AI: Worked well for debugging a pellet stove problem
When our wood pellet stove stopped working, we used AI-assisted search to quickly identify the problem and solution. Fixed the stove ourselves.
How Amazon and Microsoft Blew Up Customer Loyalty
For those not in the right geography, Amazon ended Prime fast shipping. Now they've pulled the Kindle Reader off the Surface Pro 11.
Software: Using Linux OS
Overall, I like Linux OS. But setup was a bit more complex than desired. I'm typing this on an Apple Macbook Pro - running Linux.
AI: Much of the MSN Start page is AI generated nonsense
The MSN Start page may be mostly AI generated slop that is frequently not even true.
Who invented popular programming languages?
Surprisingly, most of the major programming languages were invented by Baby Boomers, and PHP and Rust by Gen X.
Software: Windows 11 25H2 problems
Problems encountered with 25H2 not recognizing DisplayPort monitor, and MS Edge loses Primary Password.
AI, Economy: How many jobs lost due to AI?
So far, surprisingly few.
Early spreadsheet and productivity software products
Early spreadsheets and integrated productivity software suites. I created one of those on this list.
Apple only supports the OS for 3-5 years: Windows 10 users switch to Mac OS X?
Story claims Windows 10 users who cannot upgrade after ten years of support are switching to Macs whose OS gets 3-5 years of support...
% of Tech workers with a graduate degree
35-45% of BigTech employers tech staff have a graduate degree.