12/29/2009
Well one remote to be precise. This Christmas I decided to remove the remote control clutter and simplify into one of those swanky one-for-all devices. But being a power user, I needed more than just a rubber button replacement unit. Thats where the
Logitech Harmony 555 comes in.
This is more than just a point and shoot remote folks, it is built around the concept of 'activity', in other words 'what you doing now'. So if you want to watch a DVD, you set it up to switch on/and configure the appropriate devices. If you want to record a tv programme, same. And you get the picture.
Beyond that, you can actually control the devices in a 1:1 mode too, ie it can fully replace your tv remote if needed. But the benefit is really when you get the remote into 'activity' mode - so for example, if you have a surround system on when you play DVDs, its much easier to have the unit in 'Watch DVD' mode so one layout controls disc playback, surround functions, and tv contrast etc.
To achieve this you obviously need to use a computer to 'programme/configure' the remote - it comes with software for Windows and Mac. I used a Mac and had the remote configured for our set up in about 1 hour. Sounds a lot, but in truth it was OK to go in 20 minutes, but I spent the next 40 minutes getting the activities configured to suit my custom setup.
Everything I have is now controlled by one ring, sorry remote :)
Merry Christmas!
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tnn
3:36 pm | »
12/20/2009
I am not an expert in Climate control or the current (alleged/definite/devastating/immaterial) tragedy that may or may not be impending. But I do know that if the leaders of the world get together, they would probably have needed to be briefed by scientists and those who are experts.
Instead we witnessed a political bargaining session. Perhaps, this was the week that the music died.
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tnn
11:59 am | »
12/15/2009
Dear friend,
Season's Greetings from all at Liberty!
Campaign for online justice
Proposals in the Digital Economy Bill would allow for the suspension of internet access to entire households on the basis of unproven suspicions. These proposals will be debated in the House of Lords in early January.
This Bill includes worrying provisions which would allow the Secretary of State to impose technical sanctions on people who are only suspected of breaching copyright, and in fact, as the powers are currently drafted a household's internet access could be cut off for 'any consideration', be that copyright infringement or not.
Information from copyright owners can be used by the government to impose disproportionate sanctions (for example the suspension of broadband connections) without criminal or civil due process safeguards.
Take action:
Help demand a proportionate response to copyright infringements by asking your MP to pressure their colleagues in the House of Lords to support Liberty's amendments in the Digital Economy Bill.
Sign our petition to end Unsafe and Unfair control orders
Since 2004 control orders have allowed the Home Secretary to place an almost unlimited range of restrictions on people they suspect to be terrorists. With no charge put to the 'controlee' and with limited evidence provided before the order is made, these restrictions are indefinite. Control orders are unsafe - if, as the Government says, a person is a dangerous terrorist they should be put on trial and, if found guilty, imprisoned rather than left to live at home. They are also unfair because no one should be subjected to years and years of punishment without having first been found guilty after having been given a fair trial.
The control order policy has kept liberty and security in a compromised state which satisfies neither and opposition to the scheme is growing. Add your name to our petition and show your elected representatives that that this policy is unsafe and unfair.
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10:48 pm | »
