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Open Source Weight Loss Week 3: Slow and Steady
This week started off with a lot of promise, though I quickly found out that pushing myself a little harder than my body was ready to go can be a bad thing. Still, I’ve learned a bit more over the past week about my own addictions and how to identify when the cravings kick in. [...]
What Can Game Developers Learn from Minecraft?
Minecraft is one of those overnight successes that left gaming pundits scratching their heads. In its simplicity, Minecraft has redefined the standards of a successful game, forcing developers from all genres to take a hard look at where their priorities are in their game design. Well, that’s what they should be doing. What can game [...]
Will Microsoft’s Tellme Bring Us Closer to True Voice Recognition Technology?
“Siri, do you like movies about gladiators?” Voice recognition, in theory, is a remarkable innovation. In my experience, and probably the experience of frustrated millions across the world, the reality of how it’s been utilized so far has been (to put it kindly) disappointing. We’re expecting hands free, cutting edge interaction between human being and [...]
Does Having Cable and Phone Service Reduce Modem Speeds?
DJ Scooby Doo asked at LockerGnome.net, “I’m wondering if cable speeds are flawed because I have three Time Warner cable boxes; would my speeds be faster if I didn’t have the cable boxes on the same coax split? I also have digital phone from Time Warner and that’s all run through a Motorola modem. So [...]
Why Good Developers Make Bad Software
Why is it that every time I deal with a developer or programmer, we always get into a battle between usability and function? I’m not calling every developer out on this, but those of you out there that are guilty of this know who you are. For that matter, the blame isn’t even the developer’s [...]
My Journey Through Content Management Systems
I thought this would make an interesting article since most — if not all — websites are built using content management systems (CMS) these days. The content management system allows anyone to configure a website with no need for experience with markup languages or style sheets. They make Web building and Web design somewhat easier [...]
Five Things That You Can Do with Google Chrome
I’m a big fan of Google Chrome, and have been since independent developers started making plugins for the browser. In the past, I relied heavily on Mozilla Firefox for business and personal use as it was the only browser that allowed me to do things like back up photos and videos on the fly. Google [...]
Open Source Weight Loss Week 2: the Burn
It’s been over a week since I set out to change my life through diet and exercise while documenting the entire experience for everyone who cared to read and, perhaps, join in on the momentum by sharing their stories, successes, and pitfalls along the way. The comments I’ve seen over the past two weeks have [...]
Creativity is Not a Talent
Creativity is Not a Talent That is right. I am making a bold statement. Creativity is not a talent. It is not a gift or divine intervention. Instead, it is simply a way of operating. This idea did not come out of nowhere. The great John Cleese of Monty Python gave an inspiring speech about [...]
Geeky Jewelry Gift Ideas
Expressing your geeky side in public can be a great way to meet new people with similar interests and share some of your passions with the world through fashion. Unfortunately, not every employer allows their staff to wear witty t-shirts or hoodies, and this expression is forced to exist on a smaller scale. Enter the [...]
