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RCN HD-DVR Sad

This is a quick list of issues I found with the RCN HD-DVR (October 2004). From my understanding the Comcast HD-DVR uses similar if not the exact same software. Ports on the back of the DVR a...

Firefox interface first thoughts

I've been using firefox for the past week here are some initial thoughts Migration experience from IE was painless. All my favorites where easily imported, and the browser extensions that I c...

Coffee and Keyboards

My sister was drinking coffee and typing on her laptop one day when she knocked her coffee over and it spilled all over her keyboard. The coffee started dripping between the keys and in a desp...

Ipod Nano First Thoughts

Yes it's amazingly small. It's been said before but the screen does seem to scratch easily. This may be made worse by the fact that the Ipod is designed to have a glossy finish. Most electronics h...

Never Reboot my computer

Software should never reboot a computer. I don't care what files are copied or what DLL's are moved. I don't care what registry keys you changed or what drivers are installed. I don't want sof...

RCN discovers a new form of energy

I was having problem with my new HD cable connection to RCN so I called their technical support department. After waiting almost 30 minutes on hold I finally spoke with someone. I was experien...

The big HD myth

Some people believe that 2006 will be the big year for HDTV. Although I'm sure plenty of HD sets will be sold the overall experience of watching HDTV will leave people with a sour user experie...

Telephone madness

Telephone pet peeves... Please listen carefully because our options have changed. - I don't care if they changed just tell me the options. If people are calling your support line so often that...

Software product cycle

Stage one. Build a good product. Have it do one thing and do it well. Cut all features that are not critical to the central idea Stage two. Take your product and make it great. Do the thing...

Ipod is a bathroom?

A recent article from my friends at Frog Design suggested that the reason people perceive the ipod as "clean" is because it reminds them of the bathroom. The idea is novel but I don't think it...