In 1991, my Bulgarian roommate's Mom in Bulgaria heard about "computer viruses" and freaked. She called her son and sternly warned him to be very careful around computers, and take care of his health. He tried to explain that computer viruses don't affect one's physical health. But she was just Mom. Wouldn't hear a word of his protests. He finally agreed to her terms. He teaches Computer Science now.
If you are contemplating investing in quantum computing, look forward to what #quantum#computers might portend for the future, or just enjoy watching a woman nicely sear raw meat, have I got an entertaining video for you.
My only question is ...why? You still have to go to the #polling place... (not an online system just machine rather than paper ballot) First? Used in Toronto municipal for years.
I like paper with people counting... Just the least likely to be f&*ked with... but maybe I am just old. I grew up without #computers or phones in your hand.
I have received the tiny Japanese netbook! Shipping was surprisingly fast, the netbook actually arrived before the replacement SSD (I'm going to dual boot Windows 10 LTSC and some flavor of Linux). Just running a quick driver backup first, since Nanote doesn't seem to make their drivers available for download.
Power to the Voyager spacecraft!
Over the 45.6 years since launch, Voyager instruments have gradually been shut off as power from the RTG has reduced.
It is almost time for Voyager 2 to shut off another instrument, but #NASA engineers have found a way to keep it going for another 2-3 years. A voltage regulator circuit, that keeps the voltage within limits, will be shut off instead.
See graphic below for Voyager power levels and instrument status. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-voyager-will-do-more-science-with-new-power-strategy #Voyager#Space
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Here is some data on the 1970s era computers onboard the amazing Voyager spacecraft, which are still humming along after 45.6 years in the harsh environment of space and without any service calls 🔧
Hey! I just reached 100 followers here on Mastodon, thank you! A few words about me for those who joined recently for the music. I'm Davide from France and I have many interests. You may have noticed I compose #music, but I also like #electronic circuits, vintage #computers, #cars. Depending on the period, expect posts on those areas (and more).
I had a weird dream that I cannot remember if it's a real repressed memory - or I have a damn creative imagination...
I remember an older #OS that was represented as a town. Every executable was an NPC, directories were buildings and houses, and files were furniture and loose items.
You navigated the "city" as a playable character that could idly chat to the NPCs (executables) or run them.
Did I just have a crazy bizarre dream, or is this real thing?? Lol
Well masthead.social died so it's new account time.
Hi! I'm James (@jamesfcarter) and I run Starring the Computer, a website that chronicles computers that appear in movies and on television. Ok, so it's a bit niche, but that's what the internet is for, right?
Alas, my @rcrpodcast cohorts have finally driven me to order a NABU computer. Should be an adventure, well, if I can find desk space for it (actually).
I have 2 #Laptop#Computers and hate them both for different reasons. I have a desktop that I hate to sit at. I just realized I don't want a laptop. I want my desktop to be more powerful and I want the peripherals to be able to go to different rooms in my house. I'm thinking like an umbilical, lol.
Is this a thing? Or is it a fever dream sort of idea?
@davep Yes, that's what I need! I've built my #Computers before, but not something that Frankensteins them together. I have been trying to come up with a way to do that. I don't have anyone techier than me available here unfortunately. But the Internets have not given me a good solution. I know I'm just missing something simple. I am not as smart as I wish I were.