TweetDeck: My Wish List

It seems like there hasn’t been enough “nerd” around these parts lately, so…
For the past week or so, I’ve been playing with TweetDeck, a Twitter (As an aside, if you aren’t sure what Twitter is, check out this great video that explains Twitter in Plain English) client available both for the desktop and for the [...]

Googling First Trinity

I’m a compulsive Google user.  I might even have a Google addiction.  But they are so stinking cool I can’t resist.  A few months ago, I found a website that suggested you should list your business in the Google Local Business Center. Theoretically, it helps people find your business.
So I added First Trinity.  Check out [...]

New and Shiny

I like things that are new and shiny.  You might also.  For me, it’s always been about computers and gadgets.  Sure, a shiny new car would be nice, but I can live with my old car.  But the latest computer hardware or home theater setup or tech gadget… Now that’s interesting to me.
I’ve noticed, however, [...]

Gmail Labs Request: Distribution List From Email

Gmail Labs rocks.  There are lots of cool features in there that I’ve enabled and I love the whole concept of how they happen. 
To any Googlers looking for something to spend their 20% time on, here’s an idea:
I’d like to see an option added to the drop down menu for an email (or done [...]

Google Contacts and the iPhone

Last time I upgraded phones from a Samsung flip phone to the Treo 700wx, I went through my contacts and manually added everything to the Treo instead of paying the $10 at Verizon to have them do the transfer.  Not a big deal.
This time, I’m trying to move my contacts from the Treo to the [...]

Improving Twitter Emails

Whenever someone follows you on Twitter, you can get an email message about it.  Here’s what you get:
Hi, Jason Christ (jasonthedce).
Sue Steege (sweetsoup) is now following your updates on Twitter.
Check out Sue Steege’s profile here: http://twitter.com/sweetsoup

The problem is, [...]

Blast From the Past

One of my favorite Gmail extensions is Xoopit.  It sits on top of Gmail and scans for file attachments, then makes them easily searchable at their site or within Gmail.  One of my favorite features is the summary email each week.  It shows you what you’ve received that week, but it also shows you something [...]

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon (or Inappropriate Material)

You’ve probably heard of the cult game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.  The game is to start with an actor and try to connect them to Kevin Bacon within six steps.  For example, Humphrey Bogart can be connected to Kevin Bacon in 2 steps.  It’s a fun game to play, especially if you like movies.
I [...]

Technotheologist or Theotechnologist?

Sue’s brother Pete sent me a message on LinkedIn when we connected recently, mentioning that he liked the way I straddle the theological and technological worlds, then presented the two terms above to describe me.  I like them both, but I’m not sure which I’d pick to describe me.  Which would you pick and why?

40 Days

Today is Ash Wednesday.  We begin the countdown to the celebration of Easter today, but first we reflect on our own sinfulness and our need for a Savior as we approach Good Friday.  It’s a great time of the church year, leading to my favorite Sunday of the year, Easter Sunday.
Of course, Easter Sunday will [...]