Entries Categorized as 'software'

[Wanted:] Gravacard – Gravatar for debit card details

Date April 1, 2011

If you’re like me and you tend to be a “serial joiner”, then you’ve probably got accounts on most social networking sites, and – I’m guessing – you’ve uploaded your carefully chosen avatar to each one, too. Or, you’re smart and you use Gravatar, which allows you to upload your avatar once, where it gets [...]

Let’s face it. Cloud-based word processors suck.

Date February 17, 2010

Most recruiters and job sites will insist on having CVs sent to them in Word format, so I have to export my document as a .doc file. And there’s the problem: a document that looks fine in Google Docs can be all over the place when it’s saved as Word document. Inconsistent tab- and line-spacing; random hieroglyphic characters in place of bullet points; disobedient font sizing are just some of the problems I’ve encountered.

Adobe puts a price on instant gratification

Date June 3, 2009

Reducing the need for physical media, packaging, delivery vehicles and logistical infrastructure means that cost of sale to the customer can also be reduced. Simple. Right?