Social Media Updates for 2009-12-06 is a post from Chris Pirillo
5 Reasons to Switch to Google Chrome Browser: [bit.ly] [I'm sure you could come up with more...] #Classic Video Game Holocaust? [bit.ly] [Emulation, FTW!] #Christmas Tree: Fake vs Real? #Now the plastic Santa [...]
It Sucks to Be Sick is a post from Chris Pirillo
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How Did Friday Get Here Already? is a post from Chris Pirillo
I noticed a little while ago that my friend Mark Horvath mentioned that he somehow lost a day, and it’s now Thursday. Well, let’s correct that. Since it’s well after midnight now, it’s actually Friday already! [...]
Meet a Geek With Money to Give You is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I ran into my old friend Dave McClure down in Hawaii recently, when we both [...]
Top Ten Things to Do in London is a post from Chris Pirillo
Jack sent in an excellent list of the things we should be sure to do if we are ever in London. I’ll be in Paris next week, you know. I hear London is only a “hop, [...]
The Other Mike from TechCrunch is a post from Chris Pirillo
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If you’re not following Mike Butcher on Twitter, you’re missing out! He writes for TechCrunch – but only [...]
How to Create Picture-in-Picture Effects in iMovie is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Michael has created an excellent screencast to show you how to create awesome PiP effects using iMovie. [...]
Education is the Key is a post from Chris Pirillo
I was happy to read on Geeks today that community member Steve has obtained his GED. I’ve often talked in the past about how important an education is. These days, you cannot get any type of job if [...]
Top Ten Places to Visit in Porto, Portugal is a post from Chris Pirillo
I’ve been across the pond exactly once in my life… to Germany. Next week, I’ll be heading to Paris, France for a conference. There are many places I have yet to visit over in that [...]
Paris, France Tips is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Next week will be my first time to visit France! I am going to be the Keynote speaker for the [...]
Gifts for Geeks is a post from Chris Pirillo
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‘Tis better to give than to receive, so they say. It’s true, though. I like to give more than I receive. [...]
To Partition or Not to Partition is a post from Chris Pirillo
When it comes to partitioning your computer, there are really two schools of thought. Some people see no need to partition. The opposite camp views partitioning as a valuable tool for organizing, for security and for overall [...]
Paris Tips for American Tourists is a post from Chris Pirillo
Via Kinkajou in the chat room, regarding my pending trip to Paris, France – a set of Paris tips for tourists:
Take several pictures of the Eiffel tower at night with its lights on. It’s a wondrous sight, [...]It Tasted Better Than Soap! is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Everyone loves gifts! I especially love them when I’m not expecting them! Nancy from the Outrigger Waikiki sent me [...]
What Toy Would You Want for Christmas? is a post from Chris Pirillo
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 [...]
What Was Your Favorite Childhood Toy? is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I remember playing with an original Lite Brite when I was a kid. My brothers and I would [...]
Is This a Real Piano? is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I can’t leave my office for two minutes without having to worry about Wicket or Pixie rolling out my [...]
Drink a Wine Before Its Time is a post from Chris Pirillo
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We normally talk tech in my live chat room. But, occasionally, we tend to talk of other things. [...]
Creating Your Own iPhone App is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Anthony walked us through the basics of creating an iPhone App in his last screencast. This time, [...]
A Star Wars Christmas is a post from Chris Pirillo
May the force be with you (except for the Prequel force, which is nothing but dark).
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Social Media Updates for 2009-11-29 is a post from Chris Pirillo
[blaugh.com] #Cyber Monday Coupons and Deals – [bit.ly] #Cyber Monday Deals – [bit.ly] #Cyber Monday Sales – [bit.ly] #[www.effectgenerator.com] #Just discovered the @Cinemin – looks way too [...]Cyber Monday Coupons and Deals is a post from Chris Pirillo
Cyber Monday Sales go live on November 30, 2009 at the following stores. If you don’t see a store listed here, check out our coupon site for coupons and deals for over 1200 stores.
1-800 ContactsAccessoryGeeks [...]How Often Do You Check Your Email? is a post from Chris Pirillo
Someone in my chat room earlier asked the crowd how often they check their email. I don’t think I actually ever “check” my email. My email program is never closed. I spend more time with my [...]
Magic Mouse Review is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I believe in magic. I also believe in Apple. Therefore, I had to buy the new Apple Magic Mouse. There [...]
Skype Phone Without PC is a post from Chris Pirillo
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There are hundreds – if not thousands – of services that allow you to chat in real time. The one [...]
Pause for a Cause is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Wicket and Pixie wanted to help me pass along a message. We want you to head over to SurveyForGood [...]
MPEG Streamclip Screencast is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Marques has sent in another excellent screencast for us to use. This one teaches you about the free MPEG Screencast, [...]
