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Don’t leave your Bluetooth discoverable

Posted by Fred Lecavalier on Dec 6, 2011 in Bluetooth, Computing, Security, Wireless | 0 comments

I was somewhat shocked when, a few weeks ago, I ended up scanning for Bluetooth signals in the restaurant where I was having breakfast. I was actually trying to send a picture to my mom’s phone, so she could use it as a background. To my amazement, I picked up at least 20 different devices. I had setup my mom’s phone to be discoverable for 2 minutes...

iMad at iTunes

Posted by Fred Lecavalier on Dec 6, 2011 in Computing, Entertainment, Personal, Reviews | 0 comments

I was at my friend’s place last weekend, we were looking at some apps for his iPad on the App Store. My friend had recently had issues with his credit card, so he was unable to buy any apps. Seeing as there was an app we wanted to get, I decided to pay for it myself. Now, my first thought was to purchase an online gift certificate for iTunes and have it...

The Lord of the Rings – The Giant Eagle Shortcut

Posted by Fred Lecavalier on Oct 18, 2011 in Movies | 0 comments

Time and time again, I’ve heard this question being asked about the Lord of The Rings: Why didn’t Frodo fly to Mordor on a Giant Eagle instead of walking the whole way? For those who have heard about the How It Should Have Ended videos, there is an animated version of Frodo and the Fellowship going to Mordor on an Eagle, with emphasis on the...

Fred’s Approach to Fitness & Weight Loss

Posted by Fred Lecavalier on Mar 28, 2011 in Miscellaneous, Personal | 0 comments

I’ve never been a big fan of all the available diets out there, the so-called ‘miracle work-outs’, and the misleading diet pills. I’m a firm believer in a practical method: defining a goal, preparing a plan to reach that goal, maintaining that plan, and tracking progress against that goal. Another important thing is to share your plan...

Review on Michael McIntyre

Posted by Fred Lecavalier on Mar 25, 2011 in Comedy, Reviews | 0 comments

Seldom have I heard any single comedian who has made me laugh quite so much. Michael McIntyre is en English stand-up comedian, whose quick rise to fame was met with both criticism and applause. McIntyre’s comedy is often based on the simple and the obvious facts of everyday life, which makes his routines relate to virtually everyone; yet he delivers it...