Chris Pirillo

Do We Take Technology Advances Too Far?

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:36 +0000

Do We Take Technology Advances Too Far? is a post from Chris Pirillo

In the name of being the best, technology manufacturers are constantly pushing out new product, along with updates to older generation devices. Often, these new gadgets boast something new and improved, making our lives better in some way. Once in awhile, though, we get a product that makes us scratch our collective heads and wonder what on Earth the company in question was thinking of.

Are companies pushing themselves TOO hard to create the next big thing? Are they sometimes sacrificing quality – and sometimes pushing things out too quickly – in the name of beating their competitors to the punch? I happen to think this is absolutely the case, and cannot help but wonder why it’s so all-fire important to hurry? What’s the rush? Where’s the fire? Why don’t these companies take their time to create something truly unique? In my mind, they’d sell far more units – thus making more money – were they to take the time to truly think things through prior to production and rollout.

What are your thoughts? Do you agree with me, or do you think I’ve lost my mind (again!)?

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Samsung LED TV Review

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:04:28 +0000

Samsung LED TV Review is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Some people ask what products I choose to buy myself to use in my home. This television is the latest acquisition of mine, and it’s one that I’m seriously happy with. This gorgeous TV is the Samsung 46″ 1080p LED HDTV. The picture is so much better than what this video will show you. It’s seriously crisp, clear and beautiful. This ultra-slim 46-inch LED HDTV boasts full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest, smoothest picture possible.

This TV is so much more than just a television. It features Samsung’s new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content.

Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time dramatically reduces motion blur and shudder. There’s a huge difference between seeing a game, and in seeing every single second of it. That’s where the new Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology comes into play! All of the action – in every single frame – is analyzed and adjusted… nothing will get past you. This quadruples frame rates from 60 to 240 frames per second. No images are ever repeated to make more frames!

You bet your booty that I bought this little baby for myself, and it’s a purchase I could not regret. The price is actually fairly good, I think. It may seem expensive to you. However, do your research on other televisions of this type. You’re likely going to pay a lot more for them, and I honestly don’t think you’ll get a better experience than you would with this Samsung.

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Is There Too Much Noise in Social Media?

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:50:20 +0000

Is There Too Much Noise in Social Media? is a post from Chris Pirillo

An article over on TechCrunch today sparks an interesting thought. Michael Arrington states that “The online social landscape today sort of feels to me like search did in 1999. It’s a mess, but we don’t complain much about it because we don’t know there’s a better way.”. He continues that rationale by discussing how things used to be years ago, when we would use things like AltaVista to search, and end up with a bajillion unwanted results… never to find what we were really looking for.

Michael is right on the money when he discusses how decentralized everything is in the social networking landscape these days. I’m right there with him. I have updates, photos, posts and videos spread out over this huge spread of networks. I have friends on one that aren’t necessarily on another. Therefore, I feel the need to try and update everything all at once. Or… I could always use my new Lockergnome.net lifestream, and hope that everyone who follows me will join me there to keep up with me.

I’ve attempted to centralize things for all of you with Lockergnome. The problem is, as Arrington says, not everyone is everywhere. How on Earth are we ever going to update everyone – with all of our media and information – all at once?

Another problem that Michael touches on is an important one, as well. Often when we try to find something specific, we fail. It’s not because the information isn’t out there… it’s because at times what we need gets buried underneath things that aren’t relevant. Again, this circles back to the way search functionality used to be. If I’m looking for information about a specific trend on Twitter and search for it… I will often get hundreds of tweet results that have absolutely nothing to do with the subject at hand. Spammers latch onto trending topics and keywords to get themselves noticed. I then have to wade through all of that looking for what is actually important, and relevant.

I am just as clueless as Micheal is when it comes to finding a solution to the noise pollution problem found on networks such as Facebook and Twitter. With millions of users each per day, it’s not going to be an easy task to straighten everything out. Are you inundated with noise on your social network? Are you tired of trying to sort through the junk to get to the good stuff? If you’re with me… what do you feel the answer is. IS it possible to weed out the bad, and only find the good?

Happy Birthday, Facebook

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:48 +0000

Happy Birthday, Facebook is a post from Chris Pirillo

For Facebook’s sixth birthday this past week, they unveiled a new look for the home page. Facebook’s population grew by more than 200 million people in the last year alone, to a total of 400 million users now! If you aren’t one of those people, I think you may have lost your mind. Facebook seems to be where everyone is these days – in addition to Twitter.

As to the changes, they appear to be minor cosmetic ones that will benefit all of us. You can now more easily access your favorite games and applications, along with those friends who are currently online. The search function for the site is more prominent than it was before. Also, the news feed is now divided into categories for “top news” and “most recent” posts from your friends. This will help clean up the deluge of information we had clustered together before.

It’s also now easier to find friend requests and new messages. Now, when you receive a notification about someone writing on your Wall or tagging you in a photo, you’ll see a red bubble appear in the left-hand corner – near the search bar. When you click on the icon, you’ll see a drop-down menu with your most recent notifications. I don’t know about you, but this part is definitely a change I welcome. It was, at times, a complete cluster-you-know-what in the notifications area. The way they have it streamlined now makes me a much happier camper.

