hardware
Are you familiar with this quote? 640K [of computer memory] ought to be enough for anybody. — Bill Gates It’s amusing, but Bill Gates never actually said that: I’ve said some stupid things and some wrong things, but not that. No one involved in computers would ever say that
technology
Like any self-respecting geek, I’m mostly an indoor enthusiast. But on those unfortunate occasions when I am compelled – for reasons entirely beyond my control – to leave the house, I do so fully armed with my crucial utility belt items. Yes, you heard me, I transform from the geeky Bruce
compression
In my previous post, I extolled the virtues of WinRAR and the RAR archive format. I disregarded 7-ZIP because it didn’t do well in that particular compression study, and because my previous experiences with it had shown it to be efficient, but brutally slow. But that’s no longer
laptop
So my much-anticipated Asus W3J laptop arrived a few days ago. To recap, my requirements for a laptop were: * Core Duo * 5 pounds maximum weight * Dedicated video hardware * Removable optical drive Laptops have outsold desktops since 2003, depending on whose data you believe. And today’s laptops are definitely converging
hardware
I’ve talked about all the essential environmental things a programmer should have: a good chair, at least two monitors, and a great keyboard. One thing I haven’t talked about, though, is headphones. Headphones are probably the most optional item in that list. But if you’re not blessed
hardware
Software engineers aren’t the only ones planting secret Easter eggs in their products. Here’s a fun article on the hidden art etched into microchips. There are a handful of images in the article, but many more at the Silicon Zoo website. Here’s one I found of Mr.