It seems like TerminalDigit is turning into the place where all I do is rant about my inbox, but I guess having a theme for your blog is good . . . so here’s the latest issue: I have a relatively common name. I’m not exactly John Smith, but . . . well let’s just [...]
Lately, I’ve been getting more and more e-mails from people requesting “read-receipts,” an annoying way for the super anal to feel super sure that I got their super important message. This one goes out to them. Hi. Guess what? I didn’t get your e-mail. At least I’m not going to confirm that I did because [...]
My Samsung SPH-A900 went for a swim. I took out the battery, let it dry out, etc., but it is not happy. It powers up, but pressing the buttons has unpredictable results and the white “flash” LED for the camera is always on. I’m hoping the circuits aren’t really fried and there’s actually some stubborn [...]
At some point before I got here, someone at my institution decided that all e-mails from faculty and staff should have this ludicrous disclaimer appended: IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged [...]
