Stuff

With so much to see and do in the world, it would be hard not to form opinions about what works and what doesn't, who is good and who isn't.   Sometimes, you just want to share an experience, sometimes give a warning.

So without apology, my opinions about stuff.

This page was last updated on: November 5, 2019

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Retro Techno - The data might be intact, but how do you get to it if the technology has moved on?

Perfect PC - Trying to keep up with the latest and greatest can be fun but also expensive.  An occasionally updated list of components for building a great PC that doesn't cost too much.

Product Reviews - As I acquire and use (or discard) products, I give a brief description of the merits and pitfalls.  CAVEAT EMPTOR

The Computerized Hi-Fi - A series of projects and products are described in the quest to integrate the intelligence of computers with audio and video content.

Why I Hate My ISP - Dealing with monopoly service providers is never fun.  Following the "we never forget you don't have a choice" school of customer service, bad service is ehshrined in their service agreements.

Why E-Commerce Doesn't Work In Singapore - Online e-commerce has failed to take off in Singapore, unlike the way it has in much of the rest of the world.  While cultural differences are blamed, a much simpler explanation is available - the web sites and business models here are just plain BAD.

Ignorance Is Curable - My blog.  The company that hosts this site does not provide blogging tools, so this link takes you to a summary of the entries.  The full blog is at - Ignorance Is Curable