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How many people madly click their mouse when a program freezes? [Comic]
![How many people madly click their mouse when a program freezes? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/program_note_responding_comic-290x160.jpg)
There are two common ways people react when a program freezes. The first is smacking something, typically the computer or the desk. The second is madly clicking the mouse. How many people are of the latter group? I admit, I am because, you know, keep clicking the mouse obviously solves [...]
Read More »“Internet Explorer… needs to go” [Comic]
![“Internet Explorer… needs to go” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/internet_explorer_comic-290x160.png)
How many dotTechies use Internet Explorer? If you are an Internet Explorer user, then you probably want to click away because you may not appreciate the humor. If you are not an Internet Explorer user, however, then you will probably have a good laugh at the following comic. Check it [...]
Read More »Google plays a prank on Facebook [Comic]
![Google plays a prank on Facebook [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/google_facebook_prank-290x160.jpg)
Back when Facebook just started, it was not really considered to be a competitor to Google. After all, Facebook was (is) a social network while Google was (is) primarily a search engine. Now, however, Google and Facebook are rivals in more than one way. Aside from just fighting for advertising [...]
Read More »How Facebook has changed over the years [Comic]
![How Facebook has changed over the years [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/facebook_comic-290x160.gif)
How many dotTechies are Facebook users? Aside from an account to maintain dotTech’s Facebook fanpage, I am proud to say I am no longer a Facebook user. Keyword to note is “no longer”; I actually was one of the first Facebook adopters (before it became really big, actually) but quit [...]
Read More »“If web browsers were superheroes…” [Comic]
![“If web browsers were superheroes…” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/browsers_superheroes_comic-290x160.jpg)
In today’s world, there are dozens upon dozens of web browsers out there, especially if you factor in browser apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. When looking at just desktop browsers, most of these dozens tend to be forks of the five major ones — Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, [...]
Read More »The correlation between hairstyle and age for men and women [Comic]
![The correlation between hairstyle and age for men and women [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/hair_men_women_comic-290x160.jpg)
Life, often sometimes, is not fair. When it comes to hair (hair on head, not body hair), the scale is clearly tilted in the favor of women. This favoritism (damn you, Darwin) is most obvious in old(er) age. As men get older, most men start to bald. Some bald more [...]
“Money is not everything in life…” [Comic]
![“Money is not everything in life…” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/money_comic-290x160.jpg)
You know one of my pet peeves? Hypocrisy. I cannot stand people who say one thing to you then, behind your back, go do the same damn thing they told you not to do. It annoys the crap out of me. You know another thing I hate? People telling me [...]
Read More »If tech companies were talk show hosts… [Comic]
![If tech companies were talk show hosts… [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/tech_companies_talk_show_hosts-290x160.jpg)
Companies, specifically tech companies, may not be people in and of themselves but they do have characteristics (or personalities, if you will). Because of these characteristics, it is often enticing to compare the companies to other things, like celebrities or popular personalities. In the case of the following comic, tech [...]
Read More »iPhone users vs Android users vs BlackBerry users [Comic]
![iPhone users vs Android users vs BlackBerry users [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/smartphone_user_perceptions-290x160.jpg)
Anyone that has taken an elementary-level Sociology or Psychology knows, among other things, there are two basic types of perceptions of people; perceptions people have of themselves and perceptions people have of others. Generally, unless you are suffering from depression or something similar, people have a more positive perception of [...]
Read More »How technology has changed our relationships with our mothers [Comic]
![How technology has changed our relationships with our mothers [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/mothers_comic-290x160.jpg)
Mothers. Mothers are — probably quite literally — genetically coded to bug take care of their children. Part of this parental process is calling the child regularly if the child lives away (sometimes it involves calling the child regularly multiple times a day). Or at least that is how it [...]
How different age groups feel about different technologies [Comic]
![How different age groups feel about different technologies [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/age_vs_tech_comic-290x160.png)
The other day I was thinking about how complex programming has become today and how much easier it was back in the day when writing a ‘Hello World’ program was considered genius. I then commented to my wife on the matter and proceeded to ponder on the issue when I [...]
Read More »If you could pick, what would you make the ending of ‘Star Wars’? [Comic]
![If you could pick, what would you make the ending of ‘Star Wars’? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/choose_your_own_story_comic-290x160.png)
Any dotTechies, or dotTechies’ children, have read the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ novels? For those that have not read or heard about them, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ are children books that allow you, as a reader, to select what happens next in the novel. No, they aren’t books with artificial [...]
