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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 15, 2012, 12:53:37 PM
So many relationship problems would be solved forever if we could just have sex 100% of the time. We need our best scientists on this.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 15, 2012, 11:13:18 AM
I love that @cshirky posts all his blog entries in the "uncategorized" category. He should just rename it "awesome" and be done.
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AccordionGuy @AccordionGuy
Nov 15, 2012, 10:55:38 AM
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I interviewed developers for job; hit 'em with FizzBuzz. It still works! (mentions of @raganwald and @codinghorror) ht ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 15, 2012, 10:48:58 AM
"our Napster is Udacity, the education startup" http://t.co/EXMCehQu
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jackrusher @jackrusher
Nov 15, 2012, 10:46:31 AM
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Pressing 1,000 singles in 1988 gave us the earning potential of more than 13 million streams in 2012.
http://t.co/4XgUuBF2
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 15, 2012, 10:43:23 AM
This is what OpenID was trying to achieve; logging in with Google (and 2 factor auth) is similar http://t.co/iDdNdjXh
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 10:06:10 PM
trying to figure out how I can blame @donpark for this http://t.co/ct5mxuTg
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 7:18:39 PM
I have started writing myself secret love letters, but I keep them in my GMail drafts folder so nobody can find out about my affair.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 7:15:58 PM
@Redapted "friending" is a broken business model, because it's a lie. The long-term business viability of lies is .. not good.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 7:11:24 PM
And I reject that.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 7:11:12 PM
Facebook barely bothers to maintain the pretense that they love *you*. Facebook is, and has always been, deeply in love with itself.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 7:01:29 PM
Andreeseen Horowitz believes in the long term value of Facebook. Well, I believe in http://t.co/sKkfaUcP
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 4:59:59 PM
The most disruptive startup of all is the one that disrupts.. your bum. http://t.co/EfSYlAQY
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 3:26:05 PM
I have an absurd number of wifi devices in the house now. Just bought a corner antenna to help coverage: http://t.co/NcjEx7TN
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 2:14:24 PM
War is Hell. And sometimes fun. http://t.co/jzOoEJOo
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 2:09:25 PM
@ATTTeamMikeT thanks but I've already cancelled all service. Going to mail hardware back addressed to the exec in charge with cover letter.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 1:43:29 PM
new Kindle Paperwhite update! http://t.co/2zisTLGB
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 14, 2012, 2:01:48 AM
the next release of Tegra is the G D Batman! http://t.co/cdZcjEkf (also, note 75x predicted perf increase by 2014..)
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adamlaiacano @adamlaiacano
Nov 14, 2012, 12:55:37 AM
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My new favorite tumblr blog: http://t.co/5Te7wDid (attn: @fredbenenson)
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 10:56:02 PM
@gortok is it time for festivus already?
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 8:41:29 PM
become so absurd that parodies of you are impossible: that's The Monyneux Reversal http://t.co/a8IPSV56
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 8:38:03 PM
Peter Molyneux, still crazy after all these years http://t.co/fajYWC6E http://t.co/JPziOW27
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 7:32:25 PM
trying to decide if I want to play the Blogger Jackass Card against AT&T. What makes me angry is the salesperson blatantly lied.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 6:33:26 PM
My AT&T @UVerse install has been a disaster. Terrible, unreliable 'net speeds and now I'm finding the salesperson lied on pricing. Avoid.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 5:08:47 PM
dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip http://t.co/kKnXQAnz
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samsaffron @samsaffron
Nov 13, 2012, 5:02:10 PM
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A remote JavaScript debugger in JavaScript http://t.co/OtWIbqz3 Atwood's law marches on
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 5:00:51 PM
Seriously, who remembers this kind of meaningless trivia about their life? 1st boss? 1s movie? *Elementary* school?? http://t.co/zW9RGp2g
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 4:55:29 PM
Protip: do *not* forget the answers to all your Apple ID security questions. I'm coming up with a system for these things.
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Ironically amusing that ontology researchers can't manage to agree on a canonical tag for their conference #iswc #iswc12 #is ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 3:45:55 PM
@AsSeenFromSpace DAMN YOU, MY TUESDAY IS RUINED
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BurritoAlPastor @BurritoAlPastor
Nov 13, 2012, 3:30:37 PM
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@loydcase I assumed keyboard ghosting was the the result of a keyboard dying with unfinished affairs, thus keeping ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 3:29:57 PM
Ebony.. and i-vo-ry.. live together in perfect har-mo-ny.. Oh lord why can't weeeeeeeee http://t.co/TSUNfryU
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 3:21:13 PM
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was getting everyone to pay $100 extra for another 16GB of flash memory on their gadgets.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 2:09:58 PM
you jerks bought all the 32 GB Nexus 10 tablets already! If I have learned anything, it is that 16GB on a super-hi-res device is a bad idea.
