Author: Chris Pirillo
OS X (10.8) Mountain Lion: Unifying the Computing Experience
Within a year of Apple’s release of Lion (Mac OS X 10.7), they’re preparing to unleash Mountain Lion – providing even more of an integrated experience for those people who rely heavily on iOS devices (or, as I like to call ‘em: the gateway drugs). If you take the time to watch the teaser video [...]
Target Store Customer Service Problems
I ordered a few items on Target’s Web site the other day; it was relatively simple to do. Then, less than 48 hours later, I discovered that lower prices for the same items had been posted. I immediately reached out to see if I could be refunded the difference (which, in my estimation, was over [...]
I Don’t Pay for Music Anymore (Legally)
I grew up with 45s and LPs, not having my first cassette tape until I was in the seventh grade (which was either Van Halen’s 5150 or Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry). I didn’t have anything close to an “MP3″ — that would have been a dream come true. You could argue that the audio quality [...]
Foursquare is a Waste of Time
When Foursquare first hit the scene, it seemed like all the cool kids were using it — checking into places, becoming mayors, and earning badges. I wasn’t inclined to join immediately, despite wielding a capable iPhone with an unlimited data connection and penchant for getting out of the house at least once a day. Seemed [...]
Crypteks USB Keeps Your Files Secure in Style
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Crypteks; the opinions represented are 100% my own. Picture this: You’re responsible for keeping the launch codes of a top secret military weapon safe. Do you keep them on your laptop for any novice hacker to peruse and steal, or do you keep this data locked [...]
Winter Preparedness (For Geeks)
I grew up in the Midwest, so I’m used to harsh winters (sub-zero temperatures and all). Snow and ice are par for the course if you grew up anywhere in the US other than the Southwest. I’d much rather be chilly than sweaty! Still, being the great indoorsman that I am, controlled climates are preferred [...]
Amazon Kindle Fire: It Burns!
I love Amazon — I use it all the time. I pay for an Amazon Prime account. We use Amazon Fresh as our primary grocery service. I paid $200 for the Kindle Fire (like everybody else). The new Kindle Touch is the absolute best eBook Reader on the market today. I have absolutely nothing against [...]
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of KnowBe4. The opinions expressed in this article are 100% my own. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), and is an excellent time to educate your friends, family, and coworkers about cyber security and its importance both at home and the workplace. Taking a few easy steps [...]
2800 Acoustic Series Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker System Review
Having a set of great speakers in your home or office is a great way to add music or other fine audio to an otherwise quiet space. Having a good set of speakers capable of delivering full audio to the room is important, but this also means you have to have wires hanging from all [...]
What Was Your First Mac?
The Apple community has long been known for being a world unto its own. This community includes tech enthusiasts, artists, and just about anyone who gets excited about any of Apple’s products. While I wouldn’t say that companies like Microsoft or HP don’t have an enthusiastic following of their own, the so-called “Cult of the Mac” phenomenon is in [...]
