Harper Reed: Tech, Phones, Yo-yoing and Death Metal
Everyday, because of the internet, I am discovering new music
09 Oct
Posted by Harper in General at 01:37 AM
Tags: bittorrent, download, internet, music
Legally of course.
But everyday I am discovering new music and listening to interesting artists. The internet is awesome. I can’t really imagine what it would be like without it. I mean, I am able to think to myself “I would like to learn about classical music” and find a place that is offering an entire [...]
How to get and watch free TV
09 Oct
Posted by Harper in Technology at 12:24 AM
Tags: awesome, bittorrent, democracy, download, p2p, rss, television, torrents
So I canceled directTV awhile back and have been struggling to figure out how to easily download the shows I want to watch. I would love to do it legally. I have looked into the itunes solution - but they don’t have all I need/want. And it won’t work for hiromi - in japan. So [...]
Hi. My name is Harper. I am an engineer and software architect involved in social networks and the open source software. I am very happily employed as the CTO to the awesome skinnyCorp in Chicago, IL. We make some really cool stuff. This is obviously my blog. I write about everything from being a professional yoyoer to hacking the newest Internet appliance. Be sure and check out my homepage at harperreed.org. If you are so interested, my resume is located here. I love getting emails and what not so feel free to contact me through here.
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