Geekend Blog | TechRepublicenhttps://www.techrepublic.com/ © 2022 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:53:01 +0000 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:53:01 +0000 TechRepublic http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2 https://www.techrepublic.com/a/fly/bundles/techrepubliccss/images/logo-tr-512x512.png https://www.techrepublic.com/ 70 70 Technology 0 10 2112 7721d320-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/geek-trivia-zip-code-of-honor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 Who is the only fictional character ever to be granted a U.S. Postal Service Unique ZIP code, a distinction normally reserved for corporations, universities, and government agencies that are routinely deluged with high volumes of mail delivered to a single address? Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:02:00 +0000 Jay GarmonText dc729ca5-a953-4ad7-a6b0-f883211c2f02 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-nasa-jets-will-chase-the-solar-eclipse-for-never-before-seen-images-and-massive-data-collection/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 Data collected from thousands of photographs taken from NASA jets during the solar eclipse are expected to provide a wealth of new information on the sun's outer atmosphere and the planet Mercury. Fri, 04 Aug 2017 21:46:00 +0000 Teena MaddoxText 774894d8-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ds9s-chase-masterson-on-star-trek-documentary-film-and-advocacy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 In this interview, Chase Masterson recounts fond memories of working on Deep Space Nine, describes some of her other acting, producing, and singing work, and talks about being a mentor. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:31:49 +0000 Jessica MillsText 77485b12-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/great-places-to-take-an-introvert-on-a-date/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 Jessica Mills notes that many of her fellow geeks share her insecurities about social situations. If this sounds like you too, read her suggestions (some of which are unconventional) about where to go on a date. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:32:57 +0000 Jessica MillsText 77488218-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-10-must-see-geek-movies-of-2013/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 There are approximately 50 geek-centric movies set for major theatrical release in 2013, but these are the only 10 you need to care about. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:38:41 +0000 Jay GarmonText 77489db6-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-10-geekend-posts-of-2012/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 Star Trek, subcultural holidays, sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, and video games are among the most popular topics of TechRepublic's Geekend blog in 2012. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:24:26 +0000 Mary WeilageText 7748af72-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-10-hottest-galleries-on-techrepublic-in-2012/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 Geeks in costumes, Android smartphone widgets, iPad apps, and LEGO are among the most popular topics of TechRepublic photo galleries in 2012. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:25:44 +0000 Mary WeilageText 77487840-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-extinction-events-more-likely-than-the-mayan-apocalypse/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 If you're in the market for a rational cause for crippling, existential fear about the extinction of all human life, read this terrifying list. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:23:41 +0000 Jay GarmonText 7748a694-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-would-you-ask-a-nasa-astrobiologist/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 NASA Senior Astrobiologist David Morrison might have the answers you seek about Mars, exoplanet discoveries, the Mayan Apocalypse, and more. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:37:11 +0000 Wally BahnyText 77488bc8-b3d1-11e2-a22f-024c619f5c3d https://www.techrepublic.com/article/technology-of-the-past-a-visit-to-the-henry-ford-museum/#ftag=RSS56d97e7 See photos of some of the technological innovations on display at The Henry Ford history museum, including a 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale limo and a 1941 Allegheny Locomotive. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:59:41 +0000 Wally BahnyText