Ocean Marketing and Paul Christoforo’s PR Blunder (AKA You Really Stepped in it, Bro)

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Ah yes, another post wherein I hop up on my soapbox. See, every now and then, a story gets me so riled up that I have to talk about it on here. Today’s edition of pissed-off-geek-rant is brought to you by Paul Christoforo, courtesy of Penny Arcade. If you’re not yet familiar with the situation,… read more »

My Black Friday Nightmare, or The Importance of Having the Find My iPhone App

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My sister and I have made our own tradition of Black Friday shopping, camping out at Target starting at 8pm and waiting out the cold until the doors open. It’s a minor rush, but it’s a fun way to really kick off the Christmas season, looking for gifts for everyone. So this year, true to… read more »

Making The Ultimate Geek Station

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So I told you guys that things are changing a bit round these parts, and they are! So welcome to What a Geek Wednesday. I’ll post weekly features on gadgets, gear and general geekery for your squeeing delight. This week, we’re starting with the most epic additions to any geek’s workspace. When you walk into… read more »

6 Reasons the iPad is a Huge Letdown

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Today, Apple announced their “most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device:” the iPad. It’s the tablet we’ve all been waiting for. Right? Well, it’s a tablet, that’s true. Let’s run down some specs first. Specs: 9.7″ Multitouch Screen 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi) 0.5″ in Depth 1.5 lbs (1.6 lbs… read more »

Top 10 Geek Toys of 2009

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Ohh 2009. It’s been an interesting year. And by interesting I mean the general consensus is that 2009 was a growing year. And by growing year I mean it sucked. However, 2009 did produce a couple awesome goodies to compensate for it’s general suckitude. Therefore, it is my absolute pleasure to present to you: The… read more »

Gifting for Geeks: Essentials

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We all have a special geek in our lives, and during this holiday season, we have an incredible opportunity to show our appreciation for the joy they bring. Just roll with me here, please? So over the next week I’m going to share my recommendations for holiday gift ideas for the geeks in your life!… read more »