Archive for the ‘Geek Life’ Category
Geek life isn’t quite as impressive as thug life, but we have cooler toys and fatter pipes. These articles address various aspects of being geeky, from cool websites we like to thoughts on social networking.
Comparison of Desktop Twitter Clients
Posted on May 25, 2009 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Life Tools
In my never-ending quest for the perfect Twitter client, I’ve decided to do a side-by-side comparison of features of some of more popular clients. This list is probably not exhaustive, and the current clients continue to add new features frequently. I’ll try to keep it updated as they do, though.
This Blue Bird’s Wings Just Got Clipped
Posted on May 15, 2009 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life
As most Twitter user’s know, Twitter recently implemented a change to the way @replies are handled in the user’s timeline. This change dramatically impacts the way I (and many of my followers) use Twitter, and does potentially irreperable damage to the one thing that truly set Twitter apart from other newsfeed/status update types of services.
Following Me on Twitter
Posted on May 11, 2009 by snipe in Geek Life, Misc
If you’re following me on Twitter, or if you’re thinking about following me on Twitter, here’s some stuff you should probably know.
More on Haiku (or Moron Haiku?)
Posted on April 16, 2009 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Humor
So I’ve been on a bit of a haiku-kick lately, and decided to do something about it. The recent obsession started, I think, with my commute.
The… Er… Anatomy of a Twitter Meme
Posted on March 9, 2009 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Humor
This is a transcript of the #giantblueglowingcock Twitter meme from March 9, 2009. This meme, started by myself and @brlittle, managed to make the front page of Twitscoop – that is, until they decided it was too naughty and they pulled it.
Essential WordPress Plugins
Posted on January 8, 2009 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Web Development
Many WordPress bloggers have taken the time to share the WordPress plugins they can’t live without, and because I’ve found some of my favorites that way, I’ve decided to do the same. These plugins may not be right for everyone, but they’re the ones I use on this site. It’s easy for people to get [...]
Confuse and Impress Friends with Upside-Down Text
Posted on January 4, 2009 by snipe in Geek Life, Humor
˙ǝʇɐpdn ʞooqǝɔɐɟ ɹo ʇǝǝʍʇ ɹǝʇʇıʍʇ ‘ʇsod ƃoןq ʇxǝu ɹnoʎ uı ǝuo sıɥʇ ɥʇıʍ unɟ ǝɯos ǝʌɐɥ ‘spuǝıɹɟ ɹnoʎ ɹoɟ ɥƃnouǝ ǝʌıssǝɹdɯı puɐ ƃuısnɟuoɔ ʇ’uǝɹɐ sʇɥƃnoɥʇ uʍo ɹnoʎ ɟı (If your own thoughts aren’t confusing and impressive enough for your friends, have some fun with this one in your next blog post, Twitter tweet or Facebook [...]
Put a Fun, Techy Spin on the Boring Office Card
Posted on December 9, 2008 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life
You know the drill – someone in the office is having a birthday/wedding/baby/retirement/whatever. Someone is designated to go out and buy a card, and then everyone in the office has to sneak around trying to sign it while the intended recipient has their back turned. Sometimes the option to contribute money is involved, for example [...]
Warcraft Security Better Than Banking Security?
Posted on December 9, 2008 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life
Is your World of Warcraft account more secure than your online banking account?
No, No – Let Me Google That For You
Posted on November 24, 2008 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Humor
Have you ever had someone ask you the answer to a question, and in order to find the answer, you did a simple Google search? That leaves you wondering why the aforementioned asker couldn’t Google it their damned selves…. (I have to confess here, sometimes I like being the fastest on the Google draw – [...]
Using Twitter for Business?
Posted on August 28, 2008 by snipe in Featured, Geek Life, Tips & Tricks
Two interesting articles have come out recently, discussing tips and techniques for people interested in using Twitter as a business or marketing tool. As I work for an advertising agency that specializes in leveraging new technologies (such as Facebook applications) to market towards a younger, more tech-savvy audience, this is something I was particularly interested [...]
