Tag Archives: Google

Setting up Google ChromeCast On A Secure Network

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Lisa

So, we finally purchased a ChromeCast. Mainly because I’ve been too lazy to set up a WiFi link to the wired devices in our spare room.  So far, it’s a nice little device, but setting it up is not as easy … Continue reading →

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Google, You Just Had To, Didn’t You?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Lisa

I mentioned, some time back, that I had given up on Google+, and I haven’t changed my mind since.  However, as appears to be Google‘s modus operandi, they’re trying to force people into it. Having just really enjoyed The Room, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Google+

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Lisa

Google’s poorly defined and managed “Real Name” policies for their Google+ service helped me to the decision to dump Google+. There’s been a lot of discussion (and no few arguments) about the (conflicting) policies that Google lays out, how they’re … Continue reading →

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Android Minus Navigation

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Lisa

If you drive/walk/cycle in Australia, or want to travel there to do one of those activities, and you expect to do so with Google’s turn-by-turn Navigation on the Android, then you’re going to be dissapointed. If you try to use … Continue reading →

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