The Chris Pirillo Show

TLDR: Trains, Blogs, Tablets, and Webinars

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:25:39 +0000

Making Money with Your Web Site Webinar http://www.gnomies.com/2012/02/10/making-money-with-your-web-site-webinar/ Should Maglev Trains Replace the Airplane? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/10/should-maglev-trains-replace-the-airplane/ How to Start a Blog http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/10/how-to-start-a-blog/ Sony Tablet S Review http://www.lockergnome.com/android/2012/02/10/sony-tablet-s-review/ All You Need to Do Is... http://www.gnomies.com/2012/02/09/all-you-need-to-do-is/ Back Link of the Day http://www.mstechpages.com/2012/02/01/windows-optimization-toolsgood-or-bad/ A big thank you to Justin from MSTechPages for pointing to Ron Schenone's LockerGnome article about the dangers of Windows optimization! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Cellphones, Seniors, LinkedIn, and Social Networks

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:39 +0000

Unsure about how to ask questions that get answered in this channel during our live TLDR broadcasts? There are definitely things you should and shouldn't do. Here's a little clarification that might help! http://www.gnomies.com/2012/02/09/how-to-ask-questions/ Four New Social Networks to Watch in 2012 http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/09/four-new-social-networks-to-watch-in-2012/ Cellphones or Smartphones: Are Your Kids Too Young? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/09/cellphones-or-smartphones-are-your-kids-too-young/ Are Seniors (This Senior) Obsolete? http://www.lockergnome.com/sherman/2012/02/09/are-seniors-this-senior-obsolete/ Top Five Reasons to Pay for LinkedIn http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/09/top-five-reasons-to-pay-for-linkedin/ Three Simple Rules for Buying a Computer (Or Anything Else) http://www.lockergnome.com/decisions/2012/02/09/three-simple-rules-for-buying-a-computer-or-anything-else/ How to Control Your PC or Game Console with a Single Handheld Remote http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/09/how-to-control-your-pc-or-game-console-with-a-single-handheld-remote/ Back Link of the Day http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/this-week-in-small-business-jobs/ Thanks to Gene Marks from the New York Times for mentioning Kelly Clay's LockerGnome article about finding a successful freelancer in its piece, "This Week in Small Business: Jobs!" If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Investments, PSRs, Drivers, and Home Design

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:10:17 +0000

How to Determine Your ROI http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/08/how-to-determine-your-roi/ How to Use Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) in Windows 7 http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/08/how-to-use-problem-steps-recorder-psr-in-windows-7/ Free Home Design Software http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/08/free-home-design-software/ How to Engage Key Influencers http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/08/how-to-engage-key-influencers/ How to Roll Back a Driver in Windows 7 http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/08/how-to-roll-back-a-driver-in-windows-7/ Back Link of the Day http://minipixel.se/2012/02/05/vilka-filer-ar-viktiga-att-ta-backup-pa/ Thanks to Erik from Minipixel.se, who referenced Matt Ryan's post at LockerGnome about not only the importance of backing up your hard drive, but what you should and shouldn't bother backing up. The site's in Swedish, but to paraphrase Ralph Wiggum: "Oh, boy! Google Translate! That's where I'm a Viking!" If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Pinterest, Influencers, Index Ratings, and LEGO Pros

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:40:16 +0000

Four Unique Ways to Use Pinterest http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/07/four-unique-ways-to-use-pinterest/ How to Find Key Influencers http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/07/how-to-find-key-influencers/ Secret Tips from the LEGO Pros http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2012/02/07/secret-tips-from-the-lego-pros/ How to Change Your Windows Experience Index Rating http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/07/how-to-change-your-windows-experience-index-rating/ Tech for the Clumsy and Accident Prone http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2012/02/07/tech-for-the-clumsy-and-accident-prone/ Back Link of the Day http://lolagirl10.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/gnomies/ Thanks again to Lisa M, who was a Gnomie of the Day before we even had a link to her page. Now, she's Back Link of the Day for writing nice things about her experience with our Gnomies community! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Embarrassment, Followers, Clutter, and Disabilities

