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2007 April

Gateway Tech Support Problem

Step one: Blame the user. Step two: See step one.

Welcome to Gateway Chat. My name and badge number are Diana_GWPR###. I am looking at your account and the information you submitted. I will begin troubleshooting with you in just a moment.

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How to Stream Your Desktop in Video

From one of the better Web designers on the planet comes this question:

Been following your work for years, and totally digging the new live stuff you’re doing. Very entertaining. I was hoping you might have any clues for me as to a problem I’m having, as I have a feeling you’ve come across this situation before in your work.

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When is the Best time to Buy a New Computer?

A few minutes ago, one of my cousins called and asked for my opinion on when the best time to buy a new computer happens to be. There is no right answer, but he had a few parameters which helped me narrow it down to the perfect season:

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Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

Here’s a simple summer question for you: What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Personally, I’m in love with either Spumoni or Neapolitan. Then again, I’m equally as happy with plain Vanilla or Sweet Cream. Bonus question: What are the more unique ice cream flavors you’ve had (only full scoops qualify here). In the past, I can remember surviving:

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Cooking Videos

Last week, when I was out of town, Ponzi had a slumber party with a couple of friends. We encouraged them to stream their cooking live, and the chat room went berserk. Everyone was asking her about all her favorite tips, tools, brands, etc. They whipped up a nice “casserole” of leftovers – which Ponzi always does well. I’d go as far as to say that (often) her leftover mashups taste better than the originals after she’s done with ‘em.

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Pirillo’s Picks for 04/27/2007

I send my picks to 140,000 subscribers every day – join them by sending an email to picks@lockergnome.com. If you blog and encourage others to subscribe to the list, your site will be placed in the queue to be featured in an upcoming Pirillo’s Picks!

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Beginning of a New Network: UndoTV

Okay, it’s been a while since I’ve bothered to mention it – but PikSpot has finally released into public beta their community content platform. It’s certainly evolved since I first looked at it a few months ago. Before you fade out and assume this is just another network, let me give you a few of the more unique features these guys have offered the ol’ TechTV community-at-large:

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Empowering Women

Apparently, we made quite an impression with the dedication. This morning, we found this message from Katie Gruver, Marketing Manager for Unitus (Innovative Solutions to Global Poverty ) flaoting in our respective inboxes:

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Soul Mate Blogs

A few days ago, my friend Dave Shappell (not Dave Chappelle) sent me a simple email:

Not sure if I told you how Dave McClure & I met… but it was thru an microfinance-enabling/poverty-fighting organization called Unitus – it was started by a former Microsoftie (Mike Murray), who was the same guy who was running Apple Marketing for the original Apple 1984 commercial.

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Retirement Ideas

My mom is retiring on May 1st. It is a day that will live in infamy. I asked her what she planned on doing, and she wrote back (not on company time, mind you):

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Creating Community Communication Silos

Every day, I seem to receive at least one email or invitation to a new “social network” of sorts – and just about every one of these networks are networks unto themselves. That is to say: they’re community silos, not community expanders.

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Playing Halo 2 for Windows Vista – Live!

A few hours ago (yes, in the middle of the night), I set up and played Halo 2 on Windows Vista. Yes, I received permission from one of the PR folks. Ask everybody in the live community – installation was quite troublesome. No matter, I’ll play Halo 2 again (live on camera) at some point today.

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Watch This

I should compose all of my blog entries full screen like this, eh? Then you can see how fast I type and how many typos I make in real-time. If I stop winging it? Move to the left?

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Letter from a Disgruntled TechTV/G4 Viewer

The following came to me (BCC) via Jason Matt Kibby. The good news is, the spirit of TechTV lives on in various sites and new communities. Here’s what Jason had to say to G4’s suits:

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Contact Us on eBay or MySpace

Just got another email pitch this morning:

I thought you might be interested in this new click-to-call service that Ccube will launch next week. Ccube lets you connect with friends and business prospects on sites like MySpace and eBay with the click of a button. Members can search for and talk to anyone for free. The service lets users link a Ccube username to their favorite connectivity device, including mobile and landline phones or VoIP services, thereby keeping personal phone numbers private. Ccube.com is more than just another social networking site. Ccube is a community that lets you search for and talk to the right person anytime and anywhere using your phone. The online network and services like click-to-call will launch on May 2. Please note that this news is embargoed until then. I am happy to arrange a quick phone briefing with Ccube CEO, Mahesh Lalwani, or provide further details – just let me know.

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