Direct linking to messages in Apple Mail on Mac

In an effort to optimize my to-do lists, by moving away from to-do lists and into a more GTD (Getting Things Done)-based system, I decided to give NirvanaHQ a try, their web based GTD app seems pretty nice and so far I’m happy with it. There’s just one thing though, I still very often find … Read more →

Learning to program – should you cheat?

Short answer is: Maybe. Cheating is usually not the best approach to most things, but sometimes you just gotta do it, I’m sure we all had someone else write that school paper back in the good ol’ days just because we just “couldn’t” do it ourselves, am I right? When it comes to programming, you … Read more →

Magento as an e-commerce solution?

If you’re looking to start a web shop or ecommerce site, you’ll be in the market for website software that can help you get started and get online as easy and cheap as possible, I reckon. One way of doing so, is by going the Magento route. Magento is open source based web software with … Read more →

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, visits China – to discuss iPhone 5?

Steve Jobs, Apple’s late co-founder, apparently never went to China, at least not on official Apple business. But the new CEO, Tim Cook, just went there and he visited the Apple Store in Joy City, a shopping mall in Xidan, Beijing. Local news posted a photo of Tim taking time to pose with a fan, … Read more →

David duChemin: “Forget Mugshots: 10 Steps to Better Portraits”

Forget Mugshots, 10 Steps To Better Portraits is for every photographer who’s ever wanted to make stronger photographs of people. Written by David duChemin, a photographer whose living and calling for the last 6 years has been creating compelling portraits and people photographs for clients all over the globe, if he could tell you only … Read more →

Sony NEX-5N firmware update 1.01 improves autofocus speed [video]

Sony just released a firmware update, version 1.01 for their NEX-5N camera, which improves autofocus speed. The update doesn’t do much, here’s all it does: Enhancement of AF response: When subject distance changes enormously. Improved stability in certain camera operations: When setting [Lens Compensation: Distortion] “Auto” and [Picture Effect] “Miniature” at the same time. When … Read more →

iPhone 4/4S accessories giveaway – enter for free – win 1 of 21 prizes!

UK mobile phone comparison website Best Mobile Contracts are very generously giving away over 20 prizes to iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S fans, wherever you may live. These prizes include: 5 premium leather Master Series cases 5 Element Formula 4 cases with Carbon Fibre back 5 Skullcandy Smokin Buds with Mic 5 Groov-e GV9900MB Retro … Read more →

Newshosting updates to 1300 days of retention (Usenet provider)

Newshosting, the recognized leader in Usenet newsgroup access, today announced a new record upon reaching 1300 days of retention. This enhancement comes at no additional cost for all Newshosting customers. Yay! As the original “social network,” Usenet enables you to exchange ideas globally using text discussion groups. Newshosting’s 1300 days of retention and daily growth … Read more →

Friday Flick Find: Stalking Cat

It’s been a few months since the last Friday Flick Find video, but now it’s back with yet another cool and interesting video, this time it’s a fun video: Stalking cat! Although I’m a dog person, I still find this video funny. I especially like the part where the cat freezes with one paw up … Read more →

Sony NEX converters: Ultra Wide Angle & Fisheye, on 16mm f2.8 [Photos]

Here’s a quick comparison shot between three Sony NEX lenses. Actually, it’s only one lens, but with two converters. So what we have here, are the following lenses/converters: Sony SEL16F28 which is a 16mm f2.8 wide-angle lens. Sony VCLECU1 which is a 12mm ultra-wide angle converter. Sony VCLECF1 which is a fisheye converter. Voigtländer Nokton … Read more →