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Member since: June 2008

Bio: Joe Doherty is a Web developer, musician, and finder of cool tech. Follow him on Twitter @mulderjoe

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  • mulderjoe answers Is it possible to do a dual action form post in PHP 4.3 without cURL?

    9 weeks 5 days ago

  • mulderjoe asks Is it possible to do a dual action form post in PHP 4.3 without cURL?

    12 weeks 17 hours ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Ghoulish gadgets: cool Halloween tech
    Some would say that Halloween is not a techie-type holiday. To those people I, and the creative (read: demented) makers of these gadgets, say "Boo!"

    16 weeks 15 hours ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Tech fails of 2011: It's never too soon to admit defeat
    The year ahead of us will see technology that no-one could ever have predicted in 1950. Smartphones that are as powerful as computers. 3D television. Touch screen tablets galore. But there will also be some spectacular failures. Here are some products we're pretty sure have no future.

    18 weeks 6 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Developing for the Mac App Store
    Leapfrog the learning curve with these how-to videos.

    21 weeks 4 days ago

  • mulderjoe commented on Samsung expands its Android stable with two nifty new tablets [video]
    Samsung still hasn't launched its 8.9" Galaxy Tab variant, and they're already introducing two more devices. This new generation features a great screen and Samsung's own dual core processor. And just to add some spice to the mix, how about a pressure sensitive stylus?

    22 weeks 6 days ago | Read Article

  • mulderjoe commented on Verizon getting a branded version of the next Google reference phone?
    Rumors are swirling that Verizon passed up the Galaxy S II in favor of something better: an Ice Cream Sandwich powered, 720P monster called the Droid Prime.

    23 weeks 5 days ago | Read Article

  • mulderjoe wrote 9 Great gadgets for wherever inspiration strikes
    Having a "lightbulb" moment is terrific, but what good is it if you can't record your thoughts? Read on to see how some simple (and ridiculously complex) devices can help you be prepared for the moment inspiration strikes.

    33 weeks 4 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Cool Kinect hack: Self-flying robot
    With Kinect on board, this quadrotor helicopter keeps itself from flying into walls.

    36 weeks 6 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Cool Kinect hack: Dodgeball with a side of irony, please [video]

    Now these hackers are funny: they took Microsoft's newest and most revolutionary new product, the Kinect, and hacked it so it could be controlled with it's nemeses, the Mac iPhone and iPad. This hack is fascinating, because not only could you play dodgeball by "throwing" balls at the controller-less person in the room, but you "throw" them using the Apple products. Very clever.

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    47 weeks 3 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote In pictures: Space shuttle Discovery's final mission

    Over its 27-year career, NASA's most-traveled spaceship flew 39 missions and witnessed a number of firsts. It was the first shuttle to return to space after the Challenger disaster. It deployed the Hubble space telescope. And it was the first shuttle to dock with the International Space Station.

    Following is a photo journey of this historic vessel's final mission.

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    47 weeks 5 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Cool Kinect hack: 3D effect [video]

    Oliver Kreylos is a researcher at UC Davis who has done some remarkable work with the Kinect. Kreylos has a proof of concept working with two Kinects hooked up simultaneously to produce a 3D video effect. If you have some 3D glasses hanging about, check out his video below.

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    47 weeks 6 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Cool Kinect hack: Controlling Windows 7 [video]

    When Microsoft first announced a controller-less interface for their Xbox gaming system, the first thought that crossed everyone's mind was: porn games. Second thought: Minority Report.

    Enter Evoluce AG.

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    48 weeks 6 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote iDate: Romance in the age of apps

    "If I tell you that you have a gorgeous body, would you hold it against me?"

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    1 year 2 days ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Mastering Unix commands: 10 how-to videos to get you started
    Contents The Vi Editor Find Grep Bash prompt customization Alias Tail tar gzip Combining Unix commands

    Watching the spectacular precision of OK GO's Rube Goldberg video can make you smile, laugh, heck, it can even fill you with a sense of wonder. But does it teach you anything? Did you learn how to build a domino show? Or how to cultivate the patience that must take to complete?

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    1 year 4 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Out with the old: Tech that died in 2010

    2010 has been a year where new technologies have really taken off. Apple's iPad redefined the concept of personal computer. Microsoft introduced one potential future of home video game entertainment with the controller-free Kinect. But, 2010 also had its share of failures and (some thankful) endings. Here we explore some of the more interesting tech fails, social network bombs and the world's oldest Twitter user.

