Quofda: What do you think of Valentine’s Day?
Alright, it’s a fairly predictable QUOFDA today, and one which has an entire category on this blog… Valentines / Singles Awareness Day.
I’ve not got anything much to add to what’s already been said on that subject, so can we now please forget today exists and move on.
Thanks.
Quofda: What one piece of technology can you not live without?
A surprisingly difficult question to answer, do I mention my PC, my broadband, my mobile phone…
No, I’ll mention something that was revolutionary in it’s time, and still surpasses pretty much anything else in it’s area in the UK.
TiVo.
For those not in the know, it’s a hard-drive video recorder (in fact, it was one of the first disc recorders in the UK) with some very clever software, which surpasses anything that Sky+, Humax or anyone else has done.
It also has an extensive community of enthusiasts developing additional features, including the ability to use much larger hard drives, providing a web-server for remote admin and some predictive recording abilities.
Unfortunately, despite ongoing development in the US, there have been no new TiVo’s in the UK in many years, and unfortunately the chances of us ever getting a new generation, high-definition capable machine are remote indeed.
For more information on Tivo - see the Tivo Community Forums - to buy one, check out Pacelink, or eBay.
Quofda: Why do Mondays suck?
A new site has sprung up recently - Quofda (thanks to Ollie for pointing me in that direction)- which suggests a “question of the day” for bloggers to answer. Todays question is “Why do Monday’s Suck?” - to which I thought I’d try to give my answer.
It starts with the shrill electronic beeping of the alarm clock, the realisation that it’s time to vacate the warm bed and head out into the cold world (especially at this time of year). It’s still dark outside, and will be for some time yet. It’s the knowledge that the next time I see real daylight for any length of time will probably be 5 days away, and that the next 5 days will be spent living under the glow of artificial lights (apart from a half hour at lunchtime when I might get the chance to go outside, if the weather is cooperative).
That’s why Monday’s really suck.
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