Author Archives: Rex

Breadcrumbs for your blog — SEO and bounce rate

Implementing breadcrumbs on your blog or web site can help improve search engine optimisation (SEO) and the bounce rate of visitors. What are breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs provide a ‘trail’ through your web site. Breadcrumbs show users the relationship of the page that they are on with other elements of the web site. In particular, they provide a way for the user to easily navigate up and down your site, from post to category, from child page to … more »

BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 — with awning front and side panels

BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent with the front (door open) and side panels fitted

The optional front and side panels for the new BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent gives a very handy vestibule area under the new, larger, three-pole awning. We used it to shelter from the wind and sun, and also to store gear out of sight of prying eyes while we were away from the camp site. I was recently given the opportunity to test the new model 2012/2013 BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent. Our first trip … more »

How to connect your guitar amp to your games console to play Rocksmith

Rocksmith guitar game

Connecting your guitar amplifier to your TV to play Rocksmith is easy if your amp has an AUX in jack. When I first got Rocksmith I plugged my PlayStation3 (PS3) into my Sony Bravia TV using the RCA cables from the games console. This resulted in significant lag between the screen, sound and my guitar. Rocksmith was no fun when you have to anticipate notes, and then the note played is not in time … more »

Rocksmith — how a guitar game will change the world

Rocksmith guitar game

Rocksmith offers the allure of using a computer gaming environment to learn and play guitar. A new generation of computer geeks and middle aged men are going to be able to play guitar, perhaps even as well as the cool kids. As a result, this computer game has the potential to change the world. What is Rocksmith? The Rocksmith web site promises, “… the next stage in the evolution of the guitar game. Rocksmith, the … more »

Coleman comfort sling chair review and photos

Coleman comfort sling chair

My Coleman comfort sling chair is always the first one people sit on at the camp site. I often have to kick my kids, wife and other camp site visitors off the Coleman chair because it is always the one that people seem to find most comfortable. I purchased my Coleman comfort sling chair for around $70 from Down Under Camping and have taken it on several camping trips in recent months. Coleman comfort sling chair is actually … more »

Oztent King Goanna chair review and photos

Oztent King Goanna Chair

Various camping magazines rave about the Oztent King Goanna Chair but, quite frankly, I find the chair uncomfortable. For its premium price, I expect quality and comfort. According to the Oztent web site, the King Goanna chair is their most popular and the most comfortable chair on the market. The high back chair has a fully padded seat and adjustable lumbar support. The bag is also able to be rolled up and inserted in the … more »

Lennox Head — photos of local tourist attractions

Lennox Head is a pleasant coastal town in Northern New South Wales. Following are a few photos of the area, including the headland, Seven Mile Beach, Lake Ainsworth and the local markets. We stayed at Lake Ainsworth Holiday Park (my review here) while at Lennox Head. Lennox Head Lennox Head has a walkway to a viewing area at the top of the headland. From the car park, you cross a grassed hang gliding launch and landing … more »