December 2011
6 posts
Apple aiming to improve iOS notifications further... →
Dreams do come true. Queue corny, sappy music.
NTSB recommends full nationwide ban on cellphone... →
And the pendulum is still swinging too far.
Spy Firm Videos Show How to Hack WiFi, Skype and... →
You can’t give these stories enough light. The general public needs to know that this stuff doesn’t just exist in Hollywood. It’s real.
Four Romanians Indicted for Hacking Subway, Other... →
When will companies take security more seriously? I’m guessing when it’s either cheaper, or, on the other side of the same coin, when it costs too much to ignore.
“Writing with the Cosmonaut is satisfyingly firm and perfectly controlled, and it...”
– The Cosmonaut stylus for touchscreens
Apple Seeds iOS 5.1 Beta 2 to Developers, Enables... →
It’s good to see that Apple is paying attention. This is huge. I still wish there was a way to just share specific photos. The ability to create an album of photos of my daughter to share with family would be great. Or, perhaps I could tag photos of her and share photos with that tag. My parents don’t need to see all of my photos.
In the meantime, I’ll have to be more diligent...
November 2011
3 posts
Torchlight 2 delayed until 2012, and that's great... →
These guys are great!
New study links video gaming to creativity |... →
Could it be that creative kids are more drawn to video games?
Researchers Flood Facebook With Bots, Collect... →
Be careful who you friend. I’m wondering if one of these bits tried to friend me. I have a friend request from a random, cute, blonde, female, photographer. Since I didn’t recognize the name, and she wasn’t friends with any of my friends, I didn’t accept. If she had been “friends” with someone I know, I would have messaged them to find out more information.
October 2011
9 posts
New independent climate study confirms global... →
There. Is that good enough?
“Basing one’s opinions on facts is, after all, hard work, and less immediately...”
– Timothy Ferris: The World of the Intellectual vs. The World of the Engineer | Epicenter | Wired.com
“Then there are unexpected issues. Would embryos be counted as people for the...”
– The status of the unborn: A person already? | The Economist
Where religion breaks down.
“Hollywood is clearly filled with a bunch of arrogant, greedy assholes who...”
– parislemon • For $60, Eddie Murphy Better Be At My House Reenacting The Movie In My Living Room
I couldn’t agree more.
Review: The 2011 $79 Kindle with ads and buttons –... →
Beating Butter: Denmark Imposes the World's First... →
“Other countries have imposed tariffs on food and drink considered unhealthy, but Denmark is taking the “fat tax” appellation literally. In the name of reducing cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, the law that went into effect on Saturday specifically targets saturated fats — the fats found most commonly in animal products like butter, cream, and meat.” Let me...
Why is there no iPhone 5? | asymco →
Good analysis as always. I only have one correction. The first generation Motorola Droid, arguably the first mainstream Android phone, has been out for nearly two years. It’s early adopters are eligible now for the iPhone 4S without extra costs. I know this because my wife has a Droid. She hates the thing. It’s very unreliable. She can’t wait to buy an iPhone 4S.
The Steve Jobs I Knew - Walt Mossberg - Mossblog -... →
By any other name →
Exactly, except that sometimes my iPhone 4 does feel slow. It depends on the app I’m using, but the camera app is the worst.
September 2011
8 posts
AnandTech - The Apple Thunderbolt Display Review →
When you look at the Thunderbolt display as a docking station, the price seems more justified.
Nik Cubrilovic Blog - Logging out of Facebook is... →
Excellent analysis of Facebook cookies. And great call comparing the privacy issues of today with the security issues of the past.
Online gamers have managed to solve a decade-old... →
It’s about time gamers get credit for saving the world. We’ve done it so many times.
Mandatory PS3 update removes right to join in a... →
Sony is being very sneaky (read douchey) with this. I think I’ll pass on the PS4. Sony has made it too easy to dislike them as a company, time and time again. Nice knowing you Sony.
TechCrunch As We Know It May Be Over - TechCrunch →
I’m wondering if the writers at TC do what the quality at Engadget did and make something new elsewhere.
It's Not A Mirror, It's A Crystal Ball →
Gotta love MG. One of the best in the business.
