January 2012
1 post
The Words I Was Searching For
Here it is! My major complaint with Android, found in a blog post about Windows Phone 7. People that buy Android phones think they’re getting stuff done when, in reality, they’re just tinkering with all of the options and tweaking everything. It never ends. Never. FTA - “I soon realised that my geeky 11-year old self would have hated this phone. There are almost no options to...
December 2011
2 posts
November 2011
6 posts
“Those who are going to be over 21 on November 12th, I ask for your support.”
– GOP presidential contender Rick Perry, misstating the U.S. voting age, which is 18. Also, the 2012 election is on November 6. (via officialssay)
Good ol’ Rick Fuckyeah Perry. The guy needs to do another line with G.W.
“…the censors were crawling out of the woodwork and challenging, like it’s...”
– - Judy Blume on the rise of censorship in school libraries over the last several decades. (via npr)
I see this now more clearly than I’ve ever seen it before. Now that my oldest is in public school, I am interacting with more parents and what I see is a group of people determined to believe...
A Big Change
I let my hosting plan run out today. This is the first time in 12 years that I am not paying to have my domain hosted and it’s all due to the fantastic tools that people have developed over the last few years. I believe that custom domain names still look professional and I’m using custom DNS with my domains to point to online tools.
chrisfreitag.com
Tumblr hosts my personal blog....
From the Grave →
I started disliking Flash around 2004 when I realized how much of a usability problem it presented. My disdain really grew strong in 2005 and by 2006, I was dead set against the use of it for any reason. I know many people disagree with my stance but I feel there are far better options for almost every reason people give for using Flash. The only one worth noting is games. But I’m sure...
Donate to Movember
It’s Movember, the month formerly known as November, dedicated to growing moustaches and raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically cancers affecting men. Please support my efforts by making a donation at http://mobro.co/freitag/d.
I encourage you to visit my MoBro site and look at my ridiculous moustache as I try to use my face as a billboard for men’s health.
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October 2011
3 posts
“Demand in China was a bright spot in Apple earnings reported yesterday, which...”
– http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LTAG816TTDSA01-2F6G3VDNPFKF5PM4STRMK5TJMK
Only in this world can analysts be disappointed in record sales.
A Bostonian and Siri
Theah gonna be evah moah sohta wicked pissed to discovah Seahre don’t undahstand da local talk. “Find me a beeah. Find me a beeah, please. Find me a beee-aah. Find me a fucking beeeeeaaaahh, ya retahded computah!”
via @pchuck
We Live in the Future
So my “holy shit” moment happened with Siri already. I was walking outside to take the dog out and thought it’d be a good time to test Siri for a real-world task. I got DSL activated on Friday and it’s terrible. So I wanted to remind myself to cancel the service on Monday when I got to work.
As I’m contemplating what I’m going to say to Siri, I wonder how...
September 2011
1 post
Minimal Mac: Isn't the web enough? →
minimalmac:
Far too often we think that innovation must come only with new tools. Instead, first consider the innovative ways to use the tools we already have. We may find that not only is this enough but in some ways may be better.
This blog post is just freaky in its timing. I work for a huge publisher in education and one of my new projects is to help them create a better experience for...
August 2011
7 posts
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“Recently, in our industry, I’ve noticed a disturbing increase of the term...”
– I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve known a lot of extremely talented artists that can make something look amazing, much more so than I can. But they couldn’t tell you why a user would click on a link any more than they can explain why their design touches you in such a meaningful way....
How to Email as Many Photos as You Want from Your... →
Shared by Chris
Doesn’t it seem obvious that this is a concession to the carriers?
For whatever reason, iOS does not seem to have any issue doing it this way yet won’t officially allow you to…
New Android Trojan Has the Ability to Record Phone... →
Open!
Email from FedEx
FedEx cleared the air this morning:
Please be advised of the rate changes to your shipment dated 2011-07-20. FedEx has reviewed this shipment for correct pieces, weight, and service. Any changes made are reflected in the invoice amount.
The final rated amount of your shipment is $13.51 compared to the original rate quote of $13.51. Please consult the applicable FedEx Service Guide for...
July 2011
4 posts
entrepreneurassociation asked: Shut up and make money here storylinker9[dot]com idiot
Google Plus Accepting Accounts Again (Sometimes) →
It may not stay this way for long, we can’t say, but if you visit Google.com/plus right now you should be able to create an account on Google’s new social network if you haven’t yet. I just…
June 2011
7 posts
Inadvertently Helping Apple
GigaOm discusses the state of licensing in the music industry, which is an utter joke.
It is funny to me that Amazon and Google, in a rush to beat Apple to the cloud, pushed the record labels right into Apple’s arms because Apple was willing to play ball. Apple continues to tighten their grip as the de facto standard of music distribution and 2 companies most interested in dethroning them...
May 2011
14 posts
97% of Android App Downloads in April were Free,... →
Last week, we cited a study from mobile analytics firm Distimo that stated the majority of paid Android applications were downloaded less than 100 times. On Android, folks like the free…
Don't Be So Sure
I remember watching this TV show when I was a kid, I think it was The Illustrated Man, and there was a story of a man so sure the world was ending that he wanted to poison his kids with a sedative so that they would be spared the awful pain and fear of what was about to unfold. His wife could not get behind him in this idea and begged him not to. The entire show was about their struggle to get the...
How Google Controls Android →
It’s also clear that Google places tremendous value on collecting location data, and it acted swiftly when it determined Skyhook’s deal with Motorola might threaten its ability to collect that data. Hell, one of the headings in Google’s summary judgment brief is “Skyhook was not entitled to deprive Google of its contractual right to collect location data on Motorola Android devices.” Can’t say it...
LastPass: Hackers Maybe Stole Info From 1.25... →
This is exactly why I canceled my account last year. Some things I do not want on the cloud yet.
My Bag is Badass: Archival Clothing Rucksack →
mybagisbadass:
My badass bag is from Archival Clothing. The bag is made of canvas and is more like a rucksack than a computer bag. The simple design and lack of pockets is exactly what makes it great.
Marshall Major Headphones
After years of searching for the right pair of on-ear headphones, I finally found these bad boys. You’d think finding a pair of headphones wouldn’t be too difficult but you’d be wrong and I’d be mad at your for making assumptions about how easy it is to find stuff.
The process started with the Phillips SHN9500 headphones and I quickly grew tired of them. The cups caused...
BlackBerry PlayBook Gets Facebook App Before iPad →
But doesn’t RIM say that it’s all about the web? Facebook is a perfect example of why you only need the browser on an iPad.
April 2011
18 posts
“When you talk about guns you always hear a lot about the Second Amendment and...”
– Seth Myers (SNL)
