Category: Shrapnel
Late Night Links – Sunday November 30th, 2014
Can you believe it’s already that time of the week again?
- That’s How it Usually Goes
- Just How Big is Comet 67P?
- Giants Rookie Made What is Being Called the Greatest Catch Ever
It’s pretty good, I guess. If you like that kind of thing. - Brilliance in Product Reviews
- The Best Chromebook for Every Need
I like the idea of a Chromebook. For most people who do most of their work inside a browser these days anyway, this is all you need. - This Man Speaks the Holiday Truth
Flo should take note 😉 - The 24 Most Awkward Names That Ever Existed
I’ve seen (and even posted) most of these before, but these are always fun, so enjoy! - Twitter Will Track Which Apps You Use on Your Phone
I don’t think this is OK. But there’s a way to turn it off. Here. - Santa is Expecting a Present This Year…
- A Gift Guide for the Starter Smart Home
Interesting… - Philadelphia’s PYT Burger Joint has Unleashed a Macaroni and Cheese Bacon Doughnut. Be Afraid.
I want one. I think.
Done!
Late Night Links – Sunday November 23rd, 2014
You know what, let’s just skip the introductory sentence entirely this week and drive right in!
Oh, wait…
- Facebook Chat Re-Enabler Turns On the Dormant Messaging Feature
I haven’t downloaded the Facebook Messenger app on principle. Now I don’t have to. - A 5-Year-Old Passed a Microsoft IT Technician Exam
- Trailer Park Cats
- Fight Club
- Three Creepy Facts About the Conspiracy Behind Pumpkin Spice
“Conspiracy” is maybe a bit strong. Still. - Google’s New Bookmarking Interface, Formerly Called “Stars,” Goes Live in Chrome Beta
Interesting. These days I don’t really use bookmarks, preferring to use Evernote to clip relevant content. Maybe I’m just lacking a good bookmarking tool? - Winning the Mega Jackpot
Watching these Aussies win on a Japanese gambling machine is almost as entertaining as playing it yourself. - Motorola’s New $25 Dongle Helps You Find Your Lost Keys, Unlocks Your Phone
- Google’s Trusted Places Just Made My Life So Much Easier
I don’t have the necessary update to Google Play Services yet. It’s not so important on my phone (which is unlocked whenever it’s in range of my watch), but I’m excited for my Nexus 9 to get this feature. - Kids Toys Too Inappropriate for Words…
- Best Snow News Bloopers
T’is the season. - This Discounted Alarm Clock Just Might Change Your Life
I think I want one of these. - Canadian Designer Beats Nike to the Punch Making Self-Lacing Sneakers a Reality
And that’s all for another week folks! Until next time, then.
New watch face will be perfect for how I feel during my typical workday. #Holy
New watch face will be perfect for how I feel during my typical workday. #Holy
All year I’ve been saving a little bit of money each week for Christmas gifts.
Today I hit the internet, and now it’s all gone.
Does it really make me such a bad person if I like money more than I like Christmas? Really?
All year I’ve been saving a little bit of money each week for Christmas gifts.
Today I hit the internet, and now it’s all gone.
Does it really make me such a bad person if I like money more than I like Christmas? Really?
Late Night Links – Sunday November 16th, 2014
It’s that time of the week again, and we’re still behind from the six weeks I took off. Let’s just get going right away, then. Post-haste, if you will. Quickly.
- Could Your Washer Really Charge Your Smartphone from Across the Room?
Possibly. It can probably give you cancer while it does it too. - Armed Man Dressed as Batman Tries to Rob Armoured Vehicle in Halifax
- A True Hero
- Checky Tells You How Often You Check Your Phone
Interesting. It would have been more interesting to install this before I got my smartwatch to see how it changed. - Public Library Fees Eliminated Ahead of Schedule
I’ve talked about this before. I think it was lunacy that the Calgary public library had fees to begin with. I will join now. - The Inspiration
- There’s About Seven Sports Combined to Make This Ridiculous Game
- Save on Funeral Costs by Donating Your Whole Body to Science
Uh… good plan? - DogVacay, AirBnB for Dogs, Nabs $25m in Funding
This is how Charlie goes on vacation. - PSA: Change Your IP Webcam’s Default Password, if You Haven’t Already
This is awesome. I could spend a good chunk of my day watching nothing happen in other people’s homes. It’s strangely engaging. - Chinese Programmer Sticks Windows 95 On an iPhone 6 Plus
- Download Android Lollipop Now for Your Nexus 5 or 7
I did.
And that’s it for another week! Until next time, then.