Top Ten Things to do in Nottingham, England is a post from Chris Pirillo
The following recommendations were sent in by Ross, who happens to own his own travel business across the pond. Between being a native of Nottingham – and running the travel business – I am confident [...]
Black Friday Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo
Black Friday Coupons are live! If you don’t see a store listed here, check out our coupon site for coupons and deals for over 1200 stores.
1-800 CONTACTSAccessoryGeeksACDSeeAdobeAJ MadisonAlienwareAmazonApple StoreBare Necessities[...]
Thanksgiving Recipes is a post from Chris Pirillo
You may have stuffed yourself with turkey and stuffing, but Imei and I enjoyed a less traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It was easy, fun, tasty, and completely stress-free – [...]
It’s a GoDaddy Thanksgiving! is a post from Chris Pirillo
Our friends at GoDaddy.com have been great to us over the past few years. They regularly offer coupons and specials to our community, and this weekend is no exception! They are giving all of you their best deal [...]
Are You Going Shopping on Black Friday? is a post from Chris Pirillo
I’ve made my list, and I’ve checked it twice. No, it’s not Christmas yet… but it will be soon. Yes, I will be busy shopping on Black Friday. But I won’t bother getting out of my [...]
Useful Things in my Home Office is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I love to surround myself with things I can use – and that look good on my desk. [...]
My First PDA – Sharp Wizard is a post from Chris Pirillo
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My first PDA was an old Sharp Wizard which carried 64MB of data! It was over $300 back [...]
iPhone Comics is a post from Chris Pirillo
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This is Ken Brady, who lives in both Portland and Japan. He’s a software developer who I think you’ll want to follow! [...]
Tempting You to Click is a post from Chris Pirillo
Online advertising is so pervasive that most people barely glance at it. Advertising has become part of the Internet landscape. One way that advertisers are hoping to stir interest is to put their advertising on social network sites like [...]
The Twelve Days of Christmas – Geek Style is a post from Chris Pirillo
I admit it – I love Christmas music. I like the old, traditional stuff. I like some of the funny stuff. I even like some of the new-fangled stuff! Earlier this evening, I was listening [...]
Black Friday Deals is a post from Chris Pirillo
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It’s nearly time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! I know I’m excited. Both days give me opportunities to save serious [...]
Rubik’s TouchCube is a post from Chris Pirillo
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I’m sure all of you have played with a Rubik’s Cube at some point. There’s a new version out – the [...]
What are You Having for Thanksgiving Dinner? is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and I can’t help but reflect on what I’m thankful for. It’s easy for [...]
Black Friday Sales is a post from Chris Pirillo
Black Friday Sales will be live at the following stores on November 27, 2009! Bookmark this page and come back on Friday for all of the deals. If you don’t see a store listed here, check out our coupon [...]
Online Backup Service Review is a post from Chris Pirillo
This review was sponsored by KeepVault. Editorial was completed without sponsor intervention.
Hardware crashes can – and will – happen to you at some point. It’s inevitable, and often unpredictable. You could be thinking to yourself that you’re [...]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Software Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo
Every year, I try to pull together the best deals that I possibly can to pass along to you. This year is no exception. With the economy as tough as it is, everyone needs a helping [...]
What do You Want for the Holidays? is a post from Chris Pirillo
If you could choose any one Geeky gift this holiday season, what would it be? Money is no object. Let’s just close our eyes, and pretend that someone out there has very deep pockets, and wants [...]
HP Photosmart Premium Review is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Yes, this is a printer. It happens to be connected to my network wirelessly. It also boasts bluetooth features and [...]
Sony DSC-WX1 Review is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Sony recently sent me their new DSC-WX1 to play with and review in conjunction with an upcoming Sweep Panorama photo [...]
What is Dropbox? is a post from Chris Pirillo
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We uploaded a screencast from Billy not long ago. He received excellent reviews, so I was only too happy to [...]
My Teeth are Yellow and Falling Out is a post from Chris Pirillo
Okay, so I’m a bit of a LEGO maniac. So is Johnny:
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Social Media Updates for 2009-11-22 is a post from Chris Pirillo
RT @bsoler: "This is why pole dancing and weddings don’t mix." [www.youtube.com] #Am I ambivalent? Yes and no. #Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. #I [...]L’eggo My Eggo!! is a post from Chris Pirillo
Wait. Back up. Hold the phone. Rewind a moment. PAUSE! STOP!!!! What the hell is going on?! No more Eggos?! Someone has lost their freaking minds!!
Kellog’s has had to close their Atlanta plant – the second such closure in [...]
Chumby One Review is a post from Chris Pirillo
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You might remember the original Chumby, which wasn’t quite as cool as the new Chumby One is. It has a [...]
