Student Government Fiascoes
Student Government Fiascoes — Steve LovelaceBack when I was in student government, our biggest problem was apathy. It was hard enough getting people to know that we existed. It was even harder to get...
View ArticleThe Ghosts of Microsoft Bob
The Ghosts of Microsoft Bob — Steve LovelaceIn the early 1990s, Microsoft tried making a computer interface that looked like a house. The program was called Microsoft Bob and featured a yellow smiley...
View ArticleApple’s Biggest Failures
Apple’s Biggest Failures — Steve LovelaceApple Inc. is one of the most successful companies in history, but they’ve certainly had their share of failures. From the earliest days with Jobs and Woz, to...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s Biggest Failures
Microsoft’s Biggest Failures — Steve LovelaceLast week, I highlighted Apple’s biggest failures. Now I want to move north to Redmond, Washington, to the other Titan of Technology, Microsoft. Like Apple,...
View ArticleWhen In Doubt, Reboot
When In Doubt, Reboot — Steve Lovelace Some folks just “get” computers and some folks don’t. I’m not entirely sure why that’s the case. To some extent, it seems to be a function of age, but that;s far...
View ArticleThe Student Government Election
The Student Government Election — Steve Lovelace I was in student government in college, and I had some good times. I handed out candy and hot chocolate to constituents, and traveled to Washington, DC...
View ArticleLinkedIn Annoyances
LinkedIn Annoyances — Steve Lovelace Looking for a job is always hard. Sometimes it seems like there are so many opportunities, but so few options. It’s a daunting task, and there’s no shortage of...
View ArticleNextStep: The Granddaddy of iOS
NextStep: The Granddaddy of iOS — Steve Lovelace If you use any modern Apple product, you’re using a computer operating system invented in the late 1980s. Here’s the story of Steve Job’s NeXTSTEP...
View ArticleCorporate Contrition and Course Correction
Corporate Contrition and Course Correction — Steve Lovelace It’s never easy to say you’re sorry. This is as true for large corporations as it is for individuals. In the past week or two, I’ve noticed...
View ArticleFinding Resilience in Hiking
Finding Resilience in Hiking — Steve Lovelace I’ve never been an outdoorsy type. Despite being in Boy Scouts, I don’t like camping. I’ve never gotten into sports, and when my school had Field Day in...
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