Sony LiveView – now it actually works!
I got Sony LiveView almost an year ago, but discontinued using after couple of weeks. There were just too many problems with it, then. Firmware was so buggy, that it kept dropping Bluetooth connection all the time. Also, there were not that many applications available. During spring 2011 there was a firmware update available, which … Continue reading
PCI ExpressCard troubles in Ubuntu Natty 64 bit
Having troubles to get hotplugging work with PCI ExpressCards in Ubuntu Natty? I did too, but not anymore. Assuming that the card actually works (you can test this by rebooting your machine while expresscard is inserted in), it is quite easy to fix it. No kernel compile is necessary. Here is how I solved the … Continue reading
How to use Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux
As promised, I wrote some instructions on how use Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux. Article is here Getting Trackpad paired with Linux needs a little patience, just a friendly warning. It may not pair at first try. You have to force the pairing process to use ‘0000’ code instead of randomly chosen … Continue reading
Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux
Fancy having Apple Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, but you are using Linux. If you happen to use Ubuntu 11.04 then you are in luck – they both work practically out of the box. Magic Mouse works without any tinkering at all, and all you have to do is to pair. Ubuntu 11.04 recognizes it … Continue reading
Ubuntu One gets bigger
Ubuntu One has increased the size of virtual disk space for Ubuntu One Free. While previously you had to cope with 2 GB, now you have 5GB to store your stuff. That should be more than enough for average users to store their files while on the go, or at home… or at work. Considering … Continue reading
Tablet Wars – Return of Android
I have found tablets to be very useful electronic information pads. I use them every day. Only annoying thing in them is their price. Considering that basic notebooks easily outperform tablets, it is quite ridiculous that high-end tablets cost more than a notebook. OK, they are different kind of machines, but I think about 300-400 … Continue reading
ZTE plans to conquer the world
or at least the world of smartphone users, according to Wu Sa, director of mobile device operations at ZTE UK. Well, ZTE has already got a firm grip on mobile world with cheap, but quite adequate Android smartphone. ZTE Blade has sold so much, that it has kicked out iPhones and Samsungs from the first … Continue reading
Unbearable lightness of tablets
Well, they are light when you compare tablets weight with a pile of books, newspapers, magazines, printouts etc. And that is the main advantage of tablets… at least for me. I am totally hooked on Galaxy Tab, and I cannot imagine how I could live without it. First of all, it has a really handy … Continue reading
ZTE Blade and Android 2.2 upgrade
This is old news, since I did this months ago, but just noticed that I never reported it. There has been several official and unofficial update packages available. I used a package which appeared accidentally on an internet site, but was later removed. I obtained it elsewhere, installed it, no problems. Now that same package … Continue reading
Differences in Android 2.3 in Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab have been updated to Android 2.3. But it is interesting to notice that although they all have 2.3, they are not exactly similar. USB modes Galaxy S II has Kies mode automatically on, you cannot select it anywhere. You can only choose not to activate it … Continue reading
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