Ben ZottoSigned and unsigned comparisons in Motorola 6800 assemblyJust the most incredibly niche post about something that is not very clearly explained anywhere.5 min read·Dec 4, 2023----
Ben ZottoHayes Valley’s Supervisor is Pushing to Get Rid of PROXY. It’s a terrible idea.Dean Preston isn’t ambivalent, he’s gunning to build. He should go home — or go big.8 min read·Jun 25, 2023--1--1
Ben ZottoIt’s Time for the Internet Archive to Grow UpPoor usability and careless downtime are hampering one of the internet’s most important resources.5 min read·Mar 22, 2023----
Ben ZottoIf you care about Hayes Valley’s public space, the city needs to hear from you ASAP.Important info, plus email addresses to write to today.4 min read·Jan 20, 2022----
Ben ZottoinThe Bold ItalicThe Days Inn Palm Has Seen a lotA brief history of my favorite San Francisco tree·4 min read·Sep 8, 2021--2--2
Ben ZottoinDebuggerSorry, Big Brother Is Here to Stay‘Smart’ home appliances are cheaper, better, and creepier. There’s only one company that might think different.·8 min read·May 27, 2021--2--2
Ben ZottoinOneZeroWhy We Need to Rethink the Computer ‘Desktop’ as a ConceptThoughts about a new direction for desktop UI·13 min read·May 18, 2021--58--58
Ben ZottoSan Francisco’s Street Signs: A Visual HistoryA Detailed & Illustrated Compendium of Recent Designs (1921-present)8 min read·Apr 27, 2021----
Ben ZottoDid the Gardner art thieves use the Museum’s own Guidebook as a shopping catalog?The Gardner Museum’s old Guide offers uncanny clues to the choice of some paintings and art taken in the 1990 heist.·7 min read·Apr 25, 2021--1--1
Ben ZottoNaim Audio NAIT Capacitor ListWant to recap an original Naim NAIT? Here’s what the authorized shops use.4 min read·Apr 12, 2021--1--1