I had signed up to the Great South Run last year but I broke my foot in August which seriously impacted my already-a-long-shot training schedule.
In January, I decided that I wanted to start running again. Definitely NOT as a New Year resolution, as I think that’s a load of tosh.
I wanted to make sure [...]
How I started running (again)
Finally found my name
Back at the beginning of time, internet wise, anonymity was the preferred medium. These days, I’d rather use my own name as opposed to a pseudonym. For example you can find me on Twitter @ianmcshane.
Unfortunately, I’m cursed with the same name as a fairly famous actor so, aside from a domain lost due to a massive fail by [...]
Rage against the ma.. oh, wait…
This started as a comment on <insert blog link> but escalated to a full on post of my own.
Firstly, I don’t watch usually watch X-Factor. Of course, I’ve been at friends houses when it’s on but I don’t watch it of my own accord.
Secondly, I don’t listen to the radio in the UK (other than [...]
Social Networking Integration != Gaming 2.5
Firstly, yes I am a bit of a X360 fanboy. Actually, that’s not true, I’m an XBL platform fanboy. I do REALLY want to like the PS3. I’d love to be able to get rid of the noisy, hot, unreliable, X360 - but as yet I haven’t found a compelling reason to do so. Perhaps [...]
[Gig Pics] Therapy? & Ricky Warwick at Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
Following on from last month, when I was lucky enough to get a photopass for The Wildhearts, I managed to score myself a photopass for yet another of my all time favourite bands.
I’ve loved Therapy? for as long as I can remember, for example I used to listen to Troublegum on my walkman (cassettes, obv) [...]
Amazon international Kindle ships, buyers remorse imminent?
I got the notification that my Amazon Kindle order shipped today, with delivery expected in a couple of days.
In my excitement, I hopped over to the Kindle book store (accessed via Amazon.com as opposed to the .co.uk) to queue up some books and previews ready for its arrival.
It’s accurate to say that I’m left a [...]
Moving to eBooks?
bibliophile |ˈbɪblɪə(ʊ)fʌɪl|nouna person who collects or has a great love of books.
I travel a lot for work and quite often my flights are longer than just a couple of hours.
This means that my MBP battery life isn’t long enough to sustain the entire flight and besides, I don’t often get to fly First Class so [...]
X360 or PS3?
I own both (as well as a very underused Wii).
Historically, i’ve invested far more into the X360 than the PS3 both in terms of buying games and actual game time.
Most of my friends also own X360’s so back when I had lots of free time for gaming, I spent time playing online over the fantastic [...]
Clearing the BIOS password on a Dell D610
Seeing as I work in technology, that obviously means I’m the first port of call for friends/relatives with any kind of computer issue.
A couple of weeks ago, one of my wifes friends asked if I could take a look at her lappy – a Dell D610.
She hadn’t used it for a few years as she [...]
[Gig Pics] The Wildhearts @ Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
The Wildhearts have long been one of my favourite bands, I’ve been hooked since I first heard Earth Vs The Wildhearts, so I was naturally excited to see them coming to play at my favourite local venue.
Their current tour is in support of their excellent new album, Chutzpah! which they play in full for the [...]