Mike Sampson

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Natural language search in Vista

Posted By: JD Lewin | Jan 23rd, 2007 @ 1:09 PM
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One of the most time-honored traditions for geeks is the setup process of a new machine, and with Vista only days away millions of people are readying themselves for this ceremony. Mike Torres has found one to add to our lists: the Natural Language Search option in Windows Vista.

This brilliant little option gives Vista the ability to understand more human search queries like, "Pictures of Sampy," or "email about nerf weapons from last week." For some reason this little gem is turned off by default, so be sure to get into your control panels and enable it.
Tags: search, software, tips, Vista

MC Chris Rocked the house

Posted By: Sampy | Sep 29th, 2006 @ 7:01 AM
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Awesome show last night from MC Chris.

capitalSteps opened the show with some rocking techno played only on GameBoys. He had an SP, a Micro and a super old school original GameBoy complete with LightBoy. You gotta see to rock.

Next up was Optimus Rhyme. These Seattle boys were the only act that night to use a non-computer based instrument. I think that this "guitars" could catch on with the kids.

Chris rocked the house as always. He's not only rap-tastic but educational as well. Here's what I learned about Rap Hands (one hand in the air boucing to the beat):

1. Do not do Rap hands throughout the entire song. You will get a cramp and will be unable to play video games.
2. If you find that Rap hands do not adequately express how hardcore you are, bend your elbow a bit. Now you are very hardcore
3. Do not at any time stop doing Rap hands. If you stop, you will be a bad guy from Wolfenstien. Keep your hands going at all times.

Soon we'll have some footage for you guys and you'll be able to practice your Rap hands along to the phat beats.
Tag: Seattle

So many blogs...

Posted By: Sampy | Sep 25th, 2006 @ 2:59 PM
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You can also find me at my personal site sampy.com. I have a blog there for more personal matters.

I also have a Windows Live Space that should have all of these feeds in one spot for you to check out.

PAX Day 3: In-depth coverage from the Sampy Cam

Posted By: Sampy | Sep 1st, 2006 @ 2:05 PM
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While PAX has great games on display, awesome panels, and great speakers it's first and foremost about the fans. I took a camera into the crowds, the gaming rooms and even all the way out to the tabletop gaming to show you what it's like to be a fan at PAX. Pop open a bottle of BAWLS and hone your Smash Brothers and Halo 2 skills because this is PAX from a fans eye view.
Tags: gaming, PAX06, Penny Arcade
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