CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-18 15:23:25 (14 comments, 3 reshares, 33 +1s)

I talked about how I score free stuff last night: http://youtu.be/rhFbDdTaF_k (like http://go.tagjag.com/freepoints & http://go.tagjag.com/freeapps)

2013-05-18 11:43:06 (116 comments, 41 reshares, 193 +1s)

This looks great!

2013-05-18 02:37:20 (23 comments, 6 reshares, 109 +1s)

Forget Google Glass - I'm getting me some BEER GOGGLES!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004UBSC5K/lockergnome (aff)

2013-05-18 01:49:32 (43 comments, 9 reshares, 54 +1s)

http://stopthecyborgs.org/google-glass-ban-signs/

We're going to see more and more of these slapped up in public places over the coming months, years. As someone who cannot wait to get his face on +Project Glass, I'm not sure how to explain it to non-geeks who are afraid of it (rather, its use). 

2013-05-18 00:44:14 (15 comments, 6 reshares, 71 +1s)

It's Friedegg! I mean, #Friday! No, wait... I mean gummi fried eggs. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002VGZW8G/lockergnome (aff)

2013-05-17 20:22:49 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 70 +1s)

Blast from vlog past: Diana went to the doctor and I ended up looking terrified. What's up with that? 

Pirillo Vlog 024 - Diana Goes to the Doctor

2013-05-17 20:07:35 (16 comments, 3 reshares, 14 +1s)

https://deals.lockergnome.com/sales/cleanup-your-itunes-w-tunes-cleaner-for-mac

I don't like iTunes - but you may still use it (on your Mac) to manage music. Normally, this "iTunes Cleaner" software costs $25, but I've negotiated a better price for you: $5! An 83% discount...

2013-05-17 19:35:54 (10 comments, 5 reshares, 63 +1s)

When Aesop told us the story about the tortoise and the hare and was trying to drive home the point that "slow and steady wins the race," I don't think he had smart phones in mind.

Here, I try to answer the question of which smart phone is speedier: HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4. Which one wins the race?

The one that's not slow, of course! The video shall reveal all. Here's what we've been talking about at LockerGnome and beyond -- share and join in the conversation!

TLDR: HTC One Vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 -- Which is Speedier? 
http://youtu.be/GgcOSa4Jrlc

The MacMate Pro Plan: 100 GB of Cloud Storage
https://deals.lockergnome.com/sales/the-macmate-pro-plan-100gb-of-cloud-storage

Meet Joanna Gaskell from Standard Action
http://www.lockergnome.com/fun-and-games/2013/05/15/standard-action-joanna-gaskell/
more »

2013-05-17 18:49:44 (21 comments, 3 reshares, 40 +1s)

http://www.lockergnome.com/media/2013/05/17/reed-hastings-netflix-new-media-battle/

How's Netflix doing these days? Are YOU still subscribed? I dropped to streaming-only; only grab discs these days at local kiosks, ad hoc. 

[image via http://flic.kr/p/8tiDUm]

2013-05-17 18:40:34 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 16 +1s)

Reed Hastings and his team over at Netflix are winning the streaming war. How - and why? 

http://www.lockergnome.com/media/2013/05/17/reed-hastings-netflix-new-media-battle/

2013-05-17 18:37:53 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

Burger Coasters! 

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005UMEDQK/lockergnome (aff)

2013-05-17 18:04:26 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Huzzah! I finally passed 800 followers on my Tumblr account: http://chrispirillo.tumblr.com/ - onward and upward. Anybody else use Tumblr?

2013-05-17 17:46:28 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 39 +1s)

Watch Pirillo Vlog 388 - How to Scare the Crap out of Yourself to find out how a sammich could have a fantastic FPS. Oh, and that whole thing about aging and panic buttons? Just ignore that. Seriously. 

2013-05-17 17:44:32 (21 comments, 5 reshares, 36 +1s)

And thanks to YOU I'm now over the free 3.5 terabyte hump. :)

http://go.tagjag.com/copy is a Dropbox-killer, and they're currently running a promotion for bonus storage. I shot past my free #Dropbox ceiling in about five minutes yesterday, and given that Copy is a better implementation of what Dropbox should be (check out their "Fair Storage" policy)... everybody will have a Copy account soon.

If you use my referral link (http://go.tagjag.com/copy), you'll get a bonus 5 GB and I'll get a bonus 5 GB. You have to click, verify email, then install one of the clients. Easiest way I've found to get TONS of cloud storage for free.

2013-05-17 16:57:18 (24 comments, 5 reshares, 42 +1s)

This morning, I'm up to ~3.5 TB of free cloud storage on http://go.tagjag.com/copy - YOU can start with 22 GB free. :)

2013-05-17 17:12:05 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 38 +1s)

Watch TLDR: HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S4, Which is Speedier? to find out why I'm NOT noticing the fingerprints on that screen. 

I cleaned it later. I promise. Maybe. 