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    1 year 6 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Have a very geeky Christmas; it's the tech time of the year

    The holiday season is upon us. Online shoppers are clicking away, snickering at the thought of having to go to a "mall". Santa is fitting his reindeer with new GPS trackers. Rudolph's nose is now LED. There's no question that technology has infiltrated the yuletide. Geeks are Santa's elves, and they're creating lots of fun decorations.

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    1 year 7 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Move over Google Labs...Yahoo! is here

    Much ado has been made about Google Labs. For good reason, actually. Some of the experiments from Google Labs have turned into excellent applications that are truly mindblowing (hello, Google Goggles). But what about Google's ugly stepsister? Yes, Yahoo has its very own laboratories, just brimming with second-tier ideas and applications that really are worth a look.

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    1 year 10 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote How do you find inspiration?

    There are times when I will sit down in front of the computer screen to complete a task (writing code, writing an article) and find myself staring blankly with absolutely no ideas or inspiration. Such was the case with this article: I had no ideas on what to write. Then came the idea: what about you creative people out there? What inspires you? When or what time of day do you find inspiration? What is a good synonym for "inspiration"?! So I polled a bunch of people from all different walks of life out there in the ether to find out exactly how they find inspiration...or how inspiration finds them.

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    1 year 13 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote 7 spooktechular haunted house ideas

    So...a Tech O'Lantern and some spider webs on your hedges just aren't doing it for you? We have ghoulish gadgets, angry birds, spooky iPhone apps, and video game-inspired costumes for getting in the Halloween spirit. Now, it's time to decorate your house...with techie terror. No blue screens of death here, just some great geek tech. Moo hoo ha ha haaaa!

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    1 year 15 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote President Obama on Mythbusters! What's next?

    In an effort to boost interest in math and science, President Obama will make an appearance on the hit Discovery Channel series Mythbusters. (Needless to say, this completely trumps Bill Clinton playing sax on Arsenio.)

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    1 year 16 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote 8 unusual iPad cases

    Dropping a good amount of cashola to get your grubby little hands on an iPad is one thing. Not taking precautions and getting, say, a protective cover is another. There are dozens of companies out there vying for your iPad case business. We picked eight of the more interesting iPad covers available today. Enjoy.

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    1 year 16 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Best deals in tech: HP anniversary sale

    With Halloween fast approaching, October's deals are becoming frighteningly good. This week, look for great deals with Netgear, WD internal drives, an anniversary sale from HP and more!

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    1 year 17 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Best deals in tech: Google Android Tablet - $122

    If you missed last week's haul of tech deals, fear not. You have until October 8 to get a Garmin nüvi 255W for $99. You also still have time to get your hands on a $499 refurbished HP Notebook... but there's only a few left.

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    1 year 18 weeks ago

  • mulderjoe wrote Geek chic: Nerdy nail art designs

    No one should be shocked that geek culture infiltrates many, many areas of our lives. Whether it be vacation destinations, tattoos, or cake designs... and the list goes on. Even the trendiest of salons should be prepared for the unexpected: geek nail art.

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    1 year 19 weeks ago

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  • Commented on Samsung expands its Android stable with two nifty new tablets [video]

    After Verizon's declined to carry the Galaxy S2 (a phone I've been waiting for since, well, time began), I was rather despondent. But then, they announced the Droid Prime, which sounds like an even better deal. The downside? Another month of waiting. My Blackberry Storm grows heavier in my pocket daily. Now, they've taken the first steps toward something I am keenly interested in: the combination of a tablet and smartphone. This concept is not new, but the Samsung Note has specs that make this Note sound exactly what I've really been waiting for. Or is it? I've known with emerging technologies there always has to come a time to draw a line in the sand, but the current tech, and then absolutely ignore the industry announcements to avoid new product envy. So a week or so after telling myself that the Droid Prime is going to be the new Joe phone (who also happens to love Ice Cream Sandwiches), along comes something new and drool-worth on the horizon. Is it even a consideration, though? Is this new Note another Galaxy S2 that has tons of hype and promotion (5 million sold worldwide in just a few months!)? I just don't know. To answer your question, Peter, yes. Very enamored of the idea. The problem? No plans for a Stateside launch (at least as of this writing). No guarantee that Verizon will carry this "phonetab". No real concrete evidence that this will be LTE. There's talk, but it's just talk. Maybe wishful thinking. I don't know.

    5 months ago

  • Commented on Verizon getting a branded version of the next Google reference phone?

