Interested to learn more about quantum computers and their future applications? Enjoy this talk with theoretical physicists John Preskill and Spiros Michalakis. To make it more understandable and appealing, it is also animated by PhD Comics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2DXrs0OpHU … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
SourceForge’s DevShare adware program rears its ugly head with FileZilla
SourceForge used to be a reputable place to download open source software. Now, that reputation is doing a full reverse as SourceForge becomes a place to avoid. A little relevant history: SourceForge was acquired by Dice Holdings from the previous owner Geeknet in September 2012. On July 1st of 2013, SourceForge announced a new program for developers called DevShare which … [Read more...]
The standard apps that come with Windows 8.1
It seems Microsoft wants to start a campaign with the phrase "Right from the Start" from the One Microsoft strategy. It focuses on Skype, SkyDrive, Xbox Music, and other Microsoft products that are included in Windows 8.1 by default. I think the expression is funny because Windows 8 clearly isn't "right from the start" if they are releasing an update to correct some of the … [Read more...]
Back-to-school brings concerns of cyber-bullying and cheating
With kids back in school, there are a number of concerns that parents deal with: Will their child do well this year? Will they make friends? Are they safe? When it comes to technology, there are two other issues that parents should be aware of: cyber-bullying and cheating. There have been a number of high-profile suicides following brutal cyber-bullying. As the adult, … [Read more...]
Put down the darn phone
Don't let your social interactions suffer as a result of technology. The old jingle used to say using your phone you could reach out and touch someone. Now, don't let the amazing marvels that the smartphone enable cause your relationships to become second fiddle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OINa46HeWg8 I don't mean to come off as preaching. I'm sure I have my … [Read more...]