A Sanded MacBook is a Happy MacBook

I finally got around to sanding the sharp front edge of my MacBook... Honestly, I don't know what took me so long! Seriously, this is like having a whole new computer. The pain I used to feel when putting my hands down to type, is totally gone. It is really a weird feeling. Also, for some bizarre unknown reason, I used to rub my thumbs against the sharp edge. Maybe I did it because I thought it might actually cause the edge to wear down... Of course, that would have taken years! Now, however, I find that I don't do this anymore, saving some skin on my thumbs.

I used 400 grit wet/dry 3M sandpaper, and sanded the entire front edge of the MacBook, including the corners, and then about 3cm up each side. I didn't want to go too far up the sides as I was afraid of getting plastic dust into the slots/holes/etc. In all, it took me about 15 minutes to get the edge to an acceptable comfort level.

Check out the sanding picture to see more clearly what I did.

If you have not sanded the front edge of your MacBook, I strongly suggest you give it some serious consideration!

Never mind that...

Well, if you look at the dates on my blog, you will notice I've been a little remiss in my posting. Until tonight, I have not written on this blog since May 2005! Wow, that was over 3 years ago.

So, why am I writing again, and where have I been?

Well, I started writing again because I just couldn't stand the sharp edge on my new MacBook. So I had to say something about it, so I did. I also have some other things I've been wanting to talk about, so stay tuned for more writing from me very soon.

Where have I been?

Well, I have been right here, but I have been very busy. Aside from renovating the condo (which I mentioned in my second post, I have been working on a few websites. One in particular I have been working on a lot: Timefo.

Timefo is a website that allows you to make a timeline of your life, or anything else you want to make a timeline about, very quickly. The end result is a pretty slick timeline, so check it out. I still have a lot to work on, but it is getting there. I have changed 3 times now the way that the event details render, and I am about to change it yet again. But this next change is really going to allow the timelines to be portable, i.e., people will be able to embed their timelines in other websites like a YouTube video, etc. I think this is an important change, and it needs to happen soon.

Oh, and I also decided to finally do something with a domain name that I have had for 9 years now: sftonight.com. It is not updated all the time, but I thought it would be fun to finally do something with that domain. Bernadette and I have fun with it now and then. We obviously need to put more time into it... Yea, like we really have time for that.

Sand paper required for MacBook

I recently got a new MacBook.  At first I was using it alongside of my old iBook and I really hated the keyboard. The lack of contour on the keys was a huge PITA, and the spacing between the keys just seems (or seemed) really off. Basically, I had no feedback from the keyboard and I thought I was going to hate it. However, now that I have been using the MacBook full-time, I can say that I really like the keyboard. I can actually type very quickly with this keyboard, and it feel very comfortable... Well, until my wrists start screaming with pain...

Apple should give you a piece of sand paper when you get a new MacBook. The plastic edge that surrounds the bottom of the case is sharp, and it cuts into my wrists. I love the fact that Apple actually designs its products and they really get form and function correct 99% of the time. However, this is clearly an instance where design took precedence over function, and users are paying the price. I will be getting some sand paper tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

Apple, please fix this horrible design.