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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
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:29:23 +0000
Is there any part of the Highlands not being dug up for laying broadband cables? Works seem to be happening everywhere I go.
#Highlands #Scotland #fibre #broadband
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:15:22 +0000
Latest photo of Neachdainn.
He has been a little unwell recently. He had a swollen nostril, which was probably an allergic reaction to *something*. He is much better now.
#dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Neachdainn
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:17:20 +0000
Hmmm, upgraded to LineageOS 21 (based on Android 14). Doesn't seem to have made a difference to the selection of drivers.
The APN was set to FreedomPop (eh?). Tried 3 UK and 3 Modem, no difference.
'Phone still not working.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:04:00 +0000
Despite the fact that my (personal) 'phone has been displaying 4G for years, it turns out my device doesn't support 4G. I only discovered this in the last few days when Three switched-off 3G.
Annoyingly, those calling me thought my 'phone was ringing, I just wasn't answering. In fact, calls weren't getting through to me.
I'm going to try upgrading my Moto G7+ from LineageOS 18.1 to 21. Currently, I'm not finding a driver for VoLTE. Hopefully, an upgrade will solve the problem.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:07:48 +0000
I received a multi-page A4 PDF about a training course.
Zoom-in
Nope. Rotate. Zoom-in, again.
Scroll down, scroll down.
Back to top, move to the right a bit.
Scroll down, scroll down.
Back to top, move to the right a bit.
Scroll down, scroll down.
Back to top, move to the right a bit.
Jeez, this is driving me nuts.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:02:07 +0000
Is there anything worse than reading an A4 PDF on a 'phone?