Technology
Lorem ipsum times three in a N.Y. Times article
I was reading the N.Y. Times in the early morning yesterday, and it was a shock to see “Lorem ipsum” times three at the end of the article. I wonder how this got past the online copy editors.
O’Hare International Airport inspiring a new running shoe design.
O’Hare International Airport inspiring a new running shoe design. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-greatest-running-shoe-never-sold-01122012.html
Lamar Smith (SOPA) and Tim Cook (Apple) separated at birth?
Has anyone else noticed the uncanny resemblance between Lamar Smith (SOPA) and Tim Cook (Apple)?
Why the Kindle Fire feels like an uncomfortable large chocolate bar
Why the Kindle Fire feels like an uncomfortable large chocolate bar vs. the iPad. Read this in the Jobs bio the day after I tried out a Kindle Fire: “At one point Jobs looked at the model and was slightly dissatisfied. It didn’t feel casual and friendly enough, so that you would naturally scoop it … Continue reading
Wonder who Jeff Bezos is referring to in this note?
“There are two types of companies: those that work hard to charge customers more, and those that work hard to charge customers less.” http://www.amazon.com
Cash is King at Apple
Apple’s Money Cash is king: And so Apple today uses its cash to buy parts in huge quantities. Lately this has mainly meant buying flash RAM and iPhone displays in amounts that move whole markets and guarantee Apple the lowest prices anywhere. This is important: in an era where interest rates on idling cash are … Continue reading
The Google+ ecosystem – Why it could lead to a switch from Facebook
There was a paradigm shift for me a few years ago when I switched from Yahoo Mail to Gmail due to Gmail’s lack of folders. I started depending on fast search and labels instead. Over time, I’ve also appreciated Gmail’s superior spam filtering and increasing storage limits. Now, Gmail is my primary free email service. … Continue reading
Why can my 8-year old throw an Aerobie farther than me?
I can easily throw a baseball farther than my 8-year old, but when it comes to the Aerobie, I was shocked 2 nights ago when he was regularly throwing an Aerobie over my head while I had trouble reaching him at the same distance of 200 to 250 feet. I think my still longer arms … Continue reading
Apple iPad signals the beginning of the end of the dedicated e-book reader
I think the iPad signals the beginning of the end of the dedicated e-book readers. In addition to the Kindle and iBooks apps, I can surf the web or read my email on a device which is just the right size. The Netflix streaming app is there for video, and the quick boot up is … Continue reading
Replaced power supply in HTPC
Replaced Antec power supply in HTPC with OCZ Modxstream. The larger 135mm fan on the new power supply is a lot quieter which is essential on a HTPC.