Are you a fan of the changes rolled out this week? Do you feel they help enhance your Facebook experience?

How Do Kids Under the Age of 12 Use the Web?

Chris — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:38:17 +0000

How Do Kids Under the Age of 12 Use the Web? is a post from Chris Pirillo

There’s an interesting survey going on right now, via ReadWriteWeb. They are attempting to gather data on how a child under the age of twelve might use the Web, and how much of it they really understand.

The survey is designed to have parents along for the ride. Children will draw their responses to specific questions, and then the parents will upload them to the survey response center. They are even being cautious with anonymity. There’s no need whatsoever to reveal a child’s identity, nor any identifying information. A parent can make up a first name (or nickname) for their child when beginning the survey.

The survey aims to discover how children use and understand Web technology, the environmental factors that contribute to these understandings, and the extent to which children can think ‘innovatively’ about web technology. The study also intends to deduce real-world applications from the drawings that the kids create.

If you are a parent of a child in this age group, I urge you to consider taking this survey with them. It will not only help gather important research information, it can also help you understand your child’s level of knowledge when it comes to the Internet. Talk with them about what they know, and set specific rules and boundaries for their online time. This will benefit both of you in the end.

Remote Tech Support Software

Chris — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:58:44 +0000

Remote Tech Support Software is a post from Chris Pirillo

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The age-old question has been wondering how many ways there are to support someone when they have a computer problem. If your career is built on helping people, especially software problems, you may want to look into GoToAssist. You can use GoToAssist on virtually any platform. There are many ways you can use to support your user, but you won’t find one that is faster – and easier – to get the job done, for both you and your customer.

Using GoToAssist Express is a matter of common sense, honestly. It allows you to quickly and easily connect to the other person. It works on all platforms, so you aren’t hindered when you’re taking on new clients. Best of all, GoToAssist Express is a very powerful little tool. Use it to install updates to client machines. Diagnose problems using the comprehensive reports that the software will give you. Save yourself a whole lot of time, headaches and money by using a piece of software that will pay for itself in a matter of days.

If you’re in to tech support, you’re just better off using GoToAssist. It will make your life a whole lot easier. You will be connected to your customer’s machine in a matter of moments, and can use the powerful diagnostics tools to pinpoint the issues quickly.

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for the best way to get things done, GoToAssist is the name of the game.

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Mustaches Vs Cancer

Chris — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:22 +0000

Mustaches Vs Cancer is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Andrea Wojcik was a Gnomedex attendee this past August. She is passionate about causes, and helping to raise money for Pediatric Oncology. She discovered a very cool website that she wanted to talk about during our Gnomedex Show and Tell! Mustaches Vs Cancer is an organization whose motto is: “Kids can’t grow mustaches, and they shouldn’t have cancer, either”.

Even though no child deserves cancer, those who are diagnosed definitely deserve the best care and the best chance at a cure available. We all know that a mustache is the gift that keeps on giving, by creating a more dignified and aesthetically appealing population. But now that killer ’stache can do even more; it can help fight a killer. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease (non-accidental) among children.

In order to participate, all one needs to do is grow a mustache and take a picture of it at least once a week to post on the website. Donors pick their favorite ’stache face and sponsor the effors. There is a twist, though. If a mustache continue to bring in at least ten dollars a week, then the wearer will have to continue growing it! This will help bring in maximum donations, as well as keep the facial hair growing!

It’s easy to participate, and fun to donate. Be sure to check out Mustaches Vs Cancer and help work towards a cure for childhood cancers.

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Social Media Updates for 2010-02-07

