It's funny to see this trend emerging again. The trend where people with no geeky claim whatsoever want to come into the fold.I recall this happening in the late 90's as well. The tech market was booming and people that had spent their whole lives as geek haters suddenly wanted to join up. And so the paper tigers flanked our ranks and pretended to understand us. They were easy to spot. In shape,
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Computer Tech Countdown
Posted on 08:34 by Unknown
About a decade ago, I worked as a computer tech behind the counter of a big box retailer. I wore my blue shirt and khaki pants for about a year, and in that time I saw some crazy stuff. Here's a quick countdown of some of my favorite. 10. Wireless Power. Lady called the shop after she bought her first computer. Got it home no lights. Talked through a load of stuff, until she finally mentioned "
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Geeks, Nerds & Dorks
Posted on 17:07 by Unknown
The definitive guide of similarities and differences.I only had so much room, feel free to add your own conclusions!
20 Things I learned From Microsoft
Posted on 07:24 by Unknown
Microsoft Windows - "Crashing hard drives and bogging down boot times since 1985."We have the solution, but only if we caused the problem.We don't have to care, we're Microsoft.The Windows registry is a place of Dark Magic. Avoid it if you can.Windows. It looks like an Apple, but without all that nasty "Ease of use" and "Functionality" garbage.If you do have trouble (and you will) just reboot.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
The Return
Posted on 17:11 by Unknown
This is Kludge Spot. The place where the inconsequential is king. It isn't the place were I ramble on about woodworking. I'm working on some new posts and darn if I'm not determined to keep this place up to date. I've now got a Woodworking blog where I can spout on about that particular branch of my personality. If you're interested you can visit it The Wood Mangler.If not, stay right here. I'm
Saturday, 17 January 2009
So Much To So Few
Posted on 10:08 by Unknown
I do love blogging. Somedays it's hard to think of anything of substance to put type out, a day like today. I still feel like typing though. So... Lets talk about crystals. No... Yetis. Yes! Let talk about Yetis.Sam was a yeti, the trouble was he didn't like te taste of villagers. The villagers didn't seem to mind this too much, oddly enough, though the rest of the yetis did mind. "Sam, what is
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Letter to 2009
Posted on 07:36 by Unknown
Dear 2009;Yuck. Nasty, real nasty. Yes sir, that really stunk, I mean that was some pretty foul stuff there my newly appointed friend. I am of course referring to your predecessor good old 2008. I had pretty high hopes for 2008. 2008 took them all, covered them with refuge and left them out in the hot sun to soar and decay. Thanks alot 2008. Those were only my hopes and dreams.2009, luckily for
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