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“The solution to oversleeping” [Comic]

Ashraf December 8, 2012 2

Back in the day (clearly before my time), people used analog (then digital) alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning (or any other time of the day). With the advent of the modern smartphone courtesy Apple, many people (including myself) simply use alarm clock apps on their [...]

Do you own a smartphone? No, the smartphone owns you [Comic]

Ashraf December 7, 2012 1

Do you like purchasing things, especially technology? Yeah, we all like to purchase things. We like to think we own these things. However, sometimes we become so dependent to our toys that it can sometimes feel the gadgets own, and command, us rather than us owning and using those gadgets. [...]

How Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Oracle, and RIM apologize after they screw up [Comic]

Ashraf December 6, 2012 1

People are humans. Humans make mistakes. Companies are not human, but they are comprised of humans who, as you know, make mistakes. (Unless you live in Japan in which case there may be more robots at your company than humans.) When Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Oracle, and RIM make mistakes, [...]

How Microsoft solves problems [Comic]

Ashraf December 5, 2012 5

For all the good (and bad) Micrsoft has done in the world, we all seem to love bashing on the company. Whether Microsoft is at fault or not, people just like bashing them. Justified or not, the bashing is often very funny. You know, like the following, check it out:[...]

“Parents talk to your kids about Linux” before its too late [Comic]

Ashraf December 4, 2012 2

In today’s world, using Linux is as easy as using Windows or Mac OS X, thanks to the Ubuntus of the world. However, it wasn’t always like that. In the past, Linux was more geared towards geeks who liked messing with code compilations, command line operations, etc. That doesn’t necessarily [...]

Windows RT vs Windows 8 Pro vs Windows 8 confuses the average consumer [Comic]

Ashraf December 3, 2012 4

In October I wrote an opinion piece on how Microsoft is abuse the ‘Windows’ name to confuse customers into purchasing Windows RT tablets. How true that is, I don’t know. However, intentional abuse or not, it cannot be denied that the difference between Windows RT, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows [...]

How to get a geek or addict off the computer [Comic]

Ashraf December 2, 2012 2

For the longest time my father insisted I’m addicted to “screens”, as he liked to call it. Now, he doesn’t insist — he knows. Do you know someone like me — someone who spends most of their day in front of the computer? Want to know the secret to getting [...]

This is a (hilarious) example of sexism [Comic]

Ashraf December 1, 2012 9

For the majority of known history, men have dominated women. In the past fifty or so years, the feminist movement has tried to level the playing field in many countries around the world. However, sexism still exists today. Let’s forget about all the seriousness of the topic and have a [...]

This is how everyone secretly feels about Apple rumors [Comic]

Ashraf November 30, 2012 4

Since Apple shot to (more) fame in 2007 with the release of the original iPhone, new Apple rumors rear their heads every few weeks or so (sometimes even quicker). As is the nature of rumors, most of these rumors turn out to be false. After every false rumor people — [...]

“A guide to understanding flow charts” [Comic]

Ashraf November 29, 2012 4

I don’t know about anyone else, but I suck at understanding flow charts. Well, I can comprehend the simple ones but when they get complex with dozens of lines and multiple different types of boxes, I throw up my hand in defeat. If you are in the same boat as [...]

The perfect revenge: installing Windows 8 on someone’s PC [Comic]

Ashraf November 28, 2012 4

Time and time and time and time (and time) again we have heard about experts and regular people alike attesting to the fact that Windows 8 sucks for non-touch, traditional PC users. And how Windows 7 is still the best Windows operating system. So, if people shouldn’t upgrade their Windows [...]

“Signs you’re on the computer too much” [Comic]

Ashraf November 27, 2012 5

I believe I have told the story about how I have, in the past and on multiple occasions, tried to conduct a search on a physical piece of paper using Ctrl + F. (Yeah, go ahead — laugh it up.) If you are in the boat with me, then you [...]

Want to be trolled? Click here [Comic]

Ashraf November 26, 2012 5

How fast is your internet connection? Do you feel like you load websites, images, videos, etc. at a fairly brisk pace or everything loads more slowly than a snail running a marathon? Let’s put your internet connection speed to the test by seeing how quickly your computer loads the following [...]

“If you pirate something, it’s yours for life” [Comic]

Ashraf November 25, 2012 9

There is a fierce and ongoing debate regarding online file sharing, popularly known as piracy. One component of the debate many people tend to ignore is the vast advantages of pirating content. As the artist of the following comic rightly points out, you will always have access to content you [...]

How to grab all the good Black Friday deals for yourself [Comic]

Ashraf November 24, 2012 0

Earlier today I posted a debby downer about Black Friday deals plus a simple tip on how to get what you want on Black Friday without getting in lines. Now are you ready for some Black Friday humor? What is that I hear? Did you say yes? Then I’m [...]

Video games vs real life [Comic]

Ashraf November 23, 2012 1

Ever watch a movie or TV show and think “why doesn’t that happen in real life” or “why can’t life be like that”? Yeah, well, the same applies to video games. Actually, no. Take that feeling of “I want this in real life” and multiply it by 98,231,672 — that [...]

These are the types of people you see standing in midnight game release lines [Comic]

Ashraf November 22, 2012 4

The other day I took someone to GameStop to preorder Call of Duty: Black Ops II. That particular day just happened to be the day before (of?) the midnight release of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. As we walked up, two guys were sitting outside the store while [...]