Chris — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:05:00 +0000

Social Media Updates for 2010-02-07 is a post from Chris Pirillo

The REAL reason Flash isn't on the iPad: http://j.mp/9bBedt [Stll think it should be there?] #
Last-Minute Super Bowl Snack Ideas: http://youtu.be/JFCOXFnucpU [What are YOU eating?] #
A church contacted me to reprint my "Hail coffee, full of taste" prayer from 2003: http://chris.pirillo.com/a-prayer-for-saint-peets/ #
"Wondering when/if Facebook will announce their intent to create a browser. The key is to watch for strategic hires." [@JOwyang] #
If I get paid to say things, then who is paying me to say that YOU ARE AWESOME?! #
Guy Posts His Sister's Hookup List to Facebook… and Tags All The Guys: http://ping.fm/cqMAE [via @baratunde @BuzzEdition] #
Microsoft Courier vs Apple iPad Discussion: http://lgno.me/dAMj1h #
Dead Fly Art: http://bit.ly/4FFquP #
Kyle claims the iPhone OS is a "POS" compared to Windows Mobile: http://lgno.me/axPo0L [Agree?] #
The FBI Wants to Know Where You are Online – http://lgno.me/90gfob #
MacBook Pro Core i7 caught GeekBenching itself: http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/210968 [via http://bit.ly/aIVuOb #
You can now tweet to space - NASA tweetchat with the space shuttle Endeavour crew. http://ow.ly/14zTx [via @shashib] #
[@JonnyPaula] Best I could find was http://peippo.eu/main/musorg and http://mactags.blogspot.com/ for ID3 navigation in OS X. #
Did LOST S6E1 have you lost, too? http://bit.ly/cg2k7R #
For all of you who claim that Mac OS X isn't "as customizable" as Windows: http://www.macosxhints.com/ [Click and then STFU.] #
What if the Super Bowl turns out being just "Okay?" Do we get our money back? #
Crabtree & Evelyn Coupons – http://lgno.me/bXmo1k #
Blue Nile Coupons – http://lgno.me/d69oCj #
47 Amazing CSS3 Animation Demos: http://bit.ly/a8gmMD [via @mayhemstudios] #
Terminal tip to "thicken" font rendering in OS X: defaults -currentHost write -globalDomain AppleFontSmoothing -int 3 #
How to convert all kinds of file types (on Windows) for free: http://youtu.be/dZqN74sE2rs #
http://overheard.it/ #
I'll have to remember Unitard the next time I go on vacation: http://bit.ly/bGOLWT #ad [Are those glasses real?] #
How to Turn Your TV Into a Media Center – http://lgno.me/bOwkV4 #
I bet even if the iPad had everything the world wanted it to have, the same people would find reasons to complain. #
It's a Mac, not a MAC – unless you're talking about cosmetics or a network card. STOP CAPITALIZING "Mac" in reference to Apple's PC. #
Hey @TechCrunch – If Jeremy Allaire was on Twitter, I'd tell him there's no such product as an iTouch… ;) #
Found a 720p (HD) webcam with H.264 hardware that's Mac/Win compatible!!! http://youtu.be/WKlE8b6d3bM [Skype Certified] #
I miss @Mochant. His was the only opinion I trusted on tablet computing. I bet he'd be in line for an iPad, too. #
Now, THIS pisses me off: http://bit.ly/cky6S9 [AT&T responsible for iPad's micro SIM?] #
I love being in therapy. It's just constantly fulfilling for me. [Jennifer Jason Leigh] #
It looks like @KrystynChong has been in my refrigerator. There are footprints in the butter. #
Chris Pirillo's (@chrispirillo) account is worth: $10,918 What's yours worth? http://TweeterValue.com #
Discrimination is a disease. [Robert Staubach] #
Working on "140 Twitter Tips" eBook to sell for… $1.40? :) #
10 Awesome #Seattle Businesses and Organizations on Twitter: http://bit.ly/9TJ1cS #
One small step for mankind, one large step for Big Brother. http://lgno.me/9VTNBu [Big Brother wouldn't take baby steps, would he?] #
The Golden Age of InfoWorld Covers, 1984-1985: http://bit.ly/a6gUYG [via @HarryMcCracken] #
Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected. [Red Buttons] #
Microsoft to pull plug on original Xbox Live users. http://lgno.me/aq64N2 [For them, it will be Xbox Dead?] #
There is hope and a kind of beauty in there somewhere, if you look for it. [H.R. Giger @gigerart] #
Teen sexting: does the punishment fit the crime? http://lgno.me/cM1C7h #
There seem to me to be very few facts, at least ascertainable facts, in politics. [Robert Peel] #
eBay: 'We don't want to hear from you.' http://lgno.me/bbKtRi [Putting the suggestion box out of reach since the '90s.] #
Nature is indifferent to the survival of the human species, including Americans. [Adlai E. Stevenson] #
Big patch day for a little month. http://lgno.me/9YpghJ [26! That's almost one for every day!] #
http://thisweekintweeting.com/ is live! #
My #FriendlyFriday tweet goes out to @JolieODell – she's a chic geek to the core. #
Every world has odd people. [Christopher Guest] #
TODAY IS FORGET THE NEWS FRIDAY! Now we shall call it #FriendlyFridays along with #FF – tweet someone a nice thing today. [@Kelsey_Grammer] #
Capture Your Screen with Skitch – http://lgno.me/bsElFh #
Is Amazon going to build a Super Kindle? http://lgno.me/beOGx9 [Or maybe a Spider Kindle? A Bat Kindle? Kindle Hulk smash!] #
FBI wants records kept of Web sites visited: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10448060-38.html #
The $9.99 Ebook Is Dead – Third Major Publisher Hachette Dumps on Amazon: http://bit.ly/cIFyWi #
Dork Tower Friday (on Twitter!): http://ow.ly/14hcf [via @ScienceChannel] #
Language is a virus from outer space. [William S. Burroughs] #
I'm awake. #
Are Adult Bloggers Ruining it for Kids? – http://lgno.me/bYtfAN #
