16 Dec 2018

Murphy’s Technology Laws

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) failure

Murphy’s Technology Laws! I found on an old hard drive circa 2011 🙂 You can never tell which way the train went by looking at the track. Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence. Technology is dominated by those who manage what they do not understand. If builders built […]

7 Oct 2015

Introducing the TreadGaming video game controller

The TreadGaming device

I recently received my TreadGaming treadmill video game controller and noticed a lack of basic information about setting it up, how to use it, suitable games, and user opinions. I’m hoping to fill that void, starting with this introduction to the TreadGaming project. Once I’m all up and running I’ll post an update with my […]

2 May 2012

BlackWolf Titanium 35 backpack modifications

Check out my detailed review of this pack here. There were three issues with my new BlackWolf Titanium 35 day-pack that I was able to modify to my liking (see my previous video for a detailed review). I add a support inside the pack for my 3L Camelbak hydration bladder, re-designed and sew the compression […]

4 Apr 2012

BlackWolf Titanium 35 Backpack review

Update! See my modifications to this pack here. My review of the BlackWolf Titanium 35 day-pack. I compare it to an older generation BlackWolf bag, and a Camelbak Snobound. While the pack is good for it’s price, I do see a few frustration problems! I share my candid thoughts on these issues and my planned […]

2 Nov 2010

Coffee break: Clients from hell!

Clients from hell

I found a very interesting website called clients from hell. After scrolling through just one page I feel so grateful for the good people I work with 🙂  If you’ve ever worker for yourself or deal with clients often this is a must see during your lunch break!

14 Sep 2010

DoDonPachi: Tactical Guide and Walkthrough

DoDonPachi title

I’ve always been a bit of an arcade game nut.  I remember spending countless dollar coins at the Tilt arcade on Hindley Street in Adelaide years ago playing Street Fighter Alpha 3 and Raiden.  I moved interstate, and sadly Tilt closed it’s doors a while back along with many other arcade parlours.  They now seem […]

10 Nov 2008

Lowboy arcade cabinet modifications

Lowboy arcade cabinet - Joystick height comparison

The lowboy arcade cabinet design, as the name suggests, is a relatively small cabinet that was common in Australia during the 90s. I remember these being more popular in corner stores than video game arcades. They were a cheap and compact alternative to the standard larger cabinets and could easily be converted to play different […]

11 Nov 2007

Slap Fight / Alcon – Arcade game review

Slap Fight / Alcorn arcade game

Here’s my review of the arcade game Slap Fight, also known as Alcon. I know I was promising a platform game next!  I was just too lazy to pull my monitor out and turn it around 😛 I’ll be sure to review a classic platformer soon. 😉 Game details Further information Slap Fight on the […]