Now that even the cheapest computer mouse is laser-guided, can any of them be that much “faster” at pointing and clicking? Your common sense tells you no, and it’s right. One manufacturer released test results showing that a $US100 “performance” mouse was actually slower than a $US12 cheap-o.
This chart by Michael DeGusta says nearly everything that needs to be said about the Times‘ new plan to make you pay for it online. (Well aside from the fact that the NYT paywall is needlessly complicated, to boot.)
So what exactly is the difference between how we use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare, et al? Like most things in life, it’s easiest when you think in terms of pee. [Vanished Omen via PRSD via EpicPonyz]
From CollegeHumor, a handy guide to knowing why that text you just sent has gone unrequited. But don’t worry! I’m sure it applies to everyone but you. Well, you and me. [CollegeHumor]
Not only do I not own the vast majority of these 100+ culinary tools, I don’t even know what I’d do with them if I did. Fortunately, this splendiferous (their word) display is up for sale over at Pop Chart Lab.
Amateur homebuilders take note! This handy chart will have you asking for bits, bolts and screws with confidence. Of course, what you do with them after that is where things might get a bit hairy. [Bolt Depot via Boing Boing]
Every time we point a telescope at the sky we’re looking into the past. This chart shows how far we can go. Right now, Hubble’s Ultra Deep Field IR can see as far as 480 million years after The Big Bang.
Want to turn your moderately interesting factoid into a full-blown link machine? Turn it into a chart! Thank you, Lunchbreath, for nailing how infographics are the catnip of the internet. [Lunchbreath via TDW]
This graphic captures data from 22,000 horoscopes. All the signs show the same vague words that can be applied to anyone willing to believe. No news here: Astrologers, diviners and similar animals are just a bunch of deceptive crooks.
While this clever “Should You Work for Free?” chart is for designers, it can be applied to any profession. So if you are a programmer, a writer, an engineer or have any payable talent or knowledge, follow it. [Jessica Hische]
