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Compact camera strike

– 05 February 2012Posted in: Tech stuff

No sooner did I welcome my new Nikon D5100 until my compact camera, a Casio Exilim H-15 decided to throw a tantrum and refuse to co-operate. The strike has taken the shape of a black display making it impossible to in any way determine what you are doing. Taking pictures is still possible, as well as navigating the menu, but without the display using the camera is quite pointless.

This is the second time I have to return this camera for repair. The first time I ended up with soundless movies, resulting in the support changing some chip inside the camera. Now the entire display has given up. It is quite frustrating because, not considering all the technical problems, this is still by far the best compact camera I have ever had. My mother, sister and sister-in-law all have this camera or a later model, without experiencing the problems I have run into. I really hope that this time support will simply give me a new camera!

 

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Cable Box cleanup

– 02 February 2012Posted in: Life, Tech stuff

We all have them, cables which are “good to have”, cables you just can’t bear to part with. Over the years, those cables have a tendency to multiply by themselves, hide in every nook and corner, but when you are actually looking for that specific USB or HDMI cable they are nowhere to be found. I decided to deal with this once and for all and have spent a number of hours hoarding them all together in one box, like a shepherd gathering up his lost sheep.

In the process I ran across a lot of old stuff, like a powercord to my Dell laptop from 2004, four USB hubs which have been lost for ages and enough network cables to last me a life time. After a tough process of sifting through the content and only keeping that which I actually will use within 1-2 years I now have a nice cable box in my wardrobe. Now the trick is to make sure that all new cables actually end up in this box…

 

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Welcome to the family Nikon D5100

– 01 February 2012Posted in: Tech stuff

In the TechGirl advent calendar, I recommended the Nikon D5100 camera as a Christmas gift. I have now followed my own advice and invested in this model, as well as in a 15-200mm lense. So far, I can only give praise to my choice of camera. Others in my family have the Nikon D90 which is an excellent camera as well. However, as I had certain requirements such as the ability to film in HD, option for external microphone in addition to be able to rotate the display 360 degrees, I had to look else where in the Nikon family.

Within the Canon brand I found the Canon EOS D60 which has roughly the same specifications as the Nikon D5100. In essence I could have choosen either camera. I went to the store several times and tried both camera models, trying to get a feel for which one I would prefer working with. The Nikon D5100 felt more “right” in my hands, and this together with the fact that any lense I bought could also be used by the Nikon D90 owners in my family made the choice easy.

Now I only have to have the courage to “refuse auto” and start experimenting with the different settings. Perhaps I’ll take a photography course later in the spring? As for now, I simply say welcome to the family Nikon D5100. I predict we will have many great adventures together!

 

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The brilliance of Smartphone gloves

– 31 January 2012Posted in: Tech stuff, Tips

The best investment I have done this winter is without a doubt my new gloves suited for the use of smartphones. With these beauties my fingers stay warm and I can continue playing Wordfeud, hatching dragons in DragonVale and chat with friends on Facebook while waiting for the bus in the cold.

Since it would not be fair to keep this lifechanging discovery all to my self, family members with smartphones also received these as a Christmas gift. The reports coming back all agree with my own conclusions.

These gloves are from a local swedish brand, but there are tons of similar products out on the market. I strongly urge you to make a little research and try some of them out. Be kind to your fingers, they deserve to stay warm!

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Merry Christmas

– 24 December 2011Posted in: Advent Calendar, Tech stuff

Wish you all A Merry Christmas
May the Joys of the season
Fill your heart with goodwill and cheer.
May the chimes of Christmas glory
Add upp more shine and spread
Smiles across the miles,
Today and in the New Year

In Sweden Christmas is celebrated on December 24th. Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and loved ones, eat good food, dance around the christmas tree and relive the magic of christmas from the eyes of a child. I hope all you readers will have merry christmas, and who knows, maybe some of my holiday gift tips will be found under your trees?

As say in Sweden: God Jul!

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Holiday Gift Tip 23: Amazon Gift Card

– 23 December 2011Posted in: Advent Calendar, Tech stuff

“At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year.”

What: On December 23d, also called “Little Christmas Eve” here in Sweden, there’s no reason to join stressed out people gone Christmas shopping in town. Instead, take a deep breath and surf into Amazon and click home a e-gift card. Choose when it is supposed to be delivered, charge it with an amount of your choosing, then go back to your Christmas celebrations.

Where to buy: Amazon

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Holiday Gift Tip 22: iTunes Giftcard

– 22 December 2011Posted in: Advent Calendar, Tech stuff

Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart
Washington Irving

What: If you are still looking for holiday gifts this close to Christmas this is the tip for you. With a gift card from iTunes you won’t have to stress and it be a great gift for anyone. The giftcard comes in different values ranging from $15 to $100.

Where to buy: Apple Store

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