Download Center – http://lgno.me/aUdiCH #
Still Think the iPad Sucks? – http://lgno.me/bnlLY9 #
Customize Your OS X Dock – http://lgno.me/aqY3ky #
Italy Plans to Hold YouTube Accountable for Your Uploads – http://lgno.me/cbXbEj #
Wide-Angle Camera Lens for the iPhone – http://lgno.me/cTSCAN #
Build Your Own Burger – http://lgno.me/chSATb #
Sony Bloggie Camera Review – http://lgno.me/bwkleS #
Tonight's Facebook update WIPES OUT FarmVille accounts… in Bizzaro World. #
Pogoplug Review (with the FreeAgent Dockstar NAS) – http://lgno.me/bYEJNF #
In my day, "portable" meant that something had a handle on it. #
I was lucky to have access to a regular ol' typewriter and a color TV when I was 17. #
RT @GuyKawasaki: Periodic Table of Smellements! http://om.ly/ewaL #
Play TRON Light Cycles on your Desktop for FREE: http://armagetron.sf.net/ [Mac/Win/Linux] #
@ligadoemserie http://twitpic.com/11f6ih – Avatar vs. LOST! #
Evil is relative. #
Apple Tells A Developer To Erase Android Mention From App Description: http://bit.ly/cN2HzX #
These @ETRADEbaby Outtakes are hilarious: http://youtu.be/uHPg262Kr9c [It's Denise!] #
These @ETRADEbaby Outtakes are hilarous: http://youtu.be/uHPg262Kr9c [It's Denise!] #
Apple prohibits App Store devs from using location-based ads: http://bit.ly/9f6Afd #
"I know couples start looking like each other after a while, but I'm positive the couple I saw in WalMart were related." [@blueyesbrunet] #
WWII historical imagery in Google Earth: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/02/wwii-historical-imagery-in-google-earth.html #
http://chris.pirillo.com/super-bowl-commercials/ – from 2008 & 2009! 2010 Super Bowl ads will be added as they're released on Sunday. #
Still Think the iPad Sucks? http://bit.ly/dahsMM #
PhoneTag converts voicemail to text with advanced technology! http://lgno.me/awd0E5 [Like robots and lasers and stuff?] #
What a game looks like on the iPad (vs. the iPhone): http://lgno.me/bnlLY9 [Breathtaking!!!] #
Zombies are the blue-collar monsters. [George A. Romero] #
Does Apple assume you're an idiot? http://lgno.me/dfpcHe [Well, we can't all be "geniuses," right?] #
If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. [Charles Lindbergh] #
"The iPad isn’t the future of computing; it’s a replacement for computing." [@muledesign on http://bit.ly/d4l2ME #
I need a PC. #
Chrome will not be @MattHartley 's next browser. http://lgno.me/aI3fyL [Or will it?] #
Rather disappointed with the homophobic "Friend moving to SF" replies. Oh, and your shoes don't go with those pants. #
"I don't want to be at this meeting.I've already met everyone." [@blueyesbrunet] #
When in doubt, use brute force. [Ken Thompson] #
Star Wars Hammerhead Sock Doll craft! http://bit.ly/bEFuij [@bonniegrrl] #
It's Powerful Japanese Warlord Week on Facebook! http://lgno.me/atsv8U [Wimpy Japanese Warlords to be featured some other week.] #
I am *NOT* moving from Seattle. I *LOVE* Seattle. Just need help finding a place to rent in SF for a FRIEND. :) #
Paralyze resistance with persistence. [Woody Hayes] #
I'm looking for a place to rent in SF… any leads? :) #
Windows 7 drains battery life. http://lgno.me/9kYJPp [And the blood of its conquered enemies! Muah-hah-hah!] #
We wanted Ferraris, blondes, and switchblades. [Alice Cooper] #
"If any other product failed as often as Twitter would we still use it? Stunning how often Twitter fails, yet we still love it." [@DonDodge] #
When someone badmouths Google for "stealing" news, consider the source. http://lgno.me/a80eq3 [It's often "Do as I say, not as I do."] #
I deserve respect for the things I did not do. [Dan Quayle] #
Dogs aren't supposed to eat chocolate. Ever. http://lgno.me/9Opgjs [But, like people, they like to do what's bad for 'em.] #
I get all of my comedy from CNN. [Rob Corddry] #
Many old flaws cause data breaches, data loss. http://lgno.me/c4vhvl [In computers... and people, actually.] #
Memories of our lives, of our works, and our deeds will continue in others. [Rosa Parks] #
The smallest piece of stinky matter is known as the farticle. #
"I have a footer fetish." [@kristin] #
Signs & Symptoms of Computer & Internet Addiction: http://www.icaservices.com/signs_symptoms.htm [via @HipsForHire] #
Hovercards coming to Twitter: http://blog.twitter.com/2010/02/flying-around-with-hovercards.html #
You NEED this pillow in your house: http://www.throwboy.com/lockergnome [It's not a "home" without one.] #
I wonder if there are sandwiches in the handbasket they say I'm going to hell in? #
Is being "full of win" like being "full of grape jelly?" #
Would you rather have one screen and two computers or two screens and one computer? #
The Royal Society (UK) talks about extraterrestrial life: http://bit.ly/cKY5Uz [Do you believe we are alone in the universe?] #
I'm speaking at the Twitter Conference in Seattle: http://bit.ly/73cfXw [Use code S8D4F to save 10% on registration] #140tc #
If you could take ONE animal home from the zoo, which one would it be? #
"I almost kept the panda that followed me home until it spoke English. Everyone knows pandas don't speak English. Or have zippers." [@lafix] #
Get a wide angle lens for your iPhone: http://youtu.be/0ndXyV3FIP0 #
Recording with the new Sony Bloggie Video Cameras: http://youtu.be/Xwclhhcxcwk #
New carbon structures found to be harder than diamonds. http://lgno.me/aQfgpf [Leftover salisbury steak from my high school lunchroom?] #
