Codinghorror Twitter Archive
Posts Replies

Page 225 / 453

Retweet
U+1F639: CAT FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY Dear Unicode Consortium, we need to have a talk about how cats work.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 30, 2013, 1:19:37 AM
"Nobody is going to be using the web soon." Yep, back to AOL. Here's your fifty free hours and a mule.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 29, 2013, 9:27:00 PM
My first ever selfie! Also the number you are looking for is "eleven" http://t.co/xW8XSgBF1l
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 29, 2013, 11:59:53 AM
@loydcase I think that blog post answers itself: supporting the ancient Windows XP is a fools errand.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 29, 2013, 12:02:07 AM
@loydcase and a strong tech support risk. Worth it?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 28, 2013, 5:36:14 PM
@loydcase 6.43% is "a lot"?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 28, 2013, 5:27:39 PM
@loydcase Windows XP? Seriously?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 28, 2013, 5:13:34 PM
I said, "Is it good, friend?" "It is bitter - bitter," he answered; "But I like it Because it is bitter, And because it is my heart."
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 28, 2013, 3:08:18 AM
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are Tick, Trick und Track in German? That is the most wonderful thing I will read today, quitting while I am ahead.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 28, 2013, 2:43:04 AM
We who have so much http://t.co/k4uM7v2saw
Y
yesthattom @yesthattom
Nov 27, 2013, 11:09:20 PM
Retweet
New post: Stop monitoring whether or not your service is up!: 99 percent of all monitoring that I see being do... http://t.…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 27, 2013, 6:18:45 PM
Sign o' the Times: I am way more concerned about old versions of Android than IE.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 27, 2013, 5:32:03 PM
@seriouspony every time you post these Icelandic ponies I see http://t.co/eyyVOpVrVC
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 27, 2013, 5:30:10 PM
it pains me to say this, but the excellent http://t.co/YfqaQcDANO site needs to be updated for mobile -- to nag old Android browsers.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 27, 2013, 4:21:53 PM
If you haven't looked into Rocksmith (learning real guitar) lately, the latest iteration is solid! http://t.co/KKGNqjnXF4
Retweet
“It looks like a future where your best bet to get things running fast in a browser is to do non-web things.” http://t.co/KvP1m…
L
leith_haarhoff @leith_haarhoff
Nov 26, 2013, 6:41:30 PM
Retweet
#ndfnz @debhowes shows learning pyramid shows retention rates for different types of learning http://t.co/sDojBeoKzm
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 26, 2013, 2:56:36 PM
Does Amazon do this thing to you, too, where they demand chargers/cables with trade-in items, then fail to return them with the device?
H
hypatiadotca @hypatiadotca
Nov 26, 2013, 6:03:44 AM
Retweet
ICYMI: MLK was a Trekkie: http://t.co/EzaO7lgymS (warning will cause ;_;)
T
tinkertim @tinkertim
Nov 26, 2013, 1:28:41 AM
Retweet
Was the experiment with five monkeys, a ladder, a banana and a water spray conducted? http://t.co/vTfkMb5Tyw
G
Gordonung @Gordonung
Nov 25, 2013, 8:22:50 PM
Retweet
Yeah, bringing a Thermal Detonator to the next meeting I want to end early. http://t.co/LZqa80IUJH
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 25, 2013, 8:22:35 PM
We remember things as better -- and way less scary -- than they actually were. Maybe today isn't so scary either?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 25, 2013, 5:54:44 PM
It is incredible how efficiently people optimize their level of outrage to their complete lack of real problems. Go get some!
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 24, 2013, 11:41:47 PM
I... I.. sometimes get the lyrics for Funky Cold Medina and Wild Thing mixed up. I am officially old now.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 24, 2013, 3:59:17 PM
are there any new Android devices of significance which *don't* use Chrome as the default browser?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 23, 2013, 4:31:49 PM
I would definitely buy an Xbox One just for a next-gen Kinect Party, Kinect Mini Ninjas, etc. Ridiculously stupid fun with kids.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 22, 2013, 7:28:06 PM
congrats to PS4 and XBone on selling 1 million units! It takes *hours* to sell that many Android and iOS devices!
