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“Can you send me a screenshot of the error?” [Image]

Ashraf May 24, 2013 1
“Can you send me a screenshot of the error?” [Image]

When asked to send a screenshot of an error a user was getting, the person printed the screenshot and mailed it to tech support (snail mail, not email).

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The difference between the past and present, thanks to the internet [Comic]

Ashraf May 20, 2013 2
The difference between the past and present, thanks to the internet [Comic]

Comic pokes fun at how we use the computer and the internet to do… everything.

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If only all gadgets were as spill-proof as this [Image]

Ashraf May 16, 2013 2
If only all gadgets were as spill-proof as this [Image]

This disk drive stands up on four legs when it detects a liquid spill.

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“When will you lose your job to technology?” [Infographic]

Ashraf May 14, 2013 4
“When will you lose your job to technology?” [Infographic]

This infographic tries to predict when technology will replace humans in eight different jobs.

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This laptop has been… hot-wired [Image]

Ashraf May 14, 2013 2
This laptop has been… hot-wired [Image]

The power button on a laptop broke, so someone rigged it so it can be essentially hot-wired.

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The problem with printers [Image]

Ashraf May 14, 2013 4
The problem with printers [Image]

The problem with printers: when you want to print something, they don’t work but when you try to cancel an accidentally printed job…

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“It’s a beautiful day, you can’t just sit inside gaming!” [Image]

Ashraf May 6, 2013 2
“It’s a beautiful day, you can’t just sit inside gaming!” [Image]

What do you do when it is beautiful outside and you want to play video games? Play video games outside, of course.

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Experiencing life away from your computer [Comic]

Ashraf May 5, 2013 1
Experiencing life away from your computer [Comic]

You can never get away. Just give up.

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How to deal with a shared office printer [Comic]

Ashraf May 2, 2013 2
How to deal with a shared office printer [Comic]

This guide helps you deal with common issues related to the shared office printer.

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Researchers develop remarkable dust-sized microgrippers to collect tissue samples autonomously during a biopsy

Briley Kenney April 29, 2013 3

Microgrippers up close

When a doctor requires a tissue sample to help provide a more detailed medical diagnosis, they have to use traditional tools like forceps and a scalpel. This process is referred to as a biopsy in the medical field, of which there are several different types.

Thanks to developments in recent [...]

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Phone and charger are as important as food and shelter? [Comic]

Ashraf April 29, 2013 2
Phone and charger are as important as food and shelter? [Comic]

People in the past used to worry about food and shelter. Us? We care about our phone and its charger.

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The reason why modern keyboards are in QWERTY layout [Infographic]

Ashraf April 28, 2013 5
The reason why modern keyboards are in QWERTY layout [Infographic]

Ever wonder why our computer keyboards are in QWERTY format? This infographic explains.

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Watch Kim Komando in 1990s explain what a computer is [Video]

Ashraf April 28, 2013 3
Watch Kim Komando in 1990s explain what a computer is [Video]

“What happens when you press the wrong button? Does it blow up?”

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“Pictures we didn’t take before digital cameras” [Comic]

Ashraf April 26, 2013 1
“Pictures we didn’t take before digital cameras” [Comic]

The advent of digital cameras freed us from the restriction of traditional cameras that limited us to 24 (or so) pictures per roll, resulting in lots of useless photos.

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Common problems faced by people in ‘first world’ countries [Comic]

Ashraf April 25, 2013 7
Common problems faced by people in ‘first world’ countries [Comic]

This comic satirizes what us entitled people call “problems”.

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Facial recognition software failed to identify Boston Marathon bombing suspects, despite photos available in databases

Briley Kenney April 23, 2013 11

Facial Recognition

Even though the whole ordeal is over, and Boston is slowly picking up the pieces after the Boston Marathon bombing, lots of people want to know why this happened. Another relevant question is how the two suspects evaded law enforcement for so long before finally being discovered. One reason is [...]

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How does a lizard get inside a copy machine..? [Image]

Ashraf April 23, 2013 2
How does a lizard get inside a copy machine..? [Image]

I hope someone has a logic explanation for this.

