Category Archives: Geek Stuff

The Day I Talked With Steve Jobs

Posted on 10/19/2011 by Elliot Lee

As far as I can remember, I began following Steve Jobs around 2005, when he announced that Apple would be switching to x86 hardware. He really impressed me in 2006, when he announced the MacBook Pro and iWeb. My infatuation … Continue reading →

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Different: Most programmers aren’t entrepreneurial

Posted on 9/26/2011 by Elliot Lee

I’m doing it wrong. Today I came to a realization: I’m different. The difference between me and other programmers cannot be understated. Despite being a programmer, I also happen to be outrageously good at coming up with ideas and envisioning … Continue reading →

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The World-Wide Web Isn’t

Posted on 10/28/2010 by Elliot Lee

Photo: Foreigners in Vietnam, left to right: Dustin (SF), me (LA), Shawn (Singapore) I used to think that the Internet was a global network that worked pretty much the same way regardless of whether you’re in the U.S. or Vietnam. … Continue reading →

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How to change the browser interface language of Google Chrome for Mac

Posted on 10/21/2010 by Elliot Lee

1. At the top left of your screen, open the Apple menu. 2. Click System Preferences… 3. Under Personal, click Langauge & Text. (On my system, this is the fifth icon from the left.) 4. Under the Language tab, drag … Continue reading →

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How to learn programming

Posted on 4/21/2010 by Elliot Lee

“I hated high school. It was the worst time of my life. [Then] college … was just awful. When you’re in high school, everyone tells you, ‘There’s a lot of repetitive bullshit and standardized tests; it’ll all be better once … Continue reading →

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iPad isn’t a computer

Posted on 2/6/2010 by Elliot Lee

When people complain that the iPad doesn’t have multitasking, a camera, a full-fledged desktop OS, or an exposed filesystem, they’re missing the point. They’re forgetting what came before: a slew of tablets from the likes of HP, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Asus, … Continue reading →

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Rumors of the Sidekick’s death are not exaggerated

Posted on 10/11/2009 by Elliot Lee

Have you heard of the T-Mobile Sidekick? The Sidekick is now dead. From what I’m reading, everyone– yes, everyone– who uses a Sidekick was affected by a network outage that began on October 2nd. Some people reset their devices or … Continue reading →

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Cheapest New Mac

Posted on 6/30/2009 by Elliot Lee

Now that my (still awesome) 15″ MacBook Pro is 2 generations behind the latest and greatest, I wonder: What would be the cheapest way for me to get a new Mac? Would it be with my ADC student membership? Or … Continue reading →

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Charging an Apple iPhone using a MacBook Pro

Posted on 2/17/2009 by Elliot Lee

I bought my iPhone on the first day it was released. That was June 29, 2007 — well over a year ago. The battery still works well — usually lasting a full day under normal use. But if it’s taken … Continue reading →

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