Read More »What happens when drunk iPhone goes partying with Android? [Comic]
![What happens when drunk iPhone goes partying with Android? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/android_and_iphone_comic-290x160.jpg)
Let’s say iPhone was a person. A real, actual person. Then let’s say iPhone got drunk and went partying with Android and Galaxy S III, assuming both Android and Galaxy S III both are real people, too. What would happen? Would the iPhone go crazy and profess its true love [...]
Read More »The progression of a computer problem [Comic]
![The progression of a computer problem [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/computer_issues_comic-290x160.png)
Intentionally or otherwise, I’m sure most, if not all, dotTechies have run across computer issues. From personal experience, I can attest to how, at the start of the problem, I am motivated to fix it all and get everything back to like it was. As time goes on, however, and [...]
Read More »Dictators are like little children throwing tantrums [Comic]
![Dictators are like little children throwing tantrums [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/dictators_comic-290x160.png)
If we look back in human history, we will find more dictators (in the form of monarchies or otherwise) than nations ruled by the common man. (I will refrain from saying ‘democratic’ simply because democracy is more a politically charged term than anything else.) If you could describer dictators in [...]
Read More »Who actually keeps their New Year’s resolutions? [Comic]
![Who actually keeps their New Year’s resolutions? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/new_year_resolutions_comic-290x160.png)
It is 2013. It is a new year. With a new year, comes new resolutions. Every year millions of people make vows or promises about how they are going to change (hopefully improve) their life and lifestyle. Gym memberships skyrocket. Stores cannot stock the shelves with diet shakes fast enough. [...]
Read More »New Year’s resolutions for 2013 by tech companies and CEOs [Comic]
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2013 is — quite literally — around the corner. Indeed, a few hours from now the world will slowly start to move from 2012 and rollover to 2013, starting in the East first and then eventually ending with the West. If you were a major tech company, or the CEO [...]
Read More »Apple copyright claims hit a new low [Comic]
![Apple copyright claims hit a new low [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/eating_an_apple-290x160.png)
Anyone that reads any technology related news knows about Apple’s vendetta against Android… about Apple waging war against everything Android vis a vis lawsuits and litigation. If you think Apple has already hit a low in their crusade against the little green robot, you would be wrong. It could get [...]
Read More »Want to know what augmented reality feels like? [Comic]
![Want to know what augmented reality feels like? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/augmented_reality-290x160.png)
I am sure many dotTechies have heard of Google Glass, a project by Google to bring advanced augmented reality to our world through the use of glasses. Ever wonder what Google Glass-like augmented reality would feel like? Would it be useful? Would it contain ads? Easy to use? What? Manu [...]
Read More »What the eBook industry can learn from the music industry about DRM [Comic]
DRM (Digital Rights Management) was invented to prevent people from pirating or stealing digital intellectual property. An unintended consequence of DRM was pissing people off by locking down their content to one machine. The music industry quickly learned music sells better DRM-free. eBook industry? Yeah, not so much…
[via Manu [...]
Read More »Who actually laughs when they type “LOL”? [Comic]
![Who actually laughs when they type “LOL”? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/i_dont_laugh-290x160.png)
Here is a question for all dotTechies who like to express their feelings online using “LOL”, “ROFL”, “LMAO”, emoticons, or any derivative thereof. How many people actually laugh, smile, frown, etc. whenever they type the just-mentioned words or use emoticons? Yeah… my guess is not very many. That is why [...]
Read More »What would Microsoft do with an extra $1 million? [Comic]
![What would Microsoft do with an extra $1 million? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/microsoft_who_wants_to_be_millionaire-290x160.png)
For the better part of two decades, Microsoft was the most valuable tech company in the world, primarily due to the market penetration of its Windows and Office product lines. In today’s world, however, Microsoft gets a lot of beef for being lethargic and a non-innovator (although I would say [...]
Read More »“There’s a patent for that” [Comic]
![“There’s a patent for that” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/microsoft_patent_comic-290x160.png)
In today’s world, which company is infamous for its aggressive patent claims and legal action again alleged intellectual property infringement? Apple, of course. What most people don’t know, however, is Microsoft has always been as aggressive (if not more) than Apple when it comes to intellectual property. The only different [...]
