How Do You Rate the Quality of an App?

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http://lockergnome.net - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Over on Lockergnome, CiphersSon asked simply: "How do you rate an app's quality?" The way I rate the quality of an app may be different from how you rate it. It's frustrating to me at this point in time. We have services such as iTunes and the Android Marketplace. We are all looking for something different - from features to aesthetics. Therefore, we will rate apps in different ways for different reasons. This means that something with a lower rating may actually end up being exactly what you were looking for. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Google Chrome 5 Beta

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http://go.tagjag.com/chromebeta - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Marques has created several excellent screencasts for us in the past. This time, he wanted to show off how fast and stable the latest beta release of Google Chrome is. He feels that it's the fastest browser to date. Additionally, Marques loves that the Extension integration has been made much simpler to use, and is instantaneous when you install or remove them. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownlee

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Emoji on the iPhone

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http://go.tagjag.com/emojifree - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I love being able to send cute little smilies to friends who are also using an iPhone. Using Emoji is fun and is simple to do. Once you've installed Emoji, it will tell you exactly what you need to do to get started. After enabling Emoji, anyone who has an iPhone will be able to see all of the cute little symbols you send via email, IM and text. http://chris.pirillo.com

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The Truth as Parents Know It

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://lockergnome.net - Over on our questions and answers community, roguekiller23231 began a discussion about things our parents told us when we were young which may - or may not - have been true. "Your face will freeze that way if you do that!" How many times did you hear that growing up? I'm willing to bet your face is intact and not frozen into some grotesque mask. What things did the adults in your life tell you that you now know for a fact were a fib? http://chris.pirillo.com

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TweetDeck Can Manage Your Social Life

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Matthew has created a screencast to walk you through setup of the free TweetDeck application. TweetDeck runs off of Adobe Air, and is an excellent program to help you manage your social stream. You can add your Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, FourSquare, Google Buzz and MySpace profiles. Mix and match to have any (or all) of those accounts right in one easy-to-use application. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://www.youtube.com/TheMatt7000

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Have We Thrown Privacy Out the Window?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - PEHUB wrote an alarming article last Friday about a lady named Louise who they identified & tracked using Foursquare. When she was confronted with this information, how did she respond? Lamarr was shocked at her answer - are you? http://youtube.com/wilsontech1

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Are Solid State Drives Better Than Traditional Hard Drives?

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http://lockergnome.net - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Over on our popular questions and answers site Lockergnome.net, bcgocubs asked how a computer will benefit when using an SSD. Also, they would like to know what everyone's general opinions are regarding solid state drives vs traditional hard drives. A traditional hard drive has moving parts, but is quite inexpensive compared to an SSD. The solid-state drive is just that: suspended in a solid state with no moving parts. It may be more expensive to buy one of these, but many people are starting to believe that they are much better for your computer. What are your thoughts? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Samsung Galaxy S Initial Impressions

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - The Samsung Galaxy S will be available soon in the AT&T network. I've been able to play with it for the past week or so. Despite moderate usage, I haven't had to charge it since first turning it on. The battery astounded me, to be quite honest. I've been pretty happy with this phone. Despite a few negative remarks I've seen elsewhere about this phone, this is the best Android device I've tried to date. This will definitely be my default Android phone from now on. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Flipboard for the iPad (Free)

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http://www.flipboard.com - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - The other night my long-time friend Robert Scoble tweeted out a link about his interview with the CEO of the company that created the free Flipboard application. This app is the future of news distribution. It's a beautiful mashup between social media connections as well as traditional and community sources. This, my friends, is the way I'm going to start navigating information that flows through all of the channels I am most interested in. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Are You Using Dragon Dictation?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Dragon Dictation 2.0 from Dragon Mobile Apps is one of the best apps on the market for the iPad. I should say - "Soon to be on the market" though. I was able to get an advance sneak peek at the app, thanks to the folks at Dragon Dictation. The new version will fully support iOS 4 on your device. You can paste directly from the application itself to the iPhone SMS or messaging application. You can also send your text directly to Facebook or Twitter, or change the language in this new version. http://chris.pirillo.com

