geek-think

Movin' On Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:14:00 +0000

The madness continues...

http://www.geek-thinkv2.blogspot.com

I'll keep this one open for "reference" materials, but no new posts.

Too Much Google?

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:33:00 +0000

I've been relying too much on Google. Don't get me wrong I love Google and all it has to offer...BUT!

Recently I've had a problem with some nimrod using my email as his own. I was getting some correspondence intended for him, I fixed that by emailing everyone that was on the correspondence and let them know they have the wrong email address. I thought that was the end of it until I tried to use my Gmail address with my Paypal account (previously registered but not confirmed). So now this clown has MY email address in HIS Paypal account. If he tries to change his password, I'll get the email conformation. If I try to register the email address, I obviously don't know his banking info to complete the transaction.

So I decided to create another Gmail email account using my first/last name, who could confuse that right? (eyes roll). So I let all my friends know that my email is/has changed. I will fwd the old mail to my new account. Just when I think I'm out of the woods...My Blog.

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

My log in for my Blog IS my Gmail email address, the old one. So now when I log into my Blog to what else...Blog, I sign myself out of my current Gmail account (online).So here's the long/short of it. I think I may close this blog, and open a new one with Word Press, that way if something goes awry with either my email or my Blog they don't fall like dominoes.

Now only if Google would allow you to change your Blog log in. Hey GOOGLE!

Heh.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Nothing too important today, I just thought this was funny.

The Daily Gripe.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:24:00 +0000

Ok folks, and you know who you are, listen up. It seems to me that 99.9% of those with a "Myspace" have music or some other annoyance play within 5 seconds of visiting you site. And it's just not Myspace, this goes for all the other websites out there who think I HAVE to hear whatever clap-trap they've dug up and put on a site. Youtube is the same way, thank god for the FireFox extension/plug in that stops this crap from playing. There is so much noise pollution, I don't need anymore from some neo-fascist-zoom-dweebie (80's movie reference) with a Myspace/Website.

/rant

Ever get in your own way?

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:06:00 +0000

I suffer from TMIS (Too Much Information Syndrom). It's hard for me to unplug sometimes and relax. About a week ago our DVR started going bad, we could still get cable and TV shows but we couldn't get the on screen guide. Let me tell you it was total hell! Sounds stupid doesn't it? I agree. You should see peoples faces after I've had their computer for a day, they look like I've brought back their long lost friend.

I wish I could have one weekend (3) days to get away and unplug, no bullshit, no kids, just me, a campfire, a few beers and a few friends.

Even I think this is stupid

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:18:00 +0000

I think the term NERD is in order. Maybe I'll change my name to Batman.

National guardsman changed his name to a toy-Reported by Vic Gideon

CUYAHOGA FALLS -- A member of Ohio's 5694th National Guard Unit in Mansfield legally changed his name to a Transformers toy.

Optimus Prime is heading out to the Middle East with his guard unit on Wednesday to provide fire protection for airfields under combat.

"On Sunday, we were announced as the best firefighting unit in the Army National Guard in the entire country," said Prime. "That was a big moment for us."

Prime took his name from the leader of the Autobots Transformers, which were popular toys and a children's cartoon in the 1980s.

He legally changed his name on his 30th birthday and now it's on everything from his driver's license, to his military ID, to his uniform.

"They razzed me for three months to no end," said Prime. "They really dug into me about it."

Prime says the toy actually filled a void in his life when it came out.

"My dad passed away the year before and I didn't have anybody really around, so I really latched onto him when I was a kid," he said.

Another good reason to go with broadband.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:26:00 +0000

56K...ah the good ol days.

It took me a minute.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:01:00 +0000

But I got it. I smell an appeal.

Fork U!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:52:00 +0000

This just speaks to me for some reason

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:11:00 +0000

Hee hee.

Internet Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:39:00 +0000

Hey Guys and Gals. If anyone is listening I've discovered a new and very cool site for internet radio. http://www.slacker.com, for you windowz users you can download the desktop installer or use the browser version. I like the wide variety of music you can listen to. And you can even program your own station. I have everything from Big Band Jazz to Prog Rock. And look out! They even have Glam Metal!! Just don't try it on your network @ work...I warned ya. ;0)

Someone didn't read the fine print.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:38:00 +0000

Seems to me like they held up their end of the bargain. And as an added bonus you get a light saber!! I'm gonna take my new Toy-Yoda to Hooters and get some wings, wanna come?

Please Don't.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:09:00 +0000

1. When you call us to have your computer moved, be sure to leave it buried under half a ton of postcards, baby pictures, stuffed animals, dried flowers, bowling trophies and children's art.

2. Don't ever write anything down, especially the error message that was on your screen.

3. If we ask what the last thing you did was, always respond with, "I didn't do anything."

4. When we say we'll be right over, immediately find a reason to leave so you won't have to answer silly questions from us, like "what's your screen saver password?"

5. When describing your problem, just tell us what you were ultimately trying to do. For example, just say, "I can't get my email". We don't need to know that the computer won't even turn on.

6. Feel free to ignore any email sent from us, especially those marked with high importance. You don't really need to know about the latest virus that wiped out your neighbors hard drive.

