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Geeky

A catch up (not ketchup)

by Jackie on November 5, 2009

in Geeky, Random Thoughts

I thought that after my last big post I should write a little about what’s happened between now and then.
Some of the news is sadly a little disappointing – due in large to financial reasons, I didn’t start at uni this year. I will however do everything within my power to start next year [...]

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Logitech acquires Slim Devices

by Jackie on October 19, 2006

in Geeky, In the News, music

I’ve just read the press release detailing the Logitech acquisition of Slim Devices.
While I have and use a number of Logitech products, and think they’re great at what they do, they’re not exactly well known for their high end audio products. In that regard, I have mixed opinions on this takeover. I love [...]

Squeeze me!

by Jackie on February 12, 2006

in Geeky, music

I’ve been dying to get my hands on a Squeezebox for ages, and this weekend I did! If you don’t know what the hell I’m talking about, a Squeezebox is a sleek, sexy looking little contraption that wirelessy streams your music collection anywhere in your house, with a little help from the Slimserver software.

I [...]

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Newsreaders, gadgets and other bits

by Jackie on January 17, 2006

in Geeky, General, software

I wrote a little while ago about Blogbridge, which I think is one of the best RSS readers out there. It’s cross platform, has sorting and reading features aplenty, and easily syncs between your various installations via a (free) web account with them. I’ve tried lots over the past year or so, and [...]

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Ubuntu goodies

by Jackie on November 17, 2005

in Geeky, software

I’d almost forgotten I’d sent for them, but today my Ubuntu CD’s arrived. Sooo much nicer than a handwritten disc, they come in a nice printed cardboard ‘wallet’ with both a live and install disc in each. I ordered 10 for PC, 2 for Mac, and 3 for 64 bit. All completely [...]

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