Ok you have a point here, I have to agree that Googling every piece of hardware in the computer for Linux compatibility is quite a hassle so it is convenient to have Dell do this for you. But even if they do not preinstall an OS and just advertise the hardware as Linux compatible or Linux certified or something you…

Isn't this exactly what QRcodes were made for?

I don't really remember what it was, for all I know I was interested in technology before I could talk. Apparently my first word was 'ventilator' and I loved watching washing machines (yes, in the same way as the rain man) when I was a kid.

Even though I am a Linux user, the concept of the ultrabook really appeals to me, even if it's just because my tablet does not support (the ARM version of) any desktop linux distro and therefore lacks the level of functionality I had hoped to squeeze out of it. I end up mostly using my tablet because my laptop is too…

+1

I love it!

Wires are actually more efficient for DC than AC. It is the transformation of DC to higher or lower voltages which involves monstrous losses.

For the The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy fans (especially if Marvin is your favorite character):

Back in the days I thought it was quite handy, having a sort of desktop populated with widgets. But soon I noticed how long it took to load when I just needed the Google search box and I got quite annoyed having to load all my widgets before being able to do a search.

When you have to deal with a lot of mathematical equations, like in engineering, writing by hand still beats all the crappy ways of inputting said equations into a computer. As a result the rest of the document containing those equations is also written by hand.

Use a USB extension cord and tape the 3G/4G stick to a place where it does not get in the way and/or has optimal reception. Problem solved (at least until you switch your tablets orientation). If you want to make it multiple-orientation proof, maybe you can use velcro or something similar instead of tape so you can…

Agreed, though I'd have Liquavista instead of Mirasol. I hear Mirasol has horrible power consumption at high framerates (I believe almost backlit LCD equivalent at 30 fps). Mirasol would be great for a multifunctional ereader though, since at low framerates it is even more efficient than e-ink.

They didn't patent computer glasses, they patented computer glasses with trackpads.

Second that. I gazed in awe.

"unlocked phones are terribly pricey"

It would probably be wise to save a raw dataset and process it on several systems. That way the results - and also any intermediate variables - should come out exactly the same if the problem was not there. This quickly points out where something goes wrong and where nothing goes wrong, easing the debugging process…

Me too

"WooSun Yoon, a Principal Engineer"

So basically, he had the opportunity of infinite overdraft due to technological faillure. Why didn't he choose a strategy which guarantees eventually winning more than he lost as long as he has an infinite supply of money? He would be easily able to pay back the overdraft and put the rest of his winnings in his own…

My best guess is they are using it as some kind of size reference (or it came in the same set as the base plate or something). It does not look like it is actually part of the key holder.