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Archive for February, 2009

FLOSS Weekly // Episode 58

Posted by Alan Henry on February 28th, 2009

On this week’s FLOSS Weekly, Randal discusses ZFS with Aaron Newcomb and David Brittle, both of Sun Microsystems by day and open source evangelists by night! FLOSS Weekly // Episode 58 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Security Now! // Episode 185a

Posted by Alan Henry on February 28th, 2009

Leo and Steve do an extra Security Now! this week, and they bring in Ray Maxwell to chat about the “good old days” of computing. Security Now! // Episode 185a [ episode notes | audio download ]

Windows Weekly // Episode 96

Posted by Alan Henry on February 28th, 2009

On this week’s Windows Weekly, Paul and Leo discuss changes between Windows 7 the beta and Windows 7 RC1; also, they take a look at the new Safari 4 beta, and discuss the Kindle 2! Windows Weekly // Episode 96 [ episode notes | audio download ]

commandN // Episode 169

Posted by Alan Henry on February 27th, 2009

On this week’s commandN, Amber and Will discuss how to get rich by selling apps in the Apple App Store, take a look at the new Safari 4 beta, Fliggo lets you make your own YouTube, and more! commandN // Episode 169 [ episode notes and download links ]

Tekzilla // Episode 77

Posted by Alan Henry on February 27th, 2009

On this week’s Tekzilla, Patrick and Veronica get answers to your NASA questions and show you how you can have some input into NASA’s next mission! The crew also discusses new devices coming out of the Mobile World Congress, show you how to recycle just about anything, and Veronica gets cornified! Tekzilla // Episode 77 [...]

net@night // Episode 89

Posted by Alan Henry on February 27th, 2009

On this week’s net@night, Sarah and Leo chat with the one and only Drew Curtis of Fark! Regardless of what you think of Drew, his site has spawned a huge community. Additionally, Amber stops by to say hi and let everyone know she and her new baby are doing well, Sarah and Leo discuss Twitter’s [...]

Security Now! // Episode 185

Posted by Alan Henry on February 27th, 2009

On this week’s Security Now, Leo and Steve discuss a whole host of things, including security updates for Windows 7, the Kindle 2, a critical exploit in IE7, and much much more. Security Now! // Episode 185 [ episode notes | audio download ]

MacBreak Weekly // Episode 129

Posted by Alan Henry on February 26th, 2009

On this week’s Macbreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Scott Bourne, and Andy Ihnatko get together to chat. They discuss the Kindle 2, updates to Safari and the addition of Cover Flow, and much much more. MacBreak Weekly // Episode 129 [ episode notes | audio download ]

CrankyGeeks // Episode 155

Posted by Alan Henry on February 26th, 2009

This week’s Crankygeeks brings John C Dvorak and Sebastian Rupley together with Dave Mathews, Inventor, Tech Journalist; and Bill Schmelzer, Tech Analyst, Ziff Davis Media. Together, they discuss whether or not Yahoo! is headed for a re-org, a multi-thousand dollar Slingbox session for one poor guy – all thanks to an AT&T mix-up, whether or [...]

Diggnation // Episode 191

Posted by Alan Henry on February 26th, 2009

On this week’s Diggnation, Kevin and Alex get their hands on the new Kindle 2, share a story of one poor guy who woke up from a one night stand to find his lover had carved her name into his body and covered him in knife wounds (he had been drinking and taking valium, so [...]

Systm // Episode 92

Posted by Alan Henry on February 24th, 2009

On this week’s Systm, learn how to build a light saber! Really! Learn how to build an exact replica of your favorite light saber from Star Wars out of parts you may have lying around! Systm // Episode 92 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Digg Reel // Episode 59

Posted by Alan Henry on February 24th, 2009

On this week’s Digg Reel: boats n’ hoes! Seriously! Additionally, koalas that may or may not rip your face off, and some french animation that’s all about how much coffee you could possibly drink. Digg Reel // Episode 59 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Lab Rats // Episode 160

Posted by Alan Henry on February 24th, 2009

On this week’s Lab Rats, Andy and Sean show you what to do when you’re through with your PC! No, you don’t just dump it in the trash – there’s a way you should go about making sure anything harmful stays out of the water or soil, and that you recycle as much as possible. [...]

Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 114

Posted by Alan Henry on February 24th, 2009

On this week’s Pixel Perfect, Bert shows you show to use Adobe Lightroom 2, and chats with Frederick Johnson about all the useful features and tools you can use to apply corrections to your photos and images. Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 114 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 183

Posted by Alan Henry on February 23rd, 2009

On this week’s TWiT, Leo Laporte, Cory Doctorow, Ryan Block, Robert Heron, and Gina Trapani make up the panel for a fine group of TWiTs with lots to say! Together, the group discusses the New Zealand ISP copyright blackout, DirecTV, the Pirate Bay’s courtroom antics, and more! This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 183 [...]

FLOSS Weekly // Episode 57

Posted by Alan Henry on February 21st, 2009

On this week’s show, Randal chats with Scott Davilla and Jonathan Marshall about a project that’s come to embody open-source for a number of people, the XBMC, or XBox Media Center! XBMC is free, open source software that you can use to turn your XBox into one of the best media centers you could possibly [...]

commandN // Episode 168

Posted by Alan Henry on February 21st, 2009

On this week’s CommandN, Amber and Will are back in action after Amber’s new baby! Adorable shots of the little one in the first couple of minutes of the ep. Also on the docket, Amber and Will discuss NASA giving you control over what Hubble’s next discovery will be, The Pirate Bay is in court [...]

Windows Weekly // Episode 95

Posted by Alan Henry on February 21st, 2009

On this week’s Windows Weekly, Paul and Leo discuss whether or not Microsoft is planning a foray into mobile phones, Windows Mobile 6.5 – just announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Windows Vista SP2, and more. Windows Weekly // Episode 95 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Congratulations Amber!

Posted by Alan Henry on February 21st, 2009

We’re probably the last people on the block to hear this, but Amber MacArthur had a baby! The reason she’s been away from commandN and net@night for the past couple of weeks is because the Web’s favorite video podcasting pioneer is now a new mommy! On February 8th, Amber gave birth to Connor, and I [...]

Tekzilla // Episode 76

Posted by Alan Henry on February 20th, 2009

On this week’s Tekzilla, check out some HD camcorders that fit in your pocket, find out how to build your own tripod for 2 bucks, ways to recycle your batteries, and much more, including viewer questions and web picks for the week! Tekzilla // Episode 76 [ episode notes | HD video download ]