Quantum of Geek

Guest Bloggers Wanted!

Paul Beckford — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:03:02 +0000

When I started Quantum of Geek, my sole source of inspiration, or my muse as they say, came from the technical challenges I faced on a day-to-day basis as a Systems Administrator in corporate IT. However, since moving back into an IT management role, I simply don’t have the time to write articles with the [...]

Netflix on Xoom – Finally Working!

Paul Beckford — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:35:42 +0000

I have to admit, I had a bit of buyers remorse after purchasing my Xoom Wifi. I had been wanting a tablet for some time, primarily for 4 things: Reading eBooks, surfing the web, reading email and watching Netflix while I run on the Treadmill. Three of those things it did flawlessly. However, when I [...]

Decline Texting Service on Your Smartphone in Favor of Free Texting

Paul Beckford — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:31:34 +0000

I was recently looking into purchasing an iPhone for my wife, and was looking through the AT&T options when it dawned on me just how much the Text, or Instant Message service, is a scam. My wife doesn’t even use SMS or text messaging, and with a smart phone like an iPhone, why not just [...]

This Week in Singularity News

Paul Beckford — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:58:58 +0000

This week, New Scientist reports that a robot has mastered the art of deception while playing hide and seek with other robots. “A robot that tricks its opponent in a game of hide and seek is a step towards machines that can intuit our thoughts, intentions and feelings” The behaviour of the deceptive Rovio represents [...]