2013-05-17 07:21:00 (7 comments, 8 reshares, 119 +1s)

+Josh Haftel severely enjoying his food

It's so much fun to upload a bunch of photos and have an animated gif appear in your account. Auto Awesome will be rolling out to your account today!

+Vic Gundotra used this one in his Google I/O presentation today. :)

#googleplusupdate   #googleplusphotos   #AutoAwesome  

2013-05-17 06:01:13 (7 comments, 16 reshares, 67 +1s)

Bacon earrings. Because your ears look silly WITHOUT them.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00C2RN2KE/lockergnome (aff) #Bacon  

2013-05-17 05:19:00 (20 comments, 5 reshares, 39 +1s)

I'm confident that http://go.tagjag.com/copy will hurt Dropbox. Their referral program is stellar, "fair storage for all" policy is beyond brilliant.

2013-05-17 04:50:54 (34 comments, 3 reshares, 73 +1s)

Dear Google: I am not now, nor have I ever been, "The human penis." 

https://www.google.com/search?q=chris%20pirillo

2013-05-17 17:12:36 (53 comments, 16 reshares, 182 +1s)

This is why Google should not rely on Wikipedia for information. My page gets vandalized all the time, and I decided (long ago) to never edit it. If I knew the person at Google who would be responsible for pulling the information about me from my own, verified Google+ profile, I'd staple this screen shot to their forehead. :)

https://www.google.com/search?q=chris%20pirillo

2013-05-17 02:07:09 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 68 +1s)

They told me if I could get three models of the Nokia Lumia in the same place at the same time, I could juggle them in front of a live studio audience!

But did this happen? Was anyone injured? Watch the video and you tell me...

Nokia Lumia 928 Vs. 925 Vs. 920; Unboxing, Specs, Hands On
http://youtu.be/O4pqGaXCHIk

Stellar Drive Clone
https://deals.lockergnome.com/sales/backup-useful-data-with-stellar-drive-clone

My First Computer (Adore Edition)
http://lgno.me/18Jy1sT

Your No-Nonsense Guide to Making Money Blogging
http://lockergnome.tradepub.com/free/w_make85/

R2-D2's Mug Shot
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007DBZ6LC/lockergnome

Pirillo Vlog 385 -- Geek is in My Blood
http://chris.pirillo.com/geek-is-in-my-blood/

I've Found My Solemate. (Sorry, Diana.)... more »

2013-05-17 01:30:00 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 30 +1s)

You think I'm going to do ... WHAT ... exactly?!?! Yeah. Right. Not happening. 

Blast from the vlog past. Watch Pirillo Vlog 023 - Adults of the Corn

2013-05-17 00:05:54 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 37 +1s)

There's Klingons on the starboard bow... of this #StarTrek Enterprise plush! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0077DCYU2/lockergnome (aff)

2013-05-16 22:52:28 (43 comments, 20 reshares, 320 +1s)

The new Google Maps is awesomeness.

2013-05-16 21:30:09 (31 comments, 41 reshares, 225 +1s)

A #StarWars  Stormtrooper Bathrobe?!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0099UZHSC/lockergnome (aff)

2013-05-16 21:14:12 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 21 +1s)

Deejays aren't the only ones who might want to hook a wireless #microphone #headset to a mixer. What might YOU use such a setup for? 

http://www.lockergnome.com/media/2013/05/16/wireless-microphone-headset-mixer/

2013-05-16 20:54:00 (10 comments, 8 reshares, 47 +1s)

Get 22 GB of free cloud storage here: http://go.tagjag.com/copy (Windows, OS X, Android, iOS, Linux). 

Thanks to you using my referral link, I'm at 1.4 TB in bonus storage space. I don't even have a local hard drive that big around here. :)

2013-05-16 19:39:20 (16 comments, 6 reshares, 66 +1s)

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I just tried the new Google+ "Face" extension. You press your face up against your screen and it makes a new status update automatically. TRY IT!

2013-05-16 19:30:20 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 32 +1s)

Only 7 more days until Diana returns to http://youtube.com/lockergnome vlogs... 

2013-05-16 19:18:27 (17 comments, 3 reshares, 130 +1s)

Dear 1,127,000 people who have now circled me: THANK YOU for not just circling, but for sharing the stuff I share with you. 

2013-05-16 18:30:00 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

Did I miss any? What about that tiny one wayyyyyyy in the back? Are you sure? REALLY sure? 

Watch Pirillo Vlog 387 - Old Computers Were Once New to find out why I was dressing up. Sort of. As much as I ever dress up. 

2013-05-16 18:07:41 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 33 +1s)

I keep going back and forth between the Nexus 4 and the LG Optimus G Pro for my go-to #Android device. I was heartened to hear that the Samsung Galaxy 4 (with its amazing camera) would be getting AOSP, but disappointed to learn that I may not be able to flash my current SG4 with it. Decisions, decisions...

2013-05-16 18:01:04 (33 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)

Google's all-access Music Subscription Service is called "All Access," yet cannot be accessed on all devices nor does it have all music. ;) And, as +Morten Larsen points out, it's also not available in all countries. 

