Archive February 2008
Comcast Technician Falls Asleep: The Interview
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed So I was sitting there in my chair, taking calls on the 888-PIRILLO line. Normally, the callers have a tech-related question to ask. I was shocked when this caller identified himself not only as a fan… but also as the guy [...]
Is It Good to be a Geek?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed You know you’re a Geek if you are recording Tech videos at 2am. That’s me, and I’m proud of it. DJOutlawz sent in his top five reasons that it’s COOL to be a Geek. Do you fall into any of these [...]
Get Your News on the Wii
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Now that I’m finding my way around on my new Wii, I am having a great time discovering everything I can do with it. Did you know, for example, that you can get your local news… right on your Wii? I [...]
iPod Coupons
Keep those coupon requests coming! Here’s the latest one I received today: Do you have any coupons to buy an ipod? Every once in awhile an iPod coupon code will be released, but most of the time there are only iPod sales/deals available. Here are the current iPod deals that I’m aware of. If you [...]
CNN Live Tech Gets a Little Geeky
First, let me thank Mark, Lila, Valerie, Michael and others – who have been quite instrumental in making things happen. Mark’s been coming to Gnomedex for the past couple of years, and I’ve only met the others over the phone. I’m sure this particular “thank you” list will grow over time. Thanking them for what, [...]
ClubIT Coupons
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Tarragon Spaghetti
Nune made tortellini and we ate it all gone. The chicken broth was salty, but we weren’t often thirsty. Mom did her best with it, enlisting my brothers and me to wind noodles and wad the nips. Now my wife makes pasta with too much tarragon, insisting it brings us closer to Earth. But that’s [...]
Luke Skywalker Wants a Wii
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A few months ago, I had a bit of fun with an Open Source utility called MacSaber. I remember hearing someone saying that the WiiSaber had come along, causing the same sound effects. The WiiSaber author is the same one who [...]
Wii Setup
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The Wii is finally unboxed, set up and turned on. I press the “A” button to sync the Wiimote with the console. Time to choose the language, and set the date. Let’s walk through the rest of the setup now. Of [...]
Open Source Wii Software
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Minutes after I sliced my finger on the Wii box, I decided to download an Open Source program for Mac OS X. The DarwiinRemote is an application for Mac OS X v10.4 which allows Wii Remote to fully control applications on [...]
The Nintendo Wii Unboxing
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I’m in the middle of unboxing my Nintendo Wii – a full year or more after everyone else unboxed theirs. I think I’m the last Geek on Earth to have one. The packaging on this thing is really cool, and was [...]
Subscribe and Possibly get a Web Cam
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Every week we give away a web cam, courtesy of our friends at Ustream. The requirements to be eligible for our weekly giveaways are simple. Here is what you need to do: You must be present in the chat room at [...]
Dell UK Coupons
Received this email earlier today: I am a UK resident, sole trader, trying to do quotes for a local UK charity. I have selected a Dell Vostro 1700 laptop & a Vostro 200 desktop for them – can you help with any coupons or discounts (or suggestions)? Not much in the way of coupons for [...]
Top Ten Tips for Web Site Design
Alec is a regular member of our live community. Recently, he sent me his top 10 list of tips to help you with good Web Design. Even though I wasn’t able to do a video on this email, I wanted to pass them along to all of you. Why? Why do you need a site? [...]
How to Unbox and Set Up a New Computer
I recently received an email from Emmanuel. He has watched friends and family members receive a new computer many times, and then promptly do something to inadvertently harm it. Or worse… they don’t properly set the machine up! He asked me to pass along his email, in the hopes it may help you get started [...]
