When I bought my computer and applications, it was with the notion that I would accomplish things. I am wondering if vendors got this memo because it surely seems like I spend a lot of my time and my system’s power to address shortcomings in the core system. Out of the box, Windows needs OS […]
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For most of October, I was on the east coast attending conferences. I saw a toxic number of PowerPoint presentations. I was astounded how many times the presenter was interrupted by operating system over-zealousness. One guess as to which one. “Balloon tips,” sometimes also known as “What?! I don’t care. Let… me… aaaarrrrrrgggggghh. Just fucking
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During my travel adventures last week, I realized that the reason airlines make passengers wait in an aircraft sitting on the tarmac (versus letting us mill around the terminal until we’re really expecting to leave) is so they can officially blame air traffic control for the delay. “Hey, we left on time, ATC delayed us
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Oh. My. Bat-shit crazy lunatic maniacs in semi-control of two ton death hammers. How to make a right turn, Boston style: Maintain your poker face. Don’t slow down. Don’t make a sideways glance. DO NOT touch the stick on the left side of the steering column. Slam on your brakes. Make a w-i-i-i-d-e turn. Entering
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Caption: Inspiration that I will, eventually get where I need to… Today I was supposed to be in a free training class by the host vendor of the conference. At least I thought I was. The “you are confirmed for … training” email apparently had a secret “respond to the confirmation or we’ll opt you
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Google’s Gmail has a nifty feature that lets you set up other mailboxes so they’re accessible in one place. Thus, instead of logging into one of my other domains’ mail client to answer email sent to “toothfairy@” (for kids who might want to ask about the business model), I can just do it from Google.
I don’t drive as much as I used to, but yowza, $54.87 to fill up my gas tank today. For some historical perspective, the Energy Information Administration at the Department of Energy who publishes weekly gasoline prices. Here, they attempt to explain gas pricing, best summarized as: World crude oil prices reached record levels in
It saddens me that bluetooth wireless headsets have become a fashion accessory. Problem #1: Headset stealth creates awkward moments when you don’t know that person is actually engaged in a conversation with a human, and not invisible pink maniacal unicorns. This evening, on the way down from my floor, the elevator stops at 3 and
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