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- Et ceteraPersonal posts and 'everything else'.
- DevelopmentAll things relating to the craft of software architecture, design, and development.
- AstronomyAll things relating to astronomy and astrophotography.
- OrganisationAll things relating to organisation, planning, and action management.
- StationeryAll things relating to stationery, pens, pencils, notebooks, and anything else.
- PhotographyAll things relating to video and photography.
- Mixed RealityAll things related to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
- Mind & BodyAll things related to the mind, the body, and how they work together to enable human excellence.
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- Canon 7DThe Canon EOS 7D is an 18 megapixel Digital SLR camera manufactured by Canon Inc. in Japan.
- Windows PhoneWindows Phone is a clean and modern mobile operating system created by Microsoft to rival the likes of Android and iPhone.
- WindowsMicrosoft Windows is currently the most popular general purpose operating system for PCs.
- ComputersComputers are an essential part of every day living in the 21st century. Especially if you are a software developer.
- Life HacksLife Hacks are simple tips and tricks that help us out in our daily lives.
- MicrosoftMicrosoft is a large devices and services company based in Redmond Washington. They are well known for producing the Windows operating system, the Office suite of productivity tools, and the Surface line of computers.
- MoonThe Moon is the Earth's closest celestial body. Every month it goes through phases, which makes it an excellent subject for astronomical photos.
- User ExperienceWith the advent of graphical user interfaces, creating the perfect experience for computer users has been more important than ever. Well designed applications should allow the user to complete their task with as little effort as possible.
- SurfaceMicrosoft Surface is a family of computers designed to complement the Windows operating system.
- PowerShell
- JupiterJupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the 5th planet from the Sun. It's Galilean moons are visible from earth using relatively basic equipment.
- Mitsubishi Pencil Company
- The York Astronomical SocietyThe York Astronomical Society is a fun and friendly astronomical society based in Yorkshire.
- MetroMetro is the code name of the modern design language used in various Microsoft software products, including Zune, Xbox, Windows and Windows Phone.
- Venus
- CortanaCortana is Microsoft's digital personal assistant for Windows, iOS and Android.
- Visual StudioVisual Studio is Microsoft's Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used for building software for Windows and the .NET platform.
- Design
- XboxXbox is a series of game consoles, and an entertainment brand from Microsoft.
- Wearables
- Task Management
- Health and Fitness
- Star CampA star camp is an event where astronomers from around the country meet to observe together.
- Kuru Toga
- Jetstream
- Azure
- .NET.NET is a general term for a number of Microsoft technologies including the .NET Framework and the new open source .NET Core
- Timelapse
- HoloLens
- Field Notes48-Page Memo Book Durable Materials / Made in the U.S.A.
- Outlook
- Vim
- AppleApple is a small company based in California. Perhaps you've heard of them?
- PokémonPokémon is a series of video games published for Nintendo consoles. The object of the game is to complete the adventure and collect as many Pokémon as possible. There are currently 720 Pokémon to collect, and I have them all.
- Five ThingsA series of posts listing Five Things.
- Gaming
- AndromedaAndromeda is our closest galaxy at around 2.5 million light years distance.
- BandMicrosoft Band is a wearable device for people who want to be fitter, healthier and more productive.
- Lumia
- OneNoteOneNote is an application in the Microsoft Office productivity suite, and is available for Windows, iOS, Android and the Web.
- Moleskine
- Mars
- SunThe Sun is our closest star, and the centre of our Solar System.
- Slow Motion
- MetaBlogging about blogging.
- Fitbit
- Linux
- F#
- Branded3Branded3 is a digital agency based in Leeds and London.
- Pokéject
- Social
- Objects SeriesA series of posts on the possessions I own, and what has brought them into my life.
- HP
- Astrolight
- Dell
- AI
- Fluent Design System
- Pencil Case
- Saturn
- Pop Culture
- Style Fit
- Zune
- C#C# is a programming language originally developed along side Microsoft's .NET Framework.
- Kindle
- KeySmart
- Wunderlist
- Note Cards
- Containers
- Docker
- Hobonichi
- Zebra Pen
- Sony
- Sharbo X
- Nintendo
- Sharpie
- Paper Mate
- TFS
- Uranus
- SEO
- Music
- Vizio
- ISS
- Mercury
- Kyoei
- Nano Server
- FakeGPS
- Sticky Notes
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Inclusive Design
Archives
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
January 2017
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Will the “Surface Phone” be a foldable cellular PC?
- What is Mixed Reality?