Antenna: http://bcdef.org/antenna/ [Free Internet Radio AIR app with @Bing and @Yahoo maps!] #
It takes courage to know when you ought to be afraid. [James A. Michener] #
Took Mom & Dad to @CounterBurger with @HipsForHire today. I'm stuffed silly. What do you put on YOUR burger? #
"Tech punditry is 90% drama these days." [Reese on http://bit.ly/dc0eej #
Organize online content by how it makes you feel. Emotify! http://lgno.me/ckXzxq #
"No sane person compares a BMW to a GM and thinks he is smarter because he got a cheaper car." [Anonymous] #
Pure CSS3 AT-AT Walker: http://anthonycalzadilla.com/css3-ATAT/ #
The trouble with scandals today … is that nothing interesting happens. [Kenneth Anger] #
Free music for everyone! http://lgno.me/c5vgew [Yes, yes. Even you!] #
If you're not ready for everything, you're not ready for anything. [Paul Auster] #
2010: the year of the electric car? http://lgno.me/9tojBI #
I am not a sad clown. I am not a sad clown. [Nathan Lane] #
Zezenia Online: http://lgno.me/aCyFCZ [A completely free 2D fantasy MMORPG!] #
For whoever is lonely there is a tavern. [Georg Trakl] #
Best Buy’s poor customer service: Christmas 2009. http://lgno.me/aRJOdE [No reply as of yet.] #
Kinda, @Scobleizer @DanGillmor: http://bit.ly/cC6dlV [Woz's issue is not a hoax - it's a different problem.] #video #
Writers, like teeth, are divided into incisors and grinders. [Walter Bagehot] #
Woz says that the Toyota accelerator problem is in software: http://bit.ly/bAH3V7 [And I have the same car he has.] #
No due process if you are labeled a movie pirate by the studios. http://lgno.me/90gAJy [Hargh!] #
Men and girls, men and girls: Artificial swine and pearls. [Gertrude Stein] #
Most phished list. http://lgno.me/9oVIF8 [Even less cool than being on Santa's naughty list.] #
I'm the oldest antique in town. [Norman Rockwell] #
Not-So Super Bowl TV Commercial 2010: http://bit.ly/deZ6L3 #ad [Vegas will take anybody, it seems?] #
Punxsutawney Phil Dead at 63 http://lgno.me/aLCt32 [I suspect homicide for the whole "six more weeks of winter" thing.] #
Super Bowl Sunday Snacks – http://lgno.me/dqno7a #
Citrix Security – http://lgno.me/98vc2F #
Small Business Security – http://lgno.me/93ZUcy #
Kaspersky Coupons – http://lgno.me/9F6RsI #
Sunbelt Software Coupons – http://lgno.me/9cuj7e #
Fraiser was one of my favorite sitcoms of ALL time. What about you? #
Sweet!!! @dhlawrencexvii is the taxi driver in LOST S6E1. #
Congratulations, @KOMONews! They actually used the word "fail" instead of "failure" to describe a botched robbery attempt. #
Everybody needs something like this: http://youtu.be/qM4JkZQA-YE [If you have a home network, that is...] #
"LOST" is exactly what you feel when you watch the show. #
Is hubris like debris? #
Is it possible to flunk out of clown college? How?! #
Q: Why haven't you done a review on the Google Nexus? A: Because I don't have One. #
"I put the — in haberdashery." [@biorhythmist] #
It's been a month since I've last heard anybody mention "Google Wave." #
iPhone + Nexus One = Double-Fisting It #
iPhone + iPad = MultiTasking. ;) #
1990 RFC for "Choosing a Name for Your Computer" – http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1178.txt #
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. [George Halas] #
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 #
Windows 8 spotted in the wild? http://lgno.me/a9mwao [Better catch it before Dick Cheney shoots it in the face!] #
While @Engadget has turned off comments, YouTube trolls continue to run rampant. #
A man's errors are his portals of discovery. [James Joyce] #
22 million computers scanned found a 48% infection rate. http://lgno.me/9zTxbb [Lucky us!] #
War is much too serious a thing to be left to military men. [Charles Maurice de Talleyrand] #
How would you like to remember everything? http://lgno.me/dCUxX6 [Quoth the raven, "Evernote!"] #
Skooba Coupons – http://lgno.me/bpp2y7 #
A sobering thought: what if, at this very moment, I am living up to my full potential? [Jane Wagner] #
Ten innovative ways to use Twitter for business. http://lgno.me/clapuT [All the non-innovative ways were already taken.] #
http://preyproject.com/ – free laptop theft recovery software [Mac/Linux/Win] #
Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy. [Christine Keeler] #
Apple iPad 2nd-Gen features revealed (photo): http://bit.ly/bHzNrk #
Lost dog or cat? Think FindToto. http://lgno.me/9R9T4G [Dogs and cats can find lost people at SurrenderDorothy, I'm guessing.] #
Internet Explorer 8 Officially Becomes World’s Most-Used Browser: http://bit.ly/av2sFV [via @Scobleizer @windowsblog] #
New Media Douchebags Explained: http://bit.ly/4NR3X [via @leelefever @dakini_3 @CoolGuyGreg] #
Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now blue-green meat, THAT'S bad for you! [Tommy Smothers] #
iPad: inflight computing dream. http://lgno.me/bunAzH [Unless you're stuck next to the guy who's using it to browse ankle smut.] #
Do human beings work at Twitter? #
iPhone OS 3.1.3 Released: http://bit.ly/bQ5lOH [@Knunez] #
When I die, I hope to go to Heaven, whatever the Hell that is. [Ayn Rand] #
14,633 views on my iPad Unboxing video from last night already: http://youtu.be/zw8P3S-mFsU #
Why do hybrid cars cost so much? http://lgno.me/d1JQUQ [Because they're made of sasquatch toenails and run on unicorn farts. Duh!] #
