The Zonbox by Zonbu is a positively tiny desktop computer that makes no sound, makes no pollution after carbon offsets, and will only set you back $99 the first month (more on that in a minute). It’s a fully loaded desktop computer running a Linux operating system and, like most Linux distributions these days, comes [...]
Quite good. Surprisingly good, actually, considering I don’t expect very much from comic book translations (There were so many disappointments. Batman 2 through whatever, Elektra, Tank Girl, Daredevil, Cat Woman, The Hulk—the list goes on.). With the exception of one gratuitous scene near the end, it barely earns its “R” rating. V himself (Hugo Weaving) [...]
Me: Those scissors say they’re “half the work of regular scissors.”
Wife: So?
Me: Well, they’re spring-loaded. So by closing the scissors you compress a spring and then when you release pressure the spring returns the energy and opens them again. But springs aren’t 100% efficient. You have to put more energy into closing the scissors in [...]
Me: So, there’s this documentary I think we should watch…
Wife: Is it depressing?
Me: Well, sort of. That’s why I’m running it by you. And it’ll probably make you angry.
Wife: Ok. Here’s the thing, I watch movies to be entertained. I don’t want to be depressed or angry.
Me: What are you watching [...]
Dear Rookie Web Developer,
I had the task recently of taking over a project from a group of developers (who shall remain nameless) who were unable to finish it. When I saw what they had written, I could see why. The project had clearly been assigned to inexperienced, junior-level developers who did not have the guidance [...]
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