The Power of Customization: Why Operating Systems are Like Favorite TV Shows

Operating systems are like favorite TV shows - we love them because they're comfortable and familiar, just like our old friends. But when it comes to updating or switching to another operating system, it's like trying to watch a different show altogether. We often treat new operating systems like completely different OSes because in many cases, that's exactly what they are. OS X 10 works for me, but only because I don't treat it like Ubuntu. Ubuntu works for me, but only because I don't treat it like Windows. It's kind of like watching Star Trek when I really want to watch Star Wars - we all know that Star Wars is better than Star Trek.

Similarly, when looking for new content or inspiration, we often search for existing shows or movies that are familiar and comfortable. We might be looking for something new, but we're also often influenced by what we already like. For example, if I'm watching Star Wars, I may be inspired to create new content in the sci-fi genre. In a similar way, when it comes to operating systems, treating them like completely different OSes can actually help us make the most of each one.

A New Way to Find Content: Meta Search Tools

One thing that makes me happy is earning another $10 Amazon gift card for free by using go.tag.com slf freeslots. I'm glad I found this service because it's an aggregate of leading sites, and it basically helps me find what's hot. This service essentially acts as an aggregator of sorts to help me find popular stuff if I've been happy with meta search tools before. Maybe Subo will make you happy too.

The Future of Public Information Kiosks

One thing that made me happy over the weekend was earning another $10 Amazon gift card for free by using go.tag.com slf freeslots. Another idea that caught my attention is a touchscreen kiosk set to augment pay phone booths. The service certainly sounds smart, but apparently it needs improvement. I like the idea of information kiosks, and I've seen them before in public spaces. However, when I use a touchscreen computer in public, I'm often impressed - or at least hopeful that it will work. Unfortunately, most of the touchscreens I see have crashed. In the past, we had pay phones for $0.10 per call, but now they're $1.50. No thank you.

New and Exciting Tech: Amazon Kindle Free Time

Amazon has done something innovative with their new product called Kindles free time. It turns your iPad or iPhone into a toy, which is exactly what I need to take my mind off things. This idea reminds me of kids' devices that allow them to access educational content on the go.

Empowering Women: A Contest for Developers

There's also a contest to build apps that inform, educate, and empower women everywhere. Apps like OW! are being developed to help women in different ways. If you're a developer with an idea that could Empower women, check it out. This is a great opportunity to make a difference.

Scanning for Health: The Tricorder Effect

I have to admit that I'm a fan of Star Trek - and the tricorder device is one of my favorite gadgets. Thankfully, we're getting closer to making technology like this available on Earth. A product called Scano Scout promises to be very affordable, using equipment in conjunction with an application that will tell us if we're sick and what we're sick of.

Office for the iPad and iPhone: Not Surprising

Microsoft has been working hard to bring Office to the iPad and iPhone. I'm not surprised by this news - after all, Microsoft sells software that can be used on any device. The fact that they've decided to release Office for these devices is actually pretty logical.

Cracking Codes: A Warning from Microsoft

The latest leak from Microsoft shows references to Office Mobile for iPhone Excel for iPad and PowerPoint for iPad. This wasn't a surprise at all - in fact, we knew this was coming sooner or later. When it comes to operating systems and software, you can never be too sure what's going to happen next.

Security Alert: Password Cracking

But there is some bad news to report. Researchers have cracked every standard Windows password in less than 6 hours. This is a serious security concern - we need to make sure that our passwords are safe from hackers and other malicious users.

Streaming Music: Beats by Dre Partnership

Finally, Trent Reznor has announced his plans to launch a streaming music service in partnership with Beats by Dre. As someone who's had beats for a while, I'm interested to see how this will play out.

A Cautionary Tale: John McAfee's Movie and TV Deal

One of the more surprising stories from the past few weeks is that John McAfee has sold his life rights for a movie and TV show. This might not be a surprise if you're familiar with the story of John McAfee - he's had quite the eventful life, to say the least.

