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A new Apple Watch – after 4 years

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gill

I’ve had my Apple watch since 2015. I posted first when I bought it: The all-new Apple Watch Then a couple of months down the line I posted again to update how I was using it: Apple Watch 2 months … Continue reading →

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Apple Watch 2 months down the line

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Gill

I’ve been using my apple watch for about two and half months so its about time I reflected on what I find it useful for. Like most Apple products, lets face it, like most technology products, each person will find … Continue reading →

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The all-new Apple Watch

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Gill

Ok, I admit it. I sat in bed one morning a few weeks back and pre-ordered the all-singing, all-dancing Apple Watch. The week before I’d received one of the Apple marketing emails suggesting that I book an appointment in store … Continue reading →

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iPhone 6 and IOS 8 – Initial impressions

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Gill

I’ve had the iPhone 6 for a day now, so I’ve not yet explored all its capabilities. Most impressive: Big screen – easy to see. When you set it up you have the option of having icons and text slightly … Continue reading →

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Reserving an iPhone 6

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Gill

It didn’t take long for me to crack and purchase a new iPhone 6. On Tuesday I wandered into the store and said “I’d like to buy an iPhone please”. How silly of me. In fact they are so popular … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Jam Event Planning – London 6:30pm tonight

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Gill

Not been to any Raspberry Jam’s since before the summer. Those that were on clashed with times I was away, and when I was available, I couldn’t find any that were near enough to be convenient. So….I’m going to see … Continue reading →

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MK Raspberry Jam 28th April 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Gill

I took lots of photos at this jam, intending to publish a rich blog post about everything I saw. Sadly events and work overtook me and I didn’t get around to doing it. Reluctant to waste the photos, I decided … Continue reading →

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8th Raspberry Jam – Milton Keynes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Gill

I was away in Februrary, so missed the 7th Raspberry Jam. However Easter Sunday saw me up bright and early (even earlier than it would have been due to the hour going forward) heading for the National Museum of Computing … Continue reading →

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Raspberry PI

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Gill

I treated myself to a Raspberry PI as a kind of late Christmas present. I am intrigued by the idea of something so small and inexpensive aimed at giving kids (and interested adults) the ability to get to grips with … Continue reading →

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Kindle

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Gill

I got a Kindle touch for my birthday in July. I’d resisted these devices up until then because having become accustomed to the touch screen interface of the iPad, and unsure of how I would take to reading books on … Continue reading →

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