My Home Office
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People ask me over and over for a tour of my home office. Today, I decided to grant that request. So get comfy, and here we go!
You’re all familiar with my desk, my 30″ Dell monitors, my chair and my Tix clocks. That is the view you see every day as I stream. If we look behind my desk, you’ll notice that there is about a foot of space between the desk and the wall. That is because my actual computer tower is on the floor behind the desk, along with all the cords and connections. I hate looking at cords, and I hate messes. Thus, I put them all behind the desk so I can’t see them.
Next to the desk is a clost that Ponzi feels is way too organized. I dunno why she would think that!! I have some storage shelves and cubes that hold various things, such as software, CDs, manuals, tools and even hardware. Above that on the shelf is my PSP and the games for it. And just to prove what an addict I am, I’ll pop out the game currently IN my PSP, to show you that it is Tetris.
Now over here to the right of my normal setup you see is the Mac Mini that runs the live stream. There is no monitor for it, I run it off of a television. Below that on the shelves of the little entertainment stand, you can see the Xbox and games, along with some DVDs I love, including Christmas ones.
Ahhh, the door to the office. Across the hall is our bedroom, and we are not going on a tour of it today. Next to the door is a little table, and a bench that opens but doesn’t really have anything in it. Then, there’s the other desk that I haven’t even decided what use it should have as of yet. In that corner, you can see a large bookshelf. I love this bookshelf. On it are all my little toys, gizmos and gadgets. We all know what a gadget freak I am!
Lastly, you can see the printer/scanner/fax machine, and the little stand with the phone on it. Then… we’re back where we started. I need to fill my office up some more. The closets and shelves need more in and on them. The other desk is empty. I need THINGS, people! If you have ideas, send them to me! You can leave me a follow up comment to this video, or send an email with your ideas to me at chris@pirillo.com.
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61 Comments
Ethan
December 17th, 2007
at 5:12pm
Thanks for the tour chris, your home office seems HUGE! If you ever have a child that second desk in there can be for him or her. Very clean and organized. Did you clean before doing the video?
Jonathan Flusser (osxdude)
December 17th, 2007
at 5:18pm
Wow, I’ve never seen the wires side of you. My dad HATES the wires like that. I’mma show him :P
(i will)
Daniel Brusilovsky
December 17th, 2007
at 5:39pm
Hey Chris,
Its kind of neat to check out what goes on other then what we see. Thanks for the cool video! I will talk about it on my blog!
Daniel Brusilovsky
December 17th, 2007
at 5:40pm
Here is another really cool home office!
http://www.stefandidak.com/office/
Red-fox
December 17th, 2007
at 5:49pm
chris… you do realize we are almost christmas and you dont have anything in your office to prove it… How about those nice fiber optic christmass tree? It glow and changes colors so you should like it :P
trekky
December 17th, 2007
at 7:45pm
Cool! I never knew how much other stuff you had “behind the computer”. It’s cool to see what goes on behind the scenes. Thanks for the tour!
TeddGCM
December 17th, 2007
at 8:42pm
Ohhhhh, if I was only HALF as organized as Chris Pirillo! I would feel a God!
43bits
December 17th, 2007
at 10:25pm
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Morgan Stenberg
December 18th, 2007
at 3:43am
Fun to finally see how your office looks like :)
Windows Vista Torrent
December 18th, 2007
at 4:19am
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blargd
December 18th, 2007
at 8:01am
touché even
zyxelp600
December 18th, 2007
at 8:52am
cool chris. you inly have one small computer but very fast and quiet. thats cool and why is there only 1 cd drive?
Subzyr0
December 18th, 2007
at 9:49am
lol Comcrap= True
Winmacguy
December 18th, 2007
at 11:55am
Nice office setup.
WiiTalk
December 18th, 2007
at 11:51pm
It’s funny how Chris has his Vista computer behind the desk, what if He needs to use a CD Rom?
Renatodonadio
December 19th, 2007
at 2:24am
He didn’t explained what are the blinking lights above the monitors. I don’t think they’re binary clocks becasuse I sometimes saw them steady. Maybe network indicators?
