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by cgrau

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If Techrepublic is going to make a 'Geek Central' portal, what would all of you like to see?

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by cgrau

I want to see gadgets, strange uses for electricity, and interviews with people who would normally be labeled 'Geek'. This would only be the beginning. I'll have to think some more...

by cgrau

That is a good site for gadgets, but what about interviews with Geek people, Geek Trivia, or just general geek subjects. Thinkgeek sells alot of stuff, but it would be nice to see a well-rounded geek site. I think TR can do better than thinkgeek.

by lguada12

what new Geek-centric features you want to see in our Discussion Center?
1)Daily tips and short cuts for "HOW TO" general Customization your pc.
2)Articles on hardware features and compatibility.
3)Subjects on OS Scripting,and Automating your system how and when.
4.A help area for questioning problems and locating answers.
5)Utilities and tools views.
6)Whats What in your computer software.
7)Article on getting the best of out of your computer.
I think i will stop here! i pretty mcuh cover the subjects that are interesting and beneficial for us.
Thank you

Thank you.

by jonwadsworth

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what new Geek-centric features you want to see in our Discussion Center?
1)Daily tips and short cuts for "HOW TO" general Customization your pc.
2)Articles on hardware features and compatibility.
3)Subjects on OS Scripting,and Automating your system how and when.
4.A help area for questioning problems and locating answers.
5)Utilities and tools views.
6)Whats What in your computer software.
7)Article on getting the best of out of your computer.
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I believe that all of these 'useful' topics are covered by TechRepublic's plethora of other newsletters.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5221-6251-0.html
I think that the Geek Trivia needs to cover *useless* information, random trivial stories, histories, and 'too much information' about various scientific/geeky subjects including, but not limited to:

Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Engineering
Computer Science
Political Science
Mathematics
Astronomy
Etc.

Anybody have any other 'Geeky' topics they'd like to see covered??

Jon

by mlscout

I'd love to read about the weird topics my brother used to bring up at the dinner table: "Did you know cows have FOUR stomachs?" Tell me, WHY do they have four?

I also love puns; it would be great if some offbeat ones were worked in to the occasional topic, but that might be asking for too much.

by jackofalltech

Considering what a poor job T/R has done on this site, I wouldn't want them to create another P.O.S.

If things don't improve around here real soon, I'll probably stop visiting.

Ralph

by cgrau

Tell us what you think is done so poorly by TR. I'm curious.
I like the TR site.

by bburke

I loved GEEK Trivia because it was NOT a portal or a site. It was a five minute diversion with subject matter that I really enjoyed. I used it when I needed to clear my mind. Any more and I would not have time for it. It was JUST RIGHT!!! Periodically having user interaction (as when the GEEK went on vacation) was kind of nice. But most of us are too busy to make it more than it was.

Don't over do the changes.

by dutchman10

I agree with bburke. Geek Trivia is a fantastic diversion to look forward to once a week. I'm not trying to burst anyones bubble, but I'm not sure I would have time to patronize Geek Central on a regular basis.
What I love about TechRepublic in general is the newsletters. I can quickly scan it and if something interests my I can visit the site. A lot of interesting articles can be found on other sites, but who has the time to browse!
I think the idea to expand into 'Geek Central' is a good one and I'm sure a lot of great useless stuff could be discussed. I would definitely visit, on what basis I can't say...

by oz_media

How about what to do to AVOID being the geek?

-such things as:
>> not buttoning up your shirt collar when you aren't wearing a tie.
>>If you wear a jean jacket on weekends, it's NOT a shirt, DON't button it up
>>Nobody really watches StarTrek anymore
>>Buying glasses that actually sit on your nose by themselves, pushing them up every two minutes is a dead 'Geek' givewaway
>>Proper use of the English language, avoiding sentences filled with acronyms. My WYSIWYG editor caused a BSOD when not on the LAN.

and many more that could fill a whole How to be Cool book. Perhaps Being Cool for Dummies, or a 12 step program designed to enhance social skills while quelching the Geek.

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