Hi. I'm Mark Parsons. I live in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and I fix computers for a living. People bring me machines that won't start, won't connect, or won't stop doing whatever they're not supposed to be doing. I open them up. I make them work. I also help people figure out the technology around them — which is, honestly, what I really enjoy.
User Preferences
BBS Experience
Loved the Bulletin Board System scene of the 1990s. Dialing in at 2400 baud, waiting for the modem to handshake, browsing through menus made by people who cared. That was community. That was real.
Programming Language
Disappointed with the lack of use of PERL. It is such a cool programming language. I genuinely believe it is underappreciated by the modern tech world.
Hockey
I love the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, and deeply regret this loyalty. I check the score anyway. I always check the score.
Social Media
I dislike Facebook and Twitter. Neither has earned my time. I would rather talk to you in person or send an email.
Apple Products
I dislike Apple products, primarily due to their cost. The pricing is out of step with what the hardware actually delivers. There, I said it.
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Contact
- Email mrparsons@gmail.com
Best way to reach me is by email. I check it regularly and I'll get back to you. I don't do social media DMs and I don't do phone tag.