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Re: Analyst predicts iPhone 8 release date delayed until late October

Alex — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:34:32 -0000

Can something even be "delayed" if no date has been announced to begin with? 🤔

Re: Logitech brings back ergonomics with MX Ergo trackball mouse

Alex — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:37:19 -0000

I've been using the Logitech M570 (previous gen) for years, and it's the only pointing device my wrist can endure. Depends on the individual of course.

Re: Paul Thurrott's Short Takes: February 17 - Petri

Alex — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:17:12 -0000

Do I detect a dash of grumpiness 😅

Re: @weakify(self): A more elegant solution to weakSelf in Objective-C

Alex — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:03:51 -0000

The variable you've weakified (oftentimes 'self') will remain available till the end of the block if you've started said block with @strongify. If you omit @strongify, the variable -may- disappear if outside code causes it to. @strongify creates a strong reference to the variable from within the block without excessively retaining it (by referencing the previously weakified variable).

I hope that clarifies things a bit :)

Re: @weakify(self): A more elegant solution to weakSelf in Objective-C

Alex — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 03:30:57 -0000

I'm not sure, but I think the @ was added to be consistent with other ObjC constructs like @throw et al.
Have you found weakify(self) works equally well?

Re: Will Apple's Free Mac OS Model Hurt Microsoft Windows?

Alex — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:28:00 -0000

Apple = hardware company vs. Microsoft = software & services company. Only recently did Microsoft start selling hardware, so it remains to be seen how they'll charge for Windows upgrades on those devices. Just a difference in business model, nothing earth shattering, really. I also think Apple's hands were tied in the light of MS's free 8.1 upgrade. So they one-upped MS, because it doesn't hurt them to do so - good for them.

Re: Goodbye Wordpress, Hello Octopress - Serge Jespers

Alex — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:14:05 -0000

Funny how we're moving back to static HTML despite all the tech we have nowadays. Makes sense though. You should definitely try to import your old posts for posterity :-).

Re: Six things to consider before you register a domain name

Alex — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:08:08 -0000

Hi Hover!

I really like your service, so I wrote up a little review on my personal blog. It contains positive as well as some negative critique, so I hope you don't mind me posting it here for prospective customers to check out:

http://aceontech.com/2012/0...

Keep up the good work!

Re: The Nexus Q: Massive Misstep Or Misunderstood Science Experiment?

Alex — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:02:00 -0000

Obviously a business card's shape has a practical purpose. A ball-shaped set-top box however..

Re: The Nexus Q: Massive Misstep Or Misunderstood Science Experiment?

Alex — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:18:39 -0000

Why is it shaped like a ball.

Re: Rogue Planets Could Drive By And Scoop Up Life

Alex — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:50 -0000

Science-fiction, written in the '30, but still very timely.

Re: Rogue Planets Could Drive By And Scoop Up Life

Alex — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:57:44 -0000

'When worlds collide' by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer is a book about just this topic (sci-fi). Just read it and it's quite okay :)

Re: Top 10 Reasons why HTML 5 is not ready to replace Silverlight

Alex — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:52:20 -0000

I'm a Flash/AIR developer, but I agree wholeheartedly with every one of the points you make in this article. Been looking into capturing the webcam in an HTML5 app, but right now it's an utter no-go.

Re: Facebook.com Closing down on 15th March 2012

Alex — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:11:47 -0000

What a piece of crap of an article.

Re: Google Chrome Gets a New Icon [PIC]

Alex — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:43:32 -0000

As King Henry VIII once said: "I like it not!".
I dont.

Re: How it Works – Robotlegs – Part 4

Alex — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:21:37 -0000

Thanks for this. I think most advanced developers understand the concept of Injection, but it's very interesting to see a simple implementation of it! Great video.

Re: Windows Phone Marketplace reaches 5,000 apps

Alex — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:06:55 -0000

Oh I found a few fart apps just recently.. :P

Re: Pairing Wine with Junk Food

Alex — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:58:47 -0000

Guys, what happened to MunchCast? Last episode was nearly three months ago :-(

Re: The Sexy Details of How the iPad and MacBook Air Will Hook Up

Alex — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:55:03 -0000

This article is so biased toward Apple, kind of makes me queasy.

Re: Vista Setup Error: 0xE0000100. Huh?

Alex — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:37:35 -0000

I'm glad you found a solution, Micho. Thanks for sharing :-). Repartitioning usually does it, weird enough.

Gr,
Ace

Re: Microsoft’s Kinect can get confused by other people and even inanimate objects

Alex — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:02:39 -0000

Smells like link bait to me.

Re: Free Checkered Web Design Pattern: Carbon Fiber

Alex — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:25:42 -0000

True :-)

Re: Dell dropping Windows Phone 7 devices from its roadmap? (update: Dell responds, is definitely still in the game)

Alex — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:46:17 -0000

What's in it for Dell to drop WP7? I see HP's incentive with webOS, not Dell though. FUD.

Re: How Do Windows 7 Sales Compare To Other Top Sellers?

Alex — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:27:22 -0000

Aren't you comparing pears to apples..? That aside, nice nuggets of information, though.

Re: Contact

Alex — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:58:26 -0000

Hi,

Thanks for reporting, but I was able to open the aforementioned page without issues in Firefox 3.6. Which version did you use?

Regards,
Ace