Archive April 2007
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. Hello Chris. Howdy. According to your submission and my data, the serial number [...]
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 [...]
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: No tremendous rush to buy something immediately [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [SIMPLE] Turn Off The Interweb (tags: power, interweb, internet, fun, [...]
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 [...]
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: On behalf of the Unitus team… I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks for lighting a fire on our Empowering Women [...]
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 [...]
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): 1st, travel, we leave for the Missouri rally the next day 2nd, work out at the Campus whenever I want to, [...]
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. This is frustrating – and I don’t see the trend changing anytime soon. [...]
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 [...]
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? Maybe if I sit back a bit, it’ll work better. Wow. This isn’t perfect, but I can [...]
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: G4 Media: I’m a father of four and have spent the last fifteen years as a local radio morning show [...]
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. [...]
