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* Dark Techie Magic - A universal term for techie methods that technically shouldn't exist. Dark techie magic can be clever, a dumb hack, secretive, or deliberately undocumented for various reasons of certain natures.
* Dark Techie Magic - A universal term for techie methods that technically shouldn't exist. Dark techie magic can be clever, a dumb hack, secretive, or deliberately undocumented for various reasons of certain natures.
* The greater good - The greater good

Revision as of 18:53, 2 October 2018

  • FUCT - 'Faulty or Useless Computing or Tech' or 'Failed Under Continuous Testing'. Take your pick
  • High Impedance Air Gap - This is what occupies the space between the end of a cable its associated socket. They are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot, as they only become apparent after all other potential solutions have been explored. Often caused by an "If in doubt, take it out!" mentality.
  • Dark Techie Magic - A universal term for techie methods that technically shouldn't exist. Dark techie magic can be clever, a dumb hack, secretive, or deliberately undocumented for various reasons of certain natures.
  • The greater good - The greater good