Finding New Content: A Meta Search Tool That Works

One thing that makes me happy is earning another $10 Amazon gift card for free by using go.tag.com slf freeslots. I'm glad I found this service because it's an aggregate of leading sites, and it basically helps me find what's hot. This service essentially acts as an aggregator of sorts to help me find popular stuff if I've been happy with meta search tools before.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhello world I'm Chris Perillo Welcome to My Universe hello world I'm Chris Perillo and this is the locker Nome Daily Report or tldr for short your daily dose of tech news Gadget views and other stuff the world can use what yeah this is my ad at driver hoodie you want the hood up okay the Hood's up now can I move on with the video actually I don't think I can continue with this video so long as I'm wearing the hood because I I can't see a thing through this helmet and yes I realize it's not really a helmet all right guys seriously I can't screw around today because I have to unbox these the Kindle Fire HD and the kindlefire HD 8.9 I'm not going to unbox them in this video but I'm going to be doing the unboxing Live on YouTube after I record this video although you may have already watched that video these will be unboxed today in this channel but Chris why didn't you tell me before now I did tell you on Friday and then over the weekend and in today's Vlog and on Twitter and Facebook and Google plus throughout the day plus I sent out a push notification to all the people using the locker no app free on iOS or Android with our top user today being awkward Josh 95 do you use Instagram you should if only to follow me because I am giving away my iPad Mini on Christmas day to one of you just follow me on Instagram and then stay tuned for directions I know you look forward to when I post my thoughts on new gadgets but one thing you should never do is trust laptop and tablet reviews yeah we posted that on locker.com and yes I do laptop and tablet reviews so why would we say such a thing because sometimes there's a big difference between how I use something and how you use something when you can get your hands on a device that spells all the difference in the world I mean how many reviews have you read or maybe even watched of a product or service or let's say even something as simple like a movie and then you experienced it yourself and had a completely different experience if anything you should look at more than one review and then put all those reviews together to get an idea of whether or not a product or service is going to suit you and no you don't need to suit up in a Star Wars hoodie to do that and speaking of tablet reviews I got to work on my Google Nexus 10 product review this week you guys want that seriously do you want me to review it because I won't if you don't home aquaponics kit self-cleaning fish tank that grows food well that's kind of neat except for that cord hanging off the back of it it's one hell of a geeky ecosystem I don't know if I would necessarily be able to take care of the fish in the water though because well I I'm not a very good fish owner when I was a kid I had some Goldfish and they they died quickly and Diana claims to this very day that hers disintegrated in water overnight so what's happening here the fish they poo and they pee and all that waste water gets broken down by beneficial bacteria into nutrients makes sense to me what else are you going to do with fish poop shifting gears let's move back to Windows 7 from Windows 8 Without Really Trying one of our authors realized that the the Windows 8 computer he now uses for most purposes has slowly morphed back into Windows 7 even though it's still Windows 8 instead of keeping a separate identity like musical instruments would the eight machine now operates and looks like a normal Windows 7 computer so if you want eight but you still want seven there's a way and apparently Sherman figured it out although you got to wonder if you really wanted seven why would you have eight just stick with seven what's eight bringing you that seven doesn't have oh sure faster boot times and yes the live tiles but at what cost my number one suggestion for people who are switching from one operating system to another is to treat that other operating system like a completely different OS because in many cases it is OS 10 works because I don't treat it like Ubuntu Ubuntu works because I don't treat it like Windows it's kind of like me watching Star Trek when I really want to watch Star Wars and we all know that Star Wars is better than Star Trek you're looking for new content possibly even to be inspired to create new content and I know some of you are because cuz you ask me all the time Chris how do you do what you do well try finding content the easy way with suo this single search portal is an aggregate of leading sites and then it basically helps you find what's hot so this service essentially acts as an aggregator of sorts to help you find well popular stuff if you've been happy with meta search tools before maybe subo will make you happy too one thing that made me happy over the weekend was earning another $10 Amazon gift card for free by using go. tag.com slf freeslots I'm SP again for free coins that add up to get gift cards and free applications go. tag.com freeslots I have whoa 10,000 spins left I hope I don't get a sprain New York touchscreen kiosk set to augment pay phone booths the service certainly sounds smart but apparently it needs Improvement I like the idea of information kiosks but the thing is is that my information kiosk is right here have you ever used a touchscreen computer in public that you were impressed