DybbukAtroxic
December 19th, 2007
at 4:17am
yes he did…he said they were Tix Clocks…he didnt describe what a Tix Clock is but it is a clock that displays the time in LED lighted patterns. You can get your own if you want at ThinkGeek’s site.
navikj7
December 19th, 2007
at 9:11am
Hey, thanks for showing us your office… it’s cool you have everything so tidy and organized…
Quick question, what’s the screensaver running on your dell monitors? it seems pretty nice…
Thanks in advance!
bbmmxx
December 19th, 2007
at 10:46am
nice nice room :) i like the 10.000.000.000 $ Bill =)) that funny
njrotcdude
December 19th, 2007
at 4:37pm
i bet his close to 10mil :) nice office
Renatodonadio
December 19th, 2007
at 8:59pm
Now I saw them on TG, they’re actually binary clocks, probably many of them to show different timezones. For who can read them are useful, but if you look at the video “randomly” they make so “computer room” of old movies
duncanyoyo1
December 20th, 2007
at 6:31am
It’s most likely a CD/DVD combo
BIGUNITZERO
December 21st, 2007
at 4:28am
Chris why don’t you buy some action figures.
computersolutions01
December 21st, 2007
at 8:52am
Interesting
Jason
December 21st, 2007
at 8:01pm
Everything in your office is so organized. I wish i can be that organized. your room seems perfect except for all the wires behind your desk. Thanks for showing us the home office.
Snakeyes11
December 21st, 2007
at 9:51pm
Wow, Thanks for the tour I’ve always wanted to know where the canon GL2 was locaated. Your home office is very nice.
sbushfan11
December 24th, 2007
at 1:01am
Chris, thanks for the tour of your home office. It looks well organized .
musicmaker85
December 26th, 2007
at 3:58am
Finally! I’ve been wondering why you haven’t done this a long time ago. Thanks for the tour.
avg_geek
December 26th, 2007
at 7:37pm
Nice setup Chris. I really think that the organization of your workspace can impact your work. Imagine trying to remember your username and password for some random site while staring at piles of folders and old windows books sprawled out all over the place. I like how your desktop is well hidden also.
Kyle
December 26th, 2007
at 10:25pm
Nice office Chris!
I like your Dell Monitors they are sweet!!!!!
I would like to have a setup like that!!!!
KCR07UK
December 27th, 2007
at 7:57pm
He walks to the computer and puts the disc in
Ryan S. (musicmaker85)
December 30th, 2007
at 4:17pm
You have an awesome setup man! We just recently built a room in our basement last spring and right now it doesn’t exactly have the “home office” look or feel. My goal in 2008 is to turn this room into the ultimate home office. Like you, I love glowing objects or any gadget that adds something to a room. I already have 4 tix clocks setting on top of my hutch (my desk is only 47 inches long). I’d like to find a desk that has a space in the hutch for those clocks, like how yours are set up. Thanks for inspiring me to start working on getting this room looking like a REAL home office. Take care.
Winmacguy
December 31st, 2007
at 6:43pm
Nice office setup I like the Tix Clocks and your Dell monitors they are so cool!!!!
I like the idea with your Mac mini and your tv hook up!!!!!
John Ledesma
December 31st, 2007
at 9:41pm
dode i love ur show specialy the one when u put your psp on the big scrin it was funny….p.s keep up the good work message if u want at myspace.com go to search and find Dimplesb3@Hotmail.com ..and a happy new year
itstristanyo
January 3rd, 2008
at 12:21pm
They all show the same time…
James
January 4th, 2008
at 8:58pm
Wow… Ponzi’s right. Your closet IS too organized!! Who knew you could have so much stuff and make it seem you have so little? I wish my room was as organized as that… Anyways, I love your show and keep up the good work!!