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iMovie for the iPhone

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http://go.tagjag.com/imovieapp - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I realize that after having used iMovie on the iPhone a number of times it would be easier to demonstrate it to all of you instead of simply talking about it. It is insanely easy to edit and process your movies and videos using iMovie. Don't let its ease of use fool you, though. This app is very full-featured and powerful. With iMovie for iPhone, you can start several projects and finish them whenever you want and wherever you are. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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Is There a Better Way to Protect the iPhone Screen

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I went out yesterday and purchased an AT&T branded screen protector for my iPhone 4. In less than twenty-four hours, it is already smudged and messed up quite a lot. The packaging claims that it is "anti-fingerprint." You can clearly see in this video (shot with the new Samsung Galaxy S) that there are, indeed, fingerprints everywhere. I don't recommend wasting your money on this particular screen protection. I'd rather my iPhone go naked than use something like this. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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Don't Unfriend Me!

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://lockergnome.net - Last week CNN Tech wrote an article about how to deal with a friend "unfriending" you on a social network, such as Facebook or Twitter. Do you confront them, or just deal with it and move on with your life? http://youtube.com/wilsontech1 - http://live.pirillo.com

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The Future of the Internet

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http://lockergnome.net - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Over on Lockergnome.net, Slick asked what our thoughts are on the future of the Internet. With speeds and capabilities ever-increasing, it can boggle the mind to think of what we'll have available to us in 20 years or so. It will be funny to look back to the year 2010 and think about how SLOW we thought the connections we have now were. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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How Do You Defeat a Gaming Addiction?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I saw a question on Lockergnome the other day where Luke admitted he has a gaming addiction. He reached out to the community for help in overcoming it. He managed to stop playing all day long, but finds himself not caring about other activities. He feels a strong pull towards his game(s), and doesn't know how to get past that. The first thing to remember that it IS an addiction, just like with a gambler or drug addict. An addiction is in your mind, and it's not an easy thing to overcome. It takes a lot of strength and willpower just to admit you need help in that area, and I commend Luke for reaching out for advice. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How Do Microsoft Certifications Help You?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - RedChannel is a student who plans to pursue a career in the IT field. He isn't able to obtain a four-year degree at this time, and wonders if gaining some certifications from Microsoft would be enough background to help him land a decent job. He asked this question over on our Questions and Answers community - Lockergnome.net. You are welcome to join us there to give your opinion on this question - or any of a few thousand others. http://live.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How to Make Wine Taste Better

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http://go.tagjag.com/winefiner - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I am a Geek who happens to love gadgets, food and wine. When the folks at Nuance sent me their newest aerator to review, I jumped at the chance. You have to properly aerate a bottle of wine prior to drinking it, or you'll never experience the true taste. If you don't want to wait for the bottle to breathe on its own, then a gadget such as this may be just the ticket for you. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How to Save Energy With Your Computers

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://lockergnome.net - FlavioGomes asked the Lockergnome.net community how we can save money and energy with our computers. He has to leave his machines on all day, and he claims that it makes a big difference in his electricity bill each month. He's hoping to find a way to cut that down, without having to turn off his machines. Any advice or tips you have will certainly be appreciated! http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Why is McDonald's Creepy?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://youtube.com/wilsontech1 - According to the Consumerist, a few weeks back, the Center for Science in the Public Interest threatened to sue McDonalds for putting toys in Happy Meals. Apparently, they don't like the idea of McDonalds enticing little boys and girls with toys. McDonalds responded, stating they are not like the "standers in the playground handing out candy to children." What do you think? Is McDonalds really creepy, or is this lawsuit? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How Many Types of Linux do we Need?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Over at Lockergnome.net, Luke asked where there are so many different Linux distros. Linux is awesome, there's no doubt about it. The beauty of Linux is that it is open-source, and anyone can change it how they see fit. You can take Linux as an operating system, give it different themes and choices and generally make it to your liking. Some people want certain choices and features, while others want something entirely different. This is why you'll find so many different flavors of Linux. http://geeks.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How to Recover Lost Items - Stuffbak

