A Beowulf Cluster of TRS-80 Computers

Okay, not quite...

A table full of internet-connected TRS-80s…awesome! #VCFMW pic.twitter.com/zrBxqGCttC

— TRS-80 Trash Talk (@TRS80TrashTalk) September 10, 2016

Sprinkling

Ha!

There was a small fire at the Methodist Church Sunday. The sprinklers went off.

Everyone was saved.

— Church Curmudgeon (@ChrchCurmudgeon) August 31, 2016

Speaker Mic for Your Phone

And the worst thing about it... it won't work with your iPhone 7 if the rumors are true and the headphone jack is going away.

And the "useless item of the century" award goes to... But maybe I'll give it a try with #Echolink. #hamr #hamradio pic.twitter.com/SvLKBQGTi9

— Christian Diemoz (@Chris_Diemoz) August 30, 2016

Computer Magic

computers are magic but they're harry potter magic, you gotta practice the magic words & study about em

— ☀️ Summertime Kim ☀️ (@datawitch000) August 14, 2016

Fake Windows Update

Fake Windows Update is fantastic. Pick an OS and hit F11 to go full screen. It hides the mouse cursor and you can even press Enter for a BSOD.

Remember - only use your powers for good.

Via @bobgoyetche

Heathkit

Ha!

Ordered a Heathkit... pic.twitter.com/DxIbzQDoHL

— Ham Hijinks (@HamHijinks) August 15, 2016

Amazon, Sunspring, and Skynet

Apparently Amazon's algorithm doesn't know all of your deepest, darkest desires since no one bought anything yesterday.

That failure along with this movie created by an AI that was fed bunches of sci-fi scripts makes me feel like we are safe from Skynet for a while yet.

Die Hard Reloaded

The bane of a real sysadmin. I will do anything for uptime. #xkcd #sysadminday #humor pic.twitter.com/SlZ6XQXdm3

— nixCraft (@nixcraft) July 24, 2014

La Plus Ca Change

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Here's the true different between mainframe computing & #cloudcomputing #hackers #geeks pic.twitter.com/u4n6wWCE1C

— Mil Air Comms (@MilAirComms) July 27, 2016

Afternoon Farmer

Old Fashioned Insults...

Afternoon Farmer - A laggard; a farmer who rises late and is behind in his chores; hence, anyone who loses his opportunities.

 I think that one fits me right now.

Posting

Sorry, I would post more, but I got a new keyboard and it has really slowed me down.

Sysadmin Reprimands

I think I work with this guy.

SSID Ideas

Need a new SSID? Here is a small list a friend shared on FaceBook. I think from @nixcraft pic.twitter.com/8AcVDvZnLa

— Darrell DeRosia (@Darrell_DeRosia) June 30, 2016

Via @amyengineer

Sad Fact

Starting off the week with this disappointing fact... we can do better!

Embarrassing: The U.S. Is Ranked 182nd In The World Alphabetically https://t.co/EJTEIQqTVP

— ClickHole (@ClickHole) June 27, 2016

LinkedIn and Microsoft

Here is the first result of the acquisition...

New #Windows BSOD leaked pic.twitter.com/eWzX9Bap1G

— Neil Studd (@neilstudd) June 13, 2016

Game of Thrones Door Stop at IKEA

Funny:

View post on imgur.com

Via Winter is Coming.net

Radio Bug

Here's the problem with all these fancy new SDR transceivers - bugs.

Drone vs. Spear

Don't discount the old ways.

This feels so right.

"Middle Ages Reenactor Spears Drone Out Of The Sky" https://t.co/GJjVitjgvR pic.twitter.com/Gka7KdhYlY

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) May 16, 2016

Best Birthday Gift Ever!

I laughed out loud and a lot!

Leave Those Pigs Alone!

Confused Protestors Picket Dayton Hamfest, Then Leave https://t.co/G2tbvEfCgw #HamHijinks #Hamvention

— Ham Hijinks (@HamHijinks) May 19, 2016