Comments on: I Spilled Coffee All Over My Computer! http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/ Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:42:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: cirian75 http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-692982 cirian75 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:09:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-692982 My PC is mounted on a bracket with a mini cargo strap at just above shoulder height, no spill risk ever My PC is mounted on a bracket with a mini cargo strap at just above shoulder height, no spill risk ever

]]> By: Marcial Pichardo http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-528871 Marcial Pichardo Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:38:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-528871 After NUMEROUS warnings against eating or drinking near my laptop, either my son or my wife ( my wife took the blame, but I think it was my son ) spilled milk on it. Most of my keyboard is now useless and the computer freezes when booting up. Drinking anything near a laptop is asking for trouble, especially after being told so. Don't do it! After NUMEROUS warnings against eating or drinking near my laptop, either my son or my wife ( my wife took the blame, but I think it was my son ) spilled milk on it. Most of my keyboard is now useless and the computer freezes when booting up. Drinking anything near a laptop is asking for trouble, especially after being told so. Don’t do it!

]]> By: occsafmedic http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-155394 occsafmedic Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:09:37 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-155394 Get a Toughbook-- or at least a sealer tray Get a Toughbook– or at least a sealer tray

]]> By: PiffleMaster http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-155243 PiffleMaster Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:07:20 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-155243 I like to eat and drink when computing at home. I sit or recline in my lazyboy, and spilling on the computer is never an issue - as I use a cordless keyboard and trackball, and my computers are not in harms way. I like to eat and drink when computing at home.
I sit or recline in my lazyboy, and spilling on the computer is never an issue - as I use a cordless keyboard and trackball, and my computers are not in harms way.

]]> By: Mike Wheeler http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154750 Mike Wheeler Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:39:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154750 Coffee spills are an act of God. I'm pretty sure. Coffee spills are an act of God. I’m pretty sure.

]]> By: Real Life Pixel http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154700 Real Life Pixel Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:26:16 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154700 Agreed. Liquids are best kept away from computers. Accidents happen. Agreed. Liquids are best kept away from computers. Accidents happen.

]]> By: Lori http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154304 Lori Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:14:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154304 You WERE lucky! My coffee spill took place on my Dell laptop. Even after immediately flipping the unit over to reverse the spillage, a handful of my keys no longer worked. Fortunately, I was able to find (on the internet, where else!) instructions to remove and clean the keys, which eventually resolved the problem. Now I only use sippy cups at the computer! You WERE lucky! My coffee spill took place on my Dell laptop. Even after immediately flipping the unit over to reverse the spillage, a handful of my keys no longer worked. Fortunately, I was able to find (on the internet, where else!) instructions to remove and clean the keys, which eventually resolved the problem. Now I only use sippy cups at the computer!

]]> By: Dan Ciruli http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154262 Dan Ciruli Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:27:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154262 1. That's why it's safer to drink vodka around computers--you can just let it evaporate after a spill. 2. At least it was Peet's. If it had been Starbucks, there's no *way* it could be considered an act of God. 1. That’s why it’s safer to drink vodka around computers–you can just let it evaporate after a spill.

2. At least it was Peet’s. If it had been Starbucks, there’s no *way* it could be considered an act of God.

]]> By: Matthew R. Miller http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154178 Matthew R. Miller Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:37:49 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154178 Noooooo.... Petes Coffee?!?!? I wouldn't be upset if it was Starbucks, or some other less worthy coffee. Then again I would probably be upset you were drinking that kind of beverage, so either way... it sucks. I have an "L" shape desk. and put my Peet's coffee on the other side of the desk, for just this reason. BTW: Are you a Peetnik? Hope you are, but it you are not you can get a free Peets tumbler mug if you become one. Cool! I know mugs are better, but Coffee-less CPU's are also good :) Noooooo…. Petes Coffee?!?!? I wouldn’t be upset if it was Starbucks, or some other less worthy coffee. Then again I would probably be upset you were drinking that kind of beverage, so either way… it sucks.

I have an “L” shape desk. and put my Peet’s coffee on the other side of the desk, for just this reason.

BTW: Are you a Peetnik? Hope you are, but it you are not you can get a free Peets tumbler mug if you become one. Cool! I know mugs are better, but Coffee-less CPU’s are also good :)

]]> By: Ellen Perry http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154177 Ellen Perry Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:36:19 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154177 Hi chris, I think the last two comments were a little harsh. this just happened in my office and it was a considered a disaster by my associate. It did break the computer but we were able to transfer her hardward onto a new competer. how about this for a solution, how about Microsoft make a waterproof computer! Instead of flushing all thier money down the toilets with computer toilet seats which they showcased at the CES show. Hi chris,

I think the last two comments were a little harsh. this just happened in my office and it was a considered a disaster by my associate. It did break the computer but we were able to transfer her hardward onto a new competer.

how about this for a solution, how about Microsoft make a waterproof computer! Instead of flushing all thier money down the toilets with computer toilet seats which they showcased at the CES show.

]]> By: Dana Carrier http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154133 Dana Carrier Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:53:35 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154133 Rather than do without my caffeine (or other liquid refreshment) get beverage containers with lids. I use a travel mug at my desk and, even though I tend to be the clumsier than thou person in my environment, it has saved me many heartaches. It's not foolproof, but it does give the average klutz an edge in the spill arena. Rather than do without my caffeine (or other liquid refreshment) get beverage containers with lids. I use a travel mug at my desk and, even though I tend to be the clumsier than thou person in my environment, it has saved me many heartaches. It’s not foolproof, but it does give the average klutz an edge in the spill arena.

]]> By: Howard http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-154115 Howard Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:38:26 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-154115 At least you treated the PC to <b>Peet's</b> coffee! You couldn't have done better in that regard! :) At least you treated the PC to Peet’s coffee! You couldn’t have done better in that regard! :)

]]> By: James Klinger http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-153947 James Klinger Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:03:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-153947 Hi Chris, Sorry about the accident.......... Another advantage of espresso.....not only is there a lot less liquid brew, but usually you drink it quickly, in about three sips and then go on about your business. no comfort cup immediately at hand to possibly "rain on an otherwise good parade" or flood a PC desk, etc., etc., etc. Let's hear it for espresso! Cheers' Jim Klinger Hi Chris,
Sorry about the accident……….
Another advantage of espresso…..not only is there a lot less liquid brew, but usually you drink it quickly, in about three sips and then go on about your business. no comfort cup immediately at hand to possibly “rain on an otherwise good parade” or flood a PC desk, etc., etc., etc.
Let’s hear it for espresso!
Cheers’
Jim Klinger

]]> By: Inside Home Recording » Coffee spillage! http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-153709 Inside Home Recording » Coffee spillage! Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:07:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-153709 [...] While he’s much too late to enter our contest, Chris Pirillo, the technology maven for whom I’ve written a song or three, has his own weird spillage story. [...] [...] While he’s much too late to enter our contest, Chris Pirillo, the technology maven for whom I’ve written a song or three, has his own weird spillage story. [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://chris.pirillo.com/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-153397 Jeff Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:06:16 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/01/16/i-spilled-coffee-all-over-my-computer/#comment-153397 This is why NO liquids are allowed ANY where a computer is in my home. This is why NO liquids are allowed ANY where a computer is in my home.

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