Do they improve your life or make you too connected to the office? My opinion: neither. Just shut the damn thing off when you want, and while you’re working, turn it on…it’s a great and efficient device.
Entries from August 2006
August 26, 2006
Shorty
Like TinyURL, this software shortens long-ass URL’s into tiny, easy to remember ones with the difference with Shorty being, it’s stored on YOUR server. Pretty nice, should you need to use such a service. Link.
August 24, 2006
Cops chase a “Ghost” Car
This ghost video is actually pretty good…can’t figure it out. Cops chase this car, which seems to go through a chain-link fence, only to vanish in the distance. Link.
August 24, 2006
Ghost causes car accident
This has all the makings of “BULLSHIT” but it’s an interesting video. Supposedly, these kids pick up a “ghost” who then causes their vehicle to crash. After it loads, fast forward about 4 minutes…the first part of the video is just the kids driving around. Link.
August 24, 2006
Startup sound in Vista
Scobleizer has an article on the startup sound in Vista and how the user will not be able to turn it off. Yes…it’ll be a mandatory sound that you have no control over. I’m thinking someone, somewhere will hack this quickly and put out a patch. It’s an interesting read, as the M$ team is [...]
August 21, 2006
Lasers that Burn
These guys sell “laser pointers”, yet these things actually burn, cut, slice, etc. Is this legal? Link.
August 20, 2006
One comma screws up contract
This is pretty F’d up. A comma, misplaced in a business contract, completely changed everything and may cost one compnay about $2 million. Link.
August 19, 2006
Mac T-Shirt
A t-shirt for you Mac dorks. …okay, I say “dorks” because I don’t have a Mac yet, so I take my anger out on all of you at once. Link.
