Category: Computing

  • Trash Server

    Trash Server

    Many loyal readers may remember Trash PC, a Pentium-4-packing beige tower that I recovered from the garbage. The Trash PC is now Trash Server.  As a server, it was necessary to paint Trash PC black (all servers are black, didn’t you know?).  This was accomplished with a partial can of automotive trim satin black paint.…

  • Microsoft Seinfeld Ad

    Microsoft Seinfeld Ad

    Many seem confused by the ad and some are even angry (?). Personally, I think it is funny. I’m not any more or less inclined to buy a copy of Windows, but I do like the new direction of Microsoft’s advertising. More less than intelligent commentary here and here.

  • Review: MacBook

    Review: MacBook

    Intro: This isn’t so much a review as it is a comparison between the MacBook and two other similar Apple portables: the MacBook Air and the 12″ PowerBook. Why? In my opinion (and many others) the 12″ PowerBook is one of the best portables Apple (or anyone else) has ever made. The 12″ PowerBook is…