How to stop people from using their smartphones during dinner [Comic]

Ashraf November 21, 2012 4

Yesterday we had a comic on the smartphone generation. Continuing with the smartphone-bashing theme, today’s comic provides a helpful how-to for preventing people from using their smartphones during dinner. Indeed, if you have the problem of texting, Facebooking, tweeting, etc. while at the dinner table or a family function, then [...]

This is the smartphone generation [Comic]

Ashraf November 20, 2012 0

Via our Comic section, dotTech has already shared some commentary on our technology (specifically, phones) obsessed generation. Here is some more of the same.

How many dotTechies out there cannot believe how “fast” or “impatient” today’s generation is? Be it due to the internet or readily available technology (such as [...]

How online product reviews have affected shopping [Comic]

Ashraf November 18, 2012 1

Be honest — how many of y’all check product reviews online (whether that be a reviewing website or an online retailer with customer submitted reviews, like Amazon or Newegg) prior to purchasing a product? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In fact, some people — like myself, unfortunately — are obsessed [...]

Why is coffee from Starbucks and other stores so bloody hot? [Comic]

Ashraf November 17, 2012 7

Some days I need a shot of caffeine to keep me from falling asleep. Whenever I go to Starbucks, I make sure to order iced coffee (or tea, for that matter). Want to know why? They make the coffee so bloody hot that I need to wait 5-10 minutes before [...]

The solution for Apple stock market woes [Comic]

Ashraf November 16, 2012 1

If you are an Apple investor or have been following Apple stock, you probably know how moody it can be. Some days it will shoot up like there is no better stock then other days it will plunge, hard. (It seems to be doing more of the later in recent [...]

Try to solve this “Logic Boat” puzzle [Comic]

Ashraf November 15, 2012 7

Today I have somewhat of a different comic to share with you. I am going to call it a logic-puzzle-comic because it is a comic… that presents you with a puzzle to solve. Think you have it in you? Then check it out below, but be warned — it isn’t [...]

Microsoft is copying Apple again [Comic]

Ashraf November 14, 2012 4

In the recent past Microsoft has made changes to be more like Apple — releasing its own hardware, increasing restrictions on its traditionally more open operating system… and firing similarly uncooperative employees? You have may heard that Apple recently fired Scott Forstall, who served as the head of iOS; rumor [...]

Why working in the tech industry sucks [Comic]

Ashraf November 13, 2012 2

How many dotTechies work or have worked in the tech industry, either as engineers, support, executives, etc.? Ever have people approach you to solve their computer woes simply because they know you work/ed for a tech company and thus assume you to be a fix-it guru? If you have, then [...]

This is how men clean their rooms [Comic]

Ashraf November 12, 2012 4

If you are a guy, have male children, or are married to a man, then you know men are just naturally slobs. So when it comes to cleaning our rooms, we apply our slob principles. For example, when I have washed clothes that I should put away (in the closet [...]

This is cheap, but funny, Windows 8 humor [Comic]

Ashraf November 11, 2012 2

Windows 8 is out. One new feature included in Windows 8 is the new Start screen that has something called tiles. Among these tiles, there are “live tiles” which regularly and automatically update themselves to display varying information. Want to see (read?) some cheap Windows 8 humor? Check it out:[...]

This is a funny comic that involves a relationship and a graph [Comic]

Ashraf November 10, 2012 1

Comics are meant to be funny, right? At least they are intended to make one smile. Sure some comics in the past may have been more serious than funny, but the general intention is to be humorous. The following comic, in my humble-yet-always-right opinion, is pretty damn funny… in a [...]

“Is anything really official until it’s on Facebook?” [Comic]

Ashraf November 9, 2012 2

I remember reading a news report, yes news report on a major news channel (*cough* CNN *cough* — yes I do watch TV… sometimes…), that the first thing a couple did after getting married is post a status update to Facebook that they have been married (presumably after he kissed [...]

Having accidental conversations with people talking on the phone [Comic]

Ashraf November 8, 2012 0

Have you ever started talking to someone and they seemingly responded in kind… but then you later discover that they are on the phone and were talking to the person on the other end, not you? Yeah… haven’t we all. This is why the following comic is so accurate — [...]

Honest corporate slogans for Apple, Google, Twitter, and Wikipedia [Comic]

Ashraf November 7, 2012 2

All companies (minus the patent trolls) offer some sort of product or service. Often times these companies have slogan which attempt to reflect their value or what they stand for. If Google, Apple, Twitter, and Wikipedia were to think of corporate slogans that match what people really use their products [...]

How not to homeschool your kids [Comic]

Ashraf November 6, 2012 13

I was born only with a silver spoon in my mouth so I had always gone to pubic school. I’m sure some of you one percenters went to private institutions. Any dotTechie been homeschooled? If yes, I sure as heck hope you did not get an education similar to the [...]

Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Twitter are “douchebags” [Comics]

Ashraf November 5, 2012 0

According to Wikipedia “douchebag” could refer to “device used to administer a douche”. However, when a person calls someone (or something, in the case of companies) a douchebag, s/he typically isn’t calling them a “device used to administer a douche” but rather referring to the more common usage of douchebag [...]

“I’m not going to pirate music anymore” [Comic]

Ashraf November 4, 2012 3

Okay, be honest: how many of you pirate stuff (aka take part in file sharing aka peer-to-peer activity aka torrenting aka call it whatever the hell you want), whatever that stuff maybe? On second thought, don’t be honest — the NSA might be listening. Then again, public admission isn’t necessary [...]

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