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Tag Archives: computers
The vices of Twitter
1. Indolence Who can calculate the hundreds of hours you waste on the obsessive re-checking of one’s Twitter feed? I’m too embarrassed to find out. 2. Procrastination This, of course, is the handmaiden of indolence. Things you should do don’t … Continue reading
Posted in computers, Humour, internet, News, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged computers, Humour, Journalism, Software, Twitter
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The virtues of Twitter
1. Brevity You learn to say big things in few words. For a news writer, this ranks with the highest of virtues. 2. Self improvement Its long streams of links give you quick access every day to thousands of newly-posted … Continue reading
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Northwestel revisited
Your humble content provider found a fascinating letter from Northwestel in his mailbox last week. The letter requires him to revise his unkind remarks of June 7. “Dear James,” the letter says. “Over the past few months Northwestel has worked … Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, internet, Iqaluit, News, Northwestel, technology
Tagged Arctic, computers, internet, Iqaluit, News, Northwestel, Nunavut
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How to beat Northwestel
This is for long-suffering users of Northwestel’s appalling DSL service in Iqaluit. You’re all familiar with it’s declining speeds and frequent unexplained network interruptions, which now occur every five minutes or so, cutting you off from the internet for periods … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, iGetter, internet, Northwestel, Software
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Where it all started
The Apple II, the first personal computer designed for regular people, went on sale this day 32 years ago.
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