worst invention ever?

[Althane]

He wanted tits, what can he say?

Now, for a bad invention, how about anything under the "Tycoon" series? Pizza tycoon, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Train Tycoon, End of the World Tycoon, you get the idea.

[Nikose Tyris]

Originally posted by RedMageBlack
AMEN! That's why you never look in your girlfriend's sock drawer. Just joking my friends (No I'm not).

Oh RMB, we all know you'll never have a girlfriend.

Arguable Worst invention ever: Dual core processors.

True worst invention ever: Every non-waterproof peice of equipment in the world, starting with MP3 players.

[synkr0nized]

There are a lot of interesting keyboard shortcuts that can be completed using the Windows key. Aside from the Explorer example, there is access to Run, Find, show the desktop or restore all windows, locking the session, accessing help, and cycling through the system tray. While it's not as loaded as the Apple Command key (which has neat features like these in addition to taking over for most of the CTRL key's functions, at least from the perspective of PC users -- Apple users would see the CTRL key as stealing many of the command key's functions), it is functional.

Also, while I do not presently have the time to sit here and test all of my video games, I'm pretty sure most of them do not alt-tab me out of the game when I press this key. I doubt that I have never accidentally hit it.

To answer the other question -- the key on the opposite side of PC keyboards (either where the WIN key would be on the right side or next to a second WIN key on the right side) with the arrow and menu icon is an emulation of your mouse's right-click, or at least the default. While you can change what right-clicking with your mouse does, this button brings up the contextual menu for whatever window/screen is in focus.


To be more on topic, I would, briefly, claim that a negative invention is that of escalators. They only move from floor to floor (whereas elevators can do multiple floors), offer no benefits over stairs to handicapped persons (eg: wheelcheer access), and cut out a simple means of excercise (albeit not a huge amount).

[Lockeownzj00]

Oh, come on, synkr0nized--we have to replace every set of stairs or escalators with elevators? The logic you present is that a better jump would be from stair to elevator, but it's for an entirely different purpose. I'm sure escalators are cheaper. And, instead of having stairs on which you might trip when you're carrying goods that you have just purchased, you can just stand still and be transported.

Hey, fuck exercise. I love certain kinds of physical activity, but if they invent teleportation or a way to slide everywhere, then I'm going to work to have a gut. Besides, why would you want to exercise in a place like the mall or airport? I realise it's 'unintentional' exercise but at a certain point, it's a chore. One thing I hate is being tired and trudging around everywhere.

[synkr0nized]

Yes. Everything must be elevators *rolls eyes*.

[Dasanudas]

Hey, since we brought up God's worst inventions, can I throw in slugs? I mean, WTF - slugs??

[Neodymium]

But slugs are good! The kind that weigh an ounce, are made out of lead, and leave the barrel of my 12 gauge at 1900 feet per second. MWAH!

Anyway, aren't slugs good for the soil or something? I mean, at least they aren't like grubs who are just wantonly destructive.

Grubs = worse than slugs. Kill them all. Your lawn will thank j00 for it.

GRUBICIDE!

[POS Industries]

Originally Posted by synkr0nized

[B][SIZE="2"][COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Tahoma"]There are a lot of interesting keyboard shortcuts that can be completed using the Windows key. Aside from the Explorer example, there is access to Run, Find, show the desktop or restore all windows, locking the session, accessing help, and cycling through the system tray. While it's not as loaded as the Apple Command key (which has neat features like these in addition to taking over for most of the CTRL key's functions, at least from the perspective of PC users -- Apple users would see the CTRL key as stealing many of the command key's functions), it is functional.

Also, while I do not presently have the time to sit here and test all of my video games, I'm pretty sure most of them do not alt-tab me out of the game when I press this key. I doubt that I have never accidentally hit it.

Or you could just click on what you want to open.

I recommend you play an MMORPG (World of Warcraft, for instance) and hit this key. It will knock you right back into Windows. Now, imagine just how fun that is when in the middle of a fight.

Go ahead. Imagine it. I dare you.

[synkr0nized]

I didn't say you had to use the shortcuts -- I was just noting that the WIN key was not useless. Some of us prefer keyboard shortcuts, as they require no movement across a screen/direct manipulation, introducing speed advantages.

Also, I do not play MMORPGs. I don't care for them.

[Fifthfiend]

Originally Posted by POS Industries

Or you could just click on what you want to open.

I recommend you play an MMORPG (World of Warcraft, for instance) and hit this key. It will knock you right back into Windows. Now, imagine just how fun that is when in the middle of a fight.

Go ahead. Imagine it. I dare you.

I'm just waiting for someone to explain how something that actually stops people from playing MMORPGs is supposed to be a bad thing.

Originally Posted by synkr0nized

Yes. Everything must be elevators *rolls eyes*.

Elevators is TRUTH! Elevators is THE FUTURE!!