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Computer Backup Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 563 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - I have talked many times in the past about how critical it is to regularly back up your computer data. Here are some excellent tips sent in by a community member, to help you decide what to back up, when to back up, and HOW to back up. Related: backup, blog, computer, data, drive, external, gadgets, help, information, memory, pirillo, usb, video |
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Optimize Your ISPs Slow Internet Connection Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 344 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - How many days of the year do you complain about your connection speed? How many times do you mutter and groan that you aren't getting the promised speeds? Here are some excellent tips to help you boost that speed. Related: blog, boost, computer, diy, download, electronics, gadget, gadgets, help, information, internet, isp, pirillo, speed, speedtest, technology, upload, video |
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Is Xbox Hot or Cold? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 409 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Amez writes: "I decided to send in another Top 5 Tips list, to keeping your Xbox 360 Running! Many people don't understand why they are going through so many, or why they get the 3 flashing red lights. There are some tips below to ensure it stays running." Related: 360, blog, gadgets, game, gamer, help, information, lights, microsoft, pirillo, video, xbox, xbox360 |
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What's new in Firefox 3? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 626 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Beta 1 of Firefox 3 was released today. I found a few bugs, but overall it's looking like there are some excellent new features and improvements. When it goes final, I may switch from Maxthon 1.0 to Firefox for my Windows machine. Related: apple, beta, blog, browser, firefox, gadgets, help, information, mac, maxthon, microsoft, mozilla, osx, pirillo, safari, video, windows |
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Windows Freeware Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 540 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - ComputerNerd called in to ask what IM client I used when I "used to use Windows". I had to remind him I haven't switched away from anything. I still use Windows every day. In short, I use Miranda... on both Vista and the Mac. Related: aim, blog, gadgets, help, icq, im, information, instant-message, mac, miranda, msn, osx, pirillo, trillian, video, windows, yahoo |
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Home Office Tour 2009 Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 609 seconds http://chris.pirillo .com/ - This is a home office tour, per the request of one of our viewers. You can make your own request after sending an iTunes gift certificate to me: chris@pirillo.com is my email, as always. Related: computer, desk, home, homeoffice, hutch, office, pirillo, room, tour |
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Christmas Gifts: Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night! Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 712 seconds http://chris.pirillo .com/ - I wanted to show everybody what Ponzi's going to be receiving for Christmas 2008. She didn't get her "real" wish list to me on time! What are you giving and receiving this year? Related: christmas, fun, geek, giftideas, gifts, holidays, presents, stocking, stockingstuffers, stuffers, toys, winter, xmas |
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Zonbu Linux Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 1454 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Chris received a Zonbu PC and unboxed it live! The Zonbu is a "green" PC that is very compact, noiseless, and runs a custom Linux distribution. For an all-in-one mom & pop kind of package, the Zonbu really impressed Chris. Related: call, chris, for, green, help, kde, linux, pc, pirillo, techtv, zonbo |
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What YouTube Tools can you Recommend? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 327 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - Rumor has it that when you reach 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, you are presented with 72 virgins. I'm not sure if that happens, but I'll find out soon! If you want an easy way of turning any YouTube channel into a podcast, then there's a website you need to check out. http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: blog, gadgets, help, information, iphone, ipod, itunes, marketplace, pirillo, podcast, video, youtube, ytpodcast, zune |
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Kodak Zi6: Best Portable HD Video Recorder? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 431 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - For once, I'm doing a product review while using the product itself. The new Kodka Zi6 is designed to turn you into a paparazzo simply by turning it on. It takes high quality videos that you are able to upload instantly. http://chris.pirillo .com Related: blog, camcorder, camera, digital-video, flip-camcorder, gadgets, hd-video, kodak, kodak-zi6, pirillo, video |
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Are You Looking to Buy a Pet Collar Cam? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 253 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - I'm sitting here showing Wicket the slideshow of images that were gathered from the digital camera that hangs off of his collar. He didn't seem to be too interested in watching, until he saw pictures of his new rawhide bone. http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: blog, camera, collar, gadgets, help, information, pet, pirillo, usb, video |
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Computer Tech Support with GoToAssist Express Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 772 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Ever since we brought Citrix and GoToMeeting aboard as a sponsor, we've had tremendous feedback. Every day, our users ask if we can start a GoToMeeting, to have a live 'meeting' together, and share desktops. Related: citrix, desktop, gadgets, gotoassist, gotomeeting, help, icon, information, meeting, pirillo, share, video |
