Many (many) years ago I was using an IBM XT. It had come from Singapore and the HD wouldn't seek when it was cold – my theory was that it'd been formatted on a

Many (many) years ago I was using an IBM XT. It had come from Singapore and the HD wouldn't seek when it was cold – my theory was that it'd been formatted on a very hot and humid day and it couldn't track when it changed shape in the cold. Anyway. Big segue, but reminded me of that. If I had a task, I'd have to map it out on paper for an hour or two (while, I presume, the drive warmed up)... Don't think I've ever been as productive since!