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Reviving a Classic NeXT Cube[^] (source: Rick's Random Ramblings)
1989 Called... It wants its Cube back.
"NeXT Computer was the foundation on which today's Apple success was built. Let's fire up the WAYBAC machine and try to boot up their flagship NeXT Cube."
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Developing for Windows 8: Photobucket app creators talk Metro[^] (source: Ars Technica)
Do users want Metro, "regular" Windows, or both?
"With the Windows 8 Consumer Preview out, many developers have already built preview versions of their products. Here's what one group of developers at Photobucket think about developing Metro apps."
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Is HTML5 ready yet?[^] (source: Christian Heilmann)
No, HTML5 is not ready and will never be – and that is a good thing.
"HTML was never “ready” and will never be “ready”. It might be “a dirty hack that works right now.” But it can still be “the right choice” and “an exciting opportunity.”"
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James Whittaker: Why I left Google[^] (source: JW on Tech)
Google+ and me, we were simply never meant to be.
"The Google I was passionate about was a technology company that empowered its employees to innovate. The Google I left was an advertising company with a single corporate-mandated focus."
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That was a good read. Thank you!
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The way I think about Diagnostic tools[^] (source: The Moth)
Some basic tools for debugging, profiling and tracing in Visual Studio.
"Every software has issues, or as we like to call them "bugs". To diagnose issues, the most important assets are good techniques, skill, experience, and maybe talent. The right tools help, too."
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This post needs a bit more information. It doesn't have a good structure to the content and it doesn't say much about techniques. If you are the moderator of this post go into more detail about the subject give a suggestion for tools and techniques to make it more appealing.
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The laser unprinter[^] (source: ExtremeTech)
...or as we used to call it: the whiteboard.
"You’ve heard of laser printers — and now a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge in England have created a laser unprinter that can remove ink without damaging the paper."
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The iPad Mini and the Future of the iPad[^] (source: TightWind)
Do you think we'll see a smaller iPad anytime soon?
"A smaller iPad would be cheaper, lighter and easier to use one-handed. But would it be a good idea?"
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After 244 Years, Encyclopaedia Britannica Stops the Presses[^] (source: NYTimes.com)
Encyclopaedia what? You'll have to look it up on Wikipedia now.
"In an acknowledgment of the realities of the digital age Encyclopaedia Britannica will focus primarily on its online encyclopedias and educational curriculum for schools."
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The most popular JavaScript keywords[^] (source: don't code today)
If this function return var...
"We decided to check on the frequency of JavaScript keywords appearing in most common libraries, and provide an easy way to check your own code, too."
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The Best Browser is the One You Have with You[^] (source: A List Apart)
If you're still thinking mobile vs. desktop experience, you're still fighting yesterday's battles.
"If the solution to your problem appears to be a mobile website (or possibly a responsive one), maybe you should reconsider the problems you’re trying to solve."
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Do You Suffer From Fear of Rebooting?[^] (source: Everything Sysadmin)
4 ways to embrace the 3-finger salute.
"Every time I reboot a machine I fear it won't come back up. Here are some thoughts on how I've eliminated or reduced these fears."
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I don't like rebooting, and I'm glad most of my systems can stay up for months at a time these days. But we're in way better shape than the old Windows days where a daily (at least) reboot and semi-yearly reinstall was needed to keep things running well.
Director of Content Development, The Code Project
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The day Bill Gates called me rude — and other lessons in user experience[^] (source: Jackson Fish Market)
I never did succeed in making Bill really comfortable with a more emotional approach to software design.
"As long as the engineering-minded run the show, the notion of subtle and textured user experience design that balances the emotional and functional aspects of a software experience will always struggle to take root."
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Four Reasons to Root for the Windows Phone[^] (source: Forbes)
Everybody loves an underdog.
"It’s kind of refreshing that Microsoft and Nokia have teamed up to make something new. The emergence of another viable platform will lead to more innovation, better phones and lower prices."
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Matthew Wayne Selznick Explains Star Wars To You[^] (source: Matthew Wayne Selznick)
Why Star Wars doesn't make sense... and how you can learn to love it again.
"With all the pieces in place, you can finally enjoy watching the “Star Wars” films in episodic order without having your suspension of disbelief shattered again and again."
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Terrence Dorsey wrote:
Yes.
m.bergman
For Bruce Schneier, quanta only have one state : afraid.
To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered. -- Voltaire
Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense. -- Steve Landesberg
I am not a chatbot.
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Geeky Words You Can Use With Geeky Friends[^] (source: Wired)
What are your favorite geeky words?
"Here are just a few of the cutting-edge and often completely archaic words you already know and could be playing in Words with Friends."
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