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anildash @anildash
Nov 13, 2012, 11:19:07 AM
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This was fun - me alongside @photomatt, @codinghorror & uh, @billgates for this MS video on the joy of programming: ht ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 2:22:52 AM
A SSD in Your Pocket http://t.co/InYATTiv
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 13, 2012, 12:07:14 AM
I want to be excited about $199 Chromebooks but ChromeOS was such bad experience for.. y'know, browsing the web :p http://t.co/CLU7wMof
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 11:56:40 PM
wow, seeing 237 MB/sec reads and 143 MB/sec writes from a $75 64gb USB 3.0 key.
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AccordionGuy @AccordionGuy
Nov 12, 2012, 11:47:21 PM
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Conspiracy theory: Ex-Microsoftie Sinofsky and ex-Applers Browett and Forstall are forming an elite team to rescue McA ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 11:47:05 PM
the snowclone index! http://t.co/xmqtfTxM via @backlon
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 11:35:47 PM
Some people, when confronted with a problem, think "Hey, I'll make a snowclone." http://t.co/g6XDQfkC
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 11:32:33 PM
my strategy with iOS devices is simple: if it ain't A6, it's dead to me. #ihaveaneedforspeed
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betsyphd @betsyphd
Nov 12, 2012, 11:21:42 PM
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How do you know @rockhardawesome is doing science? COLORED LIQUIDS. #fb http://t.co/qb1497bm
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 8:28:00 PM
Sinofsky leaving MSFT so abruptly is much more dangerous than Jobs' exit. Apple has a clear (and easy) path forward. MSFT does not.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 7:07:17 PM
"How Software Companies Die", by Orson Scott Card http://t.co/6ZRrMk3R (via @Hanzo55
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ircmaxell @ircmaxell
Nov 12, 2012, 5:37:19 PM
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Anatomy of an Attack: How I Hacked StackOverflow: Almost two years ago I had stumbled upon a pretty significant ... http: ...
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alexrozanski @alexrozanski
Nov 12, 2012, 5:35:59 PM
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I think I use my Caps Lock Voice too much.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 11:58:30 AM
10 questions to distinguish real science from fake science http://t.co/nmRtMFOD
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 12, 2012, 4:11:28 AM
meanwhile, in Sweden http://t.co/zd6lTjkf
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2012, 7:26:10 PM
current status: Crunching and Memeing all my Techs
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StackStats @StackStats
Nov 11, 2012, 4:46:42 PM
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What's wrong with last xkcd (Frequentists vs. Bayesians)? http://t.co/t4pIxVtB #bayesian
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2012, 4:31:03 PM
So many handicapped parking spots at Ikea. Which is great for handicapped folks. And Steve Jobs.
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jonskeet @jonskeet
Nov 11, 2012, 4:19:22 PM
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Stack Overflow is a *great* way to see how your pet Open Source project is being used, and to get feature requests.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2012, 3:19:48 PM
I realize now why iOS users are so keen on Dropbox. How else do you "copy" files to an iDevice? Not like there's a USB port or storage.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 11, 2012, 5:10:01 AM
Oh Dwarf Fortress Linux OS, how you continue to confound and perplex me. http://t.co/lXPAkRbt
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MrAlanCooper @MrAlanCooper
Nov 11, 2012, 1:36:23 AM
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I *LOVE* this: "Why Doesn't MTV Play Music Videos Anymore?" http://t.co/PYFqqzCQ
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 10, 2012, 5:07:30 AM
the World's first computer for women: the Petticoat 5 http://t.co/Gs3AsiqK
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 10, 2012, 2:01:56 AM
"I don't know any typographer who does a double space after a period." http://t.co/UO7ZoiWJ
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 10, 2012, 1:43:28 AM
I used to love that. http://t.co/vby7zViW
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 10, 2012, 1:25:37 AM
the ultimate unboxing nerdery: photosensor plays Intel theme. http://t.co/vegaz5hj
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 7:26:22 PM
Ever read something and think "I am embarrassed for the person who wrote this"? That feeling is known as embarathy.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 5:41:09 PM
Why do I love Surface RT (and hopefully Pro) so much? It's simple: keyboard + touchscreen = crazy delicious.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 5:40:23 PM
@dozba also advisable when you are the President of the United States
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 5:23:31 PM
I've been using the Surface RT for over a week now, and I've realized that I unapologetically love this thing. I own two. Will buy pros also
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 4:51:48 PM
"Obama was a severe disappointment when it came to the softer side of serving his wealthy supporters" http://t.co/NJeMoxpb
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 2:43:32 PM
Installing some operating systems remotely over OpenVPN via IPMI. #feelsgoodman http://t.co/UNnHEjY7
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 2:35:39 PM
Interview with me re: UX Stack Exchange. My first interview with someone who didn't know Stack Overflow at all! http://t.co/CACrzK56
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OnlyOakland @OnlyOakland
Nov 9, 2012, 2:31:20 PM
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2 Legit! @MCHammer named Oakland's official tourism spokesperson http://t.co/DWvuH6ew
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scottwasson @scottwasson
Nov 9, 2012, 1:59:58 PM
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Intel's NUC just hit Damage Labs: http://t.co/GmsZqZWU
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 1:54:36 AM
Trying out the Surface Type cover. Slimmer than I expected. Zardoz like.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 1:46:12 AM
Linux is the Dwarf Fortress to Windows' Minecraft. The best way to learn is to suck.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 1:40:47 AM
http://t.co/D5kpVtpr 5 hr battery, 3.4 lb, $999. Surface RT: 8+ hr battery, 1.5 lb, $599. That Intel tax sure do sting, don't it?