CCNA Discovery
January 5th, 2008
at 5:11pm
You’ve got a nice home office there Chris. It’s good to know that it’s organized too!
gamer2502
January 6th, 2008
at 7:50pm
this is a vey good point because scanners are a very important thing you must not break them
gamer2502
January 6th, 2008
at 7:53pm
chris this is a nice office you could get some computer parts and put them in your office
overmind2
January 7th, 2008
at 3:49pm
dude get some cable cuffs, every big store sells them (I get mine at a hardwear store) :), and their alot better then velcro or the twist-ties
Red-fox
January 9th, 2008
at 2:33pm
Ho my gawd, chris I just stumpled upon something you might like. I know you are a big tetrix fan and you like to keep your office clean and organized. So what you need is a Tetrix shelve!
http://bravespacedesign.com/product_tetrad.php
Check it out, you’ll like it :P I think it’s geeky enough
Jonn004
January 17th, 2008
at 6:57pm
Get a 3Rd 30″ dell monitor :D
DeathreapProductions
February 7th, 2008
at 1:52am
what kind of desk do you use chris?
milk4HUN
February 19th, 2008
at 11:54am
i love your office and all the stuff you got there!
kangy3213
February 22nd, 2008
at 7:13am
they are actually easy to read
Gline81
February 22nd, 2008
at 8:30am
Can you say fire hazard?
Error32
March 3rd, 2008
at 8:03pm
Very clean office Chris.
I have found a desk that is all most like chris. but,it’s not red.
very nice, desk. now i need tix clocks. :D
NIK4EVA
March 6th, 2008
at 1:02pm
get some Playboys in there … maybe some nice Posters ;)
gpenglim
March 7th, 2008
at 4:28am
Chris how much will you sell ur home office for? - its legendary
iContentRobot
March 7th, 2008
at 8:59am
I’m new Chris and just heard about you on Ustream as it was the first time on there. Just like to say, your an inspiration! You got another regular viewer! =0>
Best wishes for the future and the $10,000,000 ;0)
Lewis
saweettttt
March 10th, 2008
at 8:45am
Where do u get all the money for this stuff holy ****, but rlly nice home office :)
bigjaw1
April 11th, 2008
at 9:51pm
I want to buy it as well! Just leave the computer etc in there for me Chris!
Seth (iGreg)
April 22nd, 2008
at 5:10pm
Hey, Chris, I like your home office. It’s all tidy. If only I had a setup like that. I’m not going to tell you what you should, or shouldn’t do, because I’m not mean like that. If I find something you’d like, I’ll be sure to show it to you, though. Also: LULZ@ I typed.. what the.. TYPING, OMG. I WROTE this..
imsohood29
April 27th, 2008
at 5:22am
a wood one i believe :P
Conner
June 5th, 2008
at 7:52pm
u should do a tour of you house
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June 14th, 2008
at 11:18pm
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June 14th, 2008
at 11:34pm
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Mesiox
July 10th, 2008
at 11:10am
You have a nice setup, i on the other hand have a study, with an old fashion desk, nothing to compare with yours though, but at least i have somewhere to geek it up! am i right Chris? :)
rafael gomez
July 25th, 2008
at 9:04pm
were can i get a mouse pad of his cartoon face
rafael gomez
July 25th, 2008
at 9:06pm
were can i get a cartoon face mouse pad
Ted Draven
October 27th, 2008
at 6:23pm
I don’t want to say anything to offend you or such, but , your quite a OCD person aren’t you . Everything has its place and it is neat and clean. YOur jumble of cable and wires , that are going to happen to even the most careful of computer geeks, has its own foot of space to go wild. Honestly its a wicked set up and I am envyious. However, I think with all of that you have going on your missing a crutical piece of geek gear for your desk. If this has been mentioned already forgive me and just consider this a bump for the first person to mention it, but, you need either/or both …..A. a comic book or graphic novel and B. a toy of your favorite charater or comic star ect. THese things are a calling card of the geek. To display our favorite hero like a trophey . The comic can even have worth, I mean Wolverine #1 is like 100 bucks. The toy (in or out of the box) is the comic brough to the 3 dimension, almost to life something tangable. It is these things that show a road back to our childhood and first blooming days of the geeks we are today. Come on Chris , who did you want to be as a Kid? Spidey , a mutant, or a alien? Let that geek flag fly… get a comic and toy.