A novel approach to the problem of microtransactions is to make good games instead of crappy time sinks that are so boring that people will pay money to not play them.

As a programmer, the most valuable skill I have is my ability to consume documentation. At any given moment in time I can't know everything I need to know to solve a complex problem, so I don't waste my time trying to remember as much of it as I can. Instead, I remember WHERE the information is. I don't need to know…

you mean "The games of the year, as decided by arbitrary scoring based on subjective criteria, all taken out of context"

The Milk+Lemon or Vinegar approach doesn't make buttermilk. It makes a buttermilk substitute that is will work, but misses a lot of the texture and flavor that buttermilk offers. It is basically curdled milk. Buttermilk is an emulsifier and a leavener (well, half a leavener). The substitute buttermilk is a replacement…

This is the expected result of an online popularity contest. The one with the best marketing wins!

This is the expected result of an online popularity contest. The one with the best marketing wins!

We like to use blueberries for egg coloring. It makes a pretty awesome color. Also, for yellow, turmeric historically has been a great method.

The other day, some guy dressed in the classic suit and fake beard was wandering around a coffee shop that we were waiting in line at. I quickly moved myself between my son and him and when he extended his hand to me, I said "No Thanks". My wife said I was rude and I should have been nicer. My response was "Why do I…

I'm of the category who thinks that developers should be able to publish whatever trash they want to publish (provided it doesn't break laws). If consumers want to buy trash, let them.

These jeans would go so well with my one T-Shirt, or my other T-Shirt, or the other one... you know... the blue one. And this new T-shirt, it'd go great with my jeans, and my cargo pants, and uh, my other pair of jeans.

My dad had a binder of these maps. They were amazing. He also mapped out Dragon Warrior 1 and Metroid. The metroid map was awesome, it covered an entire wall of our basement. My little brother didn't find the Dragon Warrior map very useful, he memorized it so well, he could navigate the entire final dungeon without a…

It's a pretty good video. If this was a game trailer, I'd definitely pass on it though. It doesn't look like a fun game at all. Walk up to an enemy, hurl it around in ragdoll fashion. Toss your sword like a spear and be totally defenseless for the 30 seconds it takes you to walk up to the enemy, but that's ok because…

They succeeded. Young me was filled with unfamiliar feelings and a deep longing for a power glove watching that movie.

I'm often questioned by people why I always set impossible goals. I tell them if I set goals that I could achieve, I'd achieve them and not try to go further.

No, this is inaccurate. Having 4 speakers doesn't make it 4.1 In the X.Y notation, the X denotes how many locations there are speakers, not how many speakers there are. My bookshelf speakers have 3 speakers each in them, does that make my hi-fi a 6.0 system? No, It's a 2.0 system.

No, you do not. If you do sell these things for a living, you are bad at your job.

No, 4 speakers does not make 4.1 It has a tweeter and a mid for right and left. You don't count the number of speakers, you count the number of locations where speakers are. 4.1 is Left+Right+Back Left+Back Right+Sub.

I'm bothered by this obvious 2.1 setup being billed as a 5.1 system.

This idea doesn't debunk any theory, but it does hurt any theory that depends on multiple sources. It's like trying to theorize on Rockie's motives considering Rambo's actions. But, this theory can somewhat stand on it's own, in the context of this single story. Yes, he's an actor, but what are his character's motives…

IR thermometers are my favorite laser pointers for cats. A 9v battery is a lot cheaper and lasts longer than any other battery I've used in a laser pointer. Plus, the pistol grip makes for much easier targeting. My 3yr old son has a great time with it.

My favorite method of cleaning hopeless cast iron is to toss it in the oven and do a self-clean cycle. If the pan cracks during the process, it was bound to some day and it's junk, otherwise it'll be nice and clean, ready for a light scrubbing and a good seasoning.