with usually the only ones I see have crashed back in the day we needed pay phones it was like a dime per call and now what it's a buck 50 uh no thank you are you a kid a kid at heart or do you have kids well take a look at eye types it turns your iPad or iPhone into a toy while I certainly appreciate my iOS devices I got to hand it to Amazon for Kindle free time for kids Amazon can turn your Kindle into a kid tablet without needing to buy a new kid tablet and there's free time unlimited which is what it sounds like it is unlimited movies TV shows apps for kids on the Kindle here's a contest to build apps that inform educate and Empower women everywhere apps to ow. if you're a developer and you have an idea that could Empower women check it out all right you trekkies I'll admit it Star Trek is nice too especially knowing that technology like the tricorder will be available at the end of 2013 the product's called scano Scout and it's going going to be very affordable some equipment in conjunction with an application will tell you if you're sick and what you're sick of Microsoft leaks references to Office Mobile for iPhone Excel for iPad and PowerPoint for iPad when we knew that was coming Microsoft sells software what doesn't matter what device you use so long as you use the device that can use the software that they have come on is this really that much of a shock the writing was on the wall of course they were going to have office for the iPad and iPhone why not 25 GPU cluster cracks every standard Windows password in less than 6 hours yikes Trent resner to launch streaming music service in partnership with Beats by Dre I had some beats for a while and then they broke detained John McAfee sells life rights for movie and TV I'd almost be afraid to watch it in fear that it would install something on my television to make it such that I could never avoid seeing it again our question of the day is brought to you by godaddy.com use the coupon code 599 Chris when you check out to get those three Mains for $5.99 a piece and the question is should I stay with Windows 7 or Switch to Windows 8 my response is what it would have been before I had tried Windows 8 and that is do you really need to upgrade to Windows 8 I mean you need to upgrade to Windows 8 the only reason I could see someone needing to upgrade to Windows 8 is if they had a touchscreen PC yeah that's right I called the iPad a touchscreen PC because it has a touchcreen and it is a personal computer and iOS is optim for touch just like Windows 8 specifically the live tiles the modern UI whatever you want to call it has been optimized for touch all right it's about 15 minutes before I got to do that unboxing of the Amazon Kindles so I'm going to go ahead and let you go but let me just say before I do thank you so much for your support we appreciate the comments the shares the likes the engagement that you guys drive to us because we can't do this without you thanks will'll e you later I say will'll e you later you know e with a three finger salute like a control alt delete you guys remember that three fingershello world I'm Chris Perillo Welcome to My Universe hello world I'm Chris Perillo and this is the locker Nome Daily Report or tldr for short your daily dose of tech news Gadget views and other stuff the world can use what yeah this is my ad at driver hoodie you want the hood up okay the Hood's up now can I move on with the video actually I don't think I can continue with this video so long as I'm wearing the hood because I I can't see a thing through this helmet and yes I realize it's not really a helmet all right guys seriously I can't screw around today because I have to unbox these the Kindle Fire HD and the kindlefire HD 8.9 I'm not going to unbox them in this video but I'm going to be doing the unboxing Live on YouTube after I record this video although you may have already watched that video these will be unboxed today in this channel but Chris why didn't you tell me before now I did tell you on Friday and then over the weekend and in today's Vlog and on Twitter and Facebook and Google plus throughout the day plus I sent out a push notification to all the people using the locker no app free on iOS or Android with our top user today being awkward Josh 95 do you use Instagram you should if only to follow me because I am giving away my iPad Mini on Christmas day to one of you just follow me on Instagram and then stay tuned for directions I know you look forward to when I post my thoughts on new gadgets but one thing you should never do is trust laptop and tablet reviews yeah we posted that on locker.com and yes I do laptop and tablet reviews so why would we say such a thing because sometimes there's a big difference between how I use something and how you use something when you can get your hands on a device that spells all the difference in the world I mean how many reviews have you read or maybe even watched of a product or service or let's say even something as simple like a movie and then you experienced it yourself and had a completely different experience if anything you should look at more than one review and then put all those reviews together to get an idea of whether or not a product or service is going to suit you and no you don't need to suit up in a Star Wars hoodie to do that and speaking of tablet reviews I got to work on my Google Nexus 10 product review this week you guys want that seriously do you want me to review it because I won't if you don't home aquaponics kit self-cleaning fish tank that grows food well that's kind of neat except for that cord hanging off the back of it it's one hell of a geeky ecosystem I don't know if I would necessarily be able to take care of the fish