Tag: Rants

Stuck in a Resolution Rut… for now.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Why does it seem like computer displays have gone DOWN in resolution?  You used to be able to get a 1920×1200 laptop relatively easily, but other than the 17″ Macbook Pro, the current choices are slim if even existent.  After finding scant information on the subject, I dug up a bit of data. It’s been […]

AT&T DSL vs. Time Warner Cable Internet in Austin

Reading Time: 4 minutes A less than stellar AT&T DSL experience leads me to stick with the devil I know. Time Warner unceremoniously decided to raise my Internet service cost by $5.00/month, so it was time to check out the competition.  AT&T DSL is available for a $15/month year-long rate.  That’s a significant savings, but Time Warner’s Internet service has […]