Can't say I got much actual work done this weekend. I spent too much of it working on replacing my monitor and trying to build a media center PC to turn the old one into a nice TV.


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I like my keyboards. The last time I used the keyboard that came with a computer was the custom painted one that came with an Alienware system in 1999. Since then I've gone through quite a few from Microsoft, Logitech and Kensington. The latest one I tried out was a Kensington wireless keyboard and mouse set from which I only use the keyboard. It feels nice to type on, nicer than the Logitech Elite, has a leather wrist rest built in, and is wireless. Continued »

I finally had the last of this round of interviews — my first attempt to find a coop job for April through September to finish the work experience requirement of my degree at Drexel. I met with two really nice people from Microsoft in the morning. First, a recruiter for the IT department that just tried to get to know my personality, where my passions lie and why I want to work at Microsoft. She had this great personality and was really easy to talk with so the whole thing flowed very smoothly. Continued »