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Archive for October, 2007

Web Drifter // Episode 7

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

A new episode of Web Drifter is available, this time with Martin Sargent traipsing through the bayou in Mississippi looking for the Bayou Banshee, just in time for Halloween! A local paranormal researcher takes Martin out on the quest to find the Banshee in an old graveyard on what’s surely one of the scariest nights [...]

MacBreak Weekly // Episode 64

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

This week on MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Scott Bourne, and John Siracusa gather around the table to welcome Leopard to the fold of Apple OSes, discuss the new features, functionality, and what’s missing and not quite what they were hoping for. MacBreak Weekly // Episode 64 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Systm // Episode 23

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

This week on Systm, Joey gets into the Halloween spirit with a motion-activated silly string launcher that you can make in time for the trick or treaters who’ll be showing up on your lawn anytime now! Check it out! Systm // Episode 23 [ episode notes | video download ]

Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 54

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

On this week’s Pixel Perfect, Bert discusses how some digital art projects often require retouching when you know a little bit more about what you wanted to do, or when the tools get better. On this episode, Bert shows you how to go back over your work and spice it up a little bit by [...]

Lab Rats // Episode 96

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

This week on Lab Rats, Andy and Sean (and the kitties) are back in the lab to discuss safety and security issues around and when using WiFi hotspots, especially free ones. How to make sure your data is safe and secure when you’re surfing out and about, on this week’s Lab Rats. Lab Rats // [...]

MacBreak // Episode 90

Posted by Alan Henry on October 31st, 2007

This week on MacBreak, Mark Spencer and Alex Lindsay head into the studio to discuss Motion, and making custom template thumbnails in the popular video editing application. MacBreak // Episode 90 [ episode notes | video download ]

WebNation // Episode 16

Posted by Alan Henry on October 30th, 2007

This week on WebNation, Amber explores the wild and wacky side of the web again; she touches on the robot cannon that went crazy, a “public service” announcement from the MPAA, the Red v. Blue easter egg in Halo3, and welcomes special guest, Mark Frauenfelder from BoingBoing! WebNation // Episode 16 [ episode notes and [...]

This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 119

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

This week on TWiT, Leo Laporte, Don Reisinger, Wil Harris, and John C. Dvorak gather around and make a fine panel of TWiTs as they discuss the launch of Apple’s new OS, “Leopard,” Microsoft buys a big stake into Facebook (although still a fraction of its worth), Oink did nothing wrong but was still illegal, [...]

DiggNation // Episode 121

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

This week on DiggNation, Kevin and Alex switch back to beers for the first time in at least a month, and boy did they miss it. They hammer home some of the week’s top stories from Digg, chat up their experience in Japan, and more. They discuss the clueless flight attendant telling someone to turn [...]

net@nite // Episode 36

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

net@nite is back, baby! Leo and Amber are back in the saddle on Talkshoe complete with a comeback song and everything! Together they chat about some of the big developments on the web since they took a hiatus, and tech news of the week. net@nite // Episode 36 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Jumping Monkeys // Episode 21

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

This week on Jumping Monkeys, Megan and Leo sit down to chat more about parenting in today’s day and age (the digital one, that is) with Ashley Merryman of Snooze or Lose. Together they dish about getting started with the holiday season good and early (like, now), and much more. Jumping Monkeys // Episode 21 [...]

CommandN // Episode 108

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

This week on CommandN, Amber and Will check out Connect2Elect, people who use Wikipedia as a status symbol, NBC closes its YouTube channel, Microsoft makes its way into your car (specifically your Ford), and much more. CommandN // Episode 108 [ episode notes and download links ]

Windows Weekly // Episode 39

Posted by Alan Henry on October 29th, 2007

This week on Windows Weekly, Leo and Paul sit down to chat with Ed Bott, of ZD Net’s Microsoft Report, and discuss Ed’s rebuttal of Peter Guttman’s stab at the heart of DRM earlier this year. Too little too late, or a well and long-researched response? We’ll find out on this week’s Windows Weekly. Windows [...]

DL.TV // Episode 201

Posted by Alan Henry on October 26th, 2007

This week on DL.TV, Veronica Belmont drops by as a surprise host, and she and Robert tackle topics like what exactly happens when you fold a protein, take a look at the new Ubuntu, answer some viewer questions, check in with Loyd on the crazy PC he’s building, and much more. DL.TV // Episode 201 [...]

Security Now! // Episode 115

Posted by Alan Henry on October 26th, 2007

This week on Security Now! Steve and Leo head revisit the issue of authentication from episode 113 and chat about ways to strengthen remote access. They discuss Perfect Paper Passwords, which has nothing to do with slips of paper, apparently. Security Now! // Episode 115 [ episode notes | homepage | audio download ]

Tekzilla // Episode 5

Posted by Alan Henry on October 26th, 2007

On a brand new episode of TekZilla, Jessica Corbin takes the reins and takes a look at the glamtastic guns and body armor over at GlamGuns.com, investigates how to replace your iPod’s battery, a trip to Industrial Light and Magic, free documentaries, Apple’s new OS, and much much more. Tekzilla // Episode 5 [ episode [...]

Infected with Martin Sargent // Episode 45

Posted by Alan Henry on October 26th, 2007

This week on Infected, Martin and The Gator head to LA to relive their glory days. Johnny O’Bannion makes an appearance, and the usual hilarity ensues. Infected with Martin Sargent // Episode 45 [ episode notes | video download ]

Web Drifter // Episode 6

Posted by Alan Henry on October 26th, 2007

A shiny new Web Drifter is out and about and newly available. On this episode, Martin heads to Bigfoot country to see if he can succeed where so many others have already failed, and to interview the folks out there to whom Bigfoot is no myth or legend – he’s part of their everyday lives. [...]

CrankyGeeks // Episode 87

Posted by Alan Henry on October 25th, 2007

This week on CrankyGeeks, John C and Sebastian are joined by Dylan Tweney, Senior Editor, Wired News; and Cade Metz, Internet Editor, The Register to talk tech and get cranky! On this week’s episode, blaming Microsoft’s Vista for poor computer sales, Apple’s new OS and whether it’s worth the upgrade, online video plus USB drives [...]

MacBreak // Episode 89

Posted by Alan Henry on October 25th, 2007

This week on MacBreak, Brian Gary and Alex Lindsay get together to chat about Compressor, an invaluable app for video editors and publishers and how to troubleshoot it if it goes on the fritz. MacBreak // Episode 89 [ episode notes | video download ]