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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!

LEDs in the Dining Room

Chris — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:02:55 +0000

LEDs in the Dining Room is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I’ve always been kind of messy when I eat. There are times I’m in need of a placemat because of this. The one I have is probably the Geekiest placemat you’ve ever seen. There’s LEDs right in it! You can turn it off and on, at your whim.

The placemat use bright white lights with durable LED technology. They twinkle and sparkle to add spice to your tables. They’re fun, bright and festive, so they’re great for entertaining or special nights. There are no wires, since they run off of batteries. Oh – and you don’t have to worry about spills, either. They’re treated with Scotchgard for easy spot-cleaning!

Moving along with the dining theme, you may want to set your drink down. We all know that the glasses will sweat with condensation. Well, then you need a coaster – especially if they have LED lights! These particular ones light up when you set your drink down on it. It illuminates based on pressure.

So there ya go – spice up your next gathering or dinner with these fun LED ideas.

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Des Moines Color Field

Chris — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:20:34 +0000

Des Moines Color Field is a post from Chris Pirillo

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How Does Your Multicolor LED Panel Glow?

Chris — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:38:40 +0000

How Does Your Multicolor LED Panel Glow? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I am so glad that I’m not any kind of insect or bug. For one, they get horrible Internet access. And two… they are attracted to lights. I am too, actually. If you look in my office at any time, you’ll see tons of lights glowing, in all different colors. Sometimes, I find myself getting up from my desk and walking towards my pretty glowing lights. It’s kind of weird though, since they are sitting on top of my hutch. That’s why I’m glad I’m not a bug, because I’d end up dead. I’m just attracted to lights too much.

Anyway, for years, I’ve been attracted to the Multicolor LED Panel on ThinkGeek. So of course, I finally broke down and bought it. I couldn’t help it! It has twenty-seven different little LED lights going on in there!!! It’s more than a man can take, I tell ya.

Who says geeks are clueless about interior decor? Spice up your next LAN party soirée with this stylish LED lamp. Twenty-seven LEDs divided into 9 different squares slowly fade randomly between all the colors of the rainbow. This large 10 inch panel can stand upright or be mounted on a wall. The bezel free design means you can buy four and stack them seamlessly together to form your own alien spaceship control panel. We recommend you serve Bawls martinis while your party guests frag away basked in the multi-color glow from your futuristic LED mood lighting.

You can mount the panel to a wall if you choose. As I turn it on, you can see what it does… wait for it… it glows!! Seriously! It’s pretty bright, which is very cool. I think I’m going to keep this under my desk when I’m here. Then when I’m away, I’ll pull it out and set it on the desk.

So are you addicted to glowing things, too? Maybe we should join a club or get our own tshirts made!

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What Does Your Doormat Say?

Chris — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:02:04 +0000

What Does Your Doormat Say? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Whether you use Windows or not, you likely have a door somewhere in your home. When people walk in your front door, they likely step in onto a doormat. Some people have a plain or boring one, but I found an amazingly cool one! The “Back Off” LED Space Invaders Doormat is sure to be a hit in your home.

Contrary to popular belief, here at ThinkGeek we do sometimes like the company of humans. But frankly we’ve gotten pretty tired of folks knocking at the ThinkGeek secret headquarters of doom during our daily extended gadget play time. Aliens, robots and the UPS guy are welcome anytime, but to deter those other annoying carbon based life forms we’ve installed the Back Off LED Invaders Door Mat. This nifty doormat is imported from France and features a glowing display and motion sensor. Any time someone comes near, a glowing green space invader moves back and forth across the top of the mat. Potential guests, having left their phasers at home, will usually run shrieking in fear.

Apparently, my tastes in doormats is different than many people. However, if you are a Geek like me and/or a Gamer… you’ll love this. Space Invaders rules!!

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Are LED Light Bulbs the Light of Tomorrow?

Chris — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:45:23 +0000

Are LED Light Bulbs the Light of Tomorrow? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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If you look closely at the video, you’ll see that my office is lit by a very cool multi-colored LED light bulb. It also has a remote control to change the color scheme. There are several different colors you can choose from in order to set the ambiance you’re looking for.

The Multi-Color LED Lightbulb retails for about $50.00 on ThinkGeek. Using the remote, you can make the light strobe, flash or even fade. Choose from one of 16 different colors, or click a button on the remote to have the bulb automatically switch colors on a rotating pattern for you.

