For at least the next 6 months, I’ll be based in Estonia.

I’m going to be writing - mainly about technology - from Tallinn, the tiny country’s capital. Keep an eye on Rational Geekery for how I get on. If anyone is in the market for a technology freelancer, based in the Baltic, then drop me a line.

I’ll also be doing some English tutoring while I’m there. Wish me luck!

I have updated the theme on Rational Geekery (ratgeek.com), with a view to ramping up the level of posting on the blog. I think the design had been taking the wind out the project, as I wasn’t be comfortable with it. The new theme is fresh and I’m really into it.

Hoping to push on the project and concentrate more time on tech writing.

I managed to pull off some excellent CSS embedding for my emails. Easy enough on Outlook, a bit more tricky on Apple’s Mail App.

All the necessary technicals can be found here.

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I was in the market for a new voice-recording tool - a Dictaphone or whatever. My ageing Sony micro-cassette recorder is over the hill and was making me look a bit old hat in client interviews. I always need a reliable and clear record of interviews, so that I can go back over the chat when I’m writing the copy.

I started looking at flash-memory options from Sony and Olympus and - having been rather put off by their price - began wondering about recording tools for my 30GB iPod. I knew I had heard add-ons were available, and having looked at a few reviews online, I plucked for the MicroMemo from XtremeMac - which also has a built in microphone. I managed to find one for £30 (inc VAT).

Just had a play and I’m delighted. The definition is fantastic and it really couldn’t be easier to use. It also syncs brilliantly with iTunes, which means I can catalogue and save my audios easily. I’ll report back if I have any complications after some serious use.

…a wall hanging I can appreciate.