Friday Fun

Here’s a 13 slide show from CIO.com that I found validating….
The Triumph of the Geek: The Evolution of Tech-Obsessed Nerds Through Time
“I am a geek” hasn’t always been something to proclaim proudly. No matter: Thanks to smartphones, Facebook and other must-have tech, we reign supreme today.
by Thomas Wailgum
And some more for fun:
The 10 Worst Microsoft Product Names of All Time
From Microsoft Bob to Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft has shown a real talent for unfortunate product names. Here are our picks for the worst — along with alternatives that might have worked better.
by Harry McCracken
I remember them all! Do you?
25 Computer Products That Refuse to Die
Old computer products, like old soldiers, never die. They stay on the market–even though they haven’t been updated in eons. Or their names get slapped on new products that are available only outside the U.S. Or obsessive fans refuse to accept that they’re obsolete–long after the rest of the world has moved on.
by Harry McCracken
How many are in your workplace?
57 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Your Tech Could Do!
Do you often wish that the tech you own or use had superpowers, or that you could transform ordinary gear into something really great–possibly for free? With our amazing instructions, you can!
by Zack Stern
This last one isn’t as much fun but it does save a few bucks by repurposing old tech stuff.
Stephen