Category Archives: Web

Amazon Marketplace: a necessary evil?

My wife and I are moving back to the UK soon, and we’re trying to get rid various things we no longer need. In particular, I’ve resorted to selling some excess books on Amazon Marketplace, a process about which I … Continue reading

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Two tips for avoiding Google Reader information overkill

I know this is my third post already about a Google product, but I can’t help myself – I’m a huge fan of Google Reader. I love how it takes out all the hard work from surfing the web, but … Continue reading

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My first Google number one!

This blog isn’t even the top Google result for my own name, so it seems odd that I should be at #1 for something as generic-sounding as “snow over london“… edit 27 Dec 09: Looks like this post is now … Continue reading

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Google Now Has Realtime News Updates

Not that I care about the Tiger Woods scandal, but if I did, I’d be able to see acres of gossip and analysis unfold before my eyes – and I wouldn’t need to refresh my browser, or even go to … Continue reading

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How to Fix Hulu’s Ads

I like watching TV shows on Hulu, but I’d like it more if the ads were better-targeted. There’s no reason why internet TV should follow the same “five blocks of ads that might appeal to the show’s demographic, per hour” … Continue reading

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So Now I’m a Web Designer…

After years of wanting to design a website, rather than develop its inner workings, I’ve finally created a WordPress theme to call my own. Continue reading

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Why I Love Google Voice

In this post, I praise Google Voice. Continue reading

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