago I wrote about a relatives amazing retirement project. After a lifetime of amateur and professional flying yesterday John made his last flight. Don’t really know the details yet, beyond what was in the newspaper report, but as with all aircraft related accidents there will
NZ Sketpics Conference 2016: Science and gravity
Sports
I read this as: Robin, discover ‘delete delete’ no point reading any further
Not all CEOs can be Carl Bass, bravo for saying this (screenshot below) (about Donald Trump)
With reality capture becoming an important part of CAD/BIM any advance of this technology should be of interest. Imagine a technology sensing physical geometry, human biometrics, even touch device input and speech remotely. Then imagine it doesn’t require any new hardware installation to generate this information, just to
Fiat Bravo
The Fiat Bravo HGT was great fun on my recent East Cape road trip but there’s another Italian three door hatch which would be even better. In fact a V12 4WD Ferrari GTC4 Lusso would be just about perfect! In a way they are even distantly related*, can you
Revit User Group NZ
Time for another RUGAKL meeting, already! Note that this months meeting is hosted by, and at, BECA: Where: Beca Offices, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland (Enter through the main doors at the corner of Pitt and Hopetoun Streets, straight ahead to the Auditorium) Please join us from 5.30pm: • 6:00pm
If you are trying to assist someone troubleshoot any software or hardware problem knowing the machine configuration can be a big help. If you have AutoCAD installed there is an easy way to get it in a format that is easy to share. Start AutoCAD then from Command: GRAPHICSCONFIG click
Auckland
Was early for a morning dental appointment, as Te Atatu Rd was nowhere near as congested as I anticipated. Had time for a 20 minute stroll along the waterfront path. Lovely views, followed by a ‘just a pick & polish needed’ annual check-up.
Unplanned, unforgettable, now—2025—unrepeatable
At least the evening news (Newshub tonight) hinted not all think ‘Mother Teresa of Calcutta’ is deserving of sainthood (itself a totally bonkers and bizarre concept). I think Christopher Hitchens expressed it better than anyone: Hells Angel and “The fanatic, fraudulent Mother Teresa”. “Christopher Hitchens investigates whether Mother Teresa of