The term “sea change” has been extremely popular of late. I’m not sure why. I have a sneaking suspicion that the universe of online Mac journalism is highly incestuous. (I feel dirty.) But stranger still, the word “rejigger” has popped up, in one form or another, in no fewer than three articles or blogs, today [...]
I’m still swamped, buried under the avalanche of work that is the direct result of endless delays to the renovation of our department. Nevertheless, I find myself with little to do today. Or, I should say, little I’m actually able to do. Today’s delay, from the “I can’t catch a break to save my life” [...]
First it was Adobe. Then Apple. Now even Microsoft is making the software installation process more sensible and trouble-free. I tell ya, it’s enough to make a Systems Boy cry, I tell ya. I tell ya.
Just got done watching the iPhone Activation Video — ’cause with the announcement of the very reasonable service plans I’ve pretty much decided I’m getting one of these puppies — and I noticed a bit of an error in the video. The demonstration iPhone in the video is apparently an 8 GB model and starts [...]
I’ve determined that approximately 75-80% of all technical questions can be accurately answered with the response, “Because you are a dumbass.” Examples: Q: Why isn’t my computer working?A: Because you are a dumbass. Q: Why did my computer freeze?A: Because you are a dumbass. Q: Why can’t I log in to the server (x)?A: Because [...]
So the other day I was searching the term “Risso’s dolphins” on Google. Something I’d read had referenced them, and I was curious what they looked like. So I type “Risso’s dolphins” into that ever-familiar Google search field, and this is what I get back: Google Search: Do I Stutter?(click image for larger view) Uh, [...]
The weather’s been insanely variable ’round here for the past couple months. Recently I took this screen shot from WeatherDock. Seriously, Mother Nature, what are you smokin’? Insanely Variable Temperatures: Good Day for Layers(click image for larger view)
I still don’t have time to write anything coherent. So, in lieu of — and as a tip of the hat to — my inability to do so, I give you this:They didn’t study Via Scribd. Oh my god that’s hilarious.