LEGO AT-AT Fun is a post from Chris Pirillo
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The LEGO AT-AT is the All-Terrain Armored Transport, seen in Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back. This [...]
How to Make an iPhone App is a post from Chris Pirillo
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Anthony saw my call for screencasters, and stepped up to the plate. He has created an amazing [...]
How to Optimize Network Management is a post from Chris Pirillo
This post was sponsored by LANsurveyor. We’ve worked with the folks at SolarWinds many times in the past. They have excellent products to help you keep your network running in tip-top shape (as their own [...]
How Can Companies Hire Social Media Directors? is a post from Chris Pirillo
I came across an interesting link today while browsing Twitter. The author writes about how companies who are new to social media are failing miserably when it comes to writing job descriptions for their newly-created [...]
How to Have a Chris Pirillo Live Gadget on your Windows Desktop is a post from Chris Pirillo
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We’ve uploaded several awesome screencasts lately. All of you are sending in [...]
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If you have a blog, you have a theme. Chances are, you downloaded a theme off the web somewhere. It’s okay that you don’t know how to code your own customized theme [...]
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This is a plush beating heart. Why would you want one? Uh, probably because it’s cool! It has realistic beating sounds, which can soothe a baby… or yourself! This could just be [...]
I remember going to Disneyland for the first time, but it wasn’t as a child. I was much, much older (and still as enchanted by what I saw there). Do you have any memories of going to Disneyland?
Jacob is a four-year old with Atresia who has always wanted to go [...]
Being sick has its advantages – ones I never knew about! I have had some sort of crazy virus for several days now. I admit to spending one entire day sleeping it off as best I could. I stayed out of my office for the most part, and knocked myself [...]
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There have been numerous screencasts submitted over the past couple of weeks. Several of them are very, VERY good! I always knew that our community was full of talented individuals. It’s not [...]
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Apparently, I was on Good Morning America today – and I didn’t even know it! They decided that the word of the year is “unfriend”. And, they decided to use a picture [...]
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I used a digital camera to take a photo of the chat room, and then [...]
The truth of malware today is that it is a cat-and-mouse game between the criminals/hackers and the security people. The hackers are ready to take advantage of every opportunity. Recently, former beauty contestant Carrie Prejean was in the news. It was just hours later that there were malware and spyware [...]
Deep Discount has the The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition 4-disc Box Set on Blu-ray for $42.89 (exp 11/29/09). Use this coupon code:
Wrapables’s Thanksgiving Sale is live with up to 60% off select Thanksgiving items. Use this coupon to save even more:
Wrapables – 15% off Purchase using coupon code 2009CJ15
Some of the great deals include:
15% off Autumn Candle Holders (reg $25.95), only $9.35 15% off Tracy Porter Corvina Serving [...]
Origins has a Friends & Family coupon through 11/19/09:
Origins – 25% off Purchase + Free Shipping & Sample w/ $75 Purchase using coupon code NovFF (exp 11/19/09)Use this coupon to get some great deals including:
25% off Checks and Balances [...]
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The folks at PC PitStop have been a tremendous help to our community during the time we’ve been doing live streaming. We contribute videos to their newsletters as often as possible, and [...]
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Christmas is but a few weeks away? I was aghast yesterday when I walked into a store that was playing Christmas carols… until I realized what the date was. Holy crap where did the year go? I haven’t even [...]
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Most of you know that I am an experienced surfer. I’ve been at it since about 1994, through various platforms and browsers. Yes, I’m an Internet surfer! I’ve never gotten on a [...]
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This is the last in our series of travel videos – for now, at least. We have uploaded quite a few of these in the past several months. Each one is full [...]
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The skyline in Honolulu is absolutely beautiful during the late evening. Isn’t that view amazing?! The reason I recorded this, though, is to get all of you involved. I want to have [...]
Steve Madden always has some great deals on sale shoes and until November 19th they’ve got this coupon:
Steve Madden – 15% off $100 + Free Shipping using coupon code SMSAVE15 (exp 11/19/09)Use it to save even more money on these sale shoes:
15% off Women’s Pandita Black Leather [...]It’s time for another Friends & Family sale! This time it’s Calvin Klein Jeans:
Calvin Klein Jeans – Friends & Family Event: 30% Off Everything (exclusions apply) + Free Shipping w/ $85 Purchase (exp 11/17/09)…with some great deals including:
30% off Men’s TIN LOW RISE JEAN, only $20.99 + Shipping [...]For a limited time TheNerds.net has the Garmin nuvi 255 Automobile GPS (new NOT refurbished) for only $134.99 ($15 cheaper than the next lowest store). Use coupon code Alex8 (exp 12/31/09) to drop the price down to $124.99 + $9.99 Shipping. Better move fast though as there [...]