Dunno. I'd have called it "LP" for nostalgic purposes. :) I was on URGE for years, then was migrated to Rhapsody, then made the switch to Spotify. I have no want, need, or desire to manage digital music on my own - never did. If I have a "cloud player," it's Amazon - if only because (again) it's cross-platform.

I'd have expected Google to release an app for iOS (much like Spotify did, without having to give Apple a cut of subscriptions). Even then, what's the compelling argument against Spotify?

2013-05-16 17:40:12 (10 comments, 23 reshares, 85 +1s)

Chatting with multiple people? Why not color code your conversations!

In a Hangout (chat window) type /bikeshed and hit enter.

You can repeat this until you find the desired conversation background color. Note: This is more of an Easter Egg and will not persist after you close the Hangout window.

2013-05-16 17:14:56 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 28 +1s)

What are the chances I would be able to scale a building or swing from a web if I buy these? 

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00C9HL5H4/lockergnome  (aff)

2013-05-16 17:04:23 (35 comments, 18 reshares, 66 +1s)

Oooooh! 15GB worth of cloud storage for free: https://copy.com?r=GZknwk - that's my referral link, too. :) If you use it, you get 5GB more, and I get a 5GB bonus for referring you. So, that's really 20GB for you! For free, yes. 

Plus, you can get an additional 2GB for tweeting after you log in / confirm your email address (and, of course, install the app on Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, or Android).

This is from Barracuda Networks - they know what they're doing. :)

2013-05-16 16:38:01 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 33 +1s)

Weighing my options, or checking out the new +Nokia #Lumia 928? You decide. 

Watch Nokia Lumia 928 vs 925 vs 920; Unboxing, Specs, Hands On (LIVE Today!) and let us know your thoughts.

2013-05-16 14:53:41 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 52 +1s)

2013-05-16 20:06:32 (31 comments, 7 reshares, 206 +1s)

Snapped a second before Pixie yakked (from Pirillo Vlog 387 - Old Computers Were Once New) http://t.co/FE4R6JmgSW

2013-05-16 04:26:44 (12 comments, 28 reshares, 187 +1s)

Someone sent this to me... #perfect  

2013-05-16 03:08:31 (7 comments, 6 reshares, 62 +1s)

The Countdown continues! 8 more days until Diana returns to http://youtube.com/lockergnome vlogs... so here's the song!

2013-05-16 02:38:14 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)

Which is best: camera on face or shoe on head? I think both are pretty hot, except when you may actually need to record a video. Or walk around outside. 

http://www.lockergnome.com/media/2012/05/15/dslr-vs-hd-camcorder/

2013-05-16 02:47:48 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 40 +1s)

Pirillo Vlog 021 - We're on a Boat! #vlog  

2013-05-16 02:20:03 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 39 +1s)

Sample Images from Nokia Lumia 928 & iPhone 5. In each shot, the focal point was Pixie.

The Lumia camera has a wider field of view, but chromatic aberration rears its ugly head at the end of the bed frame. Whites are cast in blue, across the shot, and there's a halo around the window (lens was spotless). It also did something weird to the ceiling above the window. 

Between the two, I do believe the iPhone captured more accurate colors across the shot - and could be more easily adjusted in post. Details seem to be a bit sharper with the iPhone 5 as well (zoom in and look at the weaving on the bedspread).

2013-05-16 01:57:56 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 36 +1s)

Sorry you missed out on the vlog field trip we took last year at this time. The weather was great and the swings - well, they were crooked little suckers. 

Pirillo Vlog 022 - Join Us on the Playground

2013-05-16 01:49:51 (5 comments, 19 reshares, 84 +1s)

Put this in your closet.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009PHDHIQ/lockergnome #aff #bacon #tshirt

2013-05-16 01:40:35 (44 comments, 1 reshares, 78 +1s)

Does anybody care about BlackBerry, anymore? If people commented more about BlackBerry than they did about my facial hair in the comments section of this video, I'd be inclined to think so.

Alas...

Here's what we've been talking about at LockerGnome and beyond! Enjoy the video and share it if you're so inclined. Cheers!

TLDR: Does Anybody Care About BlackBerry Anymore? 
http://youtu.be/0RBAmLEdafQ

Three Premium WordPress Themes
https://deals.lockergnome.com/sales/three-premium-wordpress-themes

Top 10 Phones Available on the Straight Talk Network
http://www.lockergnome.com/mobile/2013/05/14/straight-talk-network-top-10-phones/

Coffee Ray Gun PEWPEWPEW
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008A0MI8E/lockergnome

Getting Started: Your Guide to Windows 8more »

2013-05-15 23:31:49 (11 comments, 7 reshares, 73 +1s)

Doing this live for you today: Nokia Lumia 928 vs 920; Unboxing, Specs (LIVE Today!) 

2013-05-15 22:56:20 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 50 +1s)

I live close to the Nature Trail to Hell. Pictured here, from today's vlog: Pirillo Vlog 386 - I Bet You Never Had One