in the water though because well I I'm not a very good fish owner when I was a kid I had some Goldfish and they they died quickly and Diana claims to this very day that hers disintegrated in water overnight so what's happening here the fish they poo and they pee and all that waste water gets broken down by beneficial bacteria into nutrients makes sense to me what else are you going to do with fish poop shifting gears let's move back to Windows 7 from Windows 8 Without Really Trying one of our authors realized that the the Windows 8 computer he now uses for most purposes has slowly morphed back into Windows 7 even though it's still Windows 8 instead of keeping a separate identity like musical instruments would the eight machine now operates and looks like a normal Windows 7 computer so if you want eight but you still want seven there's a way and apparently Sherman figured it out although you got to wonder if you really wanted seven why would you have eight just stick with seven what's eight bringing you that seven doesn't have oh sure faster boot times and yes the live tiles but at what cost my number one suggestion for people who are switching from one operating system to another is to treat that other operating system like a completely different OS because in many cases it is OS 10 works because I don't treat it like Ubuntu Ubuntu works because I don't treat it like Windows it's kind of like me watching Star Trek when I really want to watch Star Wars and we all know that Star Wars is better than Star Trek you're looking for new content possibly even to be inspired to create new content and I know some of you are because cuz you ask me all the time Chris how do you do what you do well try finding content the easy way with suo this single search portal is an aggregate of leading sites and then it basically helps you find what's hot so this service essentially acts as an aggregator of sorts to help you find well popular stuff if you've been happy with meta search tools before maybe subo will make you happy too one thing that made me happy over the weekend was earning another $10 Amazon gift card for free by using go. tag.com slf freeslots I'm SP again for free coins that add up to get gift cards and free applications go. tag.com freeslots I have whoa 10,000 spins left I hope I don't get a sprain New York touchscreen kiosk set to augment pay phone booths the service certainly sounds smart but apparently it needs Improvement I like the idea of information kiosks but the thing is is that my information kiosk is right here have you ever used a touchscreen computer in public that you were impressed with usually the only ones I see have crashed back in the day we needed pay phones it was like a dime per call and now what it's a buck 50 uh no thank you are you a kid a kid at heart or do you have kids well take a look at eye types it turns your iPad or iPhone into a toy while I certainly appreciate my iOS devices I got to hand it to Amazon for Kindle free time for kids Amazon can turn your Kindle into a kid tablet without needing to buy a new kid tablet and there's free time unlimited which is what it sounds like it is unlimited movies TV shows apps for kids on the Kindle here's a contest to build apps that inform educate and Empower women everywhere apps to ow. if you're a developer and you have an idea that could Empower women check it out all right you trekkies I'll admit it Star Trek is nice too especially knowing that technology like the tricorder will be available at the end of 2013 the product's called scano Scout and it's going going to be very affordable some equipment in conjunction with an application will tell you if you're sick and what you're sick of Microsoft leaks references to Office Mobile for iPhone Excel for iPad and PowerPoint for iPad when we knew that was coming Microsoft sells software what doesn't matter what device you use so long as you use the device that can use the software that they have come on is this really that much of a shock the writing was on the wall of course they were going to have office for the iPad and iPhone why not 25 GPU cluster cracks every standard Windows password in less than 6 hours yikes Trent resner to launch streaming music service in partnership with Beats by Dre I had some beats for a while and then they broke detained John McAfee sells life rights for movie and TV I'd almost be afraid to watch it in fear that it would install something on my television to make it such that I could never avoid seeing it again our question of the day is brought to you by godaddy.com use the coupon code 599 Chris when you check out to get those three Mains for $5.99 a piece and the question is should I stay with Windows 7 or Switch to Windows 8 my response is what it would have been before I had tried Windows 8 and that is do you really need to upgrade to Windows 8 I mean you need to upgrade to Windows 8 the only reason I could see someone needing to upgrade to Windows 8 is if they had a touchscreen PC yeah that's right I called the iPad a touchscreen PC because it has a touchcreen and it is a personal computer and iOS is optim for touch just like Windows 8 specifically the live tiles the modern UI whatever you want to call it has been optimized for touch all right it's about 15 minutes before I got to do that unboxing of the Amazon Kindles so I'm going to go ahead and let you go but let me just say before I do thank you so much for your support we appreciate the comments the shares the likes the engagement that you guys drive to us because we can't do this without you thanks will'll e you later I say will'll e you later you know e with a three finger salute like a control alt delete you guys remember that three fingers\n"