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 9, 2012, 1:25:57 AM
screw you apt-get!
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" I have no patience for poorly working, poorly designed, or low-quality products." this person voluntarily uses PHP
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 3:18:01 PM
@Litso_ @mattcutts can fix ANYTHING
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RT @QualityFrog ♫ Don't you remember? We built this system. We built this system with waterfall. ♫ #DevOpsSongs /cc @codinghorror
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 2:17:29 AM
crotch, nipple, rat-tail... mustache, gun, crotch... so many possible bits of entropy even Mitnick can't hack the Zardoz picture password
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 2:12:22 AM
Because Surface is awesome, behold my picture password. BEHOLD IT I SAID http://t.co/sQCgvGas
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 1:18:33 AM
Apparently there is a whole class of users who highlight text on pages as they read it. 1. Why? 2. What the hell is wrong with you people?
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 12:51:22 AM
for context a fast modern Intel CPU has 20-40 gigabytes/sec throughput to RAM
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 8, 2012, 12:48:09 AM
modern SSDs achieve ~284 megabytes/sec of throughput. That's approaching 2001-era speeds of RAM bandwidth. http://t.co/Nm2YCc1a
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 7:32:11 PM
luxuriating in the glow of my new Samsung 840 Pro SSD. Sweet, sweet megabytes. http://t.co/vzjGl3co
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 6:15:26 PM
consensus: Siri is useful when forced to be hands-free (e.g. driving) but sketchy outside of that.
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BrianHauerTSO @BrianHauerTSO
Nov 7, 2012, 6:07:49 PM
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@codinghorror About as many users as of Eliza for psychotherapy.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 6:05:03 PM
does anyone actually use Siri? It seems like one of those "only useful in advertisements" features to me.
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PalantirTech @PalantirTech
Nov 7, 2012, 5:44:15 PM
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Jeff Atwood (@codinghorror), of Coding Horror & Stack Exchange speaks at Palantir - 11/8. Free, RSVP here: http:// ...
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waxpancake @waxpancake
Nov 7, 2012, 4:55:10 PM
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Sat next to a pilot on my flight to LAX. Guess what: HE NEVER TURNED OFF HIS IPHONE. Airplane Mode only, said everyone k ...
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 3:29:14 PM
if you have a Windows box with more than 8GB of RAM and a SSD, be sure to adjust that pagefile size! http://t.co/YX4BxweL
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 1:21:15 PM
do you trust robots? http://t.co/qIFSlVBQ BIG MISTAKE, get yourself to http://t.co/HWJvppps post haste.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 7, 2012, 12:46:34 PM
great new Karateka ad, starring the Apple II http://t.co/IedHkwpz
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SuperDalgas @SuperDalgas
Nov 6, 2012, 11:10:48 PM
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Congrats on 500k @jonskeet - 4 more years!!!
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siracusa @siracusa
Nov 6, 2012, 11:06:36 PM
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Nate's Wednesday wardrobe: http://t.co/xkMUajR8
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johnolilly @johnolilly
Nov 6, 2012, 8:41:08 PM
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We should have more buildings that are also semi-real time graphs. ALL buildings should become charts.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2012, 7:07:09 PM
Enjoying all the election tweets? Sure you are. Play this in the background for emphasis. http://t.co/tWb6rrSA
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2012, 5:41:29 PM
new Blood Bros track, for all your fist pumping, headband wearing, thundering 80s action hero motivation needs! http://t.co/bXRTbXZm
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2012, 5:23:07 PM
LIES! There is no such thing as acceptable advertising! Freeedooooommmmm https://t.co/k8NO9JgA
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2012, 5:12:31 PM
In the last 4 releases, Chrome has gone from my most favorite to least favorite browser. So. Many. Quirks.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Nov 6, 2012, 4:22:45 PM
Voted. I never joke about elections because democractic moderator elections are the backbone of Stack Exchange http://t.co/G9zMpuBu
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seesharp @seesharp
Nov 6, 2012, 1:28:29 PM
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Whiteboard photo trick: take a second picture of the erased board, then subtract it from the first. Needs tripod. http:/ ...
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