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I have been having a few issues installing software on my (old) Sony A197XP VAIO, notably Firefox 3 and iTunes 7.7 (which I wanted to install for MobileMe).
So before I re-install Windows (and all the headaches that will cause me) I decided to try and install XP SP3.
This did install.
I was then able to install Firefox 3.01 and was pleased with that.
However iTunes 7.7 still failed to install.
Not sure where to go now, but looks like I may need to reinstall Windows.
Recently my Nokia N73 has been crashing and for no apparent reason. Often I hadn’t even been using it for anything!
So suspecting that it may be down to a recent application, I checked which applications I had recently installed and there was the Kyte.tv application.
Hmmm…
I removed the application and so far the phone hasn’t crashed. Strange as it wasn’t running at the time.
Hmmm…
The draft timetable for ALT-C 2008 has been published and we now have a time and day for the Hood 2.0 – it’s a Web 2.0 World out there workshop.
It will be on Tuesday 9th September at 11.30am to 1.00pm
It will be a workshop that will explore how using Web 2.0 services can enable us to rethink the digital divide.
Gloucestershire College have been using Web 2.0 to enhance and enrich the learning process for a wide variety of learners across the breadth and depth of the curriculum. They have developed a range of learning scenarios and activities that are integrated into the learning process and support a diverse range of learners.
This workshop will demonstrate how Web 2.0 can be used to solve some of the issues facing diverse learners in this era of Facebook. YouTube, Twitter and then some…
It will explore how we need to address the pedagogical needs to drive the use of Web 2.0 services and not be blinded or awed by the technology of Web 2.0
It will demonstrate and allow participants to discuss and debate different learning scenarios and activities which utilise Web 2.0 services.
Web 2.0 services will be used to demonstrate these scenarios.
Should be fun.
And if you are interested in a mobile lean then check out my The mobility of learning – using mobile learning to rethink the digital divide workshop which is also on Tuesday 9th September, from 4.00pm to 5.30pm.
Engadget reports on the release of Opera Mobile 9.5.
Today, it’s out for a beta 1 launch. In other words, it’ll be buggy but likely far more useful than the browser already installed on your touchscreen-based (PocketPC) WinMo professional phone. The initial release includes support for double-tap zoom, landscape flip, off-line page save, tab-like browsing, auto-URL complete, and a Google-search bar to name just a few of the 9.5 features.
Looking good.
43 Folders has posted a short review of the Evernote application for the iPhone (or the iPod touch).
I need to do a full post on Evernote here some time soon, because it really is a nifty little application for collecting, storing, and organizing practically any kind of information you can throw at it. The iPhone version is a stripped-down, all-business version of the app that will scratch an itch for Evernote fans who are fatigued by having to email everything to the mothership.
Having used it myself, it works quite well.
Took (what seemed) like a really long time this morning updating not just Parallels (to build 5608) but also updated the virtual installations of Windows XP and Vista I have on my iMac.
I updated Windows XP to SP3 which once I started I thought I wonder if SP3 would work with Parallels, so I downloaded the latest update.
While I was at it I also updated my virtual installation of Windows Vista as well – as that hadn’t been done in a while.
I know I know I should update when patches come out, but more often than not when I have updated it breaks something.
So far no problems, just it seemed to take ages…
I have been trying out and installing some applications on the iPod touch now that firmware 2.0 is available.
Very pleased with Remote which allows your iPod to control your Mac’s iTunes collection which makes it perfect for using with an Airport Express.
Also tried the Evernote application which works really well for me.
Still to try out some others.
I haven’t bought one yet, but may do so soon.
I am in the process of downloading and installing the new version 2.0 Software Update for the iPod touch.
Seems to be going smoothly so far…
My Canon MP600r is starting to annoy me.
Every time I try to print from my iMac, the printer can not be found on the wireless network.
If I power cycle the printer, it “magically” appears and I can print!
The same more often then not for scanning.
Now I have no real idea what the problem is, whether it is a wireless, printer or some other issue.
I do need to do some further testing. Things I may do including connecting the printer by wire to a wireless WET54G and see if it is a printer issue.
If it is a wireless issue I may connect the printer direct to the iMac by USB and share it across the network.
More soon…
I have been using Evernote for a while now.
Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere.
Now what I like about Evernote, is not only can you use it online from any web browser, they also have clients for OS X and Windows. If you have a Tablet PC you can even use your “Pen” to make notes too.
They also have a Windows Mobile client and one should also be available for the iPhone (and so the iPod touch) soon.
There is this video which helps explain things a little better.
Evernote was until yesterday an invite only site, it is now in public beta so anyone can now sign up.
Find out more.