A developer's journey from basic electronics to building a processor, exploring how hardware and software combine to create programs.
Guide to fixing Ubuntu 12.04 issues on Asus N56VZ laptop, covering subwoofer, ethernet, and multimedia buttons.
A guide to building a personal, expandable, and safe home fileserver using an HP Proliant Microserver and Ubuntu.
Explores how the nature of technology work at startups has evolved, contrasting traditional hardware-focused ventures with modern software startups leveraging open source.
A summary of the second Tokyo Hackerspace meeting, covering updates, attendee interests, and a custom prototyping board project.
Announcing the formation of a new community-operated hackerspace in Tokyo for makers, artists, and software developers to collaborate on projects.
A developer considers replacing his laptop with a netbook for portability and a desktop for power, weighing the pros and cons of each device.
Intel announces its 2009 Nehalem processors, featuring a 'Turbo Mode' for dynamic power management and performance.
A humorous IT support report about a squirrel causing a major power outage by chewing on an 11KVA electrical feeder.
A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
