The next Social Networking Service you Should consider Using: Cliqset

Most of us are getting tired of all the new "social networking" services that keep popping up out of nowhere. "I dont want to sign up for another thing!", "Doesnt Facebook do that already?", "I really dont get
twitter..." are some of the many responses I get when I speak to people about joining other services. I admit that, in the past, I pretty much felt the same way: You had to fill out all these forms, make up another password that you were going to have to try to remember, start your "friends list" from scratch, and try to remind yourself to visit the site all the time until it became a habit.

Hulu Desktop is now on Linux!!

This is not great news for most, but for all the linux users out there this is wonderful! Hulu Desktop is now on linux. Check out the lifehacker article or go directly to the download page. I know I've been waiting for this since they stopped supporting Boxee, no more browser viewing now I'm back to the full screen experience! YaY!!!

By the way, If anyone from Hulu reads this, you should really bring back the Boxee support. Thanx

A Comeback Is Brewing

I am coming back folks. I took a long break but its time to come back. Too many things going in the Tech world to keep me quiet. I am trying out a new layout, make sure to let me know what you guys think. And if you want send me emails about anything you need me to talk about or explain. I will be covering Google Wave

Pardon the Dust

I have not posted in a while and will not be posting again until the new year. I wanted to let you guys know that I have not forgotten nor dropped my blog. I will be back in full force next year but until then I will leave you with a few updates.

Update 1: Boxee
I have blogged a few times about Boxee and they have grown tremendously since. From big investments to Netflix support, the people over at Boxee have been working overtime to bring us the best tv/entertainment experience out there. If you have not given the app a try, do so now. I still have beta invites so email me if you need one. If my word is not enough, give this article a read: It's Living Room 2.0.

Update 2: Backblaze
Backblaze offers unlimited backup just like Mozy and others with an extra touch. Instead of having to pick what you want to backup(you can still do that), at $5 a month you get unlimited space and the software backs up only the data you need, ignoring unnecessary files like operating system files, applications, and temporary files.

Update 3: Have a wonderful Holiday
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Boxee Just Released a New Version of the Alpha

If you've been trying out Boxee, this is news for you. The new release has a HUGE list of new stuff and bug fixes. I've been running Boxee for a few weeks now and I have to say: "Pretty Nice!".
Check it out, if you need an invite I still have some. For more info, head over to the boxee blog or read lifehacker's article on this bad boy.

How to Add Your Miro Content to Boxee

If you use Miro as your TiVo for Internet Video and the previously mentioned Boxee, read on.
I have Miro installed on my Mac Mini and I've been using it for a while now. Miro has a lot of video content and the coolest factor(for me) is that you can create dynamic, keyword-based channels. For example: I have a YouTube channel with the keywords: fc barcelona, football, soccer. I can navigate to that channel and download the videos that I wish to watch. The cool part is that from the moment the channel is set, Miro will automatically download new uploaded videos that match my keywords. I can watch them, delete them or let Miro delete them after a "user-defined" amount of days.
Anyways, I got Boxee setup like two weeks ago on my linux-based laptop and I'm in love. I realized that there was no need to watch my vids on Miro anymore if I was able to get Boxee to grab them. This is obviously easier if your Miro setup is on the same machine as your Boxee. But if it isn't, this is what you do:

Make sure the computer running Miro has sharing enabled.
Make sure the folder with the Miro content is being shared.

In Boxee: Goto Video-->My Videos-->Network Sources-->Add New Source
If your machine is not listed, then enter the ip address manually. Make sure you specify username and password if that's needed to access your shares. Once you are able to get in, select the appropriate folder, name it and select update.

Here is what the process will look like in Boxee:

Boxee now on Linux

Boxee, which used to be XBMC(Xbox Media Center), has just released support for linux. You will need to signup for the alpha testing to get an invite. I am actually waiting on mine...can't wait hopefully this is my project for next weekend, YEAAA!!

If you want to see screenshots and what not, check out lifehacker's article here.

UPDATE!!
I got an invite today from some good people over at boxee. I will actually start playing with it tonight. If anyone needs an invite just send me an email.