Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Rules for Computer Use

Mike Shea's latest essay in another in the trend of many of us who are sticking our heads up out of our neatly organized gopher holes to ask, "What was the point again?"

I prefer Copernic Desktop myself, but I really liked his very simple rules for computer use. I especially liked this one:
Don't customize, optimize, or tinker - the result is never worth the effort.

I'm notorious even to myself for tweaking my computer, desktop, folders, etc.

I'd probably add, "Never make any changes to the computer after 11 p.m."

I also like Reinhard's Weekend Luddite system, though I usually need Sunday to back up the PC, run various maintenance programs, etc.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Stephen Colbert Commencement Address

Stephen Colbert's 2006 Commencement Address at Knox College
In addition to very good advice I learned in my improv class earlier this year, he adds this:
I have two last pieces of advice. First, being pre-approved for a credit card does not mean you have to apply for it. And lastly, the best career advice I can give you is to get your own TV show. It pays well, the hours are good, and you are famous. And eventually some very nice people will give you a doctorate in fine arts for doing jack squat.