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:26:06 +0000

Save Over 70% on This Web Development Online Code Camp! http://www.gnomies.com/2012/02/06/save-over-70-on-this-web-development-online-code-camp/ The Most Embarrassing IMs and Texts Sent to the Wrong Person http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/06/the-most-embarassing-ims-and-texts-sent-to-the-wrong-person/ The Secret to Getting More Twitter Followers http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/06/the-secret-to-getting-more-twitter-followers/ Five Easy Ways to Eliminate Cable Clutter http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/06/five-easy-ways-to-eliminate-cable-clutter/ How Technology Helps People with Disabilities Use Computers http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/06/how-technology-helps-people-with-disabilities-use-computers/ Back Link of the Day http://brendon1555.com/2012/01/27/gnomies-a-whole-lot-of-geekery/ Thanks to Gnomie Brendon Lees for writing about his experience with our Gnomies community in his post: "Gnomies: A Whole Lot of Geekery." If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: TeamSpeak, Mobility, Backups, and Phone Calls

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:00:53 +0000

Free Phone Calls On Your iPad, iPod, iPhone, or Android Phone http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/03/free-phone-calls-on-your-ipad-ipod-iphone-or-android-phone/ How (And Why) to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/03/how-and-why-to-make-your-website-mobile-friendly/ What to Include in a Backup, and How to Do It http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/03/what-to-include-in-a-backup-and-how-to-do-it/ Helpful TeamSpeak 3 Tips http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2012/02/03/teamspeak-3-tips/ Back Link of the Day http://www.pricenfees.com/how-to-be-a-youtube-partner-in-2012.html Thanks to PriceNFees for referencing TLDR in its post on "How To Be a YouTube Partner in 2012." If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Valentine's, Invoicing, Reinstalls, and Elected Officials

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:01:30 +0000

Five Ways to Make Online Invoicing Easier http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/02/five-ways-to-make-online-invoicing-easier/ How Elected Officials Should Be Using Social Media http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/02/how-elected-officials-should-be-using-social-media/ Geeky Valentine's Day Gifts http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/02/geeky-valentines-day-gifts/ How to Do a Clean Reinstallation of OS X Lion http://www.lockergnome.com/osx/2012/02/02/clean-install-os-x-lion/ Back Link of the Day http://jknproductions1212.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/chris-pirillo-and-the-gnomies/ Thanks to Josh Noyce of jknproductions1212 for writing about Gnomies and linking to us -- more than once, even! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! Webinar: YouTube, Live Streaming, and Optimizing Video Distribution http://www.gnomies.com/youtube-webinar/ The other night, we had our first official Gnomies webinar, and the topic was "YouTube, Live Streaming, and Optimizing Video Distribution." Being able to participate in future events like this is just one of the many, many perks of being a registered Gnomie! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Branding, Blogging, Spirits, and Video Editing

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:19:13 +0000

Five Ways to Build Your Personal Brand Today http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/01/five-ways-to-build-your-personal-brand-today/ Five Web Apps to Engage Your Mind and Spirit http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/02/01/five-web-apps-to-engage-your-mind-and-spirit/ How to Partition Your Hard Drive in Windows 7 http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/02/01/how-to-partition-your-hard-drive-in-windows-7/ How to Blog Every Day http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/02/01/how-to-blog-every-day/ Best Linux Downloads for Any New Linux Computer http://www.lockergnome.com/craighton/2012/02/01/best-linux-downloads-for-any-new-linux-computer/ Five Great Video Editing Programs for Windows http://www.lockergnome.com/media/2012/02/01/five-great-video-editing-programs-for-windows/ Back Link of the Day http://www.dakotawallender.com/ Thanks to Dakota Wallender for linking to our video on the best online storage service! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! Webinar: YouTube, Live Streaming, and Optimizing Video Distribution http://www.gnomies.com/youtube-webinar/ Last night, we had our first official Gnomies webinar, and the topic was "YouTube, Live Streaming, and Optimizing Video Distribution." Being able to participate in future events like this is just one of the many, many perks of being a registered Gnomie. http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Timeline, Optimization, Freelancers, and Professionals

