Sometimes, when I am at home*, I can’t help but want to watch the “All good things…” episode of Star Trek, The Next Generation. As mentioned earlier, I don’t own a DVR; In such situations, there was one place I could always turn– Tvlinks.co.uk.

Like many of you, I discovered that the bloke behind TvLinks was arrested for facilitating the viewership of copyrighted media a few days ago. I instantly clicked on my bookmarked page and was rather disappointed by the loss of a good friend..err..website.

I know that the government insists on raining on every net pirates parade, but why him? He not only had a disclaimer on his site, but he also did not provide videos–just links. It was bloody genius really. I believed this guy was going to make it, but the damn feds always have to persecute people, even if its an individual who is standing by the sidelines of “crime.” I am totally having Seinfeld “good Samaritan” flashbacks. Have no clue what I’m talking about? You’ll probably have to buy the DVD for like $30+ bucks, since the beloved site has been shut down.

Anyway, when I found out the site was gone, I madly searched for other sites that would have similar content. It was the Napster to Morpheus switch all over again. Except this time, I couldn’t seem to find a site that has the clean interface and good connected links as the UK site. I know of Joox, but that site does not have the selection [or the intuitive web page] that I am looking for.

Have any of you come across anything that will fill this void? Or will I have to resort to amateur You Tube videos to entertain me on slow news days? PLZ HALP!

*That actually means work, but I didn’t want to sound like a slacker.

I just got home from picking up the coolest DVD case ever. The actual film inside of it has some good moments–but the packaging is out of this world. What else could it be but Transformers!!!

While looking online today, I noticed that most retailers had the standard Transformers on DVD and HDDVD, but two stores had a little more. Best Buy was offering two little toys with their 2-disc DVD. Unfortunately, the toys looked more Happy-Meal-esque rather than something that is proudly displayed alongside your original Optimus Prime circa 1985.

Target, however, had something much more applicable–a DVD case that actually transforms into a 15″ Optimus Prime! It’s not available on the website, so you may actually have to saunter into your local Target to get it. Please be assured that it is so worth it. As an added bonus, the DVD comes with a mini Transformer comic book and a special decoder to use on Target’s Transformers website. Check out the slideshow and get the “all spark” of DVD packages, people!!

p.s. Those are not my hands--totally my brothers. Man hands would be very unfortunate!

Tivo and most DVR technologies have been around for many years, but I have yet to indulge in this functional piece of equipment.

This is a big admission considering that I am relatively tech savvy and do fancy gizmos. I really don’t mind spending a good amount of cash when it comes to gadgetry, and know that DVRs plus the service isn’t that much more then I currently pay for cable. But now, I’m questioning whether or not to take the leap…

First off, to get a DVR, it seems that you have to have digital cable. Believe it or not, I don’t even have that. My family and I have had the same cable service for years now and have never really felt the need to upgrade. My father still records his weekend cultural programs on VHS, and I continue to rush home to watch a number of programs. We have had no problem living in the dark ages of television thus far.

In the busy lives that we all lead, I still think it’s fun to have a show to look forward to and not on demand.

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As tech enthusiasts, we deal with design frequently. Whether it is a web page or aesthetics of hardware, there is some percentage of gadgetry that overlaps with art.

I recently moved into a new cube at a very tech savvy place [which, by the way, needs some art!], and I think the the folks at Shana Logic seem to recognize where beauty meets nerd eclectics. In addition to rad jewelry inspired by computer innards and Cat5 cables, the site offers items for your abode.

Artist Cynthia Malaran has a number of nostalgic art up for grabs for $40 dollars a pop. Rustic tech featured on these wood mounted prints include the Apple Newton, Atari Joystick, NES controller, Mac Lisa, and a 3½-inch floppy disk rendering called “Boot Disk.” The entire collection seems to be a great way to spruce up any home office, and also conjure up memories of old. Who doesn’t remember playing Metroid on that old NES controller or saving reports on a good old 3½ floppy?

When I move into my digs in the near future, I plan on having a tech themed home office with complementary art. Malaran’s stuff would totally be a perfect fit! And about that jewelry–maybe it would be a good thing to give to your sweet geek of a girlfriend. I would dig it :)

I recently noticed a new feature on professional networking site Linkedin. Everyone currently has the ability to add a teeny-tiny picture themselves on their public profile.

There already has been some discussion on the photo addition on the Linkedin forum. While I don’t mind it, I question its intention. Linkedin has always been the place that seemed to pride experience, skill and academics over anything else. On the other hand, if you can have interviews over the web it seems to be a natural step for the site. For me, not having the option to post a photo on Linkedin is what set it apart from others. It was purely business and brains, the way the corporate world ideally should be.

Linkedin Santa doesn't want to know if you're naughty or nice.
He just wants to know if you're hot or not.
Regrettably, the real world is not like that. Let’s face it, beauty rules in any society–tangible or not. To their credit, they are trying to retain their street cred by making the pictures ridiculously diminutive. If Linkedin is hopping on the Facbook-esq bandwagon, deliver it all the way; offer members the option of having a visual portfolio of head shots, etc. In my own field, PR, acting, and modeling, I could see how this feature could be used effectively. You don’t necessarily want a troll in front of the camera or reppin’ your company. It matters in any field, whether it is discussed or not.

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Oh hai! I can haz bruteburger? kthxbai!

Just by reading my blog, I am sure you can tell that I heart Lolcats. I have the Facebook app, and have even attempted to create my own Lolcats. Honestly, nothing I could slap together would compare to this stuff.

The cutely called Halolcats is a place where Halo 3 and Lolcat fans can rejoice and share a geeky belly laugh. Built by two gamers, the site was inspired by the much anticipated release of Halo 3 and everyone’s favorite subculture–the Lolcat.

Although I haven’t played Halo 3 yet [or any Halo after the first– FPS aren’t really my thing anymore], I still enjoy this sites simple layout, creativity, and attempt at good old fashioned gamer fun. I must let you know that I know the folks behind this site, and they are just as wonderful in real life as their Lolcats are fiercely funny.

Get in ur internets, and laugh at these Flood blastin’ Lolcats!

Don't ferget to Digg meez. Plz.