Introducing the Chainsaw Gun
This week on Geeking Out, I’m talking about the Mk2 Lancer Assault Rifle from Gears of War, something I lovingly call the chainsaw gun. So, what is the chainsaw gun? It’s basically and assault rifle...
View ArticleGeeking Out On Darth Vader
Geeking Out On Darth Vader He’s the main antagonist of the better half of the Star Wars series and also the one who restores order to it. How badass does this guy look?!?! While his all-black armor is...
View ArticleGeeking Out: Blundering Imperial Walkers
Each Week on Geeking Out, I pick out a piece of tech from a film and give my opinion on it. This week I’m talking about the Empire’s All Terrain Armored Transports (AT-ATs). According to Wikipedia,...
View ArticleHalo’s Plasma Grenades vs Regular Grenades vs Spike Grenades
This week on Geeking Out, I weigh the pros and cons of Halo’s different grenade types. Plasma “Sticky” Grenades - Nothing was more satisfying than throwing a sticky grenade on an opponent and watching...
View ArticleHave You Seen Gravity Yet?
Against all odds the acting was amazing, the effects are top shelf, and the plot isn’t horrible. There are so many ways a movie like this could go wrong and it didn’t. But what is even more amazing is...
View Article3 Tips for High-Quality Requirements Specifications
For the last couple of months I’ve had my head buried in requirements specifications. Writing, reviewing and rewriting. I’ve said before how important it is to make sure you get requirements right....
View ArticleCraig Fears Oversharing
Quite often my wife and/or my daughter will do something absolutely hilarious and nerdy. When I tell me my friends they often comment I should share it with you. Inevitably I do not. It’s not for lack...
View ArticleThe Power Of Engineering Process
Sometimes engineering is about the new and exciting, innovative ideas and creative products. Sometimes it’s not. Sometimes engineering is about the mundane, the everyday ideas and quite frankly, boring...
View ArticleThe Pain Of Engineering Process
Last week I wrote about how powerful engineering process can be. Here I want to acknowledge that implementing process isn’t always easy. In my experience, engineering process can be quite restrictive....
View ArticleHow the Internet has Changed the Equation Validation Process
Equations are the bedrock of modern science. And innovation requires modeling and simulation. For the modern engineer, as projects become increasingly complex, costly and multi-disciplinary, modeling...
View ArticleThe 3 Most Important Things to Remember Before Starting an Engineering Project
I have spent the day building a wooden playhouse for my daughter. It’s been a bit of a mission and has taken much longer than it should have. I’ve been reminded of a few basic principles which will be...
View Article6 Last-minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Engineers
Let’s face it. Tomorrow is Halloween and you don’t have a costume ready. This may not be the case for all of you, but if you do fall into this camp, you’re panicking. Have no fear. As always, Knovel is...
View Article2014: A Year of Wearable Growth
As we wrap up 2014, let’s follow up on my last post and take a look back at one of the biggest trends in consumer tech in 2014. Wearable technology and personal analytics. There isn’t scope to dive too...
View ArticleBeing an Engineer can Make Moving Fun
Well I hope everyone had a nice, long, restful vacation because it’s time to get to get back to work! Me? Oh no, I’m not ready at ALL. My vacation was nowhere near anything I mentioned above. We...
View ArticleHalo’s Plasma Grenades vs Regular Grenades vs Spike Grenades
This week on Geeking Out, I weigh the pros and cons of Halo’s different grenade types. Plasma “Sticky” Grenades - Nothing was more satisfying than throwing a sticky grenade on an opponent and watching...
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