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:21:47 +0000

Secret Facebook Timeline Tips http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/31/secret-facebook-timeline-tips/ How Not to Screw Up Your PC with Windows Optimization Tools http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/31/how-not-to-screw-up-your-pc-with-windows-optimization-tools/ How to Find a Successful Freelancer http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/31/how-to-find-a-successful-freelancer/ Best OS X Downloads for Any New Mac http://www.lockergnome.com/craighton/2012/01/31/best-os-x-downloads-for-any-new-mac/ 28 Great Windows Programs and Apps for Professionals http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/01/31/windows-programs-for-professionals/ Back Link of the Day http://younggeek1tech.tumblr.com/post/16549159613/do-you-know-the-right-time-to-buy-electronics Thanks to Justin Johnson, who linked to one of our posts at LockerGnome.com about using decide.com when trying to figure out if the time is now -- or later -- for making big electronics purchases. If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Windows 8, NotesToFriends, Downloads, and Auto Repair

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:46:26 +0000

How to Save Money on Auto Repair http://www.lockergnome.com/mattryan/2012/01/30/how-to-save-money-on-auto-repair/ Five Web Technologies You Should Be Using http://www.lockergnome.com/web/2012/01/30/five-web-technologies-you-should-be-using/ Best Windows Downloads for Any New Computer http://www.lockergnome.com/craighton/2012/01/30/best-windows-downloads-for-any-new-computer/ How to Install Windows 8 Developer Preview on a Mac http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/01/30/windows-8-developer-preview-mac/ How to Send a Letter Without Going to the Post Office Using NotesToFriends http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/30/how-to-send-a-letter-without-going-to-the-post-office-using-notestofriends/ Cellphone Deal That Won't Break the Bank http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/30/cellphone-deal-that-wont-break-the-bank/ Back Link of the Day http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/01/once-again-rss-is-dead-but-only-you-can-save-it.php Thanks to John Battelle's Searchblog for linking to one of LockerGnome's recent articles regarding the RSS Lives vs. RSS is Dead argument that's been going on for the past decade or so (go read his writeup if you want to weigh the evidence for yourself). If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Blogs, Repairs, Freelancers, and the Pareto Principle

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:51:03 +0000

Seven Things to Know Before Becoming a Freelancer http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/27/seven-things-to-know-before-becoming-a-freelancer/ How to Save Money on Computer Repair http://www.lockergnome.com/hardware/2012/01/27/how-to-save-money-on-computer-repair/ What's the Best Day and Time to Blog? http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/27/whats-the-best-day-and-time-to-blog/ The Pareto Principle: the 80/20 Rule and How It Works http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/27/the-pareto-principle-the-8020-rule-and-how-it-works/ Back Link of the Day http://mikeseth.tk/?p=1573 Wowie, zowie! If you were ever in need of an explanation of what this whole SOPA and PIPA uproar was all about, Mike Seth lays it all out in his post "SOPA and PIPA Explained." He referenced one of our LockerGnome articles in composing it, and we heartily thank him! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Piracy, Critics, Cabs, and First-person Shooters

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:06:45 +0000

Sharing a Cab: Is the Fare Unfair? http://www.lockergnome.com/decisions/2012/01/26/sharing-a-cab-is-the-fare-unfair/ How to Increase Frame Rates in First-person Shooters http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/01/26/how-to-increase-frame-rates-in-first-person-shooters/ How Music Critics Adapt to the Social Media Landscape http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2012/01/26/how-music-critics-adapt-to-the-social-media-landscape/ Good Deeds and the Evolution of Piracy http://www.lockergnome.com/sherman/2012/01/26/good-deeds-and-the-evolution-of-piracy/ How to Install an FTP Server in Windows 7 http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2012/01/26/ftp-server-windows-7/ Back Link of the Day http://www.thebrickfan.com/being-adult-fans-of-lego/ Thanks to Allen Tran for being a true "brick fan" and linking to me going on and on about what it's like to be an adult fan of LEGO! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Bad Situations, Glasses, Cellphones, and the Super Bowl

