Fitheach

Ceud Mìle Fàilte

Thank you for dropping-by, I hope you enjoy your visit. The main content is to be found in the blog, where I discuss everything and anything, but, topics including: photography, nature, technology, food, movies, music, politics, and life in the Highlands of Scotland, make regular appearances.

I commonly write reviews of movies (or films, if you prefer). Some movie reviews are short, others will be discussed in more detail. The scope covered will be mainly mainstream English language movies from the 1930s until the present day.

About me

My name is Iain MacDonald and I live in the Highlands of Scotland (although I have lived elsewhere in the past). I use Fitheach as my online pseudonym, on this website, on Mastodon, and on Matrix. I am a big fan of Free & Open Source Software, which I use both professionally and at home.

Computing and technology tend to infuse themselves into my other interests, as once you learn some skills in one area it is convenient to use them to solve problems in other spheres.

When not tinkering with computers, I am likely to be found repairing things because living in the countryside you learn to be resourceful.

Of course, man doesn't live by SSH tunnels and kerosene vapour burners alone, so, food, as a subject, makes regular appearances, too.

My latest Life articles

My most recent ramblings can be found in the Life section.

My latest Mastodon posts

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Fitheach

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:57:44 +0000

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet. When held in the portrait orientation the upper volume button increases the sound. The lower button achieves the opposite. All very logical (same arrangement with mobile 'phones).

However, I use my tablet in landscape mode for 99% of the time (doesn't everyone?). Now the "left" volume button increases sound, and the "right" decreases. This is the opposite of what I expect, & I often get it wrong.

Not crucial for audio, another matter when re-flashing... 😃

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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:15:12 +0000

The main ingredients of haggis aren't a secret. However, getting the right proportions of herbs and spices is more of a challenge. It is the flavourings that elevate a great haggis from the ordinary. As I'll be using cauliflower instead of oatmeal, I may need to adjust the flavourings to compensate.

I'm looking forward to the challenge. 😋

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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:58:48 +0000

I recently made a Keto Stuffed Capsicum (recipe coming soon), with cauliflower instead of rice. In the process, it occurred to me that the filling could also be used for making a Keto Haggis. Haggis is one of the few non-keto foods that I miss eating. I'll definitely have a Keto Haggis recipe ready in time for Là Naomh Anndra (November 30th).

#food #keto #haggis #Scotland

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Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:32:40 +0000

Following on from my recent purchase of a Mini Chopper, I'm re-working some classic rice or potato dishes to use keto-friendly cauliflower instead.

First up is a Keto Friendly Jambalaya.

https://fitheach.scot/pages/recipes/keto-jambalaya.html

#food #recipes #Cajun #Creole #keto

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Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:31:37 +0000

I recently purchased a USB-powered LED wall clock. I was initially pleased with my purchase. However, after three days of use the clock started displaying corrupted digits. I assumed the clock was poorly made.

On a whim, I decided to change the 240v-USB adapter that I was using to power the clock. The clock has now been functioning correctly for 3 weeks. My suspicion is that not all USB adapters are of the same quality. Cheap adapters are OK for charging 'phones, not for consistent power.

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