A little VIM hacking

qb.js: An implementation of QBASIC in Javascript

Play NIBBLES.BAS in your browser. I re-implemented a small part of QBASIC as a compiler in Javascript, so it runs in a webpage.

Why don't web browsers do this?

Why don't web pages start as fast as this computer from 1984?

Give your Commodore 64 new life with an SD card reader

Dust off your old Commodore 64, and you could be the coolest kid on the block by plugging SD cards into it instead of floppies.

Detecting C++ memory leaks

It's fairly simple to redefine malloc() and free() to your own functions, to track the file and line number of memory leaks.

Creating portable binaries on Linux

Distributing applications on Linux is hard. Sure, with modern package management, installing software is easy. But if you are distributing an application, you probably need one Windows version, plus umpteen different versions for Linux. In this article, we'll create a dummy application that targets the following operating systems, which are commonly used in business environments...

Optimizing Ubuntu to run from a USB key or SD card

Fortunately, by following the tips below, you can make your USB or SD card based linux system fly!

It's a dirty job... (comic)

Fun with Colour Difference

Are you looking for a nifty way to choose colours that stand out? Are you the type of person who is not satisfied until you have mathematically proven that your choice is optimal?

[comic] Appreciation of xkcd comics vs. technical ability