Archive January 2007
Live Linux on USB
I’m featuring something awesome in the next Pirillo’s Picks (subscribe to get even more cool finds by sending an email to picks@lockergnome.com). It’s so awesome that I had to share it here in a completely dedicated entry: USB Pen Drive Linux. This open source project puts Live Linux distributions in packages ready to load onto [...]
Software Coupons and Discounts
1Password – 25% off Purchase (Education Store Only) using coupon code ExtraSpecial (Posted on 5/19/11 and Expires on 12/31/11) 1Password – 20% off Purchase using coupon code iSlayer (Posted on 10/8/09 and Expires on 12/31/15) 1Password – 15% off Purchase using coupon code Special (Posted on 2/16/09 and Expires on 12/31/15) ACDSee Photo Software – [...]
Vista Wallpaper Tip
Okay, since Windows Vista supports JPG wallpapers, you should no longer set your wallpaper through Internet Explorer (which converts images to BMP before they’re set to your desktop, totally nullifying any kind of improvement the Vista shell team did in respect to saving system resources). Here’s how I’d suggest doing it from this point forward. [...]
Making Money on YouTube
Remmeber that stupid airline safety video we shot? A few months ago, an advertising agency contacted me to see if I’d let them run part of that thing in a television commercial for Road Runner. There was a chance it wouldn’t make the cut, but my silliness must’ve won ‘em over. I’m a priceless moment [...]
links for 2007-01-25
[DRIVE] The Universal Storage Platform for Windows (tags: virtualdisk disk drive Backup storage datastorage data)
Pirillo’s Picks for 01/23/2007
[TUNE] Radio Station search engine (tags: radio music streaming search audio reference internet) [HELP] eBay vs. Fraud – Share your suggestions (tags: ebay fraud auction suggestions help hints tips tricks) [BARGAIN] HP PhotoSmart 8050 Printer ONLY $39.95 (tags: hp hewlettpackard photosmart printer bargain discount) [GAME] Free Capture the Flag Fun (tags: capturetheflag ctf indie videogames [...]
How Not to Put Together a Home Office
My home office is still coming together… at a snail’s pace. Peter Cirigliano’s advice could’ve come a bit sooner for me: Chris – About 8 or 9 months ago, I was looking to improve my home office. I was getting a new computer that had dual monitors and the slap-it-together-yourself hutch that I had would [...]
Pirillo’s Picks for 01/22/2007
[REFERENCE] Is your Startup programs list safe? (tags: computer software tools security reference startup windows) [AIRPLANE] Turbulence Detectors are on the Way (tags: airplane turbulence detector tech technology air flight airline) [COPYRIGHT] Free protection for your original digital creations (tags: copyright copyleft protection content creation creations) [VIRTUAL] Windows Vista Test Drive on the Web (tags: [...]
The World’s Happiest Depressing Email
It’s nice to know I could help someone so much: Hi Chris We’ve never met, but I’ve just been inspired to drop you a line. I’ve been sorting out my bookshelf this weekend and I came across a copy of “Poor Richard’s Email Publishing”, annotated with so many post-its that it’s almost twice the thickness. [...]
Clipboard Freeware
Gnomie Mark Donaldson asks: There is one program I need but can’t find anything like it. I need a SysTray clipboard monitor. It doesn’t need to be a clipboard extender / archiver. All I want it to do is monitor the clipboard and report on the SysTray icon what and how much is in the [...]
Windows Vista Drivers
Ya know, despite the operating system’s countless shortcomings, I have to say that Windows Vista’s driver support has exceeded my expectations. Let me give you two living examples. Story #1: My Silicon Image 3531 (eSATA controller) was not recognized when I first installed Vista. I didn’t think much of it, as I don’t own any [...]
Signs That I’m a Geek
Two minutes ago, I put away a USB cable – thinking I didn’t need it there anymore. However, as it turned out, I still required it for charging a device. Without thinking, I was mentally searching for an Undo button. Earlier this evening, Sean and I were discussing a plugin for better del.icio.us blog integration. [...]
Upgrade XP by Installing Windows Vista
First off, good luck. :) If you’re wanting to put Vista on a machine that’s already running XP, don’t wipe out XP altogether. Instead, run through the Vista installation and place it on a different drive and/or partition (which can be dynamically created during the install process). You may not like Vista, or you’re likely [...]
Pirillo’s Picks for 01/20/2007
[SCRIBBLE] Sharable Web-based Whiteboard (tags: whiteboard collaboration tools ajax brainstorming) [OFFICEMAX] Free Shipping on Orders $50+ (tags: officemax office shipping free coupon discount offer) [DRINK] Social Network for Wine Aficionados (tags: wine Alcohol drink social) [HARDWARE] Panasonic Wireless Phones for the Home (tags: panasonic communications phone talk chat gab babble) [FUN] Guinea Pig TV (tags: [...]
Top 10 Tweaks, Tips, and Tricks for Windows Vista
If you’re annoyed by Internet Explorer’s incessant barking that you’ve lowered your security settings (like, if you’re a non-paranoid expert), launch “gpedit.msc” from either the Run command or Start Search field, navigate through Local Computer Policy / Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Internet Explorer. In the rightmost pane, double-click “Turn off [...]
