2007 May ~ Chris Pirillo

Why Isn’t Marijuana Legal?

49 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 10:40pm

Let me get this straight, America:

It’s perfectly fine to sell alcohol to adults
It’s perfectly fine to sell tobacco to adults
It’s perfectly fine to market “pharmaceutical” drugs to anybody

What are ISO and RAR Files?

4 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 3:01pm

http://live.pirillo.com/ – RAR, ZIP, ARC, ISO: they’re all different types of compressed files floating around the internet. LesterMorrow asks "what are ISO and RAR files and how do I use them?"

Podcast Video [3:38m]: Download

What is a KVM Switch?

4 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 1:47pm

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – Controlling multiple computers from one workstation can be difficult and often requires some special tools. KVM – Keyboard Video Mouse – hardware and software allows you to have one set of peripherals control multiple machines.

Mighty Mouse vs Microsoft Laser Mouse 8000

No Comments Yet (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 1:17pm

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http://live.pirillo.com – A wireless mouse is a beautiful thing, but what mouse is perfect for you? JC asks why Chris got a mighty mouse and if Chris could "point" him in the right direction. How lame.

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Invisible Folders

37 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 12:30pm

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – Chris is a maniacal tweaker when it comes to Windows. From desktop wallpaper all thy way to totally replacing his shell, he loves to customize his system to fit his tastes. This time he may have gone a little too far when he created an invisible folder in Windows Vista.

Compact Fluorescent Lights

7 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 11:46am

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – Some people consider compact fluorescent light bulbs to be inefficient, while others see them as a long-life replacement from regular incandescent bulbs. Cheaper than LEDs and longer lasting than traditional bulbs, these lights often find themselves on the shopping list of people who need to replace worn out bulbs.

Podcast Video [4:18m]: Download

I Purchased an Optimus Maximus keyboard

26 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 1:48am

The Optimus Maximus keyboard should be on its way in time for… Christmas 2027. Actually, I’ve been assured that it’ll ship out at some point in the next… decade. No matter, I’ve placed an order for what will likely be known as the most expensive keyboard in the history of the world.

Star Wars 3D Animated Cartoon

2 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 1:34am

I’d consider myself a Star Wars fan, insofar as I want the prequels stricken from canon with due speed. Petty differences aside, there’s a new animated Star Wars series on the galaxy’s horizon. Actually, there are two Star Wars cartoons on their way – and I’m wagering that the fan-based tales will be far better than the ones written by Lucasfilm.

Student Loans from the Military

8 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 12:58am

I’m gonna keep this particular email anonymous for the time being, if only because the writer agrees that Student Loan industry (INDUSTRY!?) is broken. His message gave me pause, as my father also joined the military (Marines) to help pay for his own college education. My dad’s a Vietnam vet – and while he’s proud to have served his country in such a fashion, it’s always been a touchy subject.

Dual Monitor Display Increases Productivity

14 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 12:45am

I’m tellin’ ya – if you haven’t gone dual, you’re not ready to rule.

Someone who goes by the handle “imafrayedknot” left a comment for my Dual Monitor vs Single Screen video:

Loose Change Treasure Map

2 Comments (Add) | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 12:17am

Heh. Sydney Patrick from Porter Novelli has been doing his homework, Seeing that I’ve been writing a lot lately about financial matters, he sent me a note earlier today about a product I’ve already had the pleasure of using:

Read more on Loose Change Treasure Map…

Roxio Coupons / Sonic Coupons / Video Editing Software Coupons

4 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 at 11:56pm

After talking about the “best” video editing software, I asked my friend with a connection to Roxio and Sonic to see if he could score everyone a coupon (or any kind of discount) for their software.

Is Debt Consolidation Dumb?

5 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 at 10:28pm

You know, I wonder if there’s a financial echo chamber (much like there’s a tech echo chamber)? I’ve never really written that much about finances in the past, but I’d imagine that credit and debt are much more important subjects to master than hardware and software. Hey, this is a personal blog – so just about anything goes. I can’t think of anything more personal than this right now, if only because Ponzi and I have dealt with debt most of our lives (and are facing a mortgage payment with our new house).

Tivo vs MythTV vs Windows Media Center

23 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 at 4:00pm

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – DVRs and PVRs, which are basically the same thing, allow you to watch Television whenever you want to, instead of when they’re broadcast: you simply record the program and play it back when you want to.

Podcast Video [3:13m]: Download

How to Disable UAC

8 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 at 3:15pm

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – UAC, User Account Control, can be pretty annoying for a power user, especially when you’re asked "deny or allow" every five minutes. On top of that it has a very annoying "donk" sound that could annoy the dead.

2007 May

Why Isn’t Marijuana Legal?

What are ISO and RAR Files?

What is a KVM Switch?

Mighty Mouse vs Microsoft Laser Mouse 8000

Invisible Folders

Compact Fluorescent Lights

I Purchased an Optimus Maximus keyboard

Star Wars 3D Animated Cartoon

Student Loans from the Military

Dual Monitor Display Increases Productivity

Loose Change Treasure Map

Roxio Coupons / Sonic Coupons / Video Editing Software Coupons

Is Debt Consolidation Dumb?

Tivo vs MythTV vs Windows Media Center

How to Disable UAC

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