Geraint Davies
@gdcl.co.uk
Programmer since the 1970s, played a leading role on DirectShow, Periscope and Twitter Spaces, and now freelancing. Described by the Daily Mail as a “rebellious leftie”
Red squirrel, taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 8x zoom setting, from the kitchen sink (the zoom is useful, but it really was that close!)
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Red squirrel, taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 8x zoom setting, from the kitchen sink (the zoom is useful, but it really was that close!)
For the last year, I’ve been working with this fantastic team on Macroscope: youtu.be/Xm_XKCyRRdQ
Introducing Macroscope
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For the last year, I’ve been working with this fantastic team on Macroscope: youtu.be/Xm_XKCyRRdQ
Apple says that the #series11 #applewatch has 24 hour battery life, up from 18 on the #series10, but they are now counting 6 hours sleep tracking.
My series 10 uses about 5% battery per hour during the day, and half that when sleep tracking.
So battery life on the 11 is about 16% better.
My series 10 uses about 5% battery per hour during the day, and half that when sleep tracking.
So battery life on the 11 is about 16% better.
September 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Apple says that the #series11 #applewatch has 24 hour battery life, up from 18 on the #series10, but they are now counting 6 hours sleep tracking.
My series 10 uses about 5% battery per hour during the day, and half that when sleep tracking.
So battery life on the 11 is about 16% better.
My series 10 uses about 5% battery per hour during the day, and half that when sleep tracking.
So battery life on the 11 is about 16% better.
Important PSA for anyone who has an annual tradition of watching A Muppet Christmas Carol: on Disney Plus, under Extras, you can watch the full-length film, including the song that was cut from the DVD, and without which it doesn’t make sense.
December 24, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Important PSA for anyone who has an annual tradition of watching A Muppet Christmas Carol: on Disney Plus, under Extras, you can watch the full-length film, including the song that was cut from the DVD, and without which it doesn’t make sense.
I'm looking for more beta testers for my side project: Places History, an app for Apple Watch and iPhone to create a private record of the places you visit. More details at gdcl.co.uk/places. Email geraint at gdcl.co.uk to find out more.
February 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I'm looking for more beta testers for my side project: Places History, an app for Apple Watch and iPhone to create a private record of the places you visit. More details at gdcl.co.uk/places. Email geraint at gdcl.co.uk to find out more.
I’ve been working on digital video for decades, including DirectShow and Periscope. But recently I’ve been experimenting with some side projects for the Apple Watch, and rediscovering the joy of programming just for the fun of it.
February 6, 2024 at 10:48 PM
I’ve been working on digital video for decades, including DirectShow and Periscope. But recently I’ve been experimenting with some side projects for the Apple Watch, and rediscovering the joy of programming just for the fun of it.
I’ve been baking bread for decades, but I still feel I have a lot to learn. Here’s a sourdough Dutch-oven loaf, and some rolls that worked quite well.
February 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM
I’ve been baking bread for decades, but I still feel I have a lot to learn. Here’s a sourdough Dutch-oven loaf, and some rolls that worked quite well.
We’re lucky enough to have red squirrels in our garden. They seem much more agile than greys.
February 6, 2024 at 10:36 PM
We’re lucky enough to have red squirrels in our garden. They seem much more agile than greys.