Reddit users share their enraging "tech support" horror stories

We have all had those moments, sitting downstairs in our aunt’s basement fixing her computer (aka fighting your way through toolbars, and FunCardGame.exe installed 92 times) or staying late at work because your boss can’t send email (he jammed a USB cable into the ethernet port, breaking it). Now, days later you hear them say “Ever since you messed with my computer, everything is messed up… FIX IT!” — We don’t know why people think their printer issues are caused by “that FoxFire program”, but they do. Here’s Reddit’s 9000+ comment thread telling stories of enraging tech support.

Brandon Davenport Aug 13, 2011 Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Us Gadgets, Geek Culture, Hacks, Videos

Prototype Robot Dock that can Make Your Phone Move with Sound - Video

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Prototype Robot Dock that can Make Your Phone Move with Sound - Video

It can also follow commands — There’s some classic geek innovation happening with Romotive who are trying to build an inexpensive platform for users and hackers to make their phones dance, follow commands and maybe drive over to them when a call comes (endless possibilities!). We’re really excited to see what comes of Romotive, and once we can, we will be playing with one of these little guys.

How to direct message anyone on Twitter - Twitgram

We won’t question you or why you would want to do this; maybe you’re stalking your ex, or perhaps you just want that certain celebrity to respond to your millionth tweet that they’ve again ignored. Well, there’s a way to go around the DM’ing someone only if they’re following you thing, and that’s by using a little known service called Twitgram. — More after the break!

Ricardo Trejo Aug 12, 2011 Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Us Geek Culture, Internet, Toys, Unrelated, Videos

Few things can make us act like kids again, Power Rangers is one of those things - (Video)

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Few things can make us act like kids again, Power Rangers is one of those things - (Video)

We’ve all got that thing that makes us nostalgia harder than anyone can understand, and yet when it comes to something that an entire youth generation experienced no words need to be said. And with the case of this dude being given a box of Power Ranger toys, well… we’re right there with you brother. And yes, I remember the Ninja zords too.

MineCon site is live - Register and buy your tickets now!

Officially announced last week, MineCon is happening in Las Vegas, NV on November 18 and 19th, but just last night the officieal website was launched — making it possible to throw down your cash and pay for your registration. Also, a list of events and such were posted so you don’t go just expecting to see zombie cosplayers. — More after the break! 

Okay Geek Team Aug 11, 2011 Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Us Gaming, Geek Culture, Internet, Videos

Typical PC gamer unleashes his fury against Blizzard and Princess Leia - (Video)

At Aug 11, 2011

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Typical PC gamer unleashes his fury against Blizzard and Princess Leia - (Video)

Who knew that people like this actually existed! This nerd (for lack of a better word) apparently isn’t as a rare breed as once thought, and his ranting over Blizzard’s choice to require Diablo 3 to be always connected to the internet has taken him to the edge and back. He even uses Thor’s Mjolnir against Princess Leia to show his fury!

Gamefly heading up its own digital distribution application

I’m an avid promoter of Gamefly, having taken a subscription in 2007 and never looking back since. I try convert as many Blockbuster customers as possible toward it, and now it looks like there’s a whole new reason to be part of the club. Gamefly is ready to launch its own digital distribution application for desktops where you can download PC titles, as well as manage your games que, and read the latest news. — More after the break!