December 2007
Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) alpha 1 officially... →
Ubuntu 8.04 alpha 1 has officially been released. This early release of Hardy Heron includes Xorg 7.3.
November 2007
Open Letter to Kevin Rose - Please Fix These... →
Jeff wrote an article discussing some problems he was having with Digg functionality. He received a number of comments about the problems he mentioned as well as a number of different issues that others were experiencing. This post discusses some of the more common problems he and others are having with some Digg functionality.
99 Classic 'Yo Momma Is So Fat...' Jokes →
“Yo momma so fat her bellybutton gets home 15 minutes before she does.” That’s a prime example of a ‘Yo Momma’ joke, a genre so popular it became the basis for a series of no-holds-barred competitions on MTV. Produced and hosted by actor Wilmer Valderrama, matches were held on successive seasons in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.
Really, truly official: Google to bid on 700MHz... →
Google has revealed the worst-kept secret in the tech world: it plans to bid on the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction in January. Officially.
Uncovered: Evidence that Mac OS X could run... →
Don’t trash your Boot Camp drive just yet, but Leopard could contain the early signs of running Windows apps in Mac OS X after all. While the evidence is telling, we encourage you not to hold your breath just yet.
Faster IPhone on its way →
AT&T plans to offer a version of an iPhone next year that runs on a faster wireless network so users can get speedier results when surfing the Web.
Finally! Rick Astley gets Rickrolled →
“Never Gonna Give You Up……”
The Art of BS: How to Succeed on Papers & Essays →
I’ve decided to provide a few tips (ten) I’ve learned when writing essays or papers. My tips may not ensure you get that A, but they should help you improve your grade. At the very least, these tips should help you to not fail. Remember, there’s no substitute for actually knowing the material.
Hijinks Ensue: Universal Music CEO is Old, Fat,... →
It’s not really fair to poke fun I suppose. Our kids will laugh with we’re 60 and we don’t know which button turns on the garbage disposal and which one vents plasma from the starbord nacelles.
Tiny Linux PC uses just 18 watts of power, can be... →
Check out this Tiny Linux PC which can be solar powered.
GODTSE: the Goatsie of the Sky! [SFW PIC] →
Yes, you read that right … a larger-than-life Goatsie from Heaven. Uh, thanks Sean?
Digg Comments Stopped working in Safari →
I’m unable to make comments in Safari. It just happened recently and looks like I’m not alone. Anyone else?
Microsoft hit with $5 million lawsuit over Halo 3,... →
A new class-action lawsuit alleges that the combination of the Xbox 360 and Halo 3 produces nearly insurmountable glitches.
America's Joyous Future (PIC) →
The future’s so bright. America in a nutshell…..all protected by God of course.
Fun CSS Trick - Secret Message →
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Pure CSS Drop Down Menu →
No javascript needed. Very few lines of CSS. Works in standards compliant browsers.
Macheist admits to malcor PR stunt →
OK, OK… so there’s been a lot of chatter all over the net about this malcor thing. Here’s the truth:
Best Intern Job Description Ever →
I Can Has Cheezburger? is looking for an intern for their company and the job description includes the Chuck Norris awsumness scale along with bathing a happy cat.
Windows XP outshines Vista in benchmarking test →
New tests have revealed that XP with the beta Service Pack 3 has twice the performance of Vista, even with its long-awaited Service Pack 1.
Fresno (California) Schools Purchase 1,000 Eee PC... →
Students will be using these to maintain their digital portfolios of essays, drawings and creations. I sure hope they install Inkscape on them. It’s interesting that the school district is trying them out at all school levels — elementary, middle, and high school. Some teachers are not thrilled about the purchase.
Malcor a PR stunt! "Hacked" site Apple Matters... →
Apple Matters has admitted that the hacks were indeed fake PR stunts. They claim that businesses were starting to be hurt by the bad press, and have now admitted that the whole thing has been a ruse.
Judge tells record labels to cough up download... →
A federal judge has ordered the RIAA to divulge its expenses it has incurred for each of the 38 songs cited in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Defendant Marie Lindor hopes to convince a judge that the damages sought by the RIAA are unconstitutionally excessive.
Ensure a Fast Internet Connection When You Need It →
Rather than running around the house shutting down all of your computers next time you’re experiencing a little lag on Xbox Live or Skype is breaking up on you, you can set up Quality of Service (QoS) rules on your router to distribute bandwidth to your different gadgets and applications based on your priorities. Today I’ll show you how.
