Author Archives: torbengb

Errata: geeky details

Posted on 26. November 2013 by torbengb

I took a closer look at the images I had found yesterday and I noticed that my story was not entirely correct so I’m posting this to set things straight, rather than rewriting yesterday’s post. I wrote that there were … Continue reading →

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“Listen to the light”

Posted on 25. November 2013 by torbengb

Here’s a silly little blast from the past I felt like sharing. Enjoy :-) (See also this update.) First, a little background: Back when I worked for Microsoft, there was often something new and curious coming along. Force-feedback joysticks, for … Continue reading →

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Who reads the license, anyway?

Posted on 19. November 2013 by torbengb

Terms of Service; Didn’t Read is a site that gives you a very compact summary of the terms of your favorite websites and services. There are some surprises in there but Google isn’t one of them – we already know … Continue reading →

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How to update your Nexus 4 to Android 4.4

Posted on 15. November 2013 by torbengb

See the NEW and updated guide here! (July 2014) Update 2013-11-16: Added how to get superuser access. Update 2013-11-20: Download link now points to the newer “krt16s” version. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens if you follow … Continue reading →

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Made in Japan

Posted on 14. November 2013 by torbengb

Yesterday I promised I’d reveal another small blog I’m building. But first, a little background: you see, I lived and worked in Tokyo between 2001 and 2003, and it was incredibly exciting. When you spend five days in Paris and … Continue reading →

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