Category: Computers

WELCOME TO FEBRUARY – WORLD SHARING TIME AGAIN

SHARE YOUR WORLD January ended with the biggest ever blizzard of the month of January. We have had bigger blizzards in other months, but this one was the winner for January. Not to worry, because now they are predicting more snow next weekend. I hope we get some melting in between. Life is speeding along. … Continue reading WELCOME TO FEBRUARY – WORLD SHARING TIME AGAIN

SITTING AND THINKING

The Morning Dawdler of 1-29-2023 (Reblogging Marilyn's great thoughts) I play with robots! Especially Robbie I realize that Robbie doesn't have AI. Instead, he has a battery and some kind of recording device. But I like him anyway, my all-time favorite robot. Should we fear the arrival of more progressive AI [Artificial Intelligence] or embrace … Continue reading SITTING AND THINKING

HANGING LOOSE BY THE DEVIL’S DOOR, ENGULFED IN MISTY MADNESS

I knew something was wrong with my body before I had done any tests, I also knew my computer was pretty well cooked before I went to the hospital. It had been hit by a nasty Trojan which my software cleanser did not fully destroy. I know because it told me so and suggested other … Continue reading HANGING LOOSE BY THE DEVIL’S DOOR, ENGULFED IN MISTY MADNESS

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION?

JYProvocative Question #47 – Technology & Education There's a motion on Massachusetts' ballot this year to get rid of the standardized tests that have altered education so it has become about passing tests without benefit of thinking. What those tests prove is how well kids take tests and because of the tests, teachers don't have … Continue reading TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION?

THE LONGEST VACATION

I had been looking for a job that would let me flex my hours so Garry and I could spend time together. It was difficult. He worked terribly long hours, gone before the sun came up and not home until it was dark again. Ironic. Most people think reporters work "a few minutes a day" … Continue reading THE LONGEST VACATION

A TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY

I spent most of my working life in a computer development environment. I have watched important software while it was still an idea and later in its development. I did a lot of testing of new software too. I can read code -- not very well now but I used to be able to read … Continue reading A TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY

IF TELEVISION HACKERS WERE THE REAL DEAL

I watch a lot of TV. Probably too much. I’m fond of action shows and I'm especially fond of all the comic book shows. The one thing all these shows have in common is at least one computer genius. A girl or guy geek who's the best hacker in the business. They always have at … Continue reading IF TELEVISION HACKERS WERE THE REAL DEAL

WELCOME TO FEBRUARY – WORLD SHARING TIME AGAIN

Not long ago Marilyn answered these important questions. RJP SHARE YOUR WORLD  January ended with the biggest-ever blizzard for the month of January. We have had bigger blizzards in other months, but this one was the winner for January. Not to worry because now they are predicting more snow next weekend. I hope we get some … Continue reading WELCOME TO FEBRUARY – WORLD SHARING TIME AGAIN

WHAT DID YOU DO WITH YOUR SUNDAY?

I'm glad you asked. I was a long-term Kindle user. I started using one when they were virtually unknown and still had keyboards -- and no WiFi. They've come a long way since them and not all of it good or even acceptable. The problem is that they changed (sigh) -- upgraded -- the software. … Continue reading WHAT DID YOU DO WITH YOUR SUNDAY?

BAD NEWS, GOOD NEWS

FRIDAY FLASHBACK - ON SATURDAY WHICH ISN'T ANYTHING NEW It was a bad week in a lot of ways. Non-deliveries, late deliveries, missing parts, and a lot of increasingly aggravating conversations with Amazon. I spent more time on the telephone with Amazon's customer service than I have writing posts or taking pictures. I was beginning … Continue reading BAD NEWS, GOOD NEWS