Computers and Mistakes
“A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history, with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila.” – Mitch Ratcliffe
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The New Reply All
“Not muting your microphone is the new ‘Reply All.’”
Continue reading →Your WiFi Password
Set your WiFi password to 2444666668888888. Then, when someone asks what it is, tell them it’s 12345678.
Continue reading →To Err is Human
“To err is human; but to really mess things up requires a computer.”
Continue reading →Future Usernames
“Ten years from now, one of the hardest tasks in all of humanity will be finding a username that isn’t already taken.”
Continue reading →A Computer Poem for People Over 40
A computer was something on TV, From a science-fiction show of note, A window was something you hated to clean, And ram was the cousin of a goat. Meg was the name of my girlfriend, And gig was a job … Continue reading →
Inviting the Television In
“If you came and you found a strange man teaching your kids to punch each other, or trying to sell them all kinds of products, you’d kick him right out of the house, but here you are; you come in … Continue reading →
The Computer Alternative – The Etch-A-Sketch
Since our Information Technology expenditures have risen dramatically, the corporate office has defined a low-cost alternative to computers. The goal is to remove all computers by next year. Instead everyone will be provided with an Etch-A-Sketch. There are many sound … Continue reading →
A Great Writer
There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire become a great writer. When asked to define “great,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react … Continue reading →
Bytes of Wisdom
Lessons learned during the Computer Age: Everyone works better with a clear memory. Always have a backup. Everyone needs to hit escape once in a while. When the world looks blurry, adjust your monitor. If you’re feeling lost, head for … Continue reading →