Tech Podcast Network http://blog.techpodcasts.com The official Blog of the Tech Podcast Network and the family of child safe technical podcasts. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:00:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://blog.techpodcasts.com/feed Tech Podcasts Network is a community of the Top Technical Podcasters bringing you child safe, educational material all shows are screened for excellence. The only source for Top Technical News and information. Over 5,000,000 podcast listens per month. Tech Podcast Network no Tech Podcast Network tech@techpodcasts.com tech@techpodcasts.com (Tech Podcast Network) © 2006-2008 TechPodcasts.com Tech Podcasts Network Technolgy, Tech, Apple, Linux, Microsoft, Programming, Video, Imaging Tech Podcast Network http://blog.techpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/it144.jpg http://blog.techpodcasts.com TPN Weekly #43 with Ben Fryxell http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/02/tpn-weekly-43-with-ben-fryxell.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/02/tpn-weekly-43-with-ben-fryxell.html#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:58:38 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=745

Hey Guys,

Ben Fryxell here from MacMania.

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Today’s News:

New Facebook Design

Google Patents New Web App Technology

YouTube HTML 5 Players

Microsoft Patches Bug After 17 Years

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/02/tpn-weekly-43-with-ben-fryxell.html/feed 0 Hey Guys, - Ben Fryxell here from MacMania. - Brought To You By: - Go To Meeting - Today's News: - New Facebook Design - Google Patents New Web App Technology - YouTube HTML 5 Players - Microsoft Patches Bug After 17 Years Hey Guys, Ben Fryxell here from MacMania (http://macmaniapodcast.com). Brought To You By: Go To Meeting (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Today's News: New Facebook Design Google Patents New Web App Technology YouTube HTML 5 Players Microsoft Patches Bug After 17 Years Tech Podcast Network no 4:48 TPN Weekly #42 with Rick Savoia – The Force Field: Who is that tech at your door? http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-42-with-rick-savoia-the-force-field-who-is-that-tech-at-your-door.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-42-with-rick-savoia-the-force-field-who-is-that-tech-at-your-door.html#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:42:29 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=738

Greetings, everyone! I’m Rick Savoia, host of The Force Field, a podcast about the business of tech.

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In this episode I will introduce myself and give you some inside information about the computer repair business you need to know as a well informed consumer.

Topics of discussion:

I will tell you a little about my experiences starting small tech businesses that were too far ahead of their time.

We will find out how and why I created The Force Field podcast and portal.

Most importantly, we will talk about the field service technician who shows up at your door to fix your PC, who he really works for, how much money he really makes when he shows up to service your computer, whether or not he is even qualified to perform the work and your rights to such disclosure as a consumer.

If you want to know more about starting and managing a computer or IT service business, give The Force Field podcast a listen. Questions, comments or feedback? Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net, visit our forums or email comments(at)theforcefield.net.

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-42-with-rick-savoia-the-force-field-who-is-that-tech-at-your-door.html/feed 0 business,computer repair,endeavor telecom,field technician,IT,onforce,PC,Rick Savoia,servicelive,Tech,Tech Podcast,tech support Greetings, everyone! I'm Rick Savoia, host of The Force Field, a podcast about the business of tech. - Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - In this episode I will introduce myself an... Greetings, everyone! I'm Rick Savoia, host of The Force Field (http://www.theforcefield.net), a podcast about the business of tech. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) In this episode I will introduce myself and give you some inside information about the computer repair business you need to know as a well informed consumer. Topics of discussion: I will tell you a little about my experiences starting small tech businesses that were too far ahead of their time. We will find out how and why I created The Force Field podcast and portal. Most importantly, we will talk about the field service technician who shows up at your door to fix your PC, who he really works for, how much money he really makes when he shows up to service your computer, whether or not he is even qualified to perform the work and your rights to such disclosure as a consumer. If you want to know more about starting and managing a computer or IT service business, give The Force Field podcast (http://www.theforcefield.net/wordpress/) a listen. Questions, comments or feedback? Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net (http://www.theforcefield.net), visit our forums (http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/) or email comments(at)theforcefield.net. Tech Podcast Network no 25:49 January Tech Podcast Round Table Line Up http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/january-tech-podcast-round-table-line-up.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/january-tech-podcast-round-table-line-up.html#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:02:10 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=735

Join us today Saturday January 30th at 1:00PM Pacific – 4:00PM Eastern for the Tech Podcast Roundtable.

Joining us Today is

  • Mark Smith – CEO of iPadio.com -We provided TPN updates from CES by phone right from the show floor, in audio podcast form. Learn how the technology from the UK Company spearheaded coverage of the disaster from Haiti a few days after CES.
  • Rob May BackUpify.com - offering a way to safely back up all of the data that you have stored in the cloud – such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Gmail.
  • Jeffrey Powers will be talking about ways to Podcast via your Mobile

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/january-tech-podcast-round-table-line-up.html/feed 0 TPN Weekly #41 – Mike Dell from Geek Of The North http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-41-mike-dell-from-geek-of-the-north.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-41-mike-dell-from-geek-of-the-north.html#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:30:19 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=732

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Hello! Mike Dell here, from Geek of The North and The Ham Radio Podclass.