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:17:51 +0000

Nine iPhone Apps to Get You out of Bad Situations http://www.lockergnome.com/ios/2012/01/25/nine-iphone-apps-to-get-you-out-of-bad-situations/ Why RSS Readers Suck and the Best Alternatives http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/25/rss-alternative/ How to Block Tweets About the Super Bowl XLVI http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/25/how-to-block-tweets-about-the-super-bowl-xlvi/ How to Save Money on Your Next Pair of Glasses http://www.lockergnome.com/mattryan/2012/01/25/how-to-save-money-on-your-next-pair-of-glasses/ Paid or Pre-paid Cellphone Service: Which is Right for You? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/25/paid-or-pre-paid-cellphone-service-which-is-right-for-you/ Back Link of the Day http://ablogtech.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/top-window-7-tips-and-features/ Thanks to Sam Morris, who referenced Ron Schenone's post at LockerGnome.com about his favorite Windows 7 tips. If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: Thieves, Fire, Fragmentation, and Picnik

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:56:38 +0000

Programmer's Perspective: How Android's Fragmentation Can Be a Good Thing http://www.lockergnome.com/android/2012/01/24/programmers-perspective-how-androids-fragmentation-can-be-a-good-thing/ Four Great Alternatives to Picnik http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/24/four-great-alternatives-to-picnik/ What is the First Gadget You Would Save in a Fire? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/24/first-gadgets-you-would-save-from-fire/ How to Avoid a Bad Group Deal http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/24/how-to-avoid-a-bad-group-deal/ How to Protect Your Electronics from Theft http://www.lockergnome.com/hardware/2012/01/24/how-to-protect-your-electronics-from-theft/ How to Be the Worst Blogger Ever http://www.lockergnome.com/craighton/2012/01/24/how-to-be-the-worst-blogger-ever/ Back Link of the Day http://www.thoughts.com/pinking554/why-you-should-protest-sopa-pipa Thanks to pinking554 for referencing LockerGnome in his blog post protesting SOPA and PIPA! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo

TLDR: iBook, Ultrabook, Facebook, and Emotions

chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:31:20 +0000

Will the Intel Ultrabook Be Right for You? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/23/will-the-intel-ultrabook-be-right-for-you/ Facebook Adds New Apps to Timeline - Are We Sharing TMI? http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/23/facebook-adds-new-apps-to-timeline-are-we-sharing-tmi/ Solving a Problem Starts with Knowing Its Language http://www.lockergnome.com/sherman/2012/01/23/solving-a-problem-starts-with-knowing-its-language/ How to Save Money at Restaurants with Social Media http://www.lockergnome.com/mattryan/2012/01/23/how-to-save-money-at-restaurants-with-social-media/ How to Write a Book with iBook Author http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/23/how-to-write-a-book-with-ibook-author/ Emotionally Laden Decisions: What Would You Do? http://www.lockergnome.com/decisions/2012/01/23/emotionally-laden-decisions-what-would-you-do/ Back Link of the Day http://brendon1555.co.cc/2012/01/15/social-media-intergration-made-easy/ Thanks to Brendon Lees for referencing LockerGnome's "The 15 Best ifttt Recipies" in his blog post about making social media integration easier! If you'd like to be mentioned as a Back Link of the Day, link to one of our posts on LockerGnome.com from your site and -- this is the important part -- tell us about it! Gnomie[s] of the Day Everyone who participated in our Hangouts during the TLDR Power Outage Edition Pt. 1 and 2. This includes: Matt Ryan, Jake Ludington, Cash Dosby, Todd Nystrom, Adam Duce, Richard Arblaster, Alan Klein, Michael Aylward, Christopher Gorman, Kevin Che, Olli Hull, Phill Fernandes, Christopher Cata, Tyler Gillies, Robert Glen Fogarty, and Eric Christman. Thank you, folks! Couldn't have done it without you. http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ Join us when the countdown ends! http://www.gnomies.com https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo