Iike most bike lock manufacturers, they seem to be ignoring the reality of finding objects to lock to. Even most bike racks you find are not made in a way that you can neatly place your frame right up against them. It does not look like this lock would work well if you did not have a metal post pushed right up next to…

While I agree with the basic premise they use, I feel like they are taking it in the wrong direction. The topic is more relevant when talking about taking criticism and not taking suggestions about your work personally, which is a real risk when you do something you love. It is not, however, inevitable, and you can…

I think more people are concerned with data security and long term viability of services when they quote concerns about cloud computing. For instance, you do not want your documents to all become fair game when a major company gets hacked. You can argue that the user is less secure than the service provider, but the…

I am guessing a substantial portion of that big boxy back end is the power plant. It likely uses a fossil fuel to generate the power, and then feeds it into the cutting system. If not, they probably have a nearby generator system, but then you have some annoyances with keeping the cables in order (since the cutter is…

Hmm... I guess I haven't observed enough motorcycle lights. One of my constant quests for traffic riding is making myself look bigger. I've noticed that cars take me more seriously when I have a wider load on the back of my bike. Also having more lights helps. Anything that makes you look like a more substantial…

I've been considering adding some sort of turn signal to my commuter bike for a while now. One thing that has occurred to me: If the lights are not large, apparently, and widely spaced, no driver is going to understand their meaning. Right now I am thinking about attaching a 2 foot pole to the back of my rack with…

Chrome OS is shaping up to be a new version of the mainframe/terminal concept. This time, however, the networks are faster and the network based applications are more ubiquitous, so it might actually work.

That was my first thought. I loved that game. Also, Four Swords. The whole GBA controller system was a great concept, but I always had a hard time finding enough people with GBAs to have a good time.

That was my first thought. Hotter and more power hungry, but there might be some potential for performance boosts (if you need such a thing on an Android tablet).

I am conflicted... That was both unnerving to discover, and fun to play with. I am not sure which emotion is dominant.

Gah! Way to burst my bubble. You are absolutely right, the Kindle 2 has been completely neglected in software since the arrival of the Kindle 3. The worst part is, there is absolutely nothing "wrong" with my Kindle, so there is no really good reason to replace it.

3D movies tend to give me a headache, but I think part of the problem is having to wear an uncomfortable pair of heavy plastic glasses over the glasses I need to see. They need to make 3D glasses like those lab glasses that easily fit over normal glasses. They look pretty bad, but I wear them for hours with very…

I've done some collaborative document editing on Dropbox. I am not a huge fan because of the lack of an edit lock, but I don't have an exchange server and need to use Word or OpenOffice for a plugin (Endnote).

Absolutely. I remember taking a lot of notes in college and wishing I had one of those terrible tablet PCs so I could do it on my computer. I know a lot of people that meticulously transcribed their written notes after class, but I usually just lost mine...

Exactly! As proud denizens of a democratic society, we are the ones who must keep track of whether things remain transparent. Sadly, there is no magic answer to that.

Saying that the FBI is guilty of hacking for taking down a piece of software (with a court order) is like saying they are guilty of breaking and entering if they search a premise with a warrant. As long as the process is transparent and done in the pursuit of law, it is hard to find fault. You are still free to fault…

I actually kind of agree with this. I used to think otherwise, but since I started using good rechargeables (Eneloop), I have fallen back in love with the AA.

Hah! I have written quite a few emails today, and not noticed that until I went back and checked just now. Doesn't seem all that helpful to me, but I will definitely keep an eye on it (if for nothing better than the entertainment factor of who it tells me to add to my email recipients).

Haha! That'll teach me to not proof read...

My phone has replaced my compact camera for sure (though it would not have if I didn't also have an SLR). I have a separate MP3 player, but I use my phone when I don't need my whole library or the battery life a devoted device affords me. I certainly don't use anything else for keeping my calendar or address book any…