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What is an Eye-Fi?

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:28:55 +0000

What is an Eye-Fi? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of EyeFi. All opinions are 100% mine.

I used a digital camera to take a photo of the chat room, and then had it automatically transferred to my Flickr account. I could just as easily send it to my Facebook page, or any other account that is supported by the Eye-Fi. The picture was transferred wirelessly over my home network from the camera directly to my desktop… and then right to my Flickr! Using the Eye-Fi SD card, it is a snap to upload photos without having to go through several different steps.

The Eye-Fi comes with a handy little reader, since you may not have an SD card reader. The camera itself doesn’t do the transfer, in case you haven’t figured it out. It’s the Eye-Fi SDHC card doing all of the work. It’s automagic!

How often do you forget to download photos from your camera? Actually, a more likely scenario is that you just haven’t made the time to do it. If you have several pictures stored on there, it can take quite awhile for you to download them to your computer, upload them somewhere like Flickr, tag them and finally have them ready for the World to view. Using the Eye-Fi takes almost all of those steps out of the process, saving you time and headaches!

The Eye-Fi SDHC card has up to 4GB of storage, so you don’t have to worry about not having enough room for everything. One of the coolest things is that it provides an automatic backup of your memories by organizing them according to date on your computer for you! Don’t we wish more gadgets or programs would do this for us? Life sure would be easier!

I’m willing to bet you want one of these now for yourself, don’t you? Well – here’s your chance! Twelve of you are going to win one of these awesome little cards!! All you have to do is sign into Twitter, and tweet the following:

Hey @ChrisPirillo – I’d like to win a free #eye-fi via http://go.tagjag.com/eyefi4me

Yes, that’s all there is to it! Twelve people will be randomly selected to win, so get those tweets sent out in a hurry! I already love my Eye-Fi. It’s made my photo experience a thousand times better than it used to be. I think I need a few more of these!

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Downtown Hawaii Skyline

Chris — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:47:10 +0000

Downtown Hawaii Skyline is a post from Chris Pirillo

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The skyline in Honolulu is absolutely beautiful during the late evening. Isn’t that view amazing?! The reason I recorded this, though, is to get all of you involved. I want to have everyone record a short video response for this post, and show us your skyline. You can live in a city, a small town, or even out in the country. Take a short video and show us what it looks like in your neck of the woods just before sunset!

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A Children’s Guide to Splattered Bugs

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:23:06 +0000

A Children’s Guide to Splattered Bugs is a post from Chris Pirillo

This is an actual sign I saw on the side of a gas pump I used today. Why didn’t I ever think of doing something like this?! It seems like something I would have enjoyed having around when I was a kid. Then again, I think I’m more impressed with the ad campaign itself (and 76 seems to have blitzkrieged Seattle with banners and billboards recently).

I wouldn’t be surprised if half of these bugs had Twitter accounts, too.

Gnomedex 9 Photo Awards with Kris Krug

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:42:10 +0000

Gnomedex 9 Photo Awards with Kris Krug is a post from Chris Pirillo

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At the end of Gnomedex 9, photographer Kris Krug graced our stage once again. Last year, he presented his best photography tips to us in order to help us all capture conference moments (and life moments!) more effectively. This year, he provided an awesome and fun look back at this year’s conference by giving away photo awards. Here, in order of appearance, are this year’s photo winners!

Too Stylish to be a Real Geek – Brady Forrest
I’m Gonna Kick Your Ass – Drew Olanoff for his fight against Cancer.
Silver Fox – Buzz Bruggeman
Best Facial Hair (other than Kris!) – Jim Roberts
Swami in a Cowboy Hat – Shashi Bellamkonda
Celebrity Look-Alike – Chris Pirillo
Best Gnomedex Photo EVAH! – Airdrie Miller
Cutest Couple – Jay Grandin and Leah Nelson. Honorable mention to Paige and Amber, who may not really be a couple… but Kris fully believes in the power of positive thinking! Lastly, but not least in MY book… Robert Scoble and Chris Pirillo. That’s just… scary.
I Wanna be KK! – Randy Stewart for helping Kris out and filling in with the camera as needed.
Let’s Ride Bikes! – Everyone with our short attention spans. Group lap dance later!
Most Immediately Useful Gnomedex Presentation – Phil Plait
More Fun then the Death Star – Maker Bot!
Hot Boy that we want to Clone in the Maker Bot – Bre Pettis himself
Most Inquisitive AKA I’m Smarter Than You! – Teresa – who asked a gazillion interesting questions.
In Real Life I’m Actually Quite Likable – Robert Scoble
At Least My Slides are Hot and I Talked About Sex – Christine Peterson
Darth Vader Heart of Darkness – Todd Friesen
Love Bug – Danielle Sipple

Thanks so much to Kris and Danielle for all their hard work taking so many hundreds of excellent photos this year, and for the fun wrap-up to our conference.

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Roy’s Fish Sampler

Chris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:42:01 +0000

Roy’s Fish Sampler is a post from Chris Pirillo

During my trip to Hawaii recently, we visited Original Roys. In this picture, you can see Bruce getting ready to chow down on the Fish Sampler. The sampler includes: Hibachi Grilled Salmon, Roy’s Original Blackened Island Ahi and Hawaiian-Style Misoyaki Butterfish.

Absolutely delicious, trust me. The food, the wine, the atmosphere… this is definitely a place I’ll be visiting again on my next trip to the Islands.

