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Tuesday
Jun012010
Do Geeks use CD disk drives Anymore?
Do Geeks use CD disk drives Anymore?
I have not placed a CD in a disk tray for about 1 month, and the last time I did it was to install some crappy junk software for my camcorder.
I have not needed my disk drive in my PC, maybe because I don’t play a lot of games, but I think it’s because today, everything we collect, buy and consume is online. It is evident that there is a much bigger market for software online these days, and what we want to know is - when is the last time you used your CD disk drive?
Friday
May282010
Inside the Brilliant Mind of Leo Laporte
Every Sunday after lunch, thousands gather to watch TWiT Live - and it is hard to explain to your non-tech-savvy parents and friends what TWiT is. “A podcast?” they say, “what the heck is a podcast? Is it for your iPod?” and you say with great urgency, “no no no… its a Netcast!”
What Leo Laporte has done for thousands of geeks, is the most giving thing anyone can do. He has taken time, effort, and the courage to pass by the nighmares of TechTV, and move forward, ushering in a new era of intelligent entertainment for the individuals who don’t want to watch someone bark information at them. He has created a community; a following of people who are together, proving that you don’t need mounds of money, fancy film sets and big lights to make yourself heard - you just need to understand the mind of Leo Laporte…
Brandon Davenport May 28, 2010
Editorial , Exclusive, Geek Culture, Internet, Videos, ★Featured Post Friday
May282010
The Gaming Station From Hell
This is a wall unit in your bedroom that holds your big screen TV, right? - Well, did you know that your room mate has built a secret layer inside your TV case (which is the size of a kiddy pool) to hold his gaming gear? He could be in there right now playing some sort of FPS while guzzling mountain dew and stepping out the odd moment to wipe his Cheeto fingers on your bed sheets!
If that story isn’t true, and your TV unit is fine, it could maybe be some poor husband who enjoys a good game session with some old college pals, and has now been forced out of the (soon to be) baby’s room, and stuffed in the wardrobe. Either way, its so sad… (but oddly cool right?)
More photos after the break!
Thursday
May272010
Video - IRON BABY - Kids are Badass
How do you make an epic, fake movie trailer? - First you take one of the most undoubtedly successful action movie franchises, and replace the actors (whom we have come to love) with babies. Done, and voila, birthed through the intertubes with the gentle hands of Jocelyn “Strob” Simard and Patrick Boivin from Montreal, who are very talented filmmakers. Using the technical perfection of CGI, and the irresistible cuteness of a baby, they have forged a masterpiece which will live in our fanboy hearts for all eternity.
Trailer After the break!
Wednesday
May262010
Yahoo CEO tells TechCrunch's Michael Arrington to F*ck Off
Yahoo CEO tells TechCrunch's Michael Arrington to F*ck Off
Michael Arrington is an annoying guy, apparently. I mean if he can get the mellow, and cool-headed Leo Laporte to say, “Screw you [blankity blank blank]”, then there shouldn’t be any surprise when he ticked off Yahoo!’s CEO, Carol Bartz, to point of her calling TechCrunch a “tiny company” and eventually ending with a “f*ck off”.
Mike, you are a master troll.
Saturday
May222010
Should ISPs be "common carriers"?
Should ISPs be "common carriers"?
This is an interesting story from the Economist which sparks some questions.
“The single largest reason given for failing to purchase broadband access in America is price, and many non-adopters are stymied by hardware fees, a lack of billing transparency and the extra cost of bundled services that providers often add to internet access.”
A very insightful article on why America’s modern-day common carriers should count themselves lucky - Read more
Friday
May212010
Apple Cancels 'Mac vs PC ' ads
Today the unspeakable has happened, Apple has canceled the “Mac vs PC” ads - and they are not planning to make any more. Instead, the whimsical ads have been replaced by a stale page on Apple’s website entitled “Why You’ll Love a Mac” and those ads your rockin’ Mom has come to love, are now wiped of Apples site, and now being cradled in the arms of the internet. Mashable has put together a mix of the top “Mac and PC” ads, which will bring back good ol’ times. We dont know why Apple made this move, but we’re sure you’ll want to watch them again - tissues anyone?
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