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

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TG #42: The Cloud

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

TG #41: The 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.

TG #40.1: Relevance

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 […]

TG #40: Abstraction

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 […]

TG #39: Machine Learning

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 […]

TG #38: We’re Back

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 […]

TG #37: 2009 Predictions Reviewed

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 […]

TG #36: Blue-collar vs White-collar

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 […]

TG #35: Quantum Gravity

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

TG #34.5: Thanksgiving Special

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- […]

TG #34: Windows 7 is Here

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 […]

TG #33: Halloween Spooktacular

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 […]

TG #32: Stargates and Wave

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 […]

TG #31: Religion and Sci-fi

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 […]

TG #30: Nuptials and Apple Predictions

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