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sQuba is the world’s first underwater car [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Ashraf April 22, 2013 2
sQuba is the world’s first underwater car [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Be sure to bring your bathing suit because this car is a convertible.

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The difference between men and women [Image]

Ashraf April 20, 2013 18
The difference between men and women [Image]

This is sexist but, in my experience, very true.

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What an awesome deal: $0 magazine is being sold at a “discount” for $225! [Image]

Ashraf April 20, 2013 2
What an awesome deal: $0 magazine is being sold at a “discount” for $225! [Image]

Everyone should jump on this right now. Heck, at this price you should buy one for your dog, too.

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How did someone hang a monitor from power lines…? [Image]

Ashraf April 16, 2013 15
How did someone hang a monitor from power lines…? [Image]

I’ve seen shoes hanging from power lines (and never really understood why). But hanging a monitor from power lines is a first for me.

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The difference between working at work and relaxing at home [Comic]

Ashraf April 15, 2013 6
The difference between working at work and relaxing at home [Comic]

In today’s world of technology, I have no doubt this is true for many, many people.

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“If you can read this…” [Wallpaper]

Ashraf April 13, 2013 0
“If you can read this…” [Wallpaper]

This is a semi-humorous wallpaper.

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This takes “smoking fast hard drive” to the next level [Image]

Ashraf April 11, 2013 2
This takes “smoking fast hard drive” to the next level [Image]

Remember: be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.

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Awesome graphic illustrations of how we are imprisoned by technology [Image]

Ashraf April 10, 2013 1
Awesome graphic illustrations of how we are imprisoned by technology [Image]

I think the message here is: break the shackles of technology.

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He’s the computer man [Video]

Ashraf April 10, 2013 3
He’s the computer man [Video]

This is an ad from the late 90s to which you will probably say: WTF?

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“10 inventors killed by their own inventions” [Video]

Ashraf April 7, 2013 3
“10 inventors killed by their own inventions” [Video]

Being an inventor is dangerous business.

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Meditating in today’s world [Comic]

Ashraf April 6, 2013 1
Meditating in today’s world [Comic]

Oh sweet technology…

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Computers in 1950s required delivery by truck [Image]

Ashraf April 5, 2013 3
Computers in 1950s required delivery by truck [Image]

Your smartphone today fits in your pocket. A computer sixty years ago required a truck to be delivered.

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The first cellphone was invented 40 years ago

Ashraf April 4, 2013 2

dynatac_phone_cooper

Can anyone take a guess as to when cellphones were invented? Well it is hard to say exactly because of ongoing research and development that took place in companies and the military. However, we do know the first ever cellphone call was made on the first ever cellphone on April [...]

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Fastest supercomputer of 2009 is now “obsolete”, has been shut down and will be taken apart

Ashraf April 1, 2013 3

ibm_roadrunner

So you think rocking that dual quad-core processors with 16GB RAM rig makes you cool? Yeah, okay; IBM Roadrunner, the first petaflop supercomputer (one quadrillion floating point operations per second) and the world’s fastest computer in 2009, will run circles around you. Well, it would if it hasn’t been declared [...]

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Difference between life in 1990 and life in 2010 [Graph]

Ashraf March 29, 2013 2
Difference between life in 1990 and life in 2010 [Graph]

This graph is a bit dated but still holds true today.

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How long since you last restarted your computer? This one was not shut down or restarted for 16 years [Image]

Ashraf March 29, 2013 6
How long since you last restarted your computer? This one was not shut down or restarted for 16 years [Image]

Can anyone keep a computer up for 16 years?

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Congress has restricted US government from purchasing Chinese tech, due to “cyber-espionage or sabotage risks”

Ashraf March 27, 2013 5

chinese_flag

For better or for worse, Chinese technology companies have been having a hard time making inroads in North America. While lack of innovation can be cited for their failure in the consumer market, fear of Chinese cyber-espionage can be blamed for their inability to enter the commercial and governmental markets. [...]

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Six classic nightmares, tech style [Comic]

Ashraf March 25, 2013 3
Six classic nightmares, tech style [Comic]

Tech versions of common nightmares people have.

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