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 22, 2013, 4:11:13 PM
And windy has stormy eyeees that flash at the sound of li.. WAIT.. NO WINDY! BAD WINDY! BAD! http://t.co/UBKm4nxVNF
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 22, 2013, 4:05:31 PM
deploying Rails is still too hard, is Docker the way forward? http://t.co/0KTwyfn4dT
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 21, 2013, 7:02:52 PM
Costco apologizes for Bibles labeled “fiction” http://t.co/CnBrGFAWh0
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 21, 2013, 6:05:05 PM
When mobile means "using computers anywhere", I am 100% for it. When mobile means "super tiny screen".. not so much.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 20, 2013, 7:12:39 PM
Having a "mayday" button on your tablet isn't revolutionary. You know what is? Not needing one in the first place.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 20, 2013, 4:15:20 PM
I'm happy the PS4 and XBone launched so now PC games won't all be watered down halfassery to accommodate ancient 2005 era consoles
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 19, 2013, 9:00:28 PM
97X.. BAM! The future.. of rock and roll. http://t.co/i3plQ3yS7q
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 19, 2013, 12:54:08 AM
The amazing story of Musink http://t.co/NaqsHR4o8M
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 19, 2013, 12:18:26 AM
Dude cookin' -- what's the best way to boil water? http://t.co/7EaKCpfQOT
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 18, 2013, 2:30:13 PM
This should be a wake up call, but it's not. http://t.co/JXMS2tMJAC
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 18, 2013, 2:27:28 PM
Who should the next executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation (Wikipedia) be? When you think "leadership" and "Wikipedia", who?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 18, 2013, 1:23:19 PM
Yet another zero day vBulletin vulnerability: http://t.co/2fdRKjcf4o
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 17, 2013, 11:44:45 PM
You know, both the PS4 and XBone launch lineups are kind of underwhelmZZZzzzzzzzz z z
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 11:45:27 PM
These people buying $7.99 yearly "subscriptions" to WinZip should probably invest in Old Glory robot insurance too http://t.co/pYQkaqKeKy
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 11:30:54 PM
"the works of highest quality were all produced by the group being graded for quantity" http://t.co/jhWewi2CQa
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 5:49:21 PM
@falameufilho the joyful squeals of other people's children are almost as good. ALMOST.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 5:45:48 PM
Just set up a recurring monthly $25 donation to The Internet Archive, such a force for good on the 'net http://t.co/neV9vT0BYO
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 5:06:34 PM
Imagine if you could love other adults as much as you love your children. Or even yourself.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 5:03:24 PM
Children are absurd amounts of work, but their little squeals of joy are the purest drug I've ever experienced. http://t.co/fzK700JIy1
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 4:36:05 PM
OK I tried to use the Windows 8.1 email app. It is still a cancer. Back to GMail web interface.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 16, 2013, 4:23:53 PM
Man, the Aquabats Super Show season 2 is unobtanium on the Internet, for love or money. How does this happen?
L
LaughingSquid @LaughingSquid
Nov 15, 2013, 4:48:41 PM
Retweet
Batkid Fights Crime in the Mean Streets of San Francisco For His Make-A-Wish Dream http://t.co/cBxANtLang #SFBatKid
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 15, 2013, 6:15:29 AM
"I found you on the web, googling for 'I love JavaScript'. You came up first :)"
B
betsyphd @betsyphd
Nov 14, 2013, 9:17:02 PM
Retweet
@codinghorror I’m not convinced Rob Ford is actually Canadian. He’s fat, drunk, arrogant & unapologetic. Sounds American to m…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2013, 8:33:40 PM
I'm pretty sure SOMEBODY owes us an apology for Rob Ford. But who?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2013, 3:41:12 PM
Great news for people that love information trapped in books http://t.co/sWMQjaFAcI
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2013, 4:43:04 AM
Based on the demo, The Stanley Parable is like being trapped in a mildly amusing Monty Python skit. I suppose that's.. something.
S
scottwasson @scottwasson
Nov 13, 2013, 2:31:07 PM
Retweet
Sooo pumped for the PS4 launch. Not getting one, but thinking I'll build a low-end gaming PC to replicate the experience.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2013, 4:01:11 PM
iPad Air is very, very fast but when it takes 3 seconds for every app and tab to reload due to 1 GB low memory pressure, does it matter?
M
migueldeicaza @migueldeicaza
Nov 12, 2013, 3:45:56 PM
Retweet
Congrats to Google on their launch of Portable Native Client! http://t.co/cJgx7ds34w
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2013, 6:02:19 AM
@Sinistersnare you think we should write it in assembly language for maximum performance? How about we tape out custom hardware?
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2013, 11:28:49 PM
@twitosh if you read the first post in that topic closely it has the information you seek
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2013, 11:21:32 PM
Unfortunately, Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 only marginally faster in @discourse, still 3x or 4x slower than iOS. http://t.co/AHTzTgsW7j
S
Supermathie @Supermathie
Nov 11, 2013, 10:13:04 PM
Retweet
This is so sick and SO AMAZING!!! http://t.co/V55X3JCua6 #dadops
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2013, 9:59:01 PM
Kinect is a riot with kids. Always felt at the ragged edge of its capability, anxious to see what Xbone v2 brings. http://t.co/cXkCu4xDAR
J
joshmillard @joshmillard
Nov 11, 2013, 8:38:40 PM
Retweet
Just lost half a week's worth of unbacked-up code to like four errant vi keystrokes. Why do I do programming in Hardcore m…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2013, 8:08:16 PM
Noob question: if I decide I like this Nexus 5 can I just transfer my iPhone 5 sim into it?