Geek Drinks

Chris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:46:08 +0000

Geek Drinks is a post from Chris Pirillo

While in Hawaii last week for the [re]Think Hawaii conference, a few of us stopped in to have a drink at Tiki’s Grill. This place makes some amazing drinks, lemme tell ya.

This particular drink is called Sex on the Beach. It includes Peach Schnapps, Vodka, Cranberry juice, Orange juice and Pineapple juice. I swear to you… it glows. I can’t remember, though, if it glowed before or after I drank the first one and had moved on to the second!

Thanks to my new friend Michael for the drink!

The Business of Social Media

Chris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:44:10 +0000

The Business of Social Media is a post from Chris Pirillo

According to my friend Michael, business is conducted during play time quite often. This held true during my recent trip to Hawaii, while we were having lunch at Tiki’s Grill.

Tiki’s has an awesome menu, and you have to try the Poke Bowl if you ever have the chance! Hawaiian ahi poke is chunks of fresh yellow fin tuna, seasoned with Hawaiian ogo seaweed, soy sauce and sesame oil. The Poke Bowl consists of this served over white rice, and topped with avocado and pipikaula aioli.

Tiki’s was the sponsor for my Gnomedex Hawaii Tweetup a few months ago, during my last visit to the Islands. They were fantastic, and even came up with some specialty drinks for us that night!

What the Frog?!

Chris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:39:35 +0000

What the Frog?! is a post from Chris Pirillo

During my recent trip to Hawaii, I ran into a giant amphibian. He’s not native to the Islands, of course. He’s from Rubbersville, WY! Who’d have ever expected to see an abnormally large frog standing in their hotel lobby?!

I have to blame my good friend Bruce and his crew at Hawaii-Aloha. If it weren’t for their generosity in bringing me here to Hawaii for the [re]Think Hawaii conference, I wouldn’t have seen a frog that just may give me nightmares!!!

Hawaii Sunset

Chris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:35:43 +0000

Hawaii Sunset is a post from Chris Pirillo

I am convinced that there are no sunsets more beautiful than the ones I see when I’m in Hawaii.

I was on the Islands last week for the [re]Think Hawaii conference, courtesy of the folks at Hawaii-Aloha.

Even though I was busy with various conference activities and social meetups… I still took time to stop and appreciate the absolute beauty everywhere around me. In Hawaii, you don’t have to look far to find it.

Adventures in Hawaii

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:10:52 +0000

Adventures in Hawaii is a post from Chris Pirillo

Decided to ride around Ohau with my new friend, the ReThink Bunny. We had tons of fun with other Twitter friends – including @alohayaling, @alohabruce, @elliottng, @mikeprasad, @rickyli99, @dodeja, and @kaiserkuo (a Chinese rock star)!

Our first stop? Food! I loved the haupia – which was a jelly cube comprised of rice and coconut. They had to cut me off. Apparently, if you eat too much of it, you’ll not be able to walk for two weeks.

Our next stop? The Pali. None of us would be here if it weren’t for the fantastic [re]Think Hawaii conference. I certainly wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for an amazing travel deal through Hawaii Vacations (who put me up at the Outrigger Hotel).

We drove around Oahu in style – in a limo, courtesy of @alohabruce!

Battle of Nu’uanu Pali

Chris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:40:37 +0000

Battle of Nu’uanu Pali is a post from Chris Pirillo

Looking at the Ko’olaus from a vantage point of the Pali. That’s the Like Like highway below.

This spot (where I’m standing, not where I’m pointing the camera’s lens) is where Kamehameha forced the Oahu opposition off the edge (Kaleleka’anae).

Even when it’s overcast, Hawaii is beautiful. Then again, I love the rain! I’m here for [re]Think Hawaii, with travel provided by Hawaii Vacations.

I Can Has Eric Nakagawa?

Chris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:17 +0000

I Can Has Eric Nakagawa? is a post from Chris Pirillo

This is the guy responsible for the LOLcat craze.

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Photo taken at [re]Think Hawaii this morning. I’m very grateful that Hawaii Vacations was able to hook me up with a killer travel package!

Hawaii Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki

Chris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:17:08 +0000

Hawaii Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki is a post from Chris Pirillo

This is where I’m staying for [re]Think Hawaii, courtesy of @AlohaBruce and his crew.

The room is spacious, the amenities are aplenty, and the bed gave me a very peaceful night’s rest. I know what you’re thinking… I’m a Geek. Geeks aren’t supposed to sleep! However, I freely admit that I most certainly do sleep, every night! Sleep is good for you, really!!

Me in Real Life

Chris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:55:12 +0000

Me in Real Life is a post from Chris Pirillo

It’s @chrispirillo in Hawaii! T-shirt by @ValDezign. Very grateful that Hawaii Vacations helped me get here to attend [re]Think Hawaii.

Hawaii Morning

Chris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:39:06 +0000

Hawaii Morning is a post from Chris Pirillo

I think I have found a new home away from home at the Outrigger Hotel in Waikiki. I traveled down to the Islands last week to attend the [re]Think Hawaii conference. This place is so amazingly comfortable, with every amenity a Geek could hope for! The bed was comfy, the view was gorgeous, and there were giant frogs in the lobby!

Thanks so much to my friends at Hawaii Vacations (and especially Bruce!!) for my travel!

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

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