Ben Heck’s DIY Novena laptop, part 3
When we left Ben three weeks ago, he encountered a problem with the open-source Novena laptop build. Now, watch how Felix and Ben circumvent the need for a breakout board now that the time has finally come to put together the do-it-yourself Novena laptop. Using all of the tools at their disposal from the laser cutter, 3D printer and CNC machine (with plenty of solder flux), Ben and Felix have constructed their one true hacker’s...
Ben Heck’s DIY Novena laptop, part 3
When we left Ben three weeks ago, he encountered a problem with the open-source Novena laptop build. Now, watch how Felix and Ben circumvent the need for a breakout board now that the time has finally come to put together the do-it-yourself Novena laptop. Using all of the tools at their disposal from the laser cutter, 3D printer and CNC machine (with plenty of solder flux), Ben and Felix have constructed their one true hacker’s...
Apple Announces OS X El Capitan
SAN FRANCISCO — June 8, 2015 — Apple® today announced OS X® El Capitan, a new version of OS X that refines the Mac® experience and improves system performance. Building on last year’s landmark release of OS X Yosemite, El Capitan introduces enhancements to window management, built-in apps and Spotlight® search, and makes everyday activities — from launching apps to accessing email — faster and more responsive. Metal™, Apple’s...
Google will pay the UK $185 million in back taxes
The move is no doubt welcome, although the government would argue that it’s overdue. Google made $18 billion in UK revenue just between 2006 and 2011, but it only paid $16 million in corporate tax over the same period — clearly, something was amiss. And this likely isn’t the end of the company’s trouble, either. Both other European nations and the US believe that companies like Google are using creative...
Google will pay the UK $185 million in back taxes
The move is no doubt welcome, although the government would argue that it’s overdue. Google made $18 billion in UK revenue just between 2006 and 2011, but it only paid $16 million in corporate tax over the same period — clearly, something was amiss. And this likely isn’t the end of the company’s trouble, either. Both other European nations and the US believe that companies like Google are using creative...
