Paul Canchola's Page

What kind of geek are you?

Sci-Fi lovin, Windows, Linux, & Mac using IT Security Geek. I'm also a huge 80's Geek. From 80's movies to music, I still love the era. Of course, I'm also into current music and movies, but the 1980's are a guilty pleasure and an indulgence.

Why do you consider yourself a geek?

Love Sci-Fi, love computers and all things techy and cool. I also am 35 but still love the cartoons and shows I grew up with.

How did you find out about our Geek community?

Searching YouTube for Mac vs PC videos while trying to decide the platform of my next system.

What are your "geeky equipment" specs?

Brand New (2009) 17" MacBook Pro with...
3.06 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU - (Upgraded)
8 GB of DDR3 RAM - (Upgraded)
500 GB HHD (7200 RPM)
And, a few tweaks and enhancements to keep it fast and smooth.
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In addition to computers, I love all forms of technology. I love science and knowledge.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Me, grow up? NEVER...!!! I actually aspire each day to be better than I was the day before. Sometimes, I succeed.

What makes you laugh?

My daughter, Good comedy, and my own dumb jokes (I have many).

What is the thing in life you treasure most?

My family, my computers, and my imagination. I treasure knowledge and wisdom.

What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?

Purchased the entire series of the original 1984 Transformers. That may not seem "Geeky", however I was a 29 year old soldier serving with Army Special Forces at the time. I also have taken my Lenovo T61 work laptop with the standard IT Department build of Windows XP and have themed it to look like OS X Lepoard to include the cursors and all. I have also replaced the Windows Orb in Windows 7 (start button) with an apple logo that turns into the original rainbow logo on mouse-over. I'm kinda excited about my new MacBook Pro to arrive.

What do you do to entertain yourself?

Well, I take my non productive time to optimize and tweak my Operating systems and computers for performance. Watch movies, read books, I also practice and teach martial arts. I teach Kenpo, Ninjutsu, and Russian Systema. I love reading, growing and learning. I love everything from science to spirituality.

Favorite music, movies, books, shows, artists, games, people, events, hobbies, etc.?

I love Alternative Modern Rock music. Depeche Mode is a favorite, but not listened to on a regular basis, but more of an indulgence once and a while. I love good Sci-Fi Movies and series like the original and new Battlestar Galactica. I record and watch episodes of Chuck. I teach and practice Martial Arts (when I have time). and I play on my computer a lot. I love all kinds of books from Sci-Fi to spiritual.