We're almost at 2k views!

Evening all,

I've logged on for the first time in a few months to see that we're sitting at just over 1.9k views, which means there's every chance we'll break the 2k boundary very soon!

I just wanted to thank those of you who have taken the time to view the blog, whether it's been for the app reviews, the real-life posts or just the general new ramblings. Even if you don't stop by for very long, or even come back again, I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you taking some time out of your day to look at my content.

Everyone has their own tastes, and my content probably doesn't interest and impress everyone and that's ok. I totally get that. My goal for this blog was never to attract ten's of thousand's of views from posts that didn't mean anything to me. I write to feel good rather to just pump out content and I take long leaves of absence so this venture could never be a cash cow.

Saying that, it was never intended to be a cash cow. It was supposed to be a place to chill and view some honest posts about various topics in our society (latest news and my opinions on it and, most popular, app reviews).

This was only ever supposed to be a short post and I will be keeping it as such. I have been playing about with a few apps lately. I've got the mac, as well as also being in possession of an Android phone so hopefully I can strike a chord with a lot of the app-using community.

Oh, and before I go, happy November 5th. I hope you enjoy any bonfire/firework displays you attend. I'll be watching the show from the warmth of my apartment. I'm a fair few floors up so I can look over the whole of the city's offerings!

Take care.

Xbox Live Update

Good morning!

It appears that Microsoft have put a fix in overnight because now, according to the status checker, it's all back up and running again.

Photo: xbx.lv/XBLstus

Feel free to let me know in the comments if you're still having issues. Mine seems back to normal this morning although I am hearing whispers that various aspects of Live are still experiencing some problems.

It'll be interesting to see is Microsoft/Xbox put out some form of statement regarding the problems. It was down for a fair amount of time and a lot of people were complaining about losing a paid-for service so they'll want answers.

Stay tuned.

Xbox Live: Down!

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Evening all!

Yes, it is true - Xbox Live appears to be down in certain areas around the globe. I reside in Manchester, UK and it's currently down for me as well. I did retain service until approximately 15 minutes ago then I joined the rest of you in total blackout!

Many users have made their disappointment clear:

Whilst it's not clear what Microsoft are doing to resolve the issue. one thing they certainly are doing is providing a link for you to check on their progress.

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Oh, wait, the link they supplied is dead - doesn't work, no comprende (you get the picture).

I guess we'll have to just sit tight for now and wait for them to bring it back to life.

I'll provide a full report once it's up and running again.