This week on Security Now is another question and answer episode, so Steve and Leo sit down and take your questions, tie up loose ends from the other shows, and lend a hand to security challenged folks everywhere. This week they chat a bit about Bitlocker, avoiding the “new” spam, making sure your machine is clean when it’s infected with malware, and so on.
Security Now! Episode 68 // December 1, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on CrankyGeeks, John C and Sebastian Rupley are back in the hot seats, this time with guests Heidi Roizen, Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital; and Matt Mullenweg, Founding Developer, WordPress on the show. Together, they get cranky over the fate of AllofMP3.com, the MPAA sticks its nose into your home theatre because apparently they can’t convince you to come to theirs, bomb sniffing bees, the popularity of the Wii, and sexism in Silicon Valley!
CrankyGeeks Episode 38 // November 30, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]
This week on net@nite, Amber and Leo are back on TalkShoe and bring Steve Gibson along for the ride! This week they chat about how many computers they all have, why GoDaddy rocks, the popularity of DeGrassi High just doesn’t seem to wane, free favicons, and much much more, including call-ins from listeners!
net@nite Episode 4 // November 30, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on Pixel Perfect, Bert shows us some digital pyrotechnics; how to make cool looking explosions and big effects in Photoshop, perfect for ray gun explosions! See why this episode’s called “Ray Gun!”
Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy Episode 8 // November 27, 2006
[ episode notes and full download links | download video ]
I could get used to more InDigital in my life. This episode brings Wil Wheaton back to the screen, and he, Jessica, and Hahn show us some awesome gear and gadgetry! For example, Jessica takes some toys with her to Hawaii and shows us how her gear works on the road. Wil shows us some new ways to watch downloaded movies, and Hahn tries mobile Skype to see how it holds up.
InDigital Episode 7 // November 30, 2006
[ episode notes and full download links | download video ]
This week on Lab Rats, Andy and Sean show you some router tricks that can help you get the best performance from your Skype phone calls, and eliminate some of the most common performance problems involved, like suttering and tweaking your Skype client.
Lab Rats Episode 52 // November 28, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]
This week on CommandN, Amber explains why CBS is excited about YouTube, fans of Degrassi have a lot to be happy about, what Web 2.0 looks like, and a ton of awesome gear reviews, just in time for the holidays!
CommandN Episode 70 // November 27, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]
This week on TWIT, Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Wil Harris, John C. Dvorak, and Tom Merritt gather around to chat about the week’s technology news, from Kramer’s tirade-brought to the world courtesy of YouTube to Wal-mart’s web troubles. Also on the discussion block this week is the rampant PS3 shortage. the infamous Second Life worm, and much much more.
This Week in Tech [TWiT] Episode 78 // November 27, 2006
[ episode notes | AOL radio download | TTVF download ]
This week’s DiggNation is a bit short. Why? Well, looks like Kevin and Alex are in a bit of a bind, and Revision3 CEO Jay Adelson steps up to the plate to explain what’s going on and why. Tell em, Jay!
DiggNation Episode 73 // November 23, 2006
[ episode notes and full download links | revision3 video download | TTVF video download ]
This week’s Windows Weekly takes another look at Vista, and what the differences between Vista “capable” and Vista “ready” really mean, and what you can expect when you see a system with those stickers on them. Leo and Paul Thurott chat about the Zune, The Office 2007 “ribbon,” and much more.
Windows Weekly Episode 6 // November 24, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week’s DL.TV was recorded, but is chock full of delicious info, like the DL.TV holiday shopping guide! Among some of the super cool gear that Robert and Patrick suggest we pick up for our loved ones this holiday season. Also, some holiday online shopping suggestions; like online bargains can save you a lot of cash, but don’t wait until the last minute and go for overnight shipping-it’ll kill your budget! Also on the agenda this week are video cards of all price ranges, robots that are perfect as gifts, stocking stuffer ideas, and much much more. This episode is a long one, but definitely a good one.
DL.TV Episode 114 // November 23, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]
This week on Security Now, Steve and Leo tackle one of Microsoft’s newest highly touted features, PatchGuard, which promises to help protect users of 64-bit Windows Vista and eventually XP, but unfortunately it’s easy to hack, and Steve explains why. Looks like there’s going to be some code revision in Redmond, if Steve is right!
Security Now! Episode 67 // November 23, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on MacBreak Weekly, the usual suspects are back, Leo Laporte, Merlin Mann, Scott Bourne and Alex Lindsay! Together, they chat all things Mac, and get down to business on the week’s Mac-related technology news and rumors, and what better rumor to start off with than the iPhone, which is still rumored to be coming anytime now. They also discuss that the only good thing that Apple should take away from the Zune is the ability to offer a music store with both pay-per-track and subscription functions. Also, they chat about why Apple isn’t and never will license Mac OS X to other PC manufacturers, Bill O’Reilly hates iPods (why do you hate freedom, Bill?), the english language Al-Jazera network uses Apple technology (uh oh…), and the panel’s weekly Mac picks!
MacBreak Weekly Episode 16 // November 23, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
Another episode of Pixel Perfect is available, and this time Bert Monroy shows us the difference between the light and the shadow. No, not metaphorically, literally! Bert takes us on another photoshop ride and shows us how to enhance and accentuate digital images with the right lighting, shadowing, and reflections.
Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy Episode 7 // November 22, 2006
[ episode notes and full download links | download ]
This week’s CrankyGeeks was early due to everyone being off stuffing themselves for Thanksgiving, but it was a good show nonetheless! John C, Sebastian Rupley, Jacob Appelbaum, Ambassador, Monochrom; and Annalee Newitz, Editor, Techsploitation all join the early panel, looking forward to some turkey, and chat about the week’s tech news and get cranky! Among the topics they discuss this week are the violent launch of the PS3, the FBI’s interest in a specific YouTube video, geeky gifts for the holidays and some things to absolutely NOT buy for the holidays, and much much more.
CrankyGeeks Episode 37 // November 22, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]
A holiday special Hook Me Up appears! Right on! This one, titled Hook My Parents Up, brings Emergency Makeover Technician Jon Chase together with Craig Rappaport, a guy who wants to do right by his parents, for the ultimate home entertainment hookup for the holidays! Enjoy!
Hook Me Up! Episode 13 // Hook My Parents Up!
[ Hook Me Up! Episode 13 | Homepage | Hook Me Up! Archives ]
This week’s Weezy and The Swish is back on track-no more partying! The whole panel chats this week about next generation gaming and the new consoles that people are apparently fighting and shooting each other to have, and Guy Branum gives us his unique perspective to all of it.
Weezy and The Swish Episode 76 // November 21, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on net@nite brings Nick Douglas, formerly of Valleywag, and That Phone Guy to the call-in show with Leo and Amber to chat about why they love Valleywag, among other things, and also to take calls from the listening public! Among the other topics discussed this week are the giant KFC, copybots in Second Life, Amber’s favorite drink at Starbucks, and much much much more.
net@nite Episode 3 // November 21, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on the Leoville Town Square Podcast, Chris Todd, and Jamie gather around to chat about what the future might hold in terms of Undo.tv, the Zune gets dissed by CNN and David Pogue, and more.
Leoville Town Square Podcast Episode 43 // November 21, 2006
[ episode notes | download ]
This week on Lab Rats, Andy and Sean show you how to tweak your Mac and do some basic Mac maintenance to keep it running smoothly and quickly. They run through some utilities that help, and answer some common questions about the Mac, like whether or not you need antivirus software on it, and how often you should repair permissions!
Lab Rats Episode 51 // November 20, 2006
[ episode notes and download links ]