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Even though Netflix is Wrong for Not Supporting Linux..

Nixie — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:54:57 +0000

…They’re right when they choose the best time to buffer.

Kindle Actually 77 Year Old Concept

Nixie — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:51:23 +0000

“The April, 1935 issue of Everyday Science and Mechanics included this nifty invention which was to be the next logical step in the world of publishing. Basically a microfilm reader mounted on a large pole, the media device was supposed to let you sit back in your favorite chair while reading your latest tome of choice.

It has proved possible to photograph books, and throw them on a screen for examination, as illustrated long ago in this magazine. At the left is a device for applying this for home use and instruction; it is practically automatic.”

Additional text accompanying the illustration reads, “You can read a ‘book’ (which is a roll of miniature film), music, etc., at your ease.”

Source: Smithsonian.org

Does the Blackberry Playbook 2.0 Also Suck?

Nixie — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:51 +0000

You asked for it!

On launch the Blackberry Playbook was underwhelming, but RIM recently released the Blackberry Playbook 2.0 OS, so it was a good time to give it a second chance review. In this week’s episode of Geekbuzz I review the Playbook and the new 2.0 OS’ promised features.

February 21, 2012 was the release date for Playbook OS 2.0.[28] The software update added integrated native email, calendar, and contact apps. It also included visual changes to the operating system, support for a variety of Android applications and also brought three new applications built into the OS…

I asked you guys what you wanted to see in a tablet and here was a few of your replies:

I have covered the following features in order of appearance:

1. Applications

2. App World / Marketplace – App Availability

3. Gaming – Dead Space and Plants vs. Zombies

4. Screen Response

5. User interface, speed and intuitiveness

6. Wifi capabilities

7. Bugs and Issues

8. Battery Life

** The full video of how long the Playbook took to boot up.. jaw dropping!

Hope you enjoyed my review!

What would be your perfect tablet?

Remember this?

Nixie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:44:09 +0000

I’m somewhat surprised that EA survived after making these kinds of game “exclusives.” Oh how things have changed since 1997.

What the hell Nintendo..

Nixie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:53:18 +0000

I know I owe you some serious updates to this site. In the meantime, please allow yourself to be horrifyingly fascinated by this:

Oh, and my other secret is I have been posting regularly both here for Linux and here for other geeky stuff.

I also constantly update Twitter, Google + and Facebook (buttons above), but I’ll likely post-date articles to reflect what I did neglect. Sorry!

Ubuntu Applications – How to Get ‘Em

Nixie — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:44:02 +0000

Installing your favorite software (games, applications, and utilities) is as simple as can be in Ubuntu! Everything you need is at your fingertips, in the Software Center. In this episode of Ubuntu is Easy, I show you just how easy it is to find and install the programs that can make your switch to Linux even easier.

Too easy for you? I have another video for more intermediate users set to post by this weekend!
NOTE: The above video is ad-supported to help me pay the bills. Don’t want to feed a starving geek? Worry not, click here for my high definition ad-free video, meanie.

What is your favorite application on Ubuntu?

Amazing intro made by Synicade

Why I don’t play Xbox Live

Nixie — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:18:21 +0000

In my gaming experience, it just seems like the only PC crowd is more friendly, on the whole. Here is some supporting data for that hypothesis:

… Well yes I need a bit of anger management too at times, I just get a little sarcastic/uppity when provoked. Don’t you?

My Photoshoot Theme Votes are IN!

Nixie — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:57:07 +0000

UPDATE 9/5/2011

Calculating votes across the board on my website, Facebook, Google + and Youtube.. it looks like I’ll be in a corset and cables for the calendar shoot. I’m pretty excited about this theme actually as I really get to express how technology can ‘tether’ and ‘bind’ us at times.. I’ll announce more about the calendar as it gets closer!

^ trying on corsets for the 1st time

>>>>>>> original post <<<<<<<<<

In support of the Breast Cancer Research Fund, I’m very excited to have been chosen as one of the models who will represent the face (among other things) of geek in the 2012 Girls of Geek calendar!

I have no money to gain from this personally but a portion of each sale will help fund research for this worthy cause. For Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, the calendars will be printed featuring myself and 11 other girls in varying states of nerdiness for your viewing pleasure.

That’s where you come in. Since I owe you all a photoshoot, I’m giving you guys a week to vote for the theme you’d most like to see. Surprise! Make your vote count below:

Take Our Poll

On a semi-related note, here’s a sexy corset photo…

That is all. ^_^

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Zombie Engagement Photos

Nixie — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:09:40 +0000

Ahh, summer, such a beautiful season! The sun is shining, birds are singing, the trees are green, couples are getting engaged, and zombies are attacking.

Wait, what?

See more photos after the jump to my GeekTyrant post!

Couple Sells their Three Kids to Play Video Games

Nixie — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:32:51 +0000

How far is too far?

Music credit: “Blondie” by Psy Brazil

Photo Credits (by order of appearance) listed here.

Source ABC News