November 2005 - Into the mind of Gerlach

Xbox360 Media Center Setup Guide.

First thanks to Chris for posting this. Think I should have? (I think so, I am an Xbox MVP...hmph) :P Anyways, head over Chris's blog. He has a short except from a Teamxbox.com article and a link to that article, which is the guide. . Thanks again chris...

Published Wed, Nov 30 2005 8:36 PM by gerlach

The Wall Street Journal is 0 for 2 with the Xbox360.

First of all, my buddy Mike (aka, Bobakett/Surly Duff) made notice of these. 1) WSJ certain things that the core console can not do, but never stated they COULD do them, with the installation of additional software or the purchase of an Xbox360 accessory...

Published Mon, Nov 28 2005 12:33 PM by gerlach

How safe is the 360?

Engadget ran a story, about just how safe is the Xbox360? From the looks of it, they think it is VERy safe. I guess what J Allard said was right, it WILL be hard to modify Read it at Engadget.com (just to let you know, I do NOT endorse any modification...

Published Mon, Nov 28 2005 12:03 PM by gerlach

The special edition Launch Xbox360

The launch team, which has worked VERY hard and did a GREAT job, got a special edition Xbox360. If you arent on the launch team, you aren't getting one. So if ya see it on ebay, it will probably be fake. Anyways, trixie posted pictures of hers. Man, am...

Published Mon, Nov 28 2005 8:49 AM by gerlach

I just subscribed to my own MSN Alerts, and a "Sweet Child O Mine" tidbit.

I wanted to see how I actually set this up for my blog. Little tidbit of information: The initial guitar rip in "Sweet Child 'O Mine" by Guns N Roses, was actually a joke by Slash, that everyone liked (Source: VH1's Behind the Music: Guns N Roses).

Published Sun, Nov 27 2005 4:20 PM by gerlach

Major Nelson visits some local EBs

Not many people know what Major Nelson looks like, and it is a good thing. Major on vacation on the east coast, went into an Ebgames...and got some surprising information. Information that he KNEW was wrong. Read his post.

Published Sun, Nov 27 2005 3:47 PM by gerlach

Mr. Miyagi has passed away.

Actor Pat Morita, best known for his character, Mr. Miyagi, in the "Karate Kid", has passed away at the age of 73. Newsday.com

Published Sat, Nov 26 2005 8:46 AM by gerlach

Someone got it right.

Linkage Pretty much, Ynos is fake, but doesnt work for MS. He talks about how people defend Microsoft there. I do, and I wont say what my name is on that site...lets just keep it secret. But Dvorak, I dont beleive, knows how the "popularity" (or hatred...

Published Thu, Nov 24 2005 7:47 PM by gerlach

Xbox360 powercord.

Ok, so you probably know it is fairly large. There are reasons for it. John Porcaro has the reason for the increase in the size of the powercord. Also, another MVP, Mike/Bobafett/Surly Duff has a comparison shot of the Mac Mini powercord, and the Xbox360...

Published Tue, Nov 22 2005 5:15 PM by gerlach

Xbox360 Console has released.

Well...it has released. Sorry I didnt post about it sooner, was providing support (basic) in the forums all day today. But you probably knew it released.

Published Tue, Nov 22 2005 3:50 PM by gerlach

RIAA President defends Sony's Rootkit

So, lets start off with a definition of "rootkit": rootkit A rootkit is a type of malicious software that is activated each time your system boots up. Rootkits are difficult to detect because they are activated before your system's Operating System has...

Published Mon, Nov 21 2005 4:38 PM by gerlach

Take your blog to the doctor

These are a couple of google hacks. They are intended to check the "health" of your blog. Thanks to Nick Wilson @ Performancing.com for these "doctor tips"

Published Mon, Nov 21 2005 4:21 PM by gerlach

Musical Lights

They do it with the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks spectacular. It seems some Christmas enthusiast has done it with his christmas lights. It is simply amazing. Direct Download of the Light Show

Published Mon, Nov 21 2005 4:12 PM by gerlach

Xbox 360 gets 3.5 stars.

Just wanted to shoot this out there. We are less than 11 hrs from launch when I write this post (currently 1:15 am on the east coast). There is alot of info flowing out of there...well, just good stuff I should say. Check out Trixie's Blog for Pix , or...

Published Mon, Nov 21 2005 12:24 PM by gerlach

Xbox360 Zero Hour.

Some Lucky MVPs were able to go the Xbox360 Zero Hour launch event. My good buddy, Neda, is already talking about his experience. Another MVP DirtyDiva will be discussing hers as well. (Gotta find her blog link...). John Porcaro...he just has a bunch...

Published Sun, Nov 20 2005 1:01 PM by gerlach

Problems of not being at the computer (for multiple days).

I traveled to North Carolina this weekend, with the Syracuse Swimming/diving team, for a meet at the UNC Chapel Hill Campus. I did well, and qualified for the Big East Championship. I didn;t bring my computer, cause I didnt want to bring ANOTHER bag....

Published Sun, Nov 20 2005 11:46 AM by gerlach

Just Vote

Vote because of hilarious comments

Published Tue, Nov 15 2005 4:29 PM by gerlach

So, you hail from the town named "Dish"?

Some people will be allowed to say this now. A town (I am not exactly sure where, announcement wednesday) has renamed itself "Dish" after the proposition put forth by the Satellite provider Dish. Details at Dish More info at HDbeat.com (I dont take responsibility...

Published Mon, Nov 14 2005 9:12 PM by gerlach

Xbox360 Launch List.

Its been released. Teamxbox.com has the list posted.

Published Mon, Nov 14 2005 11:06 AM by gerlach

So he is fake.

John Porcaro , Xbox Marketing, is against him. Every conscious gamer is against him. I think almost everyone is against him. Why, because he is fake. Yes, Ynos is fake. Gamerandy had a nice little email conversation, that showed his lack of credibility...

Published Sun, Nov 13 2005 10:31 PM by gerlach