Oh, Windows. You inform and entertain us. You are inescapable, and your Start menu is full of items relevant to our productivity. You move us. Sort of. To be honest, we’re not sure what sort of state this fair planet of ours would be in without the ruggedly functional operating systems the folks at Redmond have handed to us over the years, and while Windows Vista might have proved that Microsoft wasn’t invincible, it did nothing to demonstrate that Windows as an idea — and for most, a necessity — was at all in jeopardy. … Read More

Originally posted 2009-08-18 08:06:28.

Titled after one of Carl Sagan’s famous speeches, The Pale Blue Dot (if you’ve never heard it, I strongly suggest that you check it out), the following time-lapse video was produced by motion graphics artist Michael Marantz to pay homage not only to our planet, but to the resilience of the human spirit. Truly a fitting tribute to the beauty of our world.

1. The Pale Blue Dot
2. The world is ending: Meteorite on track to hit earth next week
3. Amazing Blue Angels Cockpit Footage

Originally by admin from [Geeks Are Sexy] Technology News on July 2, 2009, 9:07am

Originally posted 2009-07-05 16:36:15.

Background

“Of the many dangers that travel the dunes and crags of the arid world, few can send a droid’s behavioral matrix circuitry into a tizzy like the Jawas.” You were first introduced to the glowing eyed creatures in Star Wars: A New Hope when they jumped R2-D2 and sold the droid – with his pal C-3PO – to Luke Skywalker’s uncle Owen Lars. … Read More

Originally posted 2009-07-05 09:31:11.

Nutrient-rich compost is great for your garden, but can take a lot of time and space to produce. Well, thanks to this counter-top gadget called the NatureMill Pro XE Electric Composter, you can conveniently enjoy an endless supply of concentrated mulch while reducing your kitchen waste by up to 70 percent. … Read More

Originally posted 2010-02-01 10:38:16.