On Tinkering with Computers and the iPad

by sknauer on February 17, 2010

It’s probably being blogged to death, but I found some interesting links today that fascinated me and made me recall the early days of my computer-tinkering youth. I would spend hours modifying my Mac’s operating system, under the hood, learning what made it tick, etc. Let’s just say these arguments about the iPad made me nostalgic. Here’s some good reading for you guys:

Soon, I think I should reflect on my favorite times of tinkering with the computer when I was in middle school. Come to think of it, before I had a job and a family, I used to have a lot of fun computing. Now it’s just something to get work done!

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21st Century Kids

by sknauer on February 15, 2010




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I love my kids, and I love technology. We recently had a wonderful family visit to the Java Loft here in Clovis on my wife’s birthday. The iPod touch was brought out to curb an impending tantrum from our youngest, and soon all three of our kids were sucked in to an episode of Dexter’s Laboratory.

Needless to say, there wasn’t much conversation after that.

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5 Awesome Lego Videos

January 14, 2010

No other toy from my childhood inspired more imaginative play than Lego, a simple toy with infinite not-so-simple potential. There have been a number of excellent videos on the internet featuring master model builders and creative stop-motion photography with one of the world’s most famous toys that spans generations. As a father, I’m thankful that [...]

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Desktop Pictures Update

January 10, 2010

Yesterday I posted a fresh, new desktop picture download for you all, but after thinking about it I am taking it offline temporarily. My aim was to offer the highest resolution possible that will scale down to most screens. I’m not happy with this one size fits all attempt. Instead I am going to offer [...]

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Why I Want an Apple Tablet

January 5, 2010

The Apple tablet does not exist, at least not until it receives a proper unveiling by Lord Jobs. Here is a list of reasons why I want the fabled Apple tablet and how it would fit into my life, assuming it does any of the following:

Comic books: I was an avid collector and fan of [...]

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Origami: I Love Paper

January 4, 2010

Perhaps it was when I began working in print design after starting my career as a graphic designer in web design, but there was a time when I used to hate paper. I’ve experienced quite the 180, even going as far as ordering paper samples from manufacturers like Neenah and Domtar.
Adding fuel to this obsession, [...]

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Awaiting Twenty-Ten

December 31, 2009

I may not write much here anymore, especially with my rampant Twitter addiction for the past 18 months or so, but I always like to take some time to think about New Years, resolutions and the like. I’m feeling good about what 2010 has to offer so far. I’d like to make the following resolutions [...]

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Google Voice confuses my friends

August 27, 2009
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My Review of GUMshoe – Hemp

August 13, 2009

Simple

Vegan friendly and veggie friendly shoe â?? no animal byproducts or even regular animal products. Men's environmentally friendly hemp shoe. Hemp grows really fast without the use of pesticides and when it's woven into fabric it's soft durable and breathable. Vegan shoe! No animal byprod… [...]

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Shooting Arrows in Business

June 9, 2009

My wife and I were cooking dinner for our family last night and doing our usual exchange of, “So, how was your day?” I began telling my wife about running into a friend of mine who has his hands in many little startup companies and is really embodying the entrepreneur’s spirit. She shook her head, [...]

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