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Archives for 2012

Understanding Video Aspect Ratios

Filed Under: Technology

Understanding video aspect ratios can be a little confusing at first, but they’re actually quite simple once you grasp the concept.

Posted on 14 October 2012Tagged: tv, video

How to Excel in Exams

Filed Under: Life

Exams are a necessary evil in life that we all have to go through at one time or another. With a little fore thought and planning however, you could exceed your wildest expectations and breeze through your exams.

Posted on 08 May 2012Tagged: exams

Annual Blog Review: Year 4

Filed Under: Blogging

Photo by dantaylor Four years ago yesterday I started this blog, which means I am now officially into my fifth year of blogging. Once again the time has come to look back at the past year with my annual review to see what progress has been made on the blog. When I originally launched this […]

Posted on 15 March 2012Tagged: blog, blogging

Digital TV Antennas

Filed Under: Technology

To get the best from your digital TV you need to have the right type of antenna and have it correctly installed. Here’s a few tips to help guide you on your way.

Posted on 13 February 2012Tagged: aerial, antenna, television, tv

Multi-Monitor Mayhem

Filed Under: Technology

As the costs of computer monitors and powerful graphics cards have tumbled year on year, it is now a much more practical proposition than ever before for the average householder to have more than one monitor attached to their home PC.

Posted on 02 January 2012Tagged: displays, ergonomics, monitors

BBC Radio Interview on Podcasting

Listen to my interview on BBC radio about podcasting and how long a podcast should be:

https://www.richardfarrar.com/audio/BBC-interview.mp3

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Richard Farrar

Hi, I'm Richard; an Electronic Engineer by trade, self confessed Geek, Blogger and Podcaster, although as often the case life has the habit of taking us on unplanned journeys... Read More ›

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