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http://go.tagjag.com/stuffbak - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I hope I never lose my digital camera, or the data on it. If only I placed a Stuffback sticker on it, then perhaps I'll never have to worry. You can protect any mobile device from permanent loss and placing the sticker onto your gadget so it's fully visible. If it happens to be lost or stolen after that, the company will offer a reward to help ensure the item's return. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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How Big is Your Biggest Hard Drive

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http://go.tagjag.com/3tb - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - What's the biggest hard drive you have in your possession right now? Which single hard drive in your home has the largest capacity? I happen to have a 3 TB drive here, sent to me as a review unit by Seagate. It's their FreeAgent GoFlex external drive. If you remember, I've reviewed some of their stuff in the past, and been very happy with it. Does this particular drive stand up to the test? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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Where Do You Order Computer Hardware?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Adam asked over on Lockergnome.net which sites I would recommend he order computer parts from. With so many online retailers out there in cyberspace, he's not sure where to turn for reputable parts. The problem though, is that there is no right answer. Some places will have better prices than others. Some will have better parts at higher cost. It all boils down to choosing what's best for YOU - and doing some research. http://lockerngome.net - http://live.pirillo.com

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Used iPhone 3GS Unboxing

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http://twitter.com/katarmstrong - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - When I received my iPhone 4, I decided to give my 3GS model to my assistant and Community Manager Kat. She works extremely hard, and is always willing to drop whatever she's doing to take on something else whenever I need her to. She's fantastic at handling the community issues that crop up, and it seems as though everyone loves her. I was lucky as hell to find her three years ago on accident, and I don't know what I'd do without her! Here you'll find her attempt at an unboxing video. GO EASY on her, y'all. This is the first time she's done something like this. http://chris.pirillo.com

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How to Make New iPhone Wallpapers for Free

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http://go.tagjag.com/meritum - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - If you're looking for a way to create unique wallpapers for your iPhone, you need look no further than Meritum Paint. The app is free in iTunes (or 99 cents for an upgraded version), and is one of the coolest ways to create wallpapers. Tap or drag your finger around the screen until you have a design you love and then shake your phone to save it. That's all there is to it! http://chris.pirillo.com

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How to Carry Your Keyboard in Your Pocket

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http://go.tagjag.com/promini - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - If you're someone who wants a physical keyboard to use with your device, you might want to look at the Magic-Pro. It's a full keyboard with a touchpad that actually rotates and works in either direction. It's one of the only pieces of hardware that's able to do that. It connects by way of a 2.4 GHz wireless network and will fit in your pocket! http://chris.pirillo.com

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iPad Fun for Kids and Adults - Granimator

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http://go.tagjag.com/granimator - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - The Granimator iPad app is a freeform iPad & iPhone wallpaper creator. Begin by choosing one of the pre-designed templates created by artists from around the world. Each artist pack includes different sounds, tools, shapes and backgrounds with it. Draw, tap, pinch, drag and interact with the various graphical elements to create art and soundscapes. When you're satisfied with what you've created, share it by sending to your iPhone. You can also choose to share with your friends on Twitter, Flickr, Facebook or Granimator's website. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Motorola Backflip is Android for Social Media Simplicity

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http://go.tagjag.com/amazonwireless - If you want to sign up for a new AT&T plan right now, you can receive the new Motorola Backflip phone for just a penny. Why would you want to do that, though? Well, thankfully I was sent one of these awesome little phones to review. If you're a social media fanatic, I think you're going to like what Motorola has in store for you. http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com

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Mac Tips

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http://go.tagjag.com/mactips - If you're switching from Windows to Mac OS X, I thought I'd help get you started with my top 100 Mac tips. If you're sticking with Windows, fine - I released the Windows eBook earlier this year at http://www.gnometomes.com/ (and I hope you scored a copy). Every day, I get asked questions related to "making the switch." I just figured this was an easier way to get you the information you needed. If you do get a copy, please post your review as either a comment here or video response - I'd love to hear what you think about its value to you, either as a new Mac user or as someone who communicates with new Mac users on a regular basis. http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

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Crackdown 2

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http://go.tagjag.com/crackdown2 - Reviewed by http://www.lockergnome.com/danwood/ - the long-awaited sequel to Crackdown is finally here, and we were able to get our hands on it a few days early for review. Are you a game reviewer, too? Can you produce high quality reviews for the Lockergnome Network? Let us know!

