For those of you who have forgotten, it is Father’s Day this Sunday, if you need some inspiration for a quick gift I have got you covered: No affiliate links, just a bit of fun. Me, I know what I am getting from one son – a night out at …
Because It’s Friday – Geek Dad Presents
Our “Because It’s Friday” feature for this week is home grown. I have released my list of Father’s Day Presents for Geek Dads over on Octagon Technology this week. Whatever flavour of Dad you have – if they are a geek, like gadgets, cult TV, technology or just need you …
Because It’s Friday – If proof was needed
For our “Because It’s Friday” bit this week I have a couple of moon cartoons from xkcd. I think these decisively prove that Randall Munroe has a very different way of thinking than the average geeky person. xkcd: Moon Landing Mission Profiles xkcd: Moon Armor Index From the real world …
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Because It’s Friday – Software Updates
I was looking for a YouTube clip of the SpaceX Starship launch for today’s Because It’s Friday, when I came across this much more interesting video. Pay particular attention to see how 50 year old data storage works. I thought the need for what would be considered outdated technology skills …
Because It’s Friday – Choosing one image out of 1.5 million, Ada Lovelace and Christmas Shopping
Back to space this week for Because It’s Friday. Over the 32 years in space the NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.5m observations. Someone has to choose the best. Watch Dr Ken Carpenter get excited over this amazing image of the Carina Nebula. The image at the top …