Category Archives: Technology

The Retro Encabulator X2

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I wonder which one came first? Understanding The Turbo Encabulator – Watch more Funny Videos

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Another Social Networking Tool

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

Shameless self promotion? My good buddy Dave suggested consolidating all the social networking tools I’m trying to use to create a “one stop shop for all things Brian”. Either I am egotistical enough to think this is needed or I’m … Continue reading →

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Digg and Delicious and More

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I’m making an effort to utilize a few social networking web tools that will replace some of my blog activity: DIGG “Digg is a place for people to discover and share content found on the web. From the biggest online … Continue reading →

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govtrack.us Tracker Tool

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I just ran across a very nifty tool tonight. It comes from the govtrack.us website, which is dedicated to letting you figure out what is going on in Congress. Click on the “Track” button, and specify what all you want … Continue reading →

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Google Voice

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

My account for Google Voice was activated last night, so I played around with it a bit. I’m very impressed! The brainiacs at Google have created something great. This (free) service will give you a “permanent” phone number that you … Continue reading →

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Linux Mint

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I just installed Linux Mint, and I am VERY impressed. I feel like I’m using a Mac now. All my hardware works out of the box, there are lots of little eye candy and actions going on. The interface is … Continue reading →

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Strict “No Text Messaging” Policy

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I couldn’t agree more! “They screw you with the text messages” -in my best Joe Pesci voice. Email is superior to texting, and texting is just another way the a-holes at the phone company stick it to you. I suggest … Continue reading →

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Cooked ROMS and Bootloaders

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

Something I’ve been wanting to do for over a year was to hack my AT&T Tilt (HTC Kaiser/TyTN II) phone to get rid of all the restrictions that AT&T placed on it, and today seemed like a good day to … Continue reading →

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Live Green Expo

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

There was lots to see and do at the Live Green Expo. I could have stayed all day, but after a few hours of fighting the crowds, I was tired, and my hands were tired from carrying all the bags … Continue reading →

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Old School MP3 Player + Linux = Bang Head on Keyboard

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

Back in the days before the mighty iPod, lots of exciting MP3 players were available. I researched and compared and bought a Sonic Blue (used to be called Diamond) Rio S50. It was pretty small, used standard SD card memory, … Continue reading →

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