Tweak And Geek

In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Blockchain and try to figure out how to use it.

In this episode, we talk a bit about The Cloud where computing happens these days… There is no cloud!

In our first attempt at using a short “eplet” format, Craig and Pat briefly discuss a couple of techniques for technology workers to use in staying relevant in a fast-moving field.

This week’s episode has us discussing the use of abstraction in engineering and in pet management. Lamest News of the Week The serious story: Hobby Lobby reaches settlement on importing Biblical artifacts. http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/05/us/hobby-lobby-ancient-artifacts-trnd/index.html The lame part: The actual name of the court case! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7iIRjahNvNcclpUZXdDaU83eE0/view Abstraction Some real reference for further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstraction_(software_engineering) Abstraction is the […]

This time on Tweak and Geek, we discuss the emerging computing trend of Machine Learning, what it is and means, and whether Skynet is sending a Terminator back in time to murder your parents. Lamest News of the Week http://www.reuters.com/article/us-belgium-primeminister-ear-idUSKBN18Q1FM Machine Learning? https://xkcd.com/1838/ This media has nothing to do with the podcast story but Craig […]

Craig and Pat have returned from a seven-year hiatus to assault your ears with geekery again! In this episode, we talk a bit about what Software Engineering is like as a field, and address questions from Quora like “Can anyone do this?” and “Do we get overpaid?” (Spoiler: No and No.) Lamest News of the […]

In this episode of Tweak and Geek, we recap our 2009 predictions… at great length! We’ll also try to convince you to eat maggots. Sure, we might have said it was Episode 36 in the intro, but you trust us on the maggots anyway, right? 2009’s Predictions * Announcement of Successor to Xbox 360 (not […]

On this Tweak and Geek, we debate the relative merits of coming to the software profession in different ways. Are You a Blue-Collar or White-Collar Developer? Craig – I have met some people with a classical CS background, and they have no sense of reality, i.e. getting a job done. However, I’ve found that people […]

This week’s Tweak and Geek has Craig, Pat, and Mike exploring new evidence about the intricacies of quantum gravity. Whoa, that’s heavy! HA HA HA! Oh, and we cover lame news, too. Gravity? A theory of quantum gravity may have been disproved by a recently-observed exploding star. This is cool, because it means that there […]

In this holiday episode, Mike, Craig, and Pat talk about a few things we’re thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

Time for the latest in Microsoft’s offerings to Operating Systems everywhere. Windows 7 Craig- * Likes: Shake to minimize, swoosh up on the taskbar, speed, compatibility, upgrade process, New Windows Media Player, Window Snap, New Paint, calc and wordpad, throw to other monitor * Dislikes: Sidebar everywhere, need a hack to get quicklaunch back, Pat- […]

On this very special episode of Tweak and Geek, Craig tries his level best to SCARE you! We started by making up stories about what we’d give away, but here’s a hint. If we’re at home giving stuff out, it’ll be whatever candy was closest to the checkout. We check out some techie costumes! Scariest […]

In this Very Special episode of Tweak and Geek, Very Special guest host Rudi joins us to discuss Stargate, Google Wave… oh, and we probably fanboi out about Apple again. Stargate Universe Impressions, predictions… Reminds us of tons of shows and movies: Last Starfighter, BSG, Lost in Space, Voyager… What’s with the steam when the […]

In this episode of Tweak and Geek, we pitch sci-fi shows for the new season and take a listen to blogthereligions.com Tweak and Geek presents: The best SciFi series pilots that you’ll never actually see Craig – “2012” On a mining ship in the near future (2012), the crew, while mining an asteroid in the […]

Since the last Tweak and Geek, Laurie and Pat got married. To each other, even. Craig didn’t, so ladies, don’t you worry! We talk about lots of stuff, but mostly wonder what Apple was going to tell us on Wednesday. Listen to find out why Craig needs to eat a hat! The Hobbit film might […]

We’ve been quieter than we promised. Oops! What’s been going on in our hiatus? Mike had a baby, Craig bought a house, Laurie and Pat set a date. Now on to the nerdism. Comic-Con Review with Pat and Laurie Nerds! Game Reboots Article on the Guardian, “Which Game Series” would you reboot? Article talks about […]

This week, our growing array of hosts discuss the iPhone 3GS, some rules for time travellers, and Lame News! iPhone 3GS Announced on Monday! Faster Processor, Video, 3MP Camera, Voice Control(!), Compass, Landscape in other apps like mail, Copy/Paste (new s/w), Search, Multimedia messages (but ATT won’t let them), Tethering Capabilities (but ATT won’t let […]

We’re baaaaack, and we’ve expanded our regular voices, adding Laurie and Mike as permanent hosts. We’ll talk Star Trek, Kindle, lame news, and more! Star Trek Windows 7 Kindle DX Laurie’s research lab was on CBS. (http://www.liai.org/files/Alessandro_Sette_CBS_Evening_News_May_07_2009.mov — this used to be a link, but that was ruining the podcast feed. STOP TRYING TO HELP […]

This time on Tweak and Geek, Laure and Mike step up to the plate while Pat and Craig are on hiatus. Lost Spoiler alert! Laurie and Mike talk Lost. Time travel, Ben’s new role as Locke’s whipping boy, and a potential third faction are discussed. Blackberry Woes Laurie and Pat are having issues with their […]

This time on Tweak and Geek, we’ll take you from the Whopper Bar to the new Shuffle to pursuing Chimp-Man through the wilderness of Texas. Whopper Bar This looks insidious. Google Calendar Needs Notification Why can’t it send accept/deny emails? Google, you’re On Notice.   Info on the new Shuffle $79, Talks to you, Special […]