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Giving the Gift of Magic Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 865 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - Our HP Magic Giveaway contest has officially ended, and we have chosen our winner. After many headaches and stresses during the contest period, it was all more than worth it when I called the winner live on the stream to congratulate her!! http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: blog, gadgets, giveaway, help, hp, information, magic, mini, pirillo, printer, touchsmart, video, wireless |
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Where Do You Search for Stock Photography Images? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 303 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - When you need to search for an image, where do you turn first? Most of you will probably answer that you use Google Image search. Some of you might check Flickr, or maybe even other means. Why not use a website that allows you to search several different places - all at once? http://chris.pirillo .com Related: blog, flickr, gadgets, google-image, help, information, photo, photography, picture, pirillo, search, video |
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Apple Time Capsule Unboxing Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 1467 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - I'm excited about my new TimeCapsule. I've been through a lot of problems over the years when it comes to hardware and wireless networking. So let's get this thing opened, and give it a whirl! Related: apple, blog, gadgets, help, information, networking, pirillo, time-capsule, timecapsule, unboxing, video, wifi, wireless |
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What are You Using for Your UPS? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 476 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - Do you hear that beautiful silence? The old background noise in my office is now gone. It was coming from a fan inside my UPS, and drove me crazy. I realized I needed something quieter, so went and found an excellent one! http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: backup, battery, blog, gadgets, help, information, pirillo, power, supply, uninterrupted, ups, video |
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The Force is Strong with this USB Hub Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 332 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - I am a USB addict, that's a well-known fact. I have so many devices, I have to keep a handful of USB hubs on my desk at all times. I also happen to be a Star Wars fanatic, as well. What if I could mix the two together?! http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: blog, cord, device, gadget, gadgets, help, hub, information, pirillo, star, usb, video, wars |
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Are you a Bully or a Victim? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 741 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Kyle writes: "I recently was told by someone on Facebook that I was a loser and had no friends, along with many other hurtful comments. I decided to create this list in an attempt to help others deal with bullies." Related: blog, bullied, bully, facebook, gadgets, help, information, myspace, pirillo, social-network, victim, video |
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Eventually, Someone Wins the Web cam Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 946 seconds http://live.pirillo. com - Just like every week, we gave away a web cam on Friday. This one started out a bit rocky, since all the people who were being chosen were away from their computers. But, of course... we found our winner in the end. Related: blog, free, freebie, gadgets, giveaway, help, information, pirillo, prize, ustream, video, webcam, youtube |
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And Geek Said: Let There Be Light Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 269 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - To start off this video, I threw out some trivia questions to my chat room. I have the new Aurora Palette made by a company called Banpresto out of Japan. This is a very cool and fun gadget - and even includes glowing lights!!! http://chris.pirillo .com Distributed by Tubemogul. Related: aurora, blog, gadgets, game, glow, help, information, led, lights, palette, pirillo, trivia, video |
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What are Your Thoughts on Google Android? Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 439 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - http://live.pirillo. com - A few months ago, I talked about how you can download the Google Android emulator. I played around with it a little bit, and it was interesting. I'm not sure if it's something I'd want to run on a mobile device. David wrote in to tell me why he likes Android. http://chris.pirillo .com Related: 3g, android, blog, cell, gadgets, google, help, information, iphone, operating, phone, pirillo, system, video |
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How to Keep a Video Camera Steady Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 263 seconds http://chris.pirillo .com/ - If you shoot video without a tripod or monopod, consider picking up a video stabilizer. It'll work with regular cameras, too - keep those shots steady! Related: camcorder, camera, digicam, hardware, info, manfrotto, motosteady, pirillo, stabilizer, steady, videocam, videocamera |
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Telemarketing: Comcast's Traffic Shaping Feature Posted by: lockergnome
Video duration: 591 seconds http://geeks.pirillo .com - So this telemarketer from Comcast called me the other night. He attempted to sell me their Triple Play package. He kept letting me know how much I needed their services... even though I already have them. Once it became apparent that the guy had no clue what their services actually ARE and what they DO... I decided to have fun with him. Related: annoy, blog, broadband, cable, comcast, gadgets, help, information, pirillo, telemarket, traffic-shaping, triple-play, video |
