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14 Unusual Computer Mouse Designs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:48 -0500

14 Unusual Computer Mouse Designs

Some General Arguments Why The Mac Is Better Than a Windows PC

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:32:00 -0500

The most popularized reason for the disliking of the Apple community as a whole is the notion that it is overwhelmingly elitist and full of bigotry. In any type of community there are always the vocal few. Unfortunately, these overwhelmingly vocal few always seem to effect the opinion of a bystander looking in on the Apple ecosystem. The attitudes of these vocal few do not in any way reflect the entire Apple community, or even a majority of it. Windows users seem to commonly mistake an Apple fan’s love for their Mac as elitism and snobbery. Simply put, we just love our Macs.

One of the biggest problems with the Mac to a buyer is the pricing. The hardware is seen as a niche’ market (which it is) and overpriced, but that is because Apple Mac’s have quality beyond anything else in the market. The operating system, file system, graphical user interface, ease-of-use, beautiful craftsmanship, and durability make the Mac a top notch product that deserves a top notch price.

Another false fact that still seems to be etched into the Windows user’s mind is that the Mac is hard to learn to use. This could not be anything but farther than the truth. The Mac was designed with the idea of ease-of-use in mind, while Windows was designed as a filesystem with a focus on infrastructure. For the most part you will never hear of a Windows user switching to the Mac and having to go back to Windows because he could not learn how to use it. The genius behind Apple’s products is that they intuitively make sense. This comes from Apple’s main focus from the beginning of it’s conception- to make a computer that is fun and easy to use.

The biggest fault with Windows versus the Mac is Window’s need for constant user management to keep it maintained. The Mac is designed to be more self-reliant and not call for the user to have to know how to do things that someone without any computer experience does not know how to do. The constant need for security to be managed by the user through an anti-virus, the need to defragment the hardrive, and the need for filesystem and core fixes with weekly patches and updates makes Windows impose more on the common user than need should have it.

John Mayer- “Who Says” PUPPY REMIX

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:06 -0500

John Mayer- “Who Says”

PUPPY REMIX

How To: Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone / iPod Touch Using Blackra1n | Cult of Mac

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:17:00 -0500

How To: Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone / iPod Touch Using Blackra1n | Cult of Mac:

Disclaimer: I am posting this for discussion sake only. I am not advocating anyone do this and hold no responsibility for anything that may occur from doing so.

That said, I have mentioned before that I am tempted to do so myself if only to achieve the level of interface bliss that I see here or here. This seems like a good step by step should I ever get the guts to do so.

WallzPaperzPleaze

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:09:26 -0400

WallzPaperzPleaze:

This is my new wallpaper devoted site. I’ve always loved finding nice wallpapers around the internet and I’ve collected quite a few. I will post full, hi-res wallpapers regularly, and I promise- they will be awesome.

Please visit the site and follow or subscribe to the RSS feed. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I think I may do a wallpaper devoted tumblr... been thinking about it for awhile... details to come soon

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:33:25 -0400

DWIGHT; “Jim is my enemy. But it turns out, that Jim is...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:19:09 -0400

DWIGHT; “Jim is my enemy. But it turns out, that Jim is also his own worst enemy. And the enemy of my enemy is my friend. So, Jim is actually my friend. … But, because he is his own worst enemy, the enemy of my friend is my enemy, so, actually, Jim is my enemy. But…”

The Office, 6x07-“Koi Pond”

10 Of Your Geekiest Halloween Costumes (via nickmcglynn)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:55:14 -0400

10 Of Your Geekiest Halloween Costumes
(via nickmcglynn)

Create a font from your own handwriting - fontcapture.com

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:24:40 -0400

Create a font from your own handwriting - fontcapture.com:

lab111:

Create your own handwriting font for use on your computer. No software required, simply print out, complete, and scan our font template.

thedailywhat: Tee of the Day, Too: “Electronic Rock Guitar...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:03:39 -0400

thedailywhat:

Tee of the Day, Too: “Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt” from ThinkGeek.

Air guitar 2.0:

The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real musical instrument that allows you to play your favorite songs and sound great doing it. All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar.

Comes complete with a mini-amp with a volume knob that goes to 11. No Stairway.

[via.]

shaneblog: This guy, dubbed the ‘Invisible Man’, paints himself...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:58:45 -0400

shaneblog:

This guy, dubbed the ‘Invisible Man’, paints himself to blend in with his surroundings. No Photoshop, no nothing, just paint.

that is a fully functional turntable built into the top of...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:18 -0400

that is a fully functional turntable built into the top of laptop

ohryankelley: Motorola DROID first hands-on by Engadget

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:29 -0400

ohryankelley:

Motorola DROID first hands-on by Engadget

evangelworldorder: The dual touchscreen laptop from Canova Only...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:21 -0400

evangelworldorder:

The dual touchscreen laptop from Canova

Only in Italy and Australia.

poobah: Executive Elite Marshmallow blaster $55

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:58:33 -0400

poobah:

Executive Elite Marshmallow blaster $55

geekystuff: “Nook” eBook Reader I would sooo buy this over a...

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:03:04 -0400

geekystuff:

“Nook” eBook Reader

I would sooo buy this over a Kindle.

I’VE DISCOVERED SOMETHING AMAZING!!!

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:56:45 -0400

I’VE DISCOVERED SOMETHING AMAZING!!!

(via not-just-an-urban-outfitter)

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:45:49 -0400

(via not-just-an-urban-outfitter)

This is an extensive interview concerning Windows 7 and the...

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:49:38 -0400

This is an extensive interview concerning Windows 7 and the state of Microsoft between the CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, and the editor and chief of Engadget, Joshua Topolsky.

this is what we would call- a lack of bones in your body

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:26:29 -0400

this is what we would call- a lack of bones in your body