Posting flickr Images to phpBB3 using HTML and Custom BBCode
Due to the fact that phpBB3 doesn’t let you post html, posting images from flickr on phpBB3 looks like a bit of a hash-up involving [IMG] and [URL] tags. I searched for ages for a Custom BBCode that allowed you to post the HTML provided by flickr on the “All Sizes” page in a custom tag, but found nothing. Thankfully, one of my friends knocked one together – so here’s how to use flickr’s HTML in a custom phpBB3 BBCode tag and get nice output. Read the rest of this entry »
Speed Up Windows Disk Cleanup
Much to the annoyance of almost everyone who’s ever used Windows, it has a nasty habit of requiring a deal of maintenance to keep it running smoothly. While this may be great fun for tinkerers, it becomes a lot less fun once you’ve used operating systems that don’t require constant hand-holding! If you do nothing else, it’s advisable to defragment your hard disk and run disk cleanup on a semi-regular basis.
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How To Fix A Constantly Resetting iPod Classic
Not so long ago I came to use my iPod and it wouldn’t turn on, but instead was stuck in a cycle of resetting itself a couple of seconds after having being started, making a clicking noise as the hard disk turned off. I thought I’d post the fix to help anyone else out who has a similar problem. Read the rest of this entry »
Adjusting Screen Brightness with Nvidia Graphics Cards in Ubuntu
If you want a Linux distro that can more or less guarantee it’ll work with minimal fuss, most people would recommend Ubuntu. It’s generally very good at getting things right first time, has a very simple (no-involvement if you wish) installer and is a great starting point for anyone who’s new to Linux. Read the rest of this entry »
Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update
Apple released version 10.5.5 of OS X last night. It weighs in at 136MB and contains a number of changes and fixes. You can read the official article here, but if you don’t fancy trawling through it, then read on for a summary..
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Google Browser Goodness
Google have recently caused a stir by releasing their take on the web browser.
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iTunes, last.fm & LastGraph
Apple recently announced some musical updates at their September keynote – most notable were some updates to the current range of iPods, and also the unveiling of a new version of one of their most popular pieces of software, iTunes 8.
Hello World
Ok, so I finally set up a blog after about a year of putting it off!