Now if someone could draw a fibbonacci spiral freehand, that would be pretty amazing. I wonder if there is some kind of Tool for that.

Your first paragraph bears repeating. Buy something, get to know the staff a bit, and be sure to tip from time to time. I have found an awesome little coffee shop that I visit 1-2 days a week for 3-4 hours at a time to work. During that time I usually buy two drinks and a sandwich or other snack. Since I'm usually…

I tend to be somewhat self-critical, particularly as it relates to my work. This has actually helped me deal with peer criticism quite well over the years, since I am more or less ready to hear it from one of them as well. That confirmation helps me prioritize that mental checklist of things I would like to improve.…

I just finished building an audio workstation for my brother, and low-noise was one of the requirements. The budget was higher for this build, but with a different CPU/MB/RAM combo I think it could have been done for around $700.

Same here, I have gotten fast enough with my DE that one application of the shaving soap is usually adequate. If I have let the beard grow too long and need to go back in for some touch up, I just run the brush under hot water for a second and re-lather.

I last looked at the Windows 8 preview when it first came out several months ago and didn't like the default tablet/phone interface on the desktop. As long as whatever they release still has something that replicates the simplicity of the start menu and quick-launch/task bar, then I would consider an upgrade. I'm…

We recently bought a couple of those over-the-door shoe storage bags. The pockets also work great for all manner of bathroom, cleaning, or pantry items depending on where your free doors are located. In our case it has freed up a ton of space in the bathroom and made things infinitely more accessible.

Though IE9 is better than previous versions, it is not without its issues. Using the X-UA-Compatible meta tag, a small amount of conditional css, and embracing the idea of graceful degradation, I have been able to code for IE without too much extra effort. Some hoop jumping is required to get certain css features to…

I have been seeing the same thing with prices dipping below the $1/GB mark (usually after rebate). My laptop could really use an SSD, but the only options that offer adequate storage are still quite expensive. The dual drive route (via optical bay caddy) is another option, but I would prefer a single ~256GB or larger…

A change of scenery may also help.

The same could easily be said about left leaning people, and I speak as a left-leaning person who has no shortage of right and left leaning friends and relatives. I think a big contributor to the irrational appearance of some people is the outcome of recent elections. Prior to 2008, I had some left-leaning friends who…

Vote: Linux Mint

... and some painter's tape. Using these to items I can easily (though not quickly, I'm a perfectionist) hang multiple pictures perfectly level and spaced, regardless of the type and number of hooks or wires on the back.

I made the switch to DE in January and still have 2 blades left in my Feather 10-pack that I bought to get started. My beard is pretty coarse, so the blades are good for about 2 weeks in my case, but at 50-70 cents each, I'm OK with that.

I did something like this a couple of years ago, though it's not in use at my current place for lack of a suitable wall for mounting: [flic.kr]

Another good source for programmer-friendly fonts is [proggyfonts.com] — I have been using the Crisp font for a while. I'll give ProFont a try, though. I'm always on the lookout for something different to try.

Full color test pages, mostly. But I'm not the one printing them, it's my cat who seems to love standing right on the button while looking out the window.

I tend to jump between programs a lot, so the auto-hiding taskbar tends to slow me down a bit. I gained a small amount of usable vertical space by setting the taskbar to use small icons. It's not a lot, but every little bit helps with these new wide-screen monitors.

I think they fall into the "results may vary" category. Getting it on just the right spot seems to make a big difference as well. I have a deviated septum and I tried the strips on and off for a while. When I got it applied the right way it did seem to open the nasal passages quite a bit and my breathing felt less…

I remember wanting to build a desk similar to this one about 5 years ago, until I started to price out the materials. The fittings alone would have added up to several hundred dollars. This has a really nice industrial feel to it, and I would love to do something similar if/when the budget permits. If you had access…