When I first read this headline, I turned and looked to see if any flying pigs were going by my window. But no! It’s real! And, surprisingly, it’s honest. Executed properly, UAC could have been a savior for people wont to install every application they find. Unfortunately, the UAC prompts quickly become so annoying that… Continue reading Microsoft Admits What Went Wrong with Vista, and How They Fixed It
Carrying Photography Stuff
I like to take my camera with me when I go walking in the woods – I find “nature” photography very relaxing – but there is a serious downside that’s been bugging me for some time now. Because the “best” light for taking really nice photos just happens to also be the time when there’s… Continue reading Carrying Photography Stuff
Happy Birthday to GNU!
GNU (that’s “GNU is Not Unix,” in case you were wondering) turns 25 years old this year. Apparently, Stephen Fry has made a little video to help celebrate – and I think it’s wonderful and you should definitely go watch it right now. In fact, you may want to watch it and send it to… Continue reading Happy Birthday to GNU!
The TSA’s Photo ID Rules are Useless
The rules that the TSA has rolled out regarding photo IDs and their requirements for getting onto passenger airplanes are usless. In fact, you could argue that they are worse than useless, since they create a false sense of security – and they cost us a lot of money (both directly and indrectly). But don’t… Continue reading The TSA’s Photo ID Rules are Useless
Comcast’s Bandwidth Usage Caps – A Bad Idea
You might have heard this already, but Comcast is rolling out bandwith usage caps – specifically, 250 GB per month for all residential Internet customers. Their policy is also “two strikes and you’re out,” meaning that after your first infraction, you get a call. After the second one, you lose ALL of your Internet access… Continue reading Comcast’s Bandwidth Usage Caps – A Bad Idea