Read More »Apple Maps causes Steve Jobs to be lost in the afterlife [Comic]
![Apple Maps causes Steve Jobs to be lost in the afterlife [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/apple_maps_steve_jobs_comic-290x160.png)
Most, if not all, cultures say not to speak ill of the dead; no matter how much you dislike a person, you shouldn’t make fun of them after their passing. The following is a comic of Steve Jobs who, as I’m sure we all know, has died. It isn’t making [...]
Read More »Personalities of Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and more summarized in one comic [Comic]
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In the past we have seen various criticisms of tech companies, ranging from how Google, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, Facebook, etc. apologize when they make a mistake to how the same tech companies market their products. Today we have a comic to share with you from the same artist, Manu Cornet. [...]
Read More »More Microsoft hate [Comic]
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In yesterday’s comic we discussed how Manu Cornet, a Google employee and artist-on-the-side, likes to poke fun at tech companies, especially Apple and Microsoft. In that regard, today I have yet another Manu Cornet comic to share with you and this one is yet another comic hating on Microsoft. Check [...]
Read More »Difference between how Apple, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, and HP market their products [Comic]
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Manu Cornet is an artist that likes to criticize. As we have seen in his previous comics, Cornet loves making fun of tech companies… especially Apple and Microsoft (which is not surprising because Cornet works for Google, a rival to Apple and Microsoft). There is even a comic poking fun [...]
Read More »The real iPhone killer [Comic]
![The real iPhone killer [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/real_iPhone_killer-290x160.png)
Looking for an iPhone killer was more relevant last year than today simply because there are tons of viable iPhone alternatives now than in the past. However, iPhone is still a very popular phone and, for all intends and purposes, nothing has really “killed” it yet. For example, iPhone 5 [...]
Read More »United States Patent and Trademark Office is ridiculous [Comic]
![United States Patent and Trademark Office is ridiculous [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/dumb_patents-290x160.png)
Partly due to Apple’s legal endeavors, and partly due to patent trolls, the United States patent system has come into question over the past few years. While some people call for reforms, others express their view of the United States Patent and Trademark Office with jokes and comic. Manu Cornet [...]
Read More »People will pay $70 for a meal but refuse to pay $2 for software [Comic]
![People will pay $70 for a meal but refuse to pay $2 for software [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/software_prices-290x160.png)
I hadn’t really thought of it this way before but, if you think about it, we (and by “we” I mean Western society) do spend a lot of money on food — especially eating out. However, when it comes to software, we often refuse to pay as little as a [...]
Read More »What if ads become this ridiculious? [Comic]
![What if ads become this ridiculious? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/new_born_ads-290x160.png)
Does it seem like ads are becoming increasingly popular? I mean, it seems like more and more companies are moving towards using ads (targeted or otherwise) as a way to raise revenue. The question is — when will they stop? How ridiculous ad will we, as a society, tolerate? I [...]
Read More »Tech companies steal from each other, despite what Apple wants you to think [Comic]
![Tech companies steal from each other, despite what Apple wants you to think [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/who_steals_from_who.png)
We have had plenty of Apple bashing here on dotTech. For example, back in October I shared an infographic that laid out the ideas Apple stole/borrowed from other companies or people. However, as much as we may bash Apple, it never gets old.
So today I have a comic [...]
Read More »The problem with DRM protected content [Comic]
![The problem with DRM protected content [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/apple_google_amazon_app_stores-290x160.png)
DRM (digital rights management) is an umbrella term used to described methods used by entertainment producers, software producers, etc. to protect their content from being pirated. The problem with DRM content is, well, you cannot share it with others. I’m not talking about the inability to pirate it to others [...]
Read More »Refrigerator gets banned for looking like the iPad [Comic]
![Refrigerator gets banned for looking like the iPad [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/ipad_fridge_comic-290x160.png)
Although Apple has some legitimate patent related claims, the absurdity of some of its other claims are a foregone conclusion. Aside from the most diehard Apple fanboys, most people will agree Apple asserting intellectual property claims over things like rounded corners is just plain stupid. So how about Apple claiming [...]
Read More »Why you should buy an iPad mini [Comic]
![Why you should buy an iPad mini [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/ipad_mini_is_so_good-290x160.png)
If you read my opinion piece on the iPad mini, you already know I think it is junk. However, some people disagree with me. According to them, the iPad mini is the holy grail (along with the iPhone and the iPad). These are the same people that claim the iPad [...]
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