- 2017: More Stuff
- Xbox 360 Ends Production
- Sunrise at South Shields
- Cortana – Two Years Later
- Highlights from Build 2016
- Microsoft Wireless Charging Plate
- Zebra Sharbo X LT3
- One Year of Field Notes
- Using Docker with Hyper-V: the easy way
- Two Weeks with Lumia 950 XL
- Interactive showdown: csi.exe verses fsi.exe
- Windows Server 2016 for Developers
- Two Weeks with Microsoft Band 2
- Launch PowerShell with AutoHotkey
- Initial thoughts on the Windows 10 Technical Preview
- Jetstream Prime
- Lumia 630
- Windows 10 has an improved Console
- Windows 10 Technical Preview
- Full Moon in May 2014
- Watching Gravity on Xbox Video
- Running JAR applications on Windows without installing the Java Virtual Machine
- Using Windows Reading List
- Hi, Cortana!
- Wacom Bamboo Stylus for Surface Pro
- Will Neovim rock on Windows?
- Mars and The Moon in April 2014
- It’s a great time to be a Microsoft-focused software developer
- What’s your every day carry? 2014 Edition
- What’s in your bag? 2014 Edition
- Using LEDs for Monitor Back Lighting
- Tracking Health & Fitness with Windows
- Kielder Aurora in February 2014
- Installing Windows RT 8.1 Preview on Surface RT in the UK
- Astronomy Every Day Carry
- Full Moon in June 2013
- Jupiter, Mercury and Venus in May 2013
- The Great Pencil Debate
- Uni 2mm Field Lead Holder
- Uni 0.5mm Kuru Toga Roulette
- Goodbye, Pokéject
- iPad is all about the apps
- Metro vs. Your Own Design Language
- Leonid Meteor Shower at Kielder in November 2012
- Microsoft Touch Mouse
- Two Weeks with Microsoft Surface
- Uni Sign Pens
- Scarborough Astronomy in November 2012
- Microsoft Surface for Windows RT
- Microsoft the Hardware Company
- Controlling the Xbox 360
- Transit of Venus 2012
- Through the Eyepiece
- Astronomy Photos in May 2012
- Plane Crossing The Sun
- Using the Xbox 360
- Computers for 2012 and beyond
- Full Moon in May 2012
- The York Astronomical Society 40th Anniversary
- Five Things: Comics
- Five Things: Games
- Five Things: Movies
- Five Things: Albums
- Five Things: Books
- Uni Brush Pens
- I Just Wish You Were Mine (Sample)
- Emma’s Video Game Reviews
- Fire in Slow Motion
- Photographing the colours of a star’s twinkle
- Astrolight 1.2 Update
- New Moon in March 2012
- Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
- Mars and The Moon in March 2012
- Think Visibility March 2012
- Jupiter, Venus and The Moon in February 2012
- How I Use A Mouse
- What’s your every day carry?
- The ‘Real’ Windows 8 Logo
- What’s in your bag?
- Style Fit Meister 3
- PowerShell Metro
- Still Missing in Task Managment for Windows Phone Mango
- Microsoft Future Vision
- What playing Pokémon has taught me about myself
- White Tea as an alternative to Green Tea
- Stargazing Live in York January 2012
- Objects: My Notebooks
- The Moon, Jupiter and Venus in January 2012
- Astrolight 1.1 Update for Windows Phone Mango
- Objects: My Camera
- Objects: My Watch
- R2-D2 is the best Star Wars character
- Jupiter in December 2011
- Better Lighting for your Computer with F.lux
- Half Moon in August 2011
- Rain in Slow Motion
- The Moon with Saturn in August 2011
- Clouds
- Why the HP G62 is Horrible
- Bluetooth Improvements in Windows Phone Mango
- Weekend Sky Photos
- Windows Phone Mango Startup Time
- Experimental Rain Timelapse
- Task Management in Windows Phone Mango
- Note Taking in Windows Phone Mango
- Using Hair Bands to Keep Things Tidy
- Keeping Mobile Charging Cables Organised
- Querying TFS with TFPT.EXE and PowerShell
- Fix for Italic Fonts in Windows Command Prompt
- Sharpie Pen & Liquid Pencil
- Outlook Tasks in PowerShell and Vim
- Writing and Running F# Scripts with Vim
- Setting up Vim to work with PowerShell
- Storing my Pens and Pencils
- Things in Black and White
- New Moon in June 2011
- Windows 8 must have a .NET story for the new UI
- Build your own Astrolight app
- TouchStudio for Windows Phone 7
- Office Life Timelapse
- Five Favourite Visual Studio 2010 Extensions
- Does Green Tea Give Me Migraines?
- Pokéject 1.1 Released
- Yorkshire Three Peaks
- Blogging at B3Labs
- Creating Pokéject for Windows Phone 7
- Trouble installing NoDo?
- Pokéject 1.0 Released
- My Favourite Pen Collection
- Principles and actions for Metro apps
- Application Bar changes coming in Windows Phone 7
- Photographing Jupiter
- Download xsd.exe
- Microsoft’s Web Platform Installer
- Too much codes?
- Windy Timelapse