So rather deal with the problem with minor adjustments to the clock every few years, they'd rather let the clocks get significantly out of sync for potentially thousands of years and a adjustment then.

Meh... Apple tries to muscle its way into markets that are already supersaturated (See Borders & Kobo, Amazon & Kindle, Barnes n Nobles & Nook) If I'm going to "buy" a textbook, it's going to be one that I have a physical copy of that can't be digitally "revoked". Even after 3 years Kindle still hasn't got the…

I use nuclear option because this is one of the most disruptive (to end users/Wikipedia's credibility/reliability) ways to express the displeasure with the proposed laws.

For 90% of users Wikipedia's Blackout page is equivilant to "Down". It got covered in below the fold on the front page of the 3 newspapers I got this morning. It's gotten at least one article on most sites that I read daily. If anything it's WP's progressive move from Neutral to "Let's support cause XYZZY because…

I'd like to thank lifehacker for not taking it's toys and throwing a hissy fit. I was one of the editors who lobbied against the nuclear options that were on the table for WP. The current implementation of a WP that has the stupid blocking intercept layer is annoying as hell.

Just a reminder, if the US does pass this they'll strong arm (Withholding treaty negotiations/enforcement, financial aid, etc.) to get the country to pass a similar law. Get on record with your local council, government, legislature as being completely opposed to it and willing to take any consequences the US…

But half the fun of Wikipedia is arguing with random strangers about things you normally wouldn't care about.

You want to make sure that if you get a significant card that your power supply has a PCI-E connector on it to deliver direct power to the video card (rather than depending on the interface for power. As I recall (it's been a few years since I set up my rig) You want 150 watts base for CPU + 1 HD, each additional HD…

Where's the Mr Plinkett review style?

Shameful Plug: I'm going to be on a Photography podcast recording Sunday at around 5 PM Central time to do a review of CES from the photographer's point of view.

2 Part solution: DVD Extractor to create a Unencrypted bit copy of the disc. Handbreak to convert the file to the format you want. DVDRip is somewhat old at this point

I converted to Wet Shave last year and enjoy every moment of it. When I let my face grow long I do a first pass with a disposable razor to clear the heavy growth. There's @mantic59 on twitter that has all sorts of interesting info about wet shaves.

I do almost the exact same thing. I have a cross the body backpack that allows me to have iPod, iPhone, iPad, Flip Cam, A few nice pens, small composition book, iOS charging cord, and a external charging battery with USB Output. The bag gets eyes from time to time, but I know that if I pick the bag up, I can solve…

Hrm... With the department's shredder just outside my cube I hear the grinding and chugging all day. I might just use this to try and make the noise softer and less annoying

Did you not read the caviat? "some", "pseudo", "certain" too complicated for you? Since you say AA It's obvious you weren't in Terminal E at the Virgin America gates. Read before you post okay?

Vote: InterfaceLift

Typically I'll think about the situation, try to clarify my commitment to the issue and either say yes, or no. Typically my no excuse is "I'm sorry, but I already had something planned for that time. Perhaps next time"

Missed: Denver (Free w/ initial web browser nag screen)

I used the Untethered Jailbreak once it came out (Post Christmas) and had those problems. I'll give it probably another week before I try the untethered solution again.

A low cost app that connects to your bank accounts and moves money for you? Doesn't that seem a bit risky? I don't let Mint into my finances and they're a lot more trusted.