3am at the Apple Store →
Buying a computer at 3am at the 24 hour New York City Apple store has some interesting perks.
And In the End, Scissors Beat Paper [PIC] →
Hitler must have never learned how to play rock, paper, scissors as a kid.
Guy Hurls Plungers At People's Backs [video] →
It’s a strange talent, but he’s great at it, nonetheless.
The World's Most Effective Speed Bump →
Here’s the perfect way to slow down those doggone kids in their noisy pocket rockets, invading the neighborhood at high speed without regard to the peace and personal safety of the local inhabitants. This Deutch-speaking dude has created an unusually powerful gadget that will teach those whippersnappers a lesson.
The Sniper Who Killed 505 Soviet Soldiers During... →
“Working in temperatures between −20 to −40 degrees Celsius(-4 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit), and dressed completely in a white camouflage suit, Häyhä was credited with 505 confirmed kills against Soviet soldiers.”
CNet rates Vista one of "worst products in... →
CNet has named what they claim are the worst technology products in history. Probably the most controversial is the inclusion of Windows Vista which sits alongside the Sinclair C5, the Gizmondo and the Tamagotchi.
20 Terminal Commands for Hidden Settings in... →
One-line Terminal commands for changing hidden preferences in Mac OS X Leopard. Change settings for Spaces, Stacks, iCal, Spotlight, Dock, Finder, Safari and Time Machine that aren’t accessible through the application or system preferences. All are easily reversed using a different Terminal Command.
Obsessive-Compulsive’s Guide: Top 12 Organizing... →
Is your life in disarray? Do you have trouble finding things? Do you constantly forget stuff? If so, don’t worry — you’re like most of the human population.
Desktop Evolution: Windows and Mac OS Comparison... →
Since Windows 95 dropped more than a decade ago, our desktops have evolved to no end. Having recently had a fresh Leopard install on our Macs, we thought we would take a look back, with a side-by-side comparison of Windows and Mac operating systems.
The fight over grandma's money [PIC] →
The fight over grandma’s money [PIC]
Freeware solution to sync your Mac with a Windows... →
One of the more frustrating aspects of being a Mac owner is trying to sync with a Windows Mobile device (shockingly, not all Mac owners have - or even want - an iPhone, some of us like our Smartphones). Here’s how.
Christmas Lights 2007 - Where you are in control! →
Click on a window to turn the lights behind that window on, click it again to turn the lights off! A total of 9 windows can be switched on or off, as well as two hanging rope lights. Now with queueing system to prevent last year’s disaster: (http://www.digg.com/hardware/Guy_allows_whole_world_to_control_christmas_decorations_on_his_house). Enjoy!
The 16 Ugliest Men In The History Of Rock 'n' Roll →
In no particular order…
Superman's Sad Fate [COMIC] →
Ah, irony.
Giant Moai Rides the Baggage Carousel [pic] →
That souvenir Tiki won’t fit in your carry-on?
When Does Congress ACTUALLY Work? →
Uncle Jay Explains the News about congressional work days. prepare to be dumfounded.
The 5 Best Things to Say When Caught Sleeping at... →
Number 5 is pretty good: “They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen.”
World Wide Web: Land of Free Stuff... Here are 101... →
You want it? It’s yours. From a college education to your favorite shampoo, it’s all happening gratis on the Internet. Check out the slideshow.
The Pirate Bay Cancels OiNK Replacement →
The Pirate Bay has canceled its plan to launch an OiNK replacement. BOiNK was supposed to revive the hundreds of thousands of music albums that were lost during the raid, but The Pirate Bay will leave that up to more specialized private BitTorrent trackers.
China building giant underwater museum →
China is building a giant underwater museum to preserve and exhibit an ancient shipwreck. The museum, the first of its kind in the world, is to contain a sunken ship more than 800 years old and its treasures.
How to wear a American Flag Pin [Pic] →
Men, planning to leave the safe confines of your home, and you don’t want to want to be pegged as a terrorist? Be sure to slap on your mandatory flag pin. Here are some handy tips to help you blend in with the rest of the patriotic public.
10 Absolute No-No's For Any Freelance Web Designer →
If you’re a freelancer, make sure you don’t make any of these common mistakes.
Ship crashes in Antarctica, check out the name and... →
I cant possibly spoil this by telling you any more……