The by-product is sometimes more valuable than the product. [Havelock Ellis] #
If you were in the market for a $1,000 computer, would you buy a Mac or a PC? http://lgno.me/9CFMiz [Or twenty $50 computers?] #
If I'm not mistaken, I think Data was the comic relief on [Star Trek: The Next Generation]. [Brent Spiner] #
1-800-Flowers Coupons – http://lgno.me/b9Wu0v #
FTD Flowers Coupons – http://lgno.me/bLZqRQ #
Macys Coupons – http://lgno.me/9djSZE #
Szul Jewelry Coupons – http://lgno.me/9Icuk6 #
Build Your Dream Computer – http://lgno.me/cMyVKg #
iPad Seen in Apple Store – http://lgno.me/dtmZrR #
I'm nowhere near first place for the iPad giveaway: http://mylikes.com/signup?token=l0ckergn0me #
Mountain Dew Throwback – http://lgno.me/ai6Sky #
Verizon Wireless is making *ME* responsible for 11MB of troubleshooting data for a device that never worked. Screw you, $VZ. #
Verizon Wireless just charged me $60 for a service plan I don't have a device for. Way to go, MORONS! #
The Pope tells priests to go social [media]: http://bit.ly/ckUFNt [@KING5Seattle] #
From this entertainment industry, may the gods of language protect us. [David Antin] #
Seattle-area Twitter friends: YOUR handle may show up in the @KING5Seattle segment on the Pope's call for priestblogging tonight! #
Acer says it won't build "iPad like" tablet computers. http://lgno.me/9QJIW2 [You can't say the company's lost focus, I guess.] #
It is an extra dividend when you like the girl you've fallen in love with. [Clark Gable] #
http://giantbatfarts.com/ [via @Oatmeal] #
IE 6 no longer supported with Google Docs. http://lgno.me/ak0iFG [A misstep, considering how many enterprises use it?] #
Blaming users for poorly-written software is like blaming drivers for Toyota's accelerator pedal recall. #
I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise. [Jessica Savitch] #
Electronic Frontier Foundation shows how little privacy there is online. http://lgno.me/auB59f [It's EFFing scary!] #
Punk rock is just fast folk music. [Exene Cervenka] #
Apple promo shows iPad with Flash installed. http://lgno.me/dmWcI7 [Oops.] #
Even at my peak, I never went too over the top. [Pauly Shore] #
Ransomware extorts money via malware. http://lgno.me/avdrPi [Pay up, "or your computer gets it!"] #
I know why guys like to hug girls. You … just want to cop a feel. I can't believe that I've fallen for it all these years! [Sherilyn Fenn] #
Calorie counting in Philly. http://lgno.me/cS3N2f [Did you know that "eating Big Macs is really horribly bad for you?"] #
He's not the Messiah! He's a very naughty boy! [Terry Jones as Brian's mother in Monty Python's Life of Brian] #
You might be on TV – right now. #
Apple has already redefined multitasking. http://lgno.me/bWlQmw [But calling something by another name doesn't usually make it so.] #
You can build a throne with bayonets, but you can't sit on it for long. [Boris Yeltsin] #
The psychology of voting. http://lgno.me/9DJQjQ [It's like the politics of dancing. Without special shoes.] #
Happiness is no laughing matter. [Richard Whately] #
Robot Violinist: http://bit.ly/az6XbY #
Should Punxsutawney Phil be replaced by a robotic groundhog? http://lgno.me/cBktve [I've heard of a robot chicken, but this is just silly.] #
Still think Flash is a great idea on the iPhone OS? http://youtu.be/XPpxbOBiNlE [Those with vision problems HATE it!] #
Did you try to buy a Macmillan book on Amazon this weekend? http://bit.ly/bUN03H [via @scalzi] #
Butts or Gum? – http://lgno.me/9cPnou #
http://youtu.be/x0RbT7omha8 [Super Macro lens for the iPhone by @thecreativeone] #
Setting up a @pogoplug network attached storage device. KILLER service. Definitely not perfect, but easy to use. #
What did the world say when Apple stopped shipping 3.5" floppy drives with their computers? ;) http://bit.ly/avOXOg #
How to make eBooks in the ePub (iPad) format: http://code.google.com/p/sigil/ [Cross-Platform, Open Source] #
Trillian for the Mac: http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=945 [Alpha] #
Finally, a screencast demonstrating why the iPhone / iPad doesn't support Adobe Flash: http://youtu.be/EMt2gUpr1Lk [Case closed?] #
I owe @emeek77 a public apology – it's not your fault, but a slightly faulty process. My bad. #
Has Flash on the PS3/PSP or Wii dented platform app revenue? Doubtful. "Lost sales" is not the reason Flash isn't on the iPhone OS. #
While arguing about Adobe vs. Apple, Flash decided to crash in Safari (on Snow Leopard). LOL! Screencast recorded. ;) #
The PS3 (or PSP) and Xbox are as much a "computer" as the iPhone is. The real iPad "problem" is hypocritical perspective. #
If you hate Apple for its walled garden approach with the iPhone OS, then you must ALSO hate Sony (PS3) and Microsoft (Xbox 360). #illogical #
Apple isn't afraid of Flash on the iPhone because of "lost sales." By THAT logic, they'd never have let you put your own media onto it. #
This screenshot illustrates why Apple users hate Adobe Flash: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lockergnome/4320493198/ #
Cake or Pi? http://bit.ly/a6bZIc #
HP Slate or Apple iPad? http://bit.ly/coeZjB [...and boom goes the dynamite.] #
Hey, John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan Books, Screw You: http://bit.ly/cOi7D7 [@hblodget] #
Social Media Updates for 2010-01-31 – http://lgno.me/dC91t5 #

