Apple News: No RAM upgrades for new iMacs? Is Apple crazy?
Is Apple crazy? It might be, if its decision to make it near impossible to upgrade the RAM inside its new 21.5-inch iMacs is any indication. In all my years reporting on new Macs, this is perhaps the most ludicrous decision yet. It doesn’t matter how good it is in every other regard, that one decision makes this a computer to avoid – get a 27-inch model (which you can upgrade), or another system altogether. It’s that simple.
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Technology News: The Internet Isn’t Broken; So Why Is The ITU Trying To ‘Fix’ It?
We’ve been talking about the ITU’s upcoming World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) for a while now, and it’s no longer “upcoming.” Earlier today, the week and a half session kicked off in Dubai with plenty of expected controversy. The US, the EU and now Australia have all come out strongly against the ITU’s efforts to undermine the existing internet setup to favor authoritarian countries or state-controlled (or formerly state-controlled) telcos who want money for internet things they had nothing to do with. The BBC article above has a pretty good rundown of some of the scarier proposals being pitched behind closed doors at WCIT.
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Programming News: Agile is Not for Everyone
Someone asked me again about self-assessments for their agile transition. That got me thinking about this problem of transitioning to agile. I don’t believe agile is for everyone in every circumstance. Some people claim agile has “crossed the chasm.” Certainly, many people are aware of agile. Many people understand that a cross-functional team works in increments, delivering features asking for feedback. That’s at the team level.
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Photography News: Which Lens Should You Buy
Choosing a lens for the DSLR can be quite overwhelming. Should you go in for a kit lens or invest in a specialized high quality lens? Will a prime lens help you take the shots that you want or it would be better to consider a zoom lens? Then there is focal length, aperture and other lens terminology that comes into play. Seriously, choosing a perfect lens can be a tedious job! And there’s no right answer to this question. In fact the best lens depends on what your requirements are. You can win over this complicated puzzle by answering this basic question: What do I love to photograph?
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