April 30, 2010
April 29, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic IPHONE JAILBREAKING NERDS: I NEED HELP@FakePlasticTree: Yeah, fair point. It's pretty tough to brick an iPhone, and if you're on 3.1.3 already, you're not going to lose much. Interesting to see that there are actually 3.1.3 jailbreaks around (redsn0w) - I had thought they were still being worked on - probably getting myself confused with unlocks. The only jailbreak app other than the carrier unlock I use frequently is SBSettings - allows me to quickly toggle things like ...4 months, 2 weeks ago -
TheBeast replied to the topic Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash'@lane: H.264 is an open standard, just patent encumbered so requires a license from MPEG LA to redistribute. I think if anything, Apple are major advocates of an open video standard. The Quicktime format is just a container format, nothing to do with how a video is actually encoded (they seem to push the use of H.264 for encoding Quicktime contained videos), it's used by Apple because its relatively good for storing ...4 months, 2 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash'@lane: I realise flash on Android is happening (as I'm fairly sure Steve Jobs is...), the question being raised is how well it will perform. Hopefully, it'll be great, and we can all experience Flash on our Android phones. As for Steve Jobs (Apple?) pushing for openness; as mentioned in the letter, Apple did create the WebKit project, as well as being major contributors to open web standards such as HTML5. Sure, ...4 months, 2 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash'Apple just released this letter from Steve Jobs on their stance towards Flash and Apple. A few interesting outtakes: On Flash on mobile devicesIn addition, Flash has not performed well on mobile devices. We have routinely asked Adobe to show us Flash performing well on a mobile device, any mobile device, for a few years now. We have never seen it. Adobe publicly said that Flash would ship on a smartphone in ...4 months, 2 weeks ago
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TheBeast just started a topic, Steve Jobs' 'Thoughts on Flash'Regardless of how you interpret this letter; if anyone can phase out dated technology, Apple can. I can't wait to see Flash fade away myself - it's been going for the past 10-15 years: First, we stopped using it for flash intros. Nobody liked those things.Then, we stopped using it for important navigation elements (This Jakob Nielsen article from 2000 sums that up well).No one uses it for layout/interactivity anymore. (Except for ...4 months, 2 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic IPHONE JAILBREAKING NERDS: I NEED HELPNo. Wait for something that's tested and approved by either geohot or the iPhone Dev Team otherwise you'll risk buggering up your phone. Better safe than sorry, and you're not missing out on much.4 months, 2 weeks ago
April 25, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic lets rate each others avatars@markhole: 5/5 because The IT Crowd is awesome.4 months, 2 weeks ago
April 17, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic Post pictures of your computer!My Mac Mini and accompanying stuff.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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April 16, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic Can't write in forums with iPad or iPhone@ethan: That suits me, if you'd be willing to add it to your todo list.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Can't write in forums with iPad or iPhone@ethan: Thanks for the update Ethan, that sounds great! I do a lot of moderation stuff over on Giant Bomb, so being able to do it from my iPad (when I get one...) would be fantastic. Any chance we could have access to the code view too? It would be really handy for times when the editor goes nuts, although I can understand the reluctance to make it available to normal users.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Can't write in forums with iPad or iPhone@TheAdmin: In the editor (where you normally write your replies/topics), the button on the far right in the toolbar says 'insert' with a down arrow next to it. If you click this, then the HTML option, you can enter the text in there.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee with the AeropressI got my AeroProess the other day based on Will's recommendation; really loving it so far. I tend to only use a single scoop for my coffees, unless I want something a lot stronger.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Can't write in forums with iPad or iPhone@will: Unfortunately us peasants don't get code view. Great to hear a fix is on the way though!4 months, 3 weeks ago
April 14, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic iPad International Launched Delayed Until MayLooks like those of us interested in the iPad outside of the US are going to have to face yet more agonisingly long days before we get our hands on an iPad. Faced with this surprisingly strong US demand, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the international launch of iPad by one month, until the end of May. We will announce international pricing and begin taking online pre-orders on Monday, May ...4 months, 4 weeks ago
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TheBeast just started a topic, iPad International Launched Delayed Until MayHm, international customers have to wait longer for an iPad and pay more for an iPad... I would hate to be an international Apple fan.4 months, 4 weeks ago
April 12, 2010
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TheBeast replied to the topic A couple of iPhone questions@FakePlasticTree: Fair enough - I tend not to take all of music with me, I'll usually just put a bunch of podcasts a few albums and a couple of films on my iPhone before I travel, and that's enough for me - can certainly see why larger sizes work for you though.5 months ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic A couple of iPhone questionsIs there an app that lets you blue tooth photos via iPhone? Yes, something like Bluetooth Photo Share should be OK. Is there a 32GB version available in UK? Yep, only the iPhone 3GS though, there is no 32GB model of the 3G. Are they worth it? Re 32GB of storage; no, not really - 8GB has been perfect for me, but if you imagine yourself using more 16GB will probably be sufficient. Re iPhones ...5 months ago
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TheBeast replied to the topic Favorite Chrome ExtensionsMissed this thread when it was first posted, good suggestions all. I use: FlashBlock - Similar to ClickToFlash in Safari Google Mail Checker Plus Google Calendar Checker Google Quick Scroll Google Reader Checker RSS Subscription Extension Stylish Web Developer5 months ago
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will
1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Love Virgin America! Lots of leg room, BBTV on the seatback, and my bag was waiting when I got to baggage claim. Awesome.
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snide
3 hours, 18 minutes ago
Showered and somewhat refreshed. Best part of last night was meeting everyone who took the trip to SF. Sorry I was so dreary eyed.
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norman
5 hours, 42 minutes ago
the look on @willsmith's face is priceless http://bit.ly/agb8gE well done, @AHR, you have achieved meme status, level 1
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MAGZine
14 hours, 51 minutes ago
Druken Whiskeyites = much dancing, singing, rapping and... more dancing.
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MattyFTM
23 hours, 29 minutes ago
I'm glad I took a break from the big ass live show on GB to go to the pub quiz. Won it and left the pub with more money than I went in with.
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