tech ~ Chris Pirillo

What Technology has Shaped Your Life

8 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 8:33pm

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My cousin, Dr. Adrian Lamberti, is writing a book about technology, and wants your help. She and her co-author are putting together a book about technological history. It will look at watershed moments in communications technology, beginning with the advent of email and the World Wide Web back in the 90s. Take a listen to the video and hear the list they’ve already come up with. Then, leave a comment on the corresponding post in my blog with your ideas. Who knows? You may contribute to the book!

What Technology of Today Will be Obsolete Tomorrow?

4 Comments (Add) | Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 10:18pm

Earlier on Geeks, I read a thread someone had started asking what basic technology that we use today will not even be around in the future. The author lists such things as the keyboard and mouse, a land-line telephone, public Wi-Fi, and even operating systems! Wait, what? You don’t think operating systems will be around in the future? Well, you could be right, actually. With more and more computing being done in the Cloud, that’s something we may yet see in our lifetimes.

Is Your Head – or Your Computer – in the Cloud?

2 Comments (Add) | Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 10:04pm

Everywhere you turn, there’s someone talking about Cloud Computing lately. Let’s face it – it’s a hot concept. However, there is a large difference of opinion as to what Cloud Computing even means, much as there is with “Web 2.0″. To some, Cloud Computing is simply another term for virtually anything you do on the Internet. To others, it’s more specifically virtual servers. It gets fuzzy when you try to nail down a full description of what Cloud Computing really is.

Do Your Research – on Every Topic

No Comments Yet (Add) | Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at 9:07pm

Earlier tonight, I put up a blog post discussing the possible trouble you can run into by using generic ink cartridges. Just a few days ago, I talked in another post about what a great deal they can be – for some people. This is why I always caution you to do your research. Not every deal is going to be a good one for every person. Not every brand will work for you. What is “awesome” for one person, may very well be a disaster for you.

Which Technology Do You Need When You Travel?

1 Comment (Add) | Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at 1:19am

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After my trip to Hawaii, Traci was kind enough to interview another one of the local tech enthusiasts for me! Neenz is the chief evangelist for Alltop, spreading the news about them to the World. Alltop is an “online magazine rack” of popular topics. They update the stories every hour. Pick a topic, and they deliver it to you 24/7. Their tagline is: All the topics, all the time..

Tech in Hawaii

5 Comments (Add) | Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 8:30pm

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Traci was kind enough to interview Burt for me after my trip to Hawaii. Burt is a tech enthusiast of the first degree. His website tagline is “The Intersection of Life, Culture and Technology”. This just goes to show you how big tech is in Hawaii!

I Know What You Did Last Summer

4 Comments (Add) | Friday, August 14th, 2009 at 6:20pm

Ok, maybe I don’t know what you did last summer, or even this summer. Now that we’re closing in on back-to-school and Fall, it’s time to start thinking of warmer clothes and holidays already. Yes – some people are already doing their holiday shopping. Stores are putting out winter coats. Before you know it, there will be Halloween decorations and costumes on the shelves.

The Go-To Guy

1 Comment (Add) | Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at 4:08pm

Even those of us who are power users or experts with technology need help sometimes. None of us can possibly know everything there is to know. Who do you go to when you get stuck and need an answer, or an extra set of eyes? Who can you call up to pick their brains, hopefully helping to solve your problem? I’m lucky to have a good network of friends that I know I can turn to, depending on what the problem is I’m facing. Being a Geek (and a guy!) – I admit I have a hard time reaching out and asking for help. I tend to research and fiddle, trying to fix whatever it is myself. But sometimes, you just have to wave that white flag and say “Help me!!”. So – who can you count on to give you those answers? Have you ever thanked them for taking the time out of their day to patiently help you? Make sure you do!

The Winds of Change

2 Comments (Add) | Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 7:27pm

Someone started a discussion the other day on Geeks, asking others if they felt the site has changed too much. The OP was griping about how not every single discussion and blog post was technology-related, and how dare a group of Geeks talk about anything else?! Kat replied, reminding everyone that when we first began the site, we stated from the get-go that it wasn’t only designed for Technology Geeks. A Geek is someone who has passion for something, whether it be technology, gardening, singing or even motorcycles. Therefore, Geeks is a place for anyone and everyone who has some type of passion. How, then, has it “changed”? People are talking about what’s on their minds, and in their hearts. They’re making use of the site the way I intended it. If some people want more tech-related threads, then they will hopefully start them.

What’s the First Thing you do in the Mornings?

8 Comments (Add) | Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 4:59am

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My friend Traci records and uploads a weekly Question of the Day on her sites. Often these questions are philosophical and make you really think about yourself and your life. While I was visiting Hawaii this past week, I was able to help record one of the questions! I decided to ask: What is the first thing you do every day?.

Heaven on Earth – Geek Style

9 Comments (Add) | Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 12:33am

Reading a thread this evening on Geeks got me thinking. It talked about how if there were Heaven on Earth, what a wonderful place it would be for us Geeks! Can you even imagine? No more slow computers. No malware, nor any need for malware protection. No more parts that go bad, or become outdated in a matter of months. Ah, the life.

What Brightens up Your Day?

6 Comments (Add) | Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 6:57pm

Someone asked me earlier what I do to perk myself up when I’m having a bad day. What makes me happy? What makes me smile and want to get on with things, even if the rest of the day has been crummy? There are a lot of things that will do this for me. My dogs can always make me laugh. My live community can always bring a smile to my face. Reading something funny online will make me laugh and lift my mood. I’m a pretty easy-going guy, so it usually doesn’t take a lot to brighten up my day. What does it take to brighten up yours? I bet reading some of what others are writing in our community will get your mind working, and maybe even put a smile on your face.

Weed Through the Spam to Get to the Good Stuff

No Comments Yet (Add) | Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 10:37pm

During my trips around the community today, I was sighing heavily when I came across a few new spammers on Geeks. I had to ban the members, and delete their comments. I know you all get just as tired as I do of having to look past the spam to get to anything worth reading. However – get past it I do. There is so much good to be found daily on both Geeks and Lockergnome. Think of what all you would miss if you didn’t take the time to get down to the good stuff!