Max Norris Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Afraid to admit? Eh not much. A few "derps" maybe. I did avoid the mouse for a few years as I thought was just a fad that wouldn't catch on, same with Windows 1.. not going to go anywhere, nothing worth while runs on it and I don't like Reversi, I'll stick to DOS with DesqView and Unix thanks. Web browsers too, who needs it, I got Gopher and Veronica. Back in around 1995 I saw an External touch pad for a desktop and I thought it was soooo cool. I wanted one to replace my mouse. I soon learned how worthless it was compared to an actual mouse. Still the case today.Oh gawd those were horrible, I still got one in storage somewhere. Had something I think was called a "CyberPuck" too.. a 3D mouse-like.. thing. Yea, about as accurate as typing with your forehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ah yes, the Roy Trenneman Solution, guaranteed to work ninety-something percent of the time. Provided you know what a button is and how to use it. :D No, not on clothes! astropheed, Charisma and Phouchg 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 ^ You wear clothes ... ? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerino Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I cant type without my head down, dont have to be looking at the keys, just my head has to be down, also I dont know how to solder :( Rohdekill and Hum 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fahim S. MVC Posted August 17, 2013 MVC Share Posted August 17, 2013 My desktop is a Dell machine that is now 7 years old. It works so well that I can't justify replacing it. I won't post a picture of it in the workstations thread because everyone has a cooler machine than I do. :cry: I've never built a computer because the whole idea of screwing up the application of thermal paste scares the bejesus out of me, I'd rather have it built for me :cry: I had my whole house renovated including replacing all electrics and plumbing but chose not to have CAT5E put in to save money I could afford :cry: The number of expansion cards I have bricked by trying to correctly seat them whilst the machine is on is more than I can count on one hand, possibly two hands :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted August 17, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted August 17, 2013 As for trackpads - Apple's Magic Trackpad has completely changed my opinion of them. I use a mouse for gaming - that's it. If I'm not playing a game, I use the trackpad.Tell me about it! I'm worried at the moment because my Macbook is on its way out and I need to think about my next machine. Part of me wants to move back to Windows - mostly for gaming, but also for overall compatibility - but I'm not sure I'd be able to cope without the fantastic trackpad that the Macbook offers. Ok, obviously I would be able to cope, but this thing is a serious pro for staying with Mac. (And before anyone mentions it, I am fully aware that I could go dual-boot with a Mac, but I fell for that when I first got this Mac and I don't want to go through the hassle again.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I tinker with phones to the point of saying "Sod it I'm going back to stock" Charisma, margrave and Hollow.Droid 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls67 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I purchased a voodoo rush video card because I let the Comp USA salesman talk me into it...On a side note, it did teach me about research ;-) Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacoe Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I google every problem I have to deal with (pretty much) I have made some lovely site designs but I always start out with a pre-made template and customize it heavily :blush: (in my defence, to the point that the original would not be recognisable.) I can't compile my own Android kernel Since mhz/ghz hasn't been as important, I have found it hard to keep up with processor specs and why they're faster. I have to just look at benchmarks. I often pretend to myself that I have a fantasticly good PC even though a year passed since I built it and I only bought mid range stuff to begin with. I'm too poor to buy iPads/Nexus' so I buy cheapo chienese MTK and RK30xx phones and tablets instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacoe Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I cant type without my head down, dont have to be looking at the keys, just my head has to be down, also I dont know how to solder :( I thought soldering would be really hard but in the last couple of months have learned how. I'm still hit and miss with how tidy I am but it's actually not that hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacoe Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 The number of expansion cards I have bricked by trying to correctly seat them whilst the machine is on is more than I can count on one hand, possibly two hands :cry: ... just switch it off first? :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 When I get frustrated I take it out on my keyboard. I've broken two of them over the years. :( I bought a Blu-ray drive but only used it a few times?just to test it worked?before I disconnected it a year later to add an extra hard-drive. Complete waste of money. I spent ?860 on a GTX 680 SLI setup and ?700 on a 30" 2560x1600 display yet spend most of my times browsing the internet or playing undemanding games like Civilization V and King's Bounty. I bought a Leap Motion because I thought it would revolutionise computing. I still want to buy the Oculus Rift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fahim S. MVC Posted August 17, 2013 MVC Share Posted August 17, 2013 ... just switch it off first? :s I know... just always seems like the right thing to do in the moment. The last one was an IBM RAID controller. Thankfully I have only borked a single motherboard doing it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Anarkii Subscriber² Posted August 17, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted August 17, 2013 1. I still have an Atari Lynx, and a Atari Portfolio laying around somewhere. I have to find where I put them actually.2. Still have an Amiga 500 in perfect working order. Still play FA-18 Interceptor on it from time to time. 3. I know how to program in DOS 4. I was the guy who ripped the Buffy tv show and made it available on the web back in 95-99, posting them on alt.binaries.tv.buffy. 5. Pretty sure I have other embarressing stories but I can think of any more just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 4. I was the guy who ripped the Buffy tv show and made it available on the web back in 95-99, posting them on alt.binaries.tv.buffy. Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I still write letters on a 386 with Windows 3.11 and Word 2.0 and print them on a HP Deskjet 500. Kind of amazing that they still make new ink cartridges for it. If someone would make a Skydrive extension for Windows 3.1, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I too, cannot type without looking down, despite knowing how to type. I know squat on PHP. And, I hate doing the graphical design of websites, yet love coding the logic behind them. Everyone says I have OCD on cleaning as my house is always clean yet, my computer office is trashed 99% of the time. I will never be a fan of Apple, MS, Android, etc. To me each device, os, and company behind it will always have their pros/cons. I have yet to play a game on a counsel unit. djdanster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerino Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I stilll own and use my 100mb and 250mb iomega zip drive and disks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerino Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 With the exception of World of warcraft and its expansions, I have not paid a single cent for any software since 1996 1ON 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpe1984 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hate to be overly-concerned by others,,how can i be so attractive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntegralDerivative Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ALso, these ones that cant be memified: 1. Not really tech related, but I sometimes troll fellow kids on ask.fm 2. I dont know what hyperthreads are, or what is the use of cores, besides the granny definition "to run the apps" 3. I don't understand the hate for 1366 x 768 screens, I actually use a netbook with one. 4. My laptop runs on a USB cooler because the fan and processor cant handle the many Chrome tabs I have(befor I had it, the lappy would randomly go to sleep mode, making me wait a few minutes to reopen) 5. My internet connection is really slow, that even a 3-minute youtube video on 144p would buffer 6. My laptop has 2 GB RAM, and I have no plans on adding more giggies. 7. I get jealous when someone(usually on the 'net) says that their laptop/desktop has <insert specs better than the one on mine> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Frankly, I think this is true for a lot of people. I would love to see some double-blind testing about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Frankly, I think this is true for a lot of people. I would love to see some double-blind testing about this. A lot of good / the best studio headphones are in the $50 - $100 range. You do not need liquid unobtanium to make good speakers of that size. Related to the topic, I have an Intel K series still running at stock clock speed.Also my iPhone has about 45 apps that need updating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung1616 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Still have a Imation brand SuperDisk LS-120 MB Super floppy drive. Still works. Cody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted August 21, 2013 MVC Share Posted August 21, 2013 I get envious of everyones beautiful workstation setup. No matter how hard I try I cant get mine to look like anything cool. It scares the hell out of me working on a switch miles away. Especially on our core (Nexus) network lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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