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Geek Out: What Type of Tech Do You Use at Work?

GeekSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:33:43 -0700

Tip type. Tip type. Tip type. Those of us who work in offices sit at our computers for most of the day, but what we actually do on and with our machines varies more than most people (especially Luddites!) realize. Some jobs rely on fancy databases or equipment, some on single programs like InDesign and Photoshop, and some simply on good old fashioned email.

Whenever I watch The Office I am blown away at the notion of relying on a landline, Excel and email all workday because I hop through applications and gadgets like the Energizer Bunny. What machinery and programs do you use daily to perform your work duties?

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The Office "Business Trip" Episode Tech Quiz!

GeekSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:15:46 -0800

NBC's The Office has always been pretty geeky, but this season has really amped up the tech references (tiny Bluetooths and video chat, oh my!), and last night was no exception. There was so much good geek stuff that I had no choice: I had to make a quiz. See how you much you were paying attention to the tech in last night's episode!

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World's Tiniest Bluetooth Earpiece Is Unveiled on The Office

GeekSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:31:26 -0800

Naturally, since long-distance lovers Jim and Pam from The Office have already conquered video chat to keep-in-touch, why not take it to the next level with the world's tiniest Bluetooth earpiece?

In this funny clip, you'll see Pam showing off her latest tech purchase - a Bluetooth earpiece - which she found in a Japanese gadget store. Later in the show, Dwight notices that Jim is wearing one and says, "Is that the Matsahasi B400D, the world's tiniest bluetooth?" He couldn't stop staring in adoration and wanted to touch it. I wonder if it will re-appear in this week's episode?!

When Video Chat's a Bad Thing: Michael Scott on Deck

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:30:00 -0700

Leave it to the world's most inept boss - The Office's Michael Scott - to make something wonderful (Video Chat) into something totally awkward.

Witness Jim trying to video chat Pam in last week's season premiere, which should be sweet and romantic, but in the office? That was his first mistake.

Oh, I always knew Jim was a Mac! He may be the hot PC guy at the office, but at home, he's all MacBook Pro. Hubba hubba.

TV Tech: My Favorite Geeky Guy PC Users

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:00:11 -0700

I'm a mac girl, but I still have a little love for PCs and famous men who love them (or routinely use them on camera). With all my favorite primetime shows like The Office coming to an end for the season I was inspired to look back at male PC users I adore despite my better judgment. Kidding. I promise.

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Free Full Streaming Episodes From NBC Come to the iPhone

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:00:48 -0700

This is seriously the best news I've heard all day! Now you can watch full streaming episodes of NBC shows like The Office, 30 Rock and Battlestar Galactica from your iPhone or iPod Touch - for free, and minus any annoying ads! Each show is displayed in unprotected Quicktime format, which makes the episode easy to view on your iPhone. Just navigate your way to NBC and you'll see all the shows under "Watch Video Online Now" headline half way down the page.
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The Hilarious GPS Scene From The Office

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:45:00 -0700

I couldn't resist posting this funny video after all the comments on the "When GPS Leads You Astray" story - thanks for the heads up Looseseal! Thankfully Michael and Dwight don't drive into a bridge like the unfortunate bus driver, but they do . . . well . . . take a wrong turn thanks to their GPS device. How priceless is "The machine knows, stop yelling at me!" line? Love it!

Soon You Can Play 'The Office' In Your Office

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:00:53 -0700

That's what she said, right? The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Publisher MumboJumbo has teamed up with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to develop mass-market games based on the NBC series "The Office."

The first "Office" game, which will be out next year, will be a task-management game like "Diner Dash." Players will get to try out roles like Jim Halpert and interact with such other characters as Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer, who is famous on geeksugar for her racy Wired Magazine cover) and of course, the infamous Michael Scott (Steve Carell).

The game will be released as a PC game sold at retail and available as an online digital download. Next year, the plan is to create additional games based on "The Office" license beginning with portable experiences for the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable.

What TV Show Should Become a Video Game Next?

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GeekSugar is on Myspace!

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:08:28 -0700

That's right folks, I couldn't resist joining you any longer. If you are anything like Jim Halpert, from NBC's The Office, and spend way too many hours online, you really should find me on MySpace and be my friend!

Pam From The Office Takes Off Her Clothes For Wired

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:15:00 -0700

The April cover of Wired Magazine will feature a package of stories about radical transparency, their notion that the next model of business success is laying your company bare to the world-sharing secrets with your rivals, blogging about ideas as you have them, and copping to fumbles and foibles as you make them. Even more transparent, I fear, is the magazine's cover, which features the fabulously funny and smart Jenna Fischer, who plays Pam on The Office. No there won't be any foil wrapping, but Fischer will appear clothed in the top cover and "naked" on a second cover underneath.

"If you're talking about transparency, the obvious metaphor is clear: you're naked," says Wired's Creative Director. "So of course, Wired being Wired we wanted a cover that was smart and showy. And as Creative Director I wanted something that hadn't been done before. We settled on the idea of printing on clear acetate. But it had to be interactive. Now you’re in a business suit-now you’re not." read more

While Fischer isn't actually naked, the raciness is a first for the magazine and has already started a wave of discussion across the web. The message to "Get Naked And... Rule The World" that I don't take lightly, and I am certainly not alone. "It's familiar boy's club crap," says Back In Skinny Jeans. "Yeah, just sex up the receptionist. Why didn't you throw in the pot of coffee while you were at it? Naked women on business magazines is just wrooooong, and that's why it's never been done before by anyone with class."

BuzzSugar uncovered this isn't the first time Fisher has posed naked. What do you think of the move?

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