7. Always send important and urgent emails in all uppercase.

8. When the copier, or anything else remotely electronic, doesn't work, call us. Heck, if we can fix computers, we must know all about copiers too.

9. If the document you sent to the printer didn't print, send it at least 20 more times. One of them is bound to work.

10. Don't ever learn the proper name for anything technical. We know exactly what you mean by "my thingy blew up".

11. Don't waste your time using the built in help files. We already had to learn the hard way, why should you?

12. If any of the computer cables are in your way or keep moving, be sure to route them across the top of your portable heater or set something big and heavy on them to hold them in place.

13. Never bother reading any message that pops up on your screen. Just click the X to close it or the first button your mouse gets to.

14. Don't ever try rebooting the computer yourself. Call us immediately. Only experienced, highly-trained professionals should attempt that.

15. Feel perfectly free to say things like "I don't know anything about this computer crap". We love hearing our area of professional expertise referred to as crap.

16. When you receive a huge movie file that's really funny, be sure to forward it to all your friends. We have plenty of disk space and bandwidth.

17. Don't bother bringing a radio to work, just listen to music over the internet. Like I said, we have plenty of bandwidth.

18. Don't even think of breaking large print jobs down into smaller chunks. Somebody else might squeeze their one-page document into the queue.

19. When an I.T. person is carrying heavy equipment, worth thousands of dollars, that's the best time to ask why your screen saver quit working.

20. Don't bother to tell us when you move computer equipment around on your own. We certainly don't need to keep track of those things.

21. Your computer case makes a great flat surface for sitting drinks or potted plants on.

22. Do whatever you can to cover up those ugly open air slots in the computer and
monitor.

NEWS FLASH! Be on the look out for...

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:31:00 +0000

Nevermind, FOUND HIM!

Can't Argue With The Math!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:08:00 +0000

I've suspected this for a long time.

Christmas is coming.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:29:00 +0000

I know what MY kids are getting this year.

"Faster! Faster! I just got an extra man!"

Heh.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:56:00 +0000

Before you call me: Have you tried turning it off and on again?

A Blast From The Past.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:15:00 +0000

Early psychedelics...I remember watching this high on Sugar Pops.

Groooooovy Grover.

Halloween already?

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:24:00 +0000

Well almost.

A Little Advice To The Ladies...

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:24:00 +0000

When you ask what we are thinking, be careful what you wish for.

Just take "nothing" for what it is.

I got nuthin!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:57:00 +0000

Yes, it's been awhile. I've been busy. So stop naggin me already will ya? Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

If I'm lying I'm dyin!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:08:00 +0000

PEBKAC Still Plagues PC Security
Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Wednesday October 03, @06:11PM
from the you-can't-fix-stupid dept.
Security Technology

Billosaur writes "ARS Technica is reporting on a study release by McAfee and the National Cyber Security Alliance (as part of the beginning of National Cyber Security Awareness Month) that suggests when it comes to PC security, the problem between the keyboard and the chair is even worse. PEBKAC has always been a problem, but the study highlights just how prevalent it has become. 87 percent of the users contacted said they used anti-virus software, while 70 percent use anti-spyware software. Fewer (64 percent) reported having their firewalls turned on, and only 27 percent use software designed to stop phishing attempts. Researchers were allowed to scan the computers of a subset of the users, and while 70 percent claimed to be using anti-spyware software, only 55 percent of the machines of those users scanned showed evidence of the software."

True.

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:24:00 +0000

Just as I suspected, it's not the computers causing the problems...

Workers Cause More Problems Than Viruses:

Technical Writing Geek writes "A new report finds that, for the first time, virus infections have slipped to the second spot on the list of computer security troublemakers. In first place— a company's own workers. 'The Computer Security Institute has just released the 2007 edition (PDF) of its long-running "Computer Crime and Security Survey," and it offers some dreary news for overworked computer security admins: average losses from attacks have surged this year. More surprising is the finding that the single biggest security threat faced by corporate networks doesn't come from virus writers any more; instead, it comes from company insiders.'"

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Monday September 17, @01:30PM
from the going-postal dept. Slashdot.org

Mustache

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:41:00 +0000

The Back Story.

Pirating Movies Is Illegal!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lefty) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:15:00 +0000

And you are going to hell for doing so!!

I recently stumbled upon a great UK show called The IT Crowd. I had seen the 1st episode a while back (part of it) but I never caught back up with it. A buddy of mine mentioned it this weekend and how funny it was. So I did what I do being the resourceful Geek that I am and stumbled upon seasons 1 & 2. This show is some funny SH*T. You really have to get "English Humor" and some IT stuff to really get this show, but the humor isn't as "English" as Monty Python, or Benny Hill.

So today I was doing some more research about season 3, and low and behold they are bring it to the "States". First "The Office" now this, I guess we as Americans don't have an original idea left. All our movies and TV are remakes, re-do's, do-overs, sequels, and rehashes of the same old stuff. I can't tell you the last time I saw a really good movie. I'll catch some if the US version of The IT Crowd, but I will be a little biased having seen the original. And from the looks of it, Richard Ayoade (Moss) has and will be in the US version, so I wonder if the UK version will carry on or what the deal is. Catch the UK version on You Tube...

~Peter File
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