The Archives
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Computers & Technology
Asus U30JC-A1 is on its way!
Ever since my precious Macbook kicked the bucket about two months ago (while graciously breaking my fall and selflessly coming between my face and the cement), I’ve been on the look out for a replacement notebook. My late Macbook was an original 2006 model, so I think it’s safe to say that any new notebook [...]
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History & Anthropology
History of the Internet
Just in case you were ever curious. History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo.
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Life Unplugged
Unboxing the Christmas laptop
The ultimate gift for a geek in training! P.S. I secretly installed Python on it when no one was looking; just in case she gets bored with Webkinz.
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Rogue Bytes
What an interesting few weeks it's been.
Sarah Palin’s Yahoo account got hacked by Anonymous. – This has been all over the news, so I’m sure you’ve heard it by now. But in case you haven’t, here’s some coverage. – PC World, ComputerWorld, Fox News. International Space Station infected by a Virus. – That’s just sad. Really, really sad. Google launches Chrome [...]
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Computers & Technology
Which DSLR to buy? Any thoughts?
Let’s say you have about $800 to $900 to spend on camera equipment. Let’s also say you have no other camera equipment to speak of, and no ties to any specific brand (anymore), other than a little experience. What would you buy? Here is what I’m debating. a. The new Rebel XSi camera kit. (coming [...]
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Computers & Technology
Could Vista be the final nail in the coffin?
07.26.07 | Permalink | 4 CommentsI had this thought while driving to work today. As a lot of you know, I split my time pretty evenly between Windows XP and OS X, and I’m quite happy doing so. I’ve been a Windows user for as long as I can remember and an OS X user for a little over a [...]
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Computers & Technology
Linux Distro Timeline
I find this fascinating. It’s so interesting to see how some of the smaller distros came about, and when. Click on the image to make it larger.
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Self Improvement
O'Reilly School of Technology
What have we here? It looks like O’Reilly – of O’Reilly Media, not Bill O’Reilly – has opened up its internet ports to all those who are interested in getting an education in technology. O’Reilly School of Technology offers a variety of online courses ranging from programming to system administration to web development. You can’t [...]
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Computers & Technology
Apple's new mobile phone
Apple finally revealed their new mobile phone. Head over to Engadget to see pictures and more live coverage. The phone is absolutely gorgeous. It runs OS X and has a 3.5″ widescreen / touchscreen (only one actual button). It plays music, movies, and TV shows, and integrates seamlessly with iLife. I’m excited and I’m not [...]
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Upcoming Events
Macworld Conference & Expo
We’re less than thirty minutes away from Steve Jobs taking center stage at the annual Macworld Conference & Expo. This year promises to be pretty exciting, so say the experts. You can check out live coverage of the keynote, courtesy of uneasysilence.com. They also have a list of other websites offering live coverage of the [...]
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Hi. My name is Robert Sinclaire, I am a geek, and this is my website. As an Internet enthusiast, I have a true affinity for cyberculture, social media, and life in a web enabled world. I consider myself an extraordinarily "social" introvert and self-proclaimed autodidact. My love for the Net is matched only by my love for technology, the quest for truth, and all things geeky. Thanks for stopping by. more....