The Multi-Color LED Lightbulb is a super bright LED bulb that can transition through dozens of color and brightness combinations and is compatible with a standard lightbulb socket. The included IR remote can select an individual color or brightness level or choose one of four different transition effects. Great for mood lighting, decorating, parties or special lighting environments. It has multiple brightness level settings and four transition effects (long pause on each color, short pause, slow fade between colors, faster fade). The light is generated from a 5 Watt LED.

This little bulb is a lot of fun, but it’s also really functional. You get a lot of flexibility out of it, and it takes up no energy since it’s an LED. What other neat little gadgets do you have, or do you want? Let’s hear about the best.

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It’s Not Just a Screwdriver

Chris — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:41:11 +0000

It’s Not Just a Screwdriver is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Screwdrivers are wonderful tools. The issue I have with some screwdrivers is that I can’t quite get it to fit where it needs to go. This is increasingly frustrating when working in small spaces, especially behind your desk! Well, now you can see a little better using this Spot On Screwdriver from HardToFindTools.com.

The Spot On Screwdriver has an LED light built into the end of it! This is the solution for the professional or hobbyist needing more then the available light to get the job done. Especially when you dont have an extra hand! Push the button and the light shines brightly on this work tool! A long lasting LED spotlight is built into the bit tip permitting you to locate the screw head in dark places. This premium, patent-pending screwdriver also features a contoured sure grip handle for comfort and maximum torque. Hardened and tempered vanadium blade is 4” inches in length. A must tool for automotive, electronic, appliance repair or work with small engines.

For only $24.95, this is a great deal. Having this frees up a hand, by not needing a separate flashlight. Anything that makes life easier for me is something I need, for sure.

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LED Lights

Chris — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:38:59 +0000

LED Lights is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Ponzi got me the coolest thing for Christmas! They’re the perfect compliment for my Tix Clocks, and really make my office fun to be in… and hopefully fun for you all to look at, as well.

The Cyron HT 1502 Media Highlighter System is a full color spectrum solid-state lighting system. Ideal for accent lighting and ambient lighting for confined areas. Produce any color of light at a push of a button. Six pre-programmed patterns and a music mode. Safe low-voltage, no heat, enery efficient and 50,000-hour life.

I decided to put these on the top of my desk hutch. They use hardly any energy, and don’t put off much heat. They change colors, and put out a heck of a lot of light. These things are way cool looking, aren’t they? If you come by the chat room and type in what is glow, you’ll get the link to this product.

Thanks so much to Ponzi, for always knowing exactly what I want… even if I don’t know it myself.

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Saitek Backlit LED Eclipse II USB Keyboard Review

Chris — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:25:30 +0000

Saitek Backlit LED Eclipse II USB Keyboard Review is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I absolutely love gadgets and gizmos that glow. The more of a glow it gives off, the more I enjoy it. This is why I was excited to test out this new keyboard from Saitek.

The new Eclipse II keyboard is backlit. You can change to one of three colors: red, blue or purple. The purple works best in my office with the lights off, and also allows me to admire my Tix above the desk. The backlighting has adjustable brightness. Of course, knowing me… I prefer the brightest setting.

The keyboard itself is very good. The keys mash the way I want them to mash. The Windows key is in the correct place. I could see myself switching over to this keyboard permanently, except for one not-so-small issue.

My desk has a keyboard tray underneath it that pulls out. I know many of you have them, as well. This keyboard is bulky. It’s just too thick on the verticle profile. It doesn’t fit well on my keyboard drawer, and my hands hit the underside of my desk. The lip on the front of the keyboard helps a bit, but just not enough. You should never rest your palms on your keyboard. Practicing good ergonomics is critical to your body’s health.

What keyboard do you use? What is your favorite keyboard of all time? Most importantly, what do you look for in a keyboard when you purchase one? Send me an email to chris@pirillo.com or leave me a comment on this video.

UPDATE:

I saw the review of the keyboard and I was excited because I own, and once used, the Saitek Eclipse II. I say own and used because after about 5 weeks the spacebar key broke. It didn’t break all the way off, just one of the glue-pads that holds it on popped off. So now the spacebar is floppy and when I’m typing and try to hit it with my thumbs it feels like it clicks all the way but it doesn’t and I end up typinglikethis. No spaces, bummer. It also sorta seems pretty cheaply made too… :( Now I use a Logitech wireless and I own it for the simple reason of it is very, very flat. I was hoping to get an Apple wireless keyboard for my PC but it’s bluetooth (my PC isn’t) and the ones my store carries doesn’t say that it works on Windows. :(

Keep up all the good work Chris!
Jim Survak (aka Casan0va)

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How to Handle Remote Tech Support

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

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Network Tools for Windows

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

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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.

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