Netflix loses a ton of content in 2012 as Starz... →
Dear content providers,
If you would like to make money and reduce piracy, I highly recommend making your content available in more places, not less.
Jackson, NH: Jackson Falls crazy after Hurricane... →
August 2011
5 posts
Apple - Press Info - Letter from Steve Jobs →
Hacker can shut down Apple MacBook battery -... →
LOL Great Charlie Miller interview.
Mac Must-Haves
Inspired by Lessien’s (DiogeneX) post on the same topic, I compiled a list of applications that I consider to be essential when setting up a new Mac. I like to try new apps, so this list may find a permanent home on my Tumblog at some point. In the meantime, enjoy.
SuperDuper
Alfred
Google Chrome
LastPass
Fluid
RipIt
Handbrake
DropBox
Evernote
BBEdit
Twitter for Mac
Apple...
DiogeneX: My Mac Must-Haves →
diogenex:
Whenever there is a new major Mac OS X update, in this case Lion, I perform a clean install. This always affords me an opportunity to re-think the software that is essential to my workflow. Thought I’d share my Mac must-haves. There is plenty of other outstanding software out there that isn’t on…
I spent the weekend getting a new iMac up and running with the apps I “must...
How to Move the Home Folder in OS X – and Why ~... →
I’m going to attempt this. Kicking off a backup first. I’m not sure why the build to order Macs with both an SSD and HDD don’t automatically install the users home directory on the HDD. It would be a nice addition to Lion. In the meantime, wish me luck.
July 2011
6 posts
Making Desktop Webapps in Lion « Andy Ihnatko's... →
Very cool Lion Automator tips from Andy Ihnatko.
Inception :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews →
We finally watched Inception. Wow, what an excellent movie. Nolan is truly gifted. What an amazing movie. Highest Recommendation.
Netflix Introduces New Plans and Announces Price... →
We will be streaming-only in Sept.
Health, not weight: On shifting the conversation |... →
If we had proper nutrition education in schools, this wouldn’t be as big a problem.
“Marriage Vow”: Born into Slavery? At Least You... →
I equate signing this to signing an anti-women’s rights vow during the women’s rights movement or an anti-black vow during the civil rights movement. We are in the middle of the gay rights movement. People will look back on this bill like we look back at slave owning politicians, etc. This vow is a demonstration of ignorance. It’s a demonstration of belief over facts. If you must...
Government facilities targets of cyber attacks →
Hold onto your hat, because the next few years will be bumpy.
June 2011
8 posts
F.D.A. Unveils New Rules About Sunscreen Claims →
This is good news. Lots of sun in AZ.
“The only point to penetrating the grid’s controls is to counter American...”
– Richard Clarke: China’s Cyberassault on America - WSJ.com Clarke makes it clear that he doesn’t understand the hacker mentality. Hackers would penetrate the power grid just to prove they could. I don’t doubt that China has done it as well. I’m guessing the systems are older,...
Apple - Apple Events - Apple Special Event June... →
I just finished the keynote. Impressive offering from Apple. They’ve managed to raise the bar yet again.
1Gbps fiber for $70—in America? Yup. →
Finally, a company willing to do the right thing. The traditional ISPs gouge because they have local monopolies in many towns. Even here there’s competition, they’re all gouging customers.
GeekWire » Jeff Bezos on innovation: Amazon... →
Apple's Twitter - Anil Dash →
Very interesting. Could this be good timing on Anil’s part? We’ll see Monday.
Slate Magazine: Logical punctuation: Should we... →
I prefer logical. The American English rules suck for their inconsistency. I vote to rewrite sone if the rules.
GRC's | Password Haystacks: How Well Hidden is... →
Very interesting. I’ll be changing the way I do passwords from now on.
Doom Ported To the Web - Slashdot →
Very cool.
WHO: Cell phone use can increase possible cancer... →
Apple - Press Info - Apple iWork Now Available For... →
May 2011
9 posts
Why two engineers left Apple to build a Flash... →
I’m betting that this is just the beginning of HTML5 Flash competitors.
Apple studies patent infringement claims by Lodsys... →
Software patents are so screwed up.