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Do You Want a Logitech HD Webcam?

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http://go.tagjag.com/c510 - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I have been addicted to webcams since they were first introduced to the market. I still have the first one I ever owned sitting in a box in the closet! I have to thank Logitech for passing along their new HD C510 webcam, which is part of their new series. This little device may be small, but it packs a lot of punch! http://chris.pirillo.com

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Fireworks Software on the iPad - Uzu

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http://go.tagjag.com/uzu - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - This is absolutely the coolest iPad app I've ever come across. Heck, it's likely the most awesome app for ANY device - ever. Uzu is a free app for the iPad that lets you create an interactive fireworks show! Uzu is a kinetic multitouch particle visualizer. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Canonical explains the status of Ubuntu on ARM Powered Laptops

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - It will be good to get an alternative processor platform to power all our laptops and desktops. But to run a full consumer friendly OS on an embedded processor platform has been a challenge so far, as the ARM processors were originally intended just to power phones and other dedicated devices. Designing a simple user interface for the Linux based OS that can be embraced by the mass market instead of Microsoft Windows is also a large challenge. Jerone Young is one of the main engineers at Canonical working for the past many months in trying to get Ubuntu to work 100% smoothly on the upcoming fastest ARM Processors that will come in the thin, light and possibly very cheap ARM Powered laptops and desktops that will normally reach the mass market in the months to come. This video was filmed by Charbax of http://ARMdevices.net at the Freescale Technology Forum in Orlando Florida.

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Sync Google Chrome Browser Features

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http://build.chromium.org/buildbot/snapshots/ - http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - I told you that I was considering making a browser switch from Safari to Google Chrome / Chromium Nightly. Well, thanks to newer builds, I'm inching ever-closer to making the leap. Being able to sync extensions is something I'd want to do, so imagine my surprise when I discovered that newer nightly builds of Chromium had the feature enabled. I'm living on the bleeding edge! So, do you know of any killer extensions I might be able to use in Chromium / Google Chrome?

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How Do You Break Up?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - According to a recent poll over at Mashable, Lamarr discovered that an alarming number of people would break up with someone simply by changing their Facebook relationship status or posting a Wall story. When reading this article, he started thinking about other types of breakups. In true Lamarr fashion, he created a video to share his thoughts with you. http://youtube.com/wilsontech1

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Who Uses MobileMe?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Over on Lockergnome.net, Tucker asked if it is worth it to buy MobileMe. Back when Apple released their online services, it had a different name. I bought it at that time, but didn't really use it until the name had changed to MobileMe. When the iPhone and iPad were released, MobileMe really came into play with the "Find Device" feature. If you're someone who is looking for mobile email and online storage only, then I don't feel that MobileMe is worth buying for yourself. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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Wash Yourself with Geek Soap

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Unlike some Geeks, I take a shower every day. I've unfortunately been around some of the ones who don't. If you are one who hates bathing, perhaps you'd like to use some seriously Geeky soap. You can grab a soap that is shaped to look like an NES controller! I bought a "Fight Club" bar of soap, as well as ones that look like bacon. http://live.pirillo.com - http://chris.pirillo.com

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How to Transfer Digital Photos from the iPhone to the iPad

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http://go.tagjag.com/bump - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - You may remember a video I recorded a few months ago to talk about the Bump app for the iPhone. You could use it to bump two phones together and share contact information. Now, I can use Bump on my iPad in order to quickly and easily transfer photos from my phone(s) to my iPad. (Gorgeous, well-behaved dogs NOT included.) http://live.pirillo.com

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Are You Wearing Jinx?

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http://go.tagjag.com/jinx - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I love to wear clothes - especially if they are free tshirts. Jinx has a new batch of shirts coming out in the very near future, and sent several of them to me to preview. You cannot really review a shirt, can you? I can tell you how cool it looks, or how comfy it is. All I can do, though, is show them off and tell you where to go to grab some for yourself. (Check the first link in this description!) http://live.pirillo.com

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