Does anyone actually want systems like this?
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Ballmer Publishes Shareholder Letter⇢
The Microsoft CEO:
In all our work with partners and on our own devices, we will focus relentlessly on delivering delightful, seamless experiences across hardware, software and services. This means as we, with our partners, develop new Windows devices we’ll build in services people want. Further, as we develop and update our consumer services, we’ll do so in ways that take full advantage of hardware advances, that complement one another and that unify all the devices people use daily. So right out of the box, a customer will get a stunning device that is connected to unique communications, productivity and entertainment services from Microsoft as well as access to great services and applications from our partners and developers around the world.
The 512 Podcast: ‘Haircut Thief’⇢
This week, Myke and I discussed the iTunes Festival, my new Kindle and camera and Myke’s history of bad haircuts.
RSS Sponsor: Igloo Software⇢
You start your day, grab a coffee and update Bob. Then you swing by your manager’s office and update him. He’s like, “Oh. Em. Gee.” (He thinks that’s cool).
Now you’ve got to update his boss.
You get back three conversations later and tell Janice what happened. You try to ignore the guy listening over the cubicle wall… but then you update him so he doesn’t spread the wrong story.
Ballsy⇢
I wouldn’t jump.
My 2012 Mac Setup
Back in 2009, my setup was featured on Shawn Blanc’s website. Back then, I was running an Apple-Authorized Service Provider, only had one kid and used a desk I didn’t build with my own hands. In the last three years, my computing needs at home and at work have changed, I’ve changed jobs, had a second kid, bought a house and built a desk. Seems like it’s time to re-visit that old article.
Voyager 1 Nears Edge of Solar System⇢
The Voyager program is insane.
SpaceX Rocket Headed to Space Station⇢
Irene Klotz for Reuters:
“This was a critical event for NASA and the nation tonight,” said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. “Just over a year after the retirement of the space shuttle, we have returned space station cargo-resupply missions to U.S. soil.”
By “we,” of course, Bolden meant a private company, and not the federal government.
Backtracked⇢
I LOL’d at the President. Then wept a little at the thought of having Romney in the Oval Office.
The Syndicate Turns One⇢
Marcelo Somers:
One year ago this week, I launched The Syndicate, my first venture into running my own business. It’s been a roller coaster - a blast getting to work with some amazing writers who I greatly respect.
To celebrate, this week I’ll be writing several posts to give a glimpse behind the scenes of the business: things I’ve learned, how it’s run, the technology I’ve built to simplify things, and suggestions for marketing your own products and services.
Review: The Nike+ FuelBand
I’m in pretty decent shape. Like most nerds who spend all day in front of a computer, I could stand to lose a few pounds, but I try my best to stay active.
Back in July, I ordered a Nike+ FuelBand. after reading several reviews online. I thought that if I could gamify being active, I would be more prone to get up and move through out the day.
Hardware
The FuelBand is a plain black bracelet, with a silver clasp. Coming in three sizes with two additional “links”, it’s not hard to get a FuelBand to fit comfortably. That said, it’s a little clunky for my taste, but I wear a very thin watch.
‘Everything Else is Secondary’⇢
Jobs’ 2005 Stanford commencement address came to mind today. Go read it.