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OS X Leopard’s dig at Windows

December 14, 2007
14/122007

Engadget points out the cheeky icon used by Mac OS 10.5 to represent Windows computers, and offers instructions on how to remove it. I’m predominantly a Windows user, but I actually quite like what Apple have done!

"Oerpetuating the myth of Mac users' disdainful sense of self-superiority" or just a bit of harmless fun?

"Perpetuating the myth of Mac users' disdainful sense of self-superiority" or just a bit of harmless fun?

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The world’s most expensive toothbrush?

December 6, 2007
06/122007

I bought an electric toothbrush from Dixons online and had it delivered to work. I was somewhat alarmed when the below sales receipt arrived at my home address the following day…

Luckily my card wasn't charged this amount...

Luckily my card wasn't charged this amount...

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Change the default message on (some) HP printers

October 23, 2007
23/102007

Here’s how to change the default message on networked HP printers from “Ready” to something more entertaining, and baffle your co-workers.

Your mileage may vary, but I’ve found this doesn’t work on some newer models. Older printers that are network-ready and support HPPJL (HP Printer Job Language) should work fine though.

Insert Coin

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Anti-telemarketing script

August 21, 2007
21/082007

Martijn Engelbregt’s Anti-Telemarketing Counterscript seems like a fun way to handle unwanted sales and marketing calls, although I haven’t yet had the patience to try it out!

Anti-telemarketing counterscript (click for full version)

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The A to Z of Programmer Predilictions

January 26, 2006
26/012006

Here’s an amusing list of 26 types of programmers. Which one are you?

(via digg)

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Afrotech: Ghetto Hardware Fun

February 6, 2005
06/022005

This site is a humorous take on all those PC modding websites out there.

There are a few practical tips but most of the articles are there just to make you laugh.

My personal favourite is the hard disk speaker system – I’ve tried it and it works!

If you’ve got an hour or so to spare, I recommend making a visit.

Chris Barnes / Funny /

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