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Office 2007
On the theory that testing two betas is only a good idea if everything is working properly, Jerry installs Office 2007
Mon, 26 Jun 2006

The Sound of Smart Music
Nothing destroys an audience's suspension of disbelief faster than crummy audio.
Tue, 20 Jun 2006

Now We Know
So why was Bill Gates "down" at WinHec? It turns out something else was on his mind--and now we know what.
Mon, 19 Jun 2006

FlexGo and a New Form of Literacy
FlexGo is a marketing plan under which computers will be sold like cell phones
Mon, 12 Jun 2006

The Merry Month of May
May is about more than flowers and chirping birds. It also involves WinHEC, Serenity, and more.
Mon, 5 Jun 2006

Working with Laptop Hardware
Jerry changes his name to "Mr. Goodwrench" when his laptop acts up.
Mon, 29 May 2006

Repair or Replace?
When a system goes down, does it make more sense (or cents?) to repair or replace?
Mon, 22 May 2006

A Day at the Beach
Going to the beach is supposed to be relaxing--and it will be, if you leave your computers at home.
Mon, 15 May 2006

Not Just Yet!
Jerry still hasn't bit the bullet--ah, apple--when it comes to MacTel
Mon, 8 May 2006

Hired Girl
Jerry cleans up when it comes to tomorrow's gadgets today.
Mon, 1 May 2006

Make Magazine
Jerry's said this before: If you have any skill at gadgetry, or even interest in such things, O'Reilly's Make is the magazine/book series for you.
Mon, 24 Apr 2006

VISTA and Pournelle's Law
One of Pournelle's Laws--that before you can do anything important, you will have to do two other things, one of which is nearly impossible--holds true for Build 5308 of Windows Vista.
Mon, 17 Apr 2006

Boot Camp
Will Apple's announcement about "Boot Camp" really mean two computers for the price of one?
Mon, 10 Apr 2006

On the Go
From headsets to his morning walk, Jerry stays busy looking at things that Just Work.
Mon, 3 Apr 2006

Blu-ray, HD DVD, and Sony Bets the Company
DVD drives have pretty well replaced CD-ROM as the default optical drive for small computers. Now comes the next step--HD DVD versus Sony's Blu-ray.
Mon, 27 Mar 2006

The Return of Ma Bell
Judge Green thought he had killed Ma Bell dead, but The Phone Company seems to be rising from the grave.
Mon, 20 Mar 2006

No Bye Bye Blackbery
We can all breathe easier: RIM Blackberry isn't going away.
Mon, 13 Mar 2006

Smile! A Happy Ending
Jerry discovers a camera store on the up and up--and gets the camera he wants.
Mon, 6 Mar 2006

Google In China
Google has famously said its main business principle is "Don't be evil." But is that always the case?
Mon, 27 Feb 2006

Moving Over the Software
Once the hardware is in place, Jerry moves the software over to his new system.
Mon, 20 Feb 2006

Building Alexis
Alexis, the system that Jerry builds this month, was designed to be not only the main communications computer at Chaos Manor, but also a system capable of being the only computer in a medium-sized small office/home office establishment.
Mon, 13 Feb 2006

The New York Camera Store Scam
It all started in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Store....
Mon, 6 Feb 2006

Orchids and Onions: Round 4
Jerry wraps up this his annual Orchids and Onions awards.
Mon, 30 Jan 2006

Orchids and Onions: Round 3
Linux distros, security apps, and backup tools get Onions or Orchids from Jerry this week.
Mon, 23 Jan 2006

Orchids and Onions: Round 2
In round 2 of this year's Orchids and Onions, Jerry looks through the lens of a little camera, and gives DARPA a pat on the back.
Tue, 17 Jan 2006

Orchids and Onions: Round 1
Jerry starts of with the first round of his annual Orchid and Onions awards.
Mon, 9 Jan 2006

CES 2006: Day 1
This year's Computer Electronics Show is scattered all over Las Vegas, so it's nearly impossible for one person to see it all. Still, Jerry always tries, of course.
Thu, 5 Jan 2006



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