Active Matrix versus Passive Matrix

February 6th, 2007

Active matrix and passive matrix are two methods of implementing an LCD display.

Active matrix screens require a switch device per pixel to actively maintain the state of the pixel.

Passive matrix screens require that each pixel independently be able to hold its state until it can be refreshed.

Tracking the size of gmail.

January 10th, 2007

Places with fewer than ten residents

December 12th, 2006

Largest Deserts, Cities and Countries

December 12th, 2006

Syllepsis and Zeugma - wikipedia article(s) of the day.

August 21st, 2006

Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli - the obscure Wikipedia article of the day

August 20th, 2006

The number 89

August 5th, 2006

What is a tumbleweed?

July 15th, 2006

The music in all the diamond and jewelry store commercials

May 24th, 2006

Syzygy and YKK

May 22nd, 2006