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New Linux Video – Probing Your Box, Grub 2 and You!

Nixie — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:14:03 +0000

If I had to pick one horror story that I get messaged about the most, it would be the dreaded bootloader. “It’s missing” or “I have a black screen of death..” and some people edit their grub.cfg without realizing it can disable you from booting at all, essentially turning your computer into a brick. Yay!

Click here for more at OMG!Ubuntu!

EDIT for this Video: Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out of it alive.

His “Geeky Gaming Love” – Poem

Nixie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:50:57 +0000

I have never seen so many game boy-girl couple references in one piece of literature. Can you name all the games? This was submitted to me by the Internet Extraordinaire and Gaming Vigilante, The Herpinator. He dedicates it to a certain blonde-haired special someone (that is bound to know who she is.) Now without further adieu..

I will always be there to rescue you, for I will always be within your reach; I will stomp on every enemy, as I’m your Mario, and you my Princess Peach.

I will always fight by your side to win the battle at hand, no matter where you are at; I will be your squad leader and protector, Carter, and you will be my trusty sidekick and second in command, Kat.

Our love may be a bit rough and complicated, just like Buck and Dare; but with no other will I follow into battle, and our love is truly beyond compare.

If I ever lose you, as Dom lost Maria in the Locust Horde’s genocidal war; into a battle crazed frenzy I will go, and now that you are gone, my heart is as black as tar.

We will team up and battle our foes like Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance; I may not say much to you, but please give our love a fighting chance.

Like Jackie Estacado and Jenny Romano, our love goes on very long and is very deep; I may have my darkness and demons, but your love forever I will keep.

Like the Master Chief and Cortana, together we cannot be stopped; our paths are are intertwined as well as forever permanently locked.

We will go off on our adventures together searching for lost treasure, like Elena Fisher and Nathan Drake; we will always watch each others’ back on our journeys for each others’ sake.

I will never doubt your true allegiance or your love like Eddie Riggs did for Ophelia in his epic quest; I will find the true you and defeat all of my enemies at my very best.

As Tidus and Yuna found a way to make their love work, so can we; despite all of our hardships and obstacles, love will always set us free.

Together as Diddy and Dixie Kong teamed up to rescue their friend from the bad guy; we are unstoppable as partners and will not stop until we prevail or until we die.

You are my Farah and I am your Prince, and together we can win the day; we will stand and fight as one no matter what price we will have to pay.

Our loyalty and devotion to each other is like Ico and Yorda on our adventures throughout the land; and when you are down, I will always be there to help you to stand.

I will never forget as to why I’m fighting on my seeming impossible missions, but without you my heart would sink; I will continue my endless roaming, as you are my Minda and I am your Link.

Just as Han Solo and Princess Leia loved each other, worked side by side, and traveled so very far; our love will always endure using The Force, and we can get through and win this epic war.

Have a nerd poem you want to share? Send it to me here and I might post it up. <3

Achievement Unlocked: New Baby & Site Design

Nixie — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:47:57 +0000

Just recorded 3 videos with my new baby, the HDC-TM 700. This is what came from that adventure.

Double-click or go Fullscreen to really see the difference!
I recorded 2 Linux videos and one for Logitech, all of which should be up by next week.

So far, what do you think?

RUMOR: Apple Keynote Today – The Macbook Wheel

Nixie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:40:24 +0000

After almost 6 years of leaving their customers in the dark, Apple will be streaming live to the public today. Interesting that the company is having a change of heart around the same frame where it was reported that the Macbook Wheel was expected to be released.

Watch this video from 2009; tech-hungry consumers just itching for the Macbook Wheel’s keyboard-less experience in their own home, will we get it now?

Coincidence? I think not.

Gamer Girls Get Revenge

Nixie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:30:48 +0000

Before you call me a raging redhead feminist that exaggerates the ‘girl gamer’ scene, read this post.

After that is done, then please enjoy this video:

I’ve attempted to act as these girls do during my Halo/Gears and even MW2 matches.. but I get tag teamed. It’s good to see that the revenge was well executed here.

