Legacy blog (2004–2016). This blog is no longer updated. For current content, visit DigitalHobbit's RPG Blog (tabletop RPGs) or GammaVibe (engineering & entrepreneurship).

Wordpress Plugin Competition

Weblog Tools Collection is organizing a WordPress Plugin and Mod Competition. The competion will start on April 15 and run for two months. If the participation is anything like the recent WordPress Themes Competition, we can be sure to see some excellent plugins coming our way.

April 5, 2005 · 1 min · 46 words · DigitalHobbit

Follow-up on Gmail

A little over a week ago, I switched to Gmail, and I'd like to report that I'm very happy with it so far. It is very fast and easy to use, and ideal for accessing the same email account from several different computers (such as my workstation at work, as well as my desktop and my laptop at home). Labels are very nice as well....

March 31, 2005 · 1 min · 183 words · DigitalHobbit

Linux iTunes Server

I haven't tried it yet, but it is possible to set up Linux as an iTunes server, allowing any Windows or Apple machines on the network running iTunes to browse and play any music on that server. This sounds ideal for me, as my music collection lives on my desktop PC that usually runs Linux, while my wife and I often use our wireless laptops....

March 27, 2005 · 1 min · 187 words · DigitalHobbit

Slight URL Change

I moved the blog from the "/blog" context to the webroot (http://www.digitalhobbit.com). Old links should still work. Please leave me a comment in case you run into any issues.

March 27, 2005 · 1 min · 29 words · DigitalHobbit

Speaking of The Office...

Speaking of the original BBC series The Office: In case you haven't done so yet, you really should check out BBC's definitive online guide. The website has a wealth of background information such as an episode guide, interviews, wallpaper, a screensaver, video clips (such as David's infamous dance), the lyrics and chords to Freelove Freeway, a fake and hilarious homepage of Gareth Keenan, and much more.

March 26, 2005 · 1 min · 66 words · DigitalHobbit