This clip, posted by David Hoffman a few years ago, is going viral this fine Wednesday morning: "I was shooting a documentary called "The Information Society" in 1979 and filmed this in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Compushop had just begun selling the Apple II and this guy had a keen sense of what was coming."
1979 computer shop guy predicts the future
Reviving old PCs with Linux now that new ones cost an arm and a leg
Apple sharply raising the prices of laptops and other gear brought home that the datacenter-driven computer parts shortage is only getting worse. It will be years before prices fall, with… READ THE REST
A computer the size of a star would nest Dyson spheres like Russian dolls
In 1997, Robert J. Bradbury proposed the matrioshka brain — a hypothetical megastructure of "immense computational capacity powered by a Dyson sphere." The name comes from matryoshka nesting dolls. The… READ THE REST
Lenovo's pretty Yoga all-in-one costs a pretty penny
All-in-one desktop PCs have a lot to recommend them: they're compact, cable-free, and you don't have to price out accessories. On the other hand, it's like a laptop you can't… READ THE REST
A crash course in modern IT is on sale for $19.97 during Deal Days
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: The All-in-One CompTIA Certification Prep Courses Bundle includes training for certifications covering IT support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud… READ THE REST
This tiny tracker card can help you find your stuff for $20
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card works with Apple's Find My app, fits inside wallets and luggage,… READ THE REST
Cut cable clutter with this 8-in-1 keyring charging tool for $22 during Deal Days
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: For just $21.97 (reg. $49.99), you can get a portable charging tool that fits right… READ THE REST