What do you think of this video?

My Droid Incredible Video Review on Steroids

Nixie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:35:22 +0000

Incredibly, I got the incredible** chance to review the Droid Incredible and see if it lives up to its reputation of incredibility of putting out incredible video, picture quality, sound and more. I was incredulous, so you will see how the Incredible fared by after my incredible amount of video scrutiny. Incredible!

NOTE - This video is interactive! You may click on the outlines that pop up during the video – these will take you to the video index where you can choose what topic you want to learn about the Incredible. Or, you can watch both parts in HD here. Your call.

What qualities are you looking for in a smartphone?

**Incredible word count: 9 (and 1 “incredulous”)

Play with Me This Sunday

Nixie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:09:30 +0000

Liquor in the Front, Poker in the Rear!

Don't blame me, a gal can't resist a bad pun.

If you’re up for the challenge, this Sunday is your day. The PokerStars prize pot is up to $250,000 for both deserving Texas Hold ‘Em poker gurus and newbies alike.

I’ll be there playing poker with you, chatting and giving away prizes. Say you’re like me and can’t even bluff at how bad you are at the game. It’s all good, GameZone is still giving away the chance to win 1 of 6 copies of Halo Reach & Madden NFL 11.

Sadly, no dogs allowed =(

Tournament Starts:

This Sunday, August 29th – 3:30 PM EST (GMT -4)

NOTE: The tournament ID is #327010003 , but to make the game much easier to find be sure to visit the GameZone’s Game Night Page. (You may also want to register early.)

Good luck and make sure to bring your poker faces!

P.S – I am happy to report that I’ve already heard back from some of you that have won an Xbox 360 Slim from the most recent contest. (while my white ol’ skool 360 sits blinking with the red ring of death)

Why You Rock My World!

Nixie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:39:28 +0000

Thanks to your hard work, votes, and all-around amazingly infectious nerdesque glory….

I have been chosen as a finalist to be Logitech’s “Host with the Most!”

I am the only one out of the 3 finalists for San Francisco that has the XX chromosome and I am filled with more excitement than a red-headed 8 year-old on a sugar high.

Here’s where you can get a look at my competition for the San Fran host position. As you may have guessed they won’t choose me right off the bat. From here I am required to:

Write a short intro letter explaining my worthiness for the job
Create a 1-2 minute video supporting said worthiness
Conduct a one hour interview with Logitech’s team via webcam chat

The chosen host will be showcasing the Logitech Revue with Google TV (as well as hosting some kick-ass launch parties). To learn a bit more about the technology that I (hopefully) will be previewing for you, watch this quick video below:

If I do land the job I will be staying in this amazing loft in downtown San Francisco for two months, and I hope to see all of you there that can attend the incredible tech-oriented parties that I’ll be planning. Don’t worry, if I’m accepted I will also do my best to put up my normal videos as usual along with live web broadcasts from the loft.

Thank you so much! I truly would not and could not have done this without you… be sure to follow me on Twitter so I can update you on the rest of my application process.

Keep your fingers crossed for me,

Nixie

p.s – I’m so happy, I think I’m more excited than this guy right now:

Game Night Giveaway – Win a Free Xbox 360 Slim or Kinect

Nixie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:08:41 +0000

Life isn’t easy being a super poker champion… or not. hehe.

Once you check out the video above explaining a bit about how the contest works, then you can enter the drawing here for your chance to win an XBOX 360 S or a Kinect… it’s free, so don’t miss out!

Separate from the prize drawing… if you want to test your poker skills, I’ll be hosting the GameZone tournament LIVE on the 29th (this Sunday) where more prizes will be up for grabs, like Madden 11.

Game on!

Naughty Doctors and Alcohol: Live Show Recap

Nixie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:56:35 +0000

Thanks guys for all your votes! If you’re feeling over zealous you could cast your vote again before the polls close in an hour (I got bumped down off the top ) . Otherwise, check out some of the footage from today’s live broadcast.

Here I explain about my awkward face-to-face encounter with my Gynecologist. Hardy har.