    There's another rumor going around that the Nexus Prime is actually being developed by Samsung, which means the company's AMOLED screen will be a part of the Prime package. That reason, in itself, makes me less despondent over the Vz decision not to carry the Galaxy S2.

    5 months ago

  • Commented on Move over Google Labs...Yahoo! is here

    Cyanide? That's a wee bit harsh, isn't it? They both started out as search engines; Yahoo developed into a portal and so on. Sisters, sisters, sisters! Nyah nyah nyah!:-)

    1 year ago

  • Commented on 5 Websites that used to rule the Internet

    This was a completely fun walk down memory lane...thank you!

    1 year ago

  • Commented on Back to school bargains IT pros will love: Week 2

    Thank Leisa!

    2 years ago

  • Commented on Exploding iPhones: A new feature?

    HA! See? This is what happens when you turn your iPod up to 11...

    2 years ago

  • Commented on Amazon has Kindle. What does BlackBerry have?

    Just finished reading "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman via MobiPocket Reader on my BB Storm. I found it to be truly excellent.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on What's the point of Netflix Watch Now on Media Center?

    That is an excellent point. I've been trying to figure out how this could be beneficial to a WMC user...to no avail. You're right on the money, Peter!

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Programming magic: Rituals and habits of effective programmers

    I'm listening to "Pure Phase" by Spiritualized at the moment. Album du jour.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Four BlackBerry apps you can live without (but won't want to)

    This is a great guide. Thank you for posting the link.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Weather apps for BlackBerry to keep you high and dry

    The trial thing is indeed interesting. Just to double-check, I launched Weatherbug on my Storm and was greeted with a screen that says, "WeatherBug Trial - 30 days left."Perhaps this is the wrong app for my Storm; maybe I downloaded the wrong version or something. But I still am receiving the trial message. Also, this could be something where there isn't actually an enforced trial. Meaning, I could keep this app going indefinitely.I will try to re-download and give it a shot. I was a Weatherbug user for my desktop for years, so I was also surprised at the trial.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Conficker.c infects small number of U.S. PCs, IBM says

    The dang virus just stole my car. Don't tell ME it's not dangerous.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Weather apps for BlackBerry to keep you high and dry

    Anonymous #1 was correct. After removing the mysterious Weatherbug Trial app from my Storm, I went in (again) and downloaded the storm.jad file. Much better this time. WeatherBug does push info like the other two apps, is configurable like the BBWeather app, and has a very pleasant and informative online interface when the icon is clicked. AND...no trial information B.S. I really must find out what this is all about at some point.Anonymous #2 is also correct. I simply input my zip code to get my local weather. There is also the option to let your phone's GPS get your location. This didn't work on my phone, but I will explore this option further...and this could be the coolest aspect of WB.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Favorite software Easter eggs

    I remember always looking for easter eggs in programs, especially in the late 90s. That was a really fun pasttime (I'm boring, I suppose), and it's kinda cool to see the practice continue. Looks like I'll be wasting some more time in the hunt.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Sci Fi channel becoming Syfy. Huh?

    Don't marketers realize that people are just turned off by the letter "y"? Someone should let them know, asap!

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Cartoon caption contest

    "Why yes, our favorite movie is "The Matrix". Why do you ask?"

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Myths, gods, and titanic disasters: How servers really get their names

    Not sure why, but I always name my personal computer "Hal" and then the year I bought the thing. So my current laptop is "Hal 2007". When I was a system admin, I named my servers after pop culture computers: WOPR ("WarGames"), MCP (from "Tron"), HOLLY (from "Red Dwarf"), DELOS (from "WestWorld") and TK421. The last one wasn't a computer. Just a stormtrooper from Star Wars. But I always liked the rhythm of the name.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Cartoon caption contest

    for your Proctology exam?

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Free BlackBerry Storm Apps: Seven Essential Downloads

    good call on google maps. it's a nice app.have they updated opera's browser for the storm yet?

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Cartoon caption contest

    This is how you start Windows 7.

    3 years ago

  • Commented on My New Web Browser...Thank You, Google!

    I was going to kiss up to you and your comments, but you haven't paid me enough...!

    3 years ago

  • Commented on Science news: Baby smiles like crack for new moms

    there may be no neurochemical reaction for a father seeing their baby's smile, but damn do I do anything to keep'em from crying.

    4 years ago

  • Commented on The seven dirtiest jobs in IT

    Hey Campbell,Sadly, it is possible to have a tech support job that covers both of those scenarios. I know this all too well, as this is my job.The restraint in using profanity on a day to day basis is a skill that's learned, believe me.

    4 years ago

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