L.L. Bean’s Field Tote is all grit and no gimmicks: a thick, double-layered polyester shell, burly double-stitched seams, and handles that feel industrial. Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease. It’s not fully leakproof, but it’s close, and that makes it perfect for …
Read More »Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks
On Wednesday, acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to replace its aging air traffic control systems, which still rely on floppy disks and Windows 95 computers, Tom’s Hardware reports. The agency has issued a Request for Information to gather proposals from companies willing …
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