Commentary From Elsewhere: AI is not a problem
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard some of the worries around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Seems like I read another article every few days. And a surprising number of people are talking about it, in the ‘real world’. People that I normally wouldn’t expect to even consider the topic. Even had a few ask me if I was worried about it (hence this post).
AI is not a topic for concern. Continue reading CFE: AI is not a problem
Adventures in Computing: Zero Free Disk Space
Ever wonder what happens when you completely run out of disk space? I found out one day. Was a bit of a nuisance, but no harm done (at least as far as I can tell). Continue reading AIC: Zero Free Disk Space
Single Point of Failure: For The Lose
Much like in the ‘real’ world, so to on the internet: Any given point will eventually fail. Thus, either be ready for it’s failure, or have alternates in place to compensate. Continue reading SPF: FTL
It’s A Scam
Yes, it’s a scam. Someone calls about your computer having trouble. Pop up about needing to update Flash. That nice Nigerian Prince is willing to pay you to hold his money for a bit. It’s all a scam, it’s always a scam. Continue reading It’s A Scam
Adventures In Computing: Locked myself out of my Computer
A few years back I was having difficulties with remotely accessing my computer. The details of which are a different story altogether. What is relevant here, is that I was attempting to copy files from one computer to another over the network. In the process of trying to get this done, I removed my ability to log on to one computer. Continue reading AIC: Locked myself out of my Computer
Not a Review: Passengers
Recently I watched the movie Passengers. Good enough movie, but that’s not what I want to talk about here. I want to talk about some of the technology (and uses of same) in the movie.
Fair warning: Spoilers may occur. While I will make some effort to not overly spoil anything, some will crop up. If you are the type that dislikes any spoilers, stop reading now. For that matter, stop watching movie trailers. Continue reading NAR: Passengers