The FBI Wants to Know Where You are Online

Chris — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:52:22 +0000

The FBI Wants to Know Where You are Online is a post from Chris Pirillo

An article posted yesterday on CNET has Internet users bashing the FBI up one side – and down the other. Many are screaming about “Big Brother”, and civil rights. Others are proclaiming that they are going to leave the Internet completely, which I honestly don’t see happening. Seriously, folks… you’d be able to totally give up your online life?

According to the article, the FBI is pressing Internet service providers to record which Web sites customers visit and retain those logs for two years, a requirement that law enforcement believes could help it in investigations of child pornography and other serious crimes. If logs of Web sites visited began to be kept, they would be available only to local, state, and federal police with legal authorization such as a subpoena or search warrant.

It’s unclear what, exactly, the FBI wants to keep track of. The possibilities include requiring an Internet provider to log the Internet protocol (IP) address of a Web site visited, a domain name, a host name, or an actual website URL. While the first three categories could be logged without doing deep packet inspection, the fourth category would require it. That could run up against opposition in Congress.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you feel the FBI has the right to require ISPs to keep such information? Also, do they have the right to OUR information in this manner? There are many excellent things being posted online, such as this story, on a daily basis – some of it right here in our own community!

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Crabtree & Evelyn Coupons

coupons — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:01:11 +0000

Crabtree & Evelyn Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo

Still looking for a Valentine’s Day gift? Check out the Crabtree & Evelyn outlet for 75% off select items. Some of the great deals include:

If you spend over $40 use coupon code LOVE40 and get $10 off your order (exp 2/28/10). Sales tax is charged in states with Crabtree & Evelyn retail stores.

More Crabtree & Evelyn Coupons:

Crabtree & Evelyn - Free Shipping w/ $50 Purchase - Posted on 2/9/10 and Expires on 2/14/10
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Crabtree & Evelyn - $10 off $40 using coupon code LOVE40 - Posted on 2/6/10 and Expires on 2/28/10
Crabtree & Evelyn - Free Shipping w/ $65 Purchase - Posted on 11/19/08 and Expires on 12/31/15

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Blue Nile Coupons

coupons — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:01:25 +0000

Blue Nile Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Blue Nile offers a special offer on a special gift each day through Valentines Day and 20% off select jewelry. FedEx Priority Shipping is free on all orders, plus no sales tax and a guaranteed 30-day return policy.

More Blue Nile Coupons:

Blue Nile - A special offer on a special gift each day through Valentines Day - Posted on 2/4/10 and Expires on 2/11/10
Blue Nile - 20% off select Fine Jewelry using coupon code SPECIAL20 - Posted on 8/4/09 and Expires on 6/30/10
Blue Nile - Free FedEx Shipping & Gift Packaging w/ purchase of any Engagement or Wedding Ring - Posted on 7/15/08 and Expires on 12/31/15
Blue Nile - Free FedEx Shipping & Gift Packaging w/ any Purchase - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15

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Disney Store Coupons

coupons — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:01:58 +0000

Disney Store Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo

Through 2/16/10 Disney Store has a great deal on plush toys:

Buy One Plush Toy, Get One Free using coupon code FREEPLUSH

The coupon works on a large selection of plush toys (priced from $8.50 to $19.50) including classic Disney characters such as Pluto, Donald Duck and Micky Mouse. Shipping starts at $7.95 and sales tax is charged in most states.

