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London Met Police Re-issue Guidelines


There has been a lot of confusion over photographers rights, with many people in the UK complaining of being stopped and searched purely because they were taking photographs in a public place.
The British Journal of Photography reports that following weeks of intense media coverage, the Metropolitan Police have re-issued guidelines on the use of anti-terror [...]

Apple iPhone 3Gs – My Initial Observations and Tips


I have finally given in and upgraded my 2 year old Palm Treo to an Apple iPhone 3Gs. After having a bit of a play with the new iPhone I thought I would share a few of my initial observations and tips.
Save battery capacity – By switching off a couple of items when they are [...]

“Smart” Laptop Power Adaptors – The Travelers Curse


Many modern laptop power adapters contain a PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) micro controller that communicates with the computer. Unfortunately when they fail while traveling, the laptop user is left stranded. From seeing my first “smart” laptop power pack, I knew these devices were going to be a travellers curse.
The first time I came across “smart” [...]

Mobile Roaming Regulation Required


Mobile roaming charges back to Australia have been outrageous for a long time, and finally a parliamentary committee has called on the government to provide some regulation.
Business people and travelers from Australia have been held to ransom by the telecom operators such as Telstra, Vodafone and Optus when they are overseas and call home.
Take the [...]