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What Do You Hate About Computers?
Over on Lockergnome, there’s an interesting discussion going on where we’re discussing things we hate about our computers. We spend a lot of time talking about the things we love: our processors, RAM and video cards. What about those things your machine does which make you want to smash it to bits? What’s the last [...]
Windows 7 Running on an iPad
I finally did it! Yes, I… downloaded a BSOD image from Google, saved it to my iPad, then pulled ‘er up full screen and snapped this photo.
How to Use Windows XP on a New PC
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed One of the callers during our live stream the other night was asking about new hardware. He wants to put Windows XP on a newer machine but keeps receiving a BSOD every time he tries. He prefers XP over Windows 7 [...]
Are You Addicted to the Internet?
There was an interesting post over on Lockergnome today, asking whether you are addicted to the Internet. There’s even a link to a quiz so that you can find out if you are! I could sit here and crack jokes about how addicted I am to the Internet. In reality, though, it’s not a laughing [...]
What Toy Would You Want for Christmas?
I admitted in a video earlier today that I still enjoy playing with LEGO Bricks. I also apparently still like the Lite Brite! There’s nothing wrong with occasionally letting your inner child come out to play when you’re a grown-up. I personally think it can help keep you sane and stress-free if you let your [...]
Can a Company Take Social Networking too Far?
Word on the street is that Best Buy is now requiring applicants to not only be on Twitter – but to have at least 250 followers, as well. When I read this, my mouth hit the floor. In effect, the company thinks that hiring people with a large Twitter following will garner more business for [...]
How to Piss off a Nerd
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I finally had enough of the Windows PC in my room. I can’t take it anymore. This is just too much for me to handle. The haunted USB connect / disconnect problem has been officially fixed. Too bad I forgot I [...]
When’s the Last Time You had a BSOD?
If you’ve used Windows, you’ve likely had to deal with at least one Blue Screen of Death. It’s frustrating, to say the least. Some people are lucky, and have never even had one… while others aren’t as fortunate, and get them on a regular basis. I have some sort of issue with Windows Vista and [...]
You Just Can’t Escape Windows
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I really don’t mind the Mac. Then again, I didn’t mind Windows XP, either. I did, however, mind Windows Vista. I’ve shared my reasons over and over. I now have no Vista machines in my home… [rsslist:http://shop.tagjag.com/products/apple] FirstRSS ERROR: "http://shop.tagjag.com/products/microsoft" NOT [...]
Macs Never Crash… EVER!
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I have been loving Mac OS X Leopard since I began using it. I know a lot of people were upset when I switched to Mac. I don’t know what it is, but the Mac just gives you an incredible feeling [...]
Hard Drive Problems
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A caller said he has an HP Laptop with what he believes is a BIOS problem. When you turn on the machine, it goes through the boot screen, and then freezes. He’s tried doing a full system recovery, which doesn’t work. [...]
How to Avoid the Blue Screen of Death
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Here are some excellent tips sent in by a community member at large, to help us all avoid getting a dreaded BSOD. These are not only frustrating, they can also sometimes signal a major failure. Check your hardware. Sometimes people will [...]
Top 5 Tips on Repairing Your own Computer: PC and Mac
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Brandon is a community member who works for Geek Squad. He sees customers come in every day with nearly the same problems, and came up with his top five tips for getting your own machine back up and running, whether you [...]
There’s Nothing Wrong with Windows Vista
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I’m so tired of people saying that the problems are with Vista, instead of blaming themselves! I mean seriously. It’s not Vista’s fault you buy crappy hardware. It’s not Vista’s fault your drivers don’t work. It’s all YOUR fault. What’s with [...]
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Blue Screen of Death
Chris | Live Tech Support | Video Help | Add to iTunes http://live.pirillo.com/ – The “WOW” starts… um. Now? Yeah. Vista Ultimate. Fun! BSOD. Drivers not working. Updates not working. Just lots of fun. Is it time for SP1 yet? Want to embed this video in your blog? Use this code: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" [...]