More Disney Store Coupons:

Disney Shopping - Free Character Call with your purchase of $49 or more using coupon code DISNEYCALL - Posted on 2/3/10 and Expires on 2/11/10
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Disney Shopping - Pre Order Princess and the Frog & Save up to $10 - Posted on 1/28/10 and Expires on 3/15/10
Disney Shopping - Deal of the Day - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - Find amazing deals on great Disney toys, clothes and more in the Outlet - Posted on 8/12/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - $5 Shipping w/ $89 Purchase - Posted on 8/12/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - Disney Outlet Deal of the Week - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - See What's on Sale at Disney Shopping - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15

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Shoes.com Coupons

coupons — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:01:25 +0000

Shoes.com Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo

Through 2/8/10 Shoes.com is reducing the price of select women’s, men’s and kids’ Merrell shoes by up to 50% off. Use this coupon:

20% off Sale Items using coupon code 20OFFSALE

…to get some great deals including:

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax (except in CA, KY, MO, TN).

More Shoes.com Coupons:

Shoes.com - 15% off Purchase (exclusions apply) using coupon code CUPID - Posted on 2/1/10 and Expires on 2/28/10
Shoes.com - Free Shipping on orders of $100 or more at ShoeSteal.com - Posted on 1/20/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Shoes.com - Free Shipping + Free Returns w/ any Purchase - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15

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How to Turn Your TV Into a Media Center

Chris — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:31:35 +0000

How to Turn Your TV Into a Media Center is a post from Chris Pirillo

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You have content scattered all over your network, I’m sure. The problem is when you want to watch your media on your HDTV. That’s where the FreeAgent Theater + from Seagate comes in handy! It allows you to not only access files from across your network, it also accepts input devices, such as memory cards. It has a variety of inputs, including full 1080p video and Dolby audio! It’s also compatible with the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive. I have to thank Seagate for sending me these products to review. It’s been fun to navigate my way through all of my content.

It’s a good system, and it works. However, it’s not all that easy to use. There are a ton of options. However, the user interface is kind of sluggish at times, and confusing for some people. This can be used with either a Mac or a Windows computer, which is something that I love.

Use the included sync software to copy all of your media to the FreeAgent Go drive. Or, just drag-and-drop your files directly onto the drive. Then, dock the drive into the FreeAgent Theater + HD media player. When connected to your television, it puts your entire media library at your fingertips!

Video quality is excellent. It has HDMI and allows resolutions up to 1080p. h264 video playback is smooth, as well. It supports multiple audio tracks, so you can encode the commentary into the same file as the main audio. It’s also quite responsive, quickly moving into play, fast-forward and other modes.

Get your media onto your tv with a great deal of ease. At only about $120.00, this is definitely an excellent option!

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Capture Your Screen with Skitch

Chris — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:31:08 +0000

Capture Your Screen with Skitch is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Kathy Gill was a Gnomedex attendee this past August. During open share time, she decided to show off her favorite OS X application, Skitch. Kathy says that if you’re a Mac person and not already using Skitch, you need to get it faster than immediately. Skitch is a fabulous screen-capturing software that works flawlessly, every time.

I might note that you can also sign up for the Skitch web service. It works hand in hand with the Skitch application to give you 1-click
uploading of images for fast and fun image sharing.

There are any number of things you can do with Skitch, including taking a screenshot on a website or instant message, iSight snap pictures of yourself, tap into your iPhoto library and even re-open images in your Skitch history.

Using the website, you can add annotations or text, scribble something onto your screen capture, resize or crop the image by just dragging a rocner, and then just drag the file to wherever you want it to reside. You don’t have to actually save anything – it’s automagic

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How to Handle Remote Tech Support

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Using GoToAssist is the easiest way to view and control another person's computer online. Use it to provide instant technical support to family, friends and customers. Start a session with just one click, and instantly connect with the other party.

Network Tools for Windows

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

You need these network tools, no matter which operating systems and networks you have to support. SolarWinds ipMonitor: Affordable Network Monitoring for SMBs. Get turnkey network, server and application availability monitoring with SolarWinds ipMonitor v9.0. This easy-to-use, reliable solution for SMBs delivers out-of-the-box availability monitoring so you always know exactly what's up with Active Directory, DNS, Exchange, FTP, Web, IMAP, MS SQL Server, and SMTP. Download your free trial today. Or, try their totally free tools! And, through 2/29, save 20% when you purchase ipMonitor 9.0.

Get Your Own Web Site

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

Coupons for Online Shopping

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:56:13 GMT

This feed is fueled by Lockergnome Online Shopping and Coupon Codes

Before you shop next time, see if we have a coupon first.