Abes of Maine has some great prices on electronics, cameras, camcorders & more + coupons:
Abe's of Maine - $15 off $400 using coupon code CCABIN15 - Posted on 11/12/09 and Expires on 12/31/09 Abe's of Maine - Free $25 Abes Gift [...]
WestMarine has dropped the price of the Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS Navigator from $499.99 to only $299.99, the lowest price on the web by almost $100! The Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS Navigator features a 3″ 65,000-color touchscreen interface, [...]
Recently we have uploaded several travel tips videos, listing the best places to visit in your hometowns. The response to my request for more was so overwhelming, I cannot possibly create a video for each of them! I plan to add one of these a day here in the blog, [...]
Last night, I wrote here on my blog about people interrupting conversations, and asked for comments as to how to filter out “noise”. I’ve received several follow-up comments and emails today, and I appreciate them. I want to use some of them to facilitate even more discussion, so keep [...]
When you are subjected to public scrutiny as closely as I am, you have to develop a thick skin. Not everyone is going to like – or agree with – what I do. I’m okay with that. I welcome differing opinions, and even encourage people regularly to post rebuttals to [...]
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Todd Friesen is a former blog spammer. Who knows? He may have visited your blog in the past. Hear his tales of the “old” days, why and how he did what he [...]
More Friends & Family deals on their way this week. Next up is Speedo (yes the swimsuit people) who have a Friends & Family Event with great deals on a lot more than just swimsuits:
Speedo – Friends & Family Event: 30% Off Everything + Free Shipping w/ $75 Purchase [...]
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This is the next in our series of screencasts recorded by people in our community! You can always submit your own, you know. I’m still looking for more good screencasters! [...]
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People always say that Hawaii is best known and loved for the gorgeous scenery and weather. I have to disagree. My favorite thing about the Islands is the food. Bruce took [...]
This is an actual sign I saw on the side of a gas pump I used today. Why didn’t I ever think of doing something like this?! It seems like [...]
There used to be the belief that if one stays away from “bad” Web sites, then malware is not a problem. That is not true, as a recent example with the New York Times illustrated. The popular news Web site was compromised, and the trusted site was serving up malicious [...]
It must be Christmas shopping season because Disney Store has started offering coupons again. They even allow you to stack some offers together for even more savings. Combine these two coupons together:
Disney Store – $15 off $100 (some exclusions) using coupon code dmrthanks (STACKABLE; exp 11/30/09) Disney Store – [...]I noticed a thread today on Geeks that is talking about how discussions always end up turning negative in some way. This got me to thinking about conversations I have all over the web – on Geeks, over at Lockergnome, here in my blog, and even on sites like [...]
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Yes, I was driving in my car at night. I had two hands on the wheel, and four eyes on the road. I do think and drive, though! Do you?
Google is everywhere. [...]
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I recently asked all of you to submit your screencasts to me for review. The best of the best will be chosen to be featured here, in my various channels and [...]
Crocs has three Deals this Week (Sizes and quantities are limited so act fast.):
$10 off Men’s Venture Canvas Shoes, only $9.99. Use the 15% off coupon code secondchance to drop the price to $8.49 + Free Shipping. Venture Canvas Shoes are available [...]
Alloy’s Outerwear Sale (up to 25% off) is on through the end of this month and can be combined with any of their coupons:
Alloy - 15% off Purchase using coupon code A15FALL - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/12/09 Alloy - [...]
I noticed around the web that we have three community members celebrating birthdays today! Traci Toguchi, Frank Eliason and Drew Olanoff will all be blowing out candles today. Now, normally I’d say a simple “Happy Birthday!” and be done with it. However, realizing today is Drew’s birthday [...]
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At the end of Gnomedex 9, photographer Kris Krug graced our stage once again. Last year, he presented his best photography tips to us in order to help us all [...]
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It’s been awhile since I posted one of these travel tips videos. The response was so overwhelming that I couldn’t possibly record a video on all of the emails you sent! However, [...]
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I recently asked all of you to submit your screencasts to me for review. The best of the best will be chosen to be featured here, in my various channels and [...]
I was recently featured on CNN live website, along with my buddies Pete Cashmore (from Mashable) and Brian Chen (from Wired). We had a great time discussing things like Windows 7 and the announcement of Hulu subscriptions. It’s an interesting roundtable from the three of us self-avowed “Mac” guys, who [...]
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An acquaintance of mine, Deb, made an interesting assertion at the [re]Think Hawaii conference last week. She suggested that Twitter is where conversations are happening. I suggested that that isn’t [...]
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Here I am, leaving Hawaii again. I had an amazing time at the [re]Think Hawaii last week. I not only made some new friends, I was able to gain several new [...]
