Technology
The Fall and Fall of IMDb
I’ve been a bit off the map lately due to a visit from my dear old Ma, so I haven’t been posting too much. It’s interesting hearing her comments on Bangkok, which often make me do a double-take and go ‘really?’ and wonder if I used to think the same thing when I was new [...]
Thailand’s Computer Cops
Something strange has happened recently, and it’s got to do with computers and the internet in Thailand. Generally, the internet here is pretty open and free - if you’re not into distributing or watching hardcore porn, selling illegal items or services or insulting the Monarchy, there’s very little you can’t do (most of the websites [...]
Thailand’s Computer Paradise
Last time I was in Canada, I was - somewhat futilely, I admit - searching for those little keychain license plates with names on them, but with Thai names like Tin, Pik, Nok and so forth. It’s no surprise that I couldn’t find any. The clerk asked me what I was looking for [...]
Got Lots of Music? You Can’t Beat MediaMonkey for Your Jukebox
Like a lot of people, I find it hard to escape the pull of the ubiquitous Apple Computer and their wonderful little gadgets. iPhones, iMacs, iPods and the super sexy Macbook Air all get my inner geek salivating. On a related note, I have a lot of music - 24,188 songs as of [...]
NIN: Leading a Musical Revolution
For those that don’t closely follow news of the music industry, you might be surprised to hear that the industry as you know it - as it has been since the very first record was sold to a consumer - is in its death throes. Traditionally, artists have recorded their music in a recording [...]
You is! We was! I are!
I love the phrase ‘top-heavy’ - it applies to so much, especially the mighty Micro$oft. Besides the fact that I’m pretty proficient in using PC’s, I will soon switch a Mac (assuming I can save a few grand) and all my problems will be solved. All of my problems, Macs are magic. [...]