H
howtogeeksite @howtogeeksite
Nov 11, 2013, 3:02:07 PM
Retweet
HTG Reviews the CODE Keyboard: Old School Construction Meets Modern Amenities http://t.co/ChfWa8TDaG
C
codetojoy @codetojoy
Nov 10, 2013, 6:58:31 PM
Retweet
Best wallpaper ever: http://t.co/ePWMQyfPx1 . (If, like me, you believe 2 types of programmers: http://t.co/TzNVJVpK2R ) /cc…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2013, 3:29:48 PM
Wow this Tiny Death Star / Tiny Tower game is the grindiest game ever. How is this fun?
Retweet
What did it feel like to program an Apple II computer? It felt like this: http://t.co/KLW8Oyw4jW
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2013, 7:27:31 PM
Damn son you watched the *hell* out of that Game of Thrones episode! Much respek! #ACHIEVEMENTUNLOCKED
R
rzezeski @rzezeski
Nov 8, 2013, 5:47:05 PM
Retweet
I love the second-based scale @brendangregg used in "Systems Performance". L3 cache 43s, SSD 2-6 days. Very obvious http://t.…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2013, 3:25:51 PM
On Xbox One we can now get achievements for... watching television. I'm calling it, we have officially reached peak gamification.
D
dansinker @dansinker
Nov 8, 2013, 3:07:45 PM
Retweet
They just said we can use electronics throughout the flight. OVERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE WITH NO REAL STRUGGLES, WE DID IT!!!
P
peeweeherman @peeweeherman
Nov 8, 2013, 3:05:49 PM
Retweet
What?! WHAT?!?!! iPhone Ear Shaped Case… http://t.co/kofOY9hCur http://t.co/oqjea8ZAmm
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2013, 4:24:27 AM
Stack Overflow logo on weapons in Battlefield 4! http://t.co/LYhnqTMmqZ
J
jongalloway @jongalloway
Nov 8, 2013, 3:02:55 AM
Retweet
Wife: "Need help posting content to this old site." "It's PHP. You have to remove all apostrophes" "How could that possi…
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2013, 2:41:49 PM
it's crazy that we have no other low-end short format movie codec than GIF. I guess that's why Vine exists?
G
GooglePoetics @GooglePoetics
Nov 7, 2013, 2:26:10 PM
Retweet
you broke my heart
you broke the rules
you broke the internet
you broke me

#GooglePoems http://t.co/VZhwLluuRo
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2013, 2:25:40 PM
"I can't believe I found a coherent and comprehensive argument in a forum topic about guns" http://t.co/p32uDe0sWT
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2013, 2:18:15 PM
@zekepliskin @Nelus08 it was very sluggish. iPad3 was barely faster than 2, but had 4x the pixels to push..
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2013, 6:12:12 PM
@dozba I AM TIRED OF YOUR LIES, TELL THE TRUTH DZIUBA. You knew about all of this all along.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2013, 6:08:08 PM
@dozba I think you knew about this all along. Stop denying it, you're complicit.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2013, 2:54:10 PM
@dozba well that's no fun
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2013, 2:51:29 PM
@dozba keys from grey market, bought in different locales for cheaper price? Risky
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 9:07:43 PM
@dozba you are subtly reinforcing all my racist stereotypes of cod players
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 9:04:59 PM
@dozba battlefield 4 bro, real men are full spectrum land/sea/air warriors
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 9:02:48 PM
The iPad 5 (air) is four times faster than the iPad 3. Can you remember the last time laptops got 4x faster in 2 years? Me neither.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 6:24:00 PM
Wow, pay what you want for Batman: Arkham games. These are absolute classics, must play. Fear3 isn't bad either. https://t.co/CMz06XuSFb
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 6:12:57 PM
So why do you think I should work for the National Security Agency? http://t.co/yJ26M0YisL
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 5:56:36 PM
The iPad Air reaches a critical performance milestone: it is finally fast enough to render http://t.co/9G40mMdKIe acceptably
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 5:43:38 PM
there's still no way to set a larger display font in Windows 8.1 mail? (the font "setting" appears to affect composed outgoing mail only)
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 4:50:27 PM
"hello there new community member, check out our fabulous collection of heads-on-a-pike!" http://t.co/6Ygq1qNS7i
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 4:41:31 PM
The irony of Bay Trail tablets is that they are the only inexpensive tablets fast enough to actually run iTunes
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 4:40:49 PM
Complaint-Driven Development: identify the 10 things users complain about most in your software, and fix those things. It works.
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 4:05:34 PM
JavaScript all the things http://t.co/QzqAD9sTqz
Retweet
Binary trees - they really exist!! http://t.co/aQOIpDj8ne (via @IAmMarth)
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 3:02:42 PM
@DoktorFunken @scottwasson mods baby, MODS! That is what being a PC user is all about! http://t.co/i5QktloH2R
avatar
Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 5, 2013, 3:01:37 PM
Newer Page 225 / 453 Older