July 4, 2012

Independence Day USA

Filed under: Main — admin @ 12:01 am

Today is July 4, Independence Day here in the US. So I’m taking the day off from updating the blog. I’ll be doing some work on and off through the day, between the festivities.

Enjoy the 4th, and be safe!

July 3, 2012

Cringely Claims the PC is Done

Filed under: News — admin @ 7:36 am

Specifically, he states that you’re now using your second-to-last PC ever. I disagree: The PC is a business tool, not consumer electronics. Mobile devices like tablets and smartphones are consumer devices. For most people, mobile devices will take over their computer duties. But for professionals, and in an office environment, PCs will continue to dominate for decades.

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July 2, 2012

Microsoft Drops Windows 8 Upgrade Prices

Filed under: News — admin @ 3:21 pm

Like anyone would care, the price to upgrade your existing Windows XP/Vista/7 computer to the travesty that is Windows 8 has been reduced. It’s a downloadable copy, for just under $40.

As someone who has been forced to use Windows 8 (granted, a beta copy) for the past few weeks, and I tell you that I’d happily pay $40 not to use it.

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The Pathetic Manual

Filed under: Main — admin @ 12:01 am

O the dratted manual, scourge of technology.
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