Tag Archives: hardware

Laptop Recommendations for 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by way0utwest

Every few years I upgrade my laptop. I try to get through three years with them, and I’ve had some good success. At the same time, I’ve also had some wear out sooner, especially with the amount of travel that … Continue reading →

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Unreliable Data Sensors

Posted on September 30, 2019 by way0utwest

I like data, and I like cars. I think there have been some really creative and useful integrations between the two. I also think there have been a lot of gimmicks and poorly architect-ed systems, including those that insecurely allow … Continue reading →

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Grounded

Posted on August 29, 2019 by way0utwest

Technology has brought some challenges to travel. There is the bomb threat, of which I have no way to gauge how much of a potential problem this is on a daily basis. Certainly security at airports has changed over the … Continue reading →

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Lots of data in RAM

Posted on August 17, 2019 by way0utwest

I remember buying my first computer after college. At the time I was working part time and in graduate studies part time. My aging high school era Apple II wasn’t capable of handling the load, not to mention its 300baud … Continue reading →

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