wiredgnome

I write a humor blog and cartoons. I also like root beer, social media, technology and sour tasting things. Hit me up on Twitter, @afrojive
Google Gadgets open for all web pages - Gadgets - Lifehacker - http://lifehacker.com/205084...
"Google has announced that Google Gadgets, once only usable on the Google homepage and desktop, are now available for all web sites:" - wiredgnome
I'm glad Google finally opened it up. - wiredgnome
[APPLE/IMAC] Check Your Apple Order Status - http://lifehacker.com/150154...
"If you need to get some, you know, "work" done, yet can't stop obssessing over when your Apple order is going to arrive, then you'll want to install this handy-dandy Apple Order Status Widget." - wiredgnome
[PHOTOS] Create Studio Quality Photos Using Natural Light - Digital Photography - http://lifehacker.com/5317775...
"You don't need a blockbuster budget to get high-quality light for your portraits. By coaxing the sun to help in your photographic endeavors, you can create stunning portraits on a tiny budget." - wiredgnome
Ever since Twitter cleared out many followers from people's accounts, I have had a significant increase in followers. And I still can't tell weather or not they are spammers.
Great day outside, almost cloudless. Going for a photo walk this afternoon too, with Nathan from the Exploring The Web, My Way blog.
Opening Day of Comic-Con, San Diego - Fast Company - http://www.fastcompany.com/blog...
"Critics have accused Comic-Con International of becoming too “Hollywood”, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing." - wiredgnome
Twitter Cracks Down On Spam Accounts, People Lose Followers - http://www.techcrunch.com/2009...
"If you notice this morning that your follower count on Twitter dropped dramatically, don’t be alarmed. It is just Twitter cracking down on spam accounts and bots that automatically follow people. So chances are those weren’t real people anyway." - wiredgnome
I lost 30 followers but I don't even care. - wiredgnome
I just wish that they would fix other things like search and blocking as well. - wiredgnome
@wilw Awesomeness!
Just dropped 30 followers on Twitted (none are spammers.) Heeelllooo Friendfeed!
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - http://ourdoings.com/loiccsw...
I think I need to get the book called blogging for dummies. Seriously. I really do. - wiredgnome
"We know what you’re thinking, but take our word for it- no photoshopping here." - wiredgnome
Honestly, It's really easy to sea after you think about it. And after you are scared for life... - wiredgnome
"Sometimes you just need a little push. Thanks, dad." - wiredgnome
[How-To] Turn Gmail Into Your Ultimate GTD Inbox - Gmail - Lifehacker - http://lifehacker.com/5321180...
"If you love Gmail and you happen to be a disciple of the Getting Things Done philosophy, reader Chris Zimmerman details how he employs a couple of Gmail Labs features to transform Gmail into an impressive GTD inbox." - wiredgnome
You Need a Thick Skin to Participate Online - http://chris.pirillo.com/you-nee...
Someone Please Caption This - http://www.techcrunch.com/2009...
I'm not sure if Zappos is trending yet. Brking News: Amazon bought Zappos.
[how-to] 10 Tips for the New Digital SLR Photographer | Thomas Hawk Digital Connection - http://thomashawk.com/2006...
I would like to thank Thomas for the help. Great photographer :) - wiredgnome
Amir, I'd post this to the photography groups. :-) - Kol Tregaskes
Kol: Know of any good ones? - wiredgnome
Amir, check here for my group recommendations: http://friendfeed.com/search... :-) - Kol Tregaskes
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[How-to] Change Default Fonts for New Documents | Vectips - http://vectips.com/tutoria...
"Looking through some of my past work, I noticed I used the font Myriad a lot. At first I wondered why, then I came to the realization, it might be because Myriad is the default font in Illustrator." - wiredgnome
According to Compete.com [yes, it is a little inaccurate but it does to a good job with general trending] Yahoo has seen a steady incline in traffic. Probably because of people anticipating Yahoo's big homepage change; which I could care less about.
I don't have much of a reason to care about Yahoo's changes. It doesn't affect me because I don't "use" the site. - wiredgnome
[PHOTOS] Pho.to Edits Pictures and More - Image Editing - http://lifehacker.com/5319857...
"Whether you need a one-click instant fix, the ability to crop and edit, or you just want to make a goofy avatar for your favorite forum, Pho.to has a variety of photo editing tools to help you." - wiredgnome
Meeting with family tomorrow. I hope to meet up with Dan McCullen, the guy from the TechFiend blog. Having lunch with him. Hope the heat won't keep me from sleeping!
@PerezHilton I know. I guess the radio stations are just making it more popular now.