Archive Mar 23, 2006
The BlogBridge, Crossing the NewsRiver?
After posting my switch from NewsGator to FeedDemon (Outlook is running much faster now), I got a note from Pito Salas of BlogBridge. I had taken a look at their client a few months ago, but ultimately turned away from it due to its foundation in Java. I have nothing against Java itself, but its [...]
Robert Scales of Raincity Studios on World Travel
When Robert Scales, CEO of Raincity Studios, isn’t running the Vancouver, B.C. based design boutique, he’s out taking on the world. Armed with a camera and audio recording gear, Robert can be found filling his Flickr photo stream with images or doing what he calls gonzo audio recording. At SXSW, Ponzi talks with Robert about [...]
Free Firefox eBook
There are many different aspects to Mozilla's Firefox, do you know about them all? Firefox Facts is the definitive guide when it comes to using the world's most famous alternative browser. Inside the pages of this eBook you will get tips and tweaks to make your browsing experience better. You will also get reviews of [...]
Wireless Mouse: Logitech vs. Microsoft
Beverly Chapin RE: I Hate Wireless: My wireless MS mouse is cosied up to the wired Microsoft model waiting to be sent to eBay, or maybe Salvation Army. I finally bought my first laptop (HP) even if I couldn't afford it, didn't need it, and confirmed I'm not a “Touchpad” type. Bought a Logitech wireless [...]
Refurbished Laptops
Curtis Miller RE: Refurbished Laptops: From my experience as a system administrator dealing with 200+ leased laptops that eventually enter the resale market every 3 years, I'd strongly recommend AGAINST buying a refurbished used laptop computer unless you're buying it from a close personal friend or favorite relative. Our computers (all Dell) are used for [...]
Barbara Manning of GenieKnows.com
One of the more interesting search companies at SES New York was GenieKnows.com. The company is taking on the search space with their own search algorithms and a stable of companies licensing their search technology for paid search, while maintaining the intimacy of a more traditional family business. In talking with Barbara Manning, CEO of [...]
Finding Help and Hurricane Stories
Back again for another live stream from Chez Pirillo. This time we’re joined in studio by Greg Linden of Findory, a service for customizing the way you consume news and information. The founders of HelpShare, an Question and Answer service connecting people with questions to qualified individuals capable of providing reliable answers for a small [...]
Nate and Elizabeth Grigg Join Ponzi and Pirillo
This could almost be classified as an episode of Ponzi and Pirillo, complete with special guests Nate and Elizabeth Grigg. The chat room invented a drinking game (soda, of course ;) requiring participants to drink anytime Chris said something that irritated Ponzi. You can play along at home with the downloadable version. We also hear [...]
