Casey's Tumblelog

Hanchor LLC | Introducing iOS Beta Builder

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:34:22 -0400

Hanchor LLC | Introducing iOS Beta Builder:

Thankfully, Apple has made incremental improvements to this process over time. iOS 4.0 brings Web-based, wireless distribution of ad-hoc apps and the ability to embed provisioning profiles right into the IPA bundle. Your beta users can now install the software without ever using iTunes at all!

Definitely going to be trying this out with Fast Text soon.

The best thing they didn't talk about in the keynote

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:42:53 -0400

jeffrock:

So you heard about AirPlay, right? Steve kind of glazed over it a little, but here’s one of the most amazing things about it: it’s actually a rebranded and licensed AirTunes.

That’s right. You don’t have to buy multiple AirPort Express basestations to support multiple speakers anymore. Now you can choose from products by JBL, iHome, Denon and others. That means your receiver can be a selectable source in iTunes, as well as the alarm clock next to your bed.

This is a much bigger deal than most people probably realize.

Our lives, these days. Being without Internet access in for 10...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:11:31 -0400

Our lives, these days.

Being without Internet access in for 10 days whilst in Europe was initially frustrating, then terribly liberating.

A slightly blurry shot of me watching (a rerun) of Top Gear live...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:43:19 -0400

A slightly blurry shot of me watching (a rerun) of Top Gear live on BBC, whilst in London, whilst simultaneously watching the same episode on the iPad, as downloaded in the US.

It was a great trip.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:29:59 -0400

It was a great trip.

Verizon vs. AT&T

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:53:42 -0400

Verizon vs. AT&T:

Verizon Wireless is aiming and on track to have at least 75% of the country covered in LTE coverage by April 2012

I can only imagine what AT&T’s plans are. Actually, I’d be excited if AT&T covered 75% of the state I live in with their current GSM service.

Who's still listening to vinyl?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:46:33 -0400

Who's still listening to vinyl?:

Although I don’t personally have a turntable, my father has a killer stereo setup, and I can attest that vinyl actually sounds better than a CD. Granted, there are cracks and pops, but the music sounds so much more full, and natural. It really is striking.

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority, née PeopleMover, is becoming...

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:55:35 -0400

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority, née PeopleMover, is becoming the PeopleMover again.

This is my favorite ride at DIsney World. By a mile. And I have no idea why.

"the United States has been at war for 47 of its 230 years, or 20 percent of its history"

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:38:48 -0400

“the United States has been at war for 47 of its 230 years, or 20 percent of its history”

- NYTimes (via dihard)

365photographs: Lonely. The missus is at a week-long work...

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:29:23 -0400

365photographs:

Lonely.

The missus is at a week-long work conference. I’m not the only one who is sad.

An Observation

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:31:31 -0400

Why is it humans’ natural inclination to showboat?

I’m working on a presentation for my company that is simply to help other developers learn. Most everyone I’ll be presenting to will know who I am.

As I was filling out the title slide, I wrote “Casey Liss”. And then almost continued with my title. Why?

I’ve also been thinking about giving the same presentation at a local user’s group. I considered tweeting about it. Why?

If I’m honest, it’s the same answer to both those questions: showboating. To get attention. To make yourself look good.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve tried to be far more cognizant of what value my words—be them verbal or written—add to any given situation. So often, my natural inclination is to add unnecessary info, so people know how much The Man™ I am. I think (hope) it’s a human trait. But I don’t know why it comes so natural. Are we all just peacocks, spreading our tailfeathers, trying to look impressive?

Turning that last one off last night made me very sad. It was,...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:33:59 -0400

Turning that last one off last night made me very sad. It was, however, a great run, and I’m already looking forward to when Top Gear returns in the fall.

Sometimes the FiOS gods smile upon me, and give me more speed...

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:33:01 -0400

Sometimes the FiOS gods smile upon me, and give me more speed than I pay for. According to the FCC’s Broadband Test, that just happened. The above should read 25000 & 15000. Nice.

The above translates to ~3.7 mibibytes/sec download, and ~2.4 mibibytes/sec upload. For those of you who aren’t total dorks, that’s 3.7 MB & 2.4 MB. Sweet.

benmcmath: Best celebration ever in football Hysterical.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:29 -0400

benmcmath:

Best celebration ever in football

Hysterical.

Surprising Secrets of the Cheapskates Next Door

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:01:07 -0400

Surprising Secrets of the Cheapskates Next Door:

How can some people live not only within their means, but substantially below their means — even when their incomes are often less than the national average? And here’s the biggest question of all: How can some of those same people insist that they’re happier — joyous, really — because of their thrift and frugality?

Clearly a pitch for the book, but still an interesting and quick read. The missus and I try really hard to live by this mentality, but my love for electronics (especially Apple products) makes it difficult.

Minimal Mac: Of Mice and Magic

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:59:42 -0400

Minimal Mac: Of Mice and Magic:

Let’s do some theorizing on that magic for a bit. You may see a revolutionary mouse and trackpad. I see something far larger and more subversive… Apple is rewiring our brains for touch.

Bear gets stuck in car, goes on brief ride

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:17:18 -0400

Bear gets stuck in car, goes on brief ride:

It left a foul-smelling “present” on the front seat.

I think that about sums it up.

peroty: wiseacre: Dear iPhone4 Antenna whiners - this is for...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:53:42 -0400

peroty:

wiseacre:

Dear iPhone4 Antenna whiners - this is for you

I am a fanboy for LOGIC!

Awesome.

konrad: Old Spice Parody: Geek Style (Study like a scholar,...

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:41:39 -0400

konrad:

Old Spice Parody: Geek Style (Study like a scholar, scholar.)

Love it.

mykol78: rosiesiman: Tesla owner talks smack using world’s...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:05:11 -0400

mykol78:

rosiesiman:

Tesla owner talks smack using world’s greatest vanity plate via Engadget