Category Archives: Technobabble

A catch-all for things that are generally too dry for words, yet receive them they have.

A New Computer!

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Dave Gribble

It’s been about 7 years since Jess and I purchased a new computer. This doesn’t count a laptop I received a few years ago from work as a holiday bonus or a new netbook that Jess got this year for … Continue reading →

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Jess’s Suggestions for Top-Notch Laptop Use

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Jess Gribble

I’m no expert, but I sit in front of a computer all day, so here are my suggestions, à la Dave Letterman: 10. Make sure you have a high-speed Internet connection. 9. Buy a computer with a built-in video camera … Continue reading →

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DIY Sax Repair and High-Energy Particle Physics?

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Dave Gribble

Growing up I wasn’t a really handy guy. Of course, if you ask my mom, she’ll tell you how good I was as a small child at taking things apart. For whatever reason, I just wasn’t that excited about putting … Continue reading →

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XHTML Ain’t Brain Surgery

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Dave Gribble

Coding things for the web isn’t really all that difficult. It certainly isn’t brain surgery, and it isn’t even computer programming—sorry if that deflates anybody’s ego. There are really just a few simple rules that you need to follow. While … Continue reading →

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