Mark Hoekstra of geek technique passes away at 34

Mark Hoekstra, blogger and hacker extraordinaire, has passed away at the age of 34 after suffering a heart attack last Wednesday. The sad news of Mark's passing is making itsrounds, and we at TUAW would like to offer our condolences to his family, his friends and his readers. Many of Mark's hacks and adventures are thoroughly documented on his blog, geek technique ... evidence of Mark's creative drive and problem-solving ability. He was a geek's geek in the proudest sense of the word.

We've regularly admired Mark's extraordinary determination and imaginative solutions. We'll miss you, Mark.

Thanks, Eliot.