Today I talk about a few tech subjects in an informal way (which is the way I do it).

Subjects covered today are:

My experience with 2 months on the Android OS for my phone. (the Motorola Droid) and how I think it’s not so much an iphone killer as it is a blackberry killer.

I talked about the Boing 787 dreamliner reaching the 2nd phase of flight testing and it’s issues with a dirty fuel tank.

And of course, what would a tech show this week be without talking about the yet to be announced “Apple God Machine” or whatever their tablet computer is going to be called.

IF you have questions or comments about today’s show. Feel free to contact me directly at mike@mikedell.com or leave your comment here.

Have a great week and we will see you next week here on TPN Weekly!
-Mike

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-41-mike-dell-from-geek-of-the-north.html/feed 0 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - Hello! Mike Dell here, from Geek of The North and The Ham Radio Podclass. - Today I talk about a few tech subjects in an informal way (which is... Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Hello! Mike Dell here, from Geek of The North (http://geekofthenorth.com) and The Ham Radio Podclass (http://hamradioclass.org). Today I talk about a few tech subjects in an informal way (which is the way I do it). Subjects covered today are: My experience with 2 months on the Android OS for my phone. (the Motorola Droid) and how I think it's not so much an iphone killer as it is a blackberry killer. I talked about the Boing 787 dreamliner reaching the 2nd phase of flight testing and it's issues with a dirty fuel tank. And of course, what would a tech show this week be without talking about the yet to be announced "Apple God Machine" or whatever their tablet computer is going to be called. IF you have questions or comments about today's show. Feel free to contact me directly at mike@mikedell.com or leave your comment here. Have a great week and we will see you next week here on TPN Weekly! -Mike Tech Podcast Network no 22:17 TPNW-2010-17-01 #40 Successful Job Search Results Using Technology http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpnw-2010-17-01-40-successful-job-search-results-using-technology.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpnw-2010-17-01-40-successful-job-search-results-using-technology.html#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:50:56 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=727

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Hey everyone! This is your Drive-time Tech Diva, JC Lamkin from the Technically Speaking Radio program.

This week’s TPN Weekly is a look at job search, tech tips, tools, and tricks for organizing and getting the best results  from your online job search efforts.

With a close to 10% unemployment rate, many are looking for job. If this is your first time looking for a job for a while, you may find that the employment search process has changed drastically.

Historically, one might look in the Sunday newspaper for job openings.  Now, one posts a resume on Jobcircle.com, Dice, or Monster.  Because the job market is particularly competitive, it’s important to make the most out of your online job search time.

Tools like Google’s Autofill will help you complete online employment forms that ask for redundant information such as your name, address, phone number and email address.

This tool will save you time while keeping your data safe.

After creating your AutoFill profile, click the AutoFill button to automatically fill forms with the information you’ve provided. If you’ve
set up multiple profiles, click the down arrow next to the AutoFill button to choose which profile you’d like to use.

When using AutoFill, be mindful of the information you’re providing. It’s important that you use this feature only on websites you trust, as certain websites might try to capture your information in hidden or hard-to-see fields.

If you’re unsure about what information you’re providing, you can see a preview of your data before it’s entered in the form by hovering your cursor over the AutoFill button or one of your profiles.

Many professionals have found that proper use of social networking sites such as Linkedin.com and Plaxo.com help to quickly identify and market to hiring managers and recruiters.  By properly completing your Linkedin.com profile, you will instantly connect with people you have gone to school with, worked with and associated with.

For example, if you have your heart set on working at the University of Pennsylvania, the largest employer in Philadelphia, after logging into Linkedin.com, you can search on “University of Pennsylvania” , find and connect with several people who work there.  More importantly, you will be able to quickly identify if there are people who work for the University of Pennsylvania that are already in your network.

Additionally, once you’ve joined a Linkedin.com group, you will see the job postings listed in that group.  Groups are online cafes where people of similar interests connect.  Job recruiters and job seekers are often found discussing news and information in their respective industries.

Remember to use your Facebook network effectively.  Change your Facebook privacy settings to make certain personal pictures and information can only be viewed by family members.

Utilizing Summarize, http://search.twitter.com/, will help you find recruiters who are seeking candidates with your skill set.

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpnw-2010-17-01-40-successful-job-search-results-using-technology.html/feed 0 Add new tag,Autofill,Employment,Facebook,Google,Job Search,LinkedIn,Plaxo,Social network,University of Pennsylvania Tips, tools, and tricks for organizing and gaining the most from your online job search efforts. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Hey everyone! This is your Drive-time Tech Diva (http://jclamkin.wordpress.com), JC Lamkin (http://www.blackspeakers.com/profiles/jc_lamkin.html) from the Technically Speaking Radio program (http://http://technically-speaking-radio.blogspot.com/). This week’s TPN Weekly (http://blog.techpodcasts.com/) is a look at job search, tech tips, tools, and tricks for organizing and getting the best results  from your online job search efforts. With a close to 10% unemployment rate, many are looking for job. If this is your first time looking for a job for a while, you may find that the employment search process has changed drastically. Historically, one might look in the Sunday newspaper for job openings.  Now, one posts a resume on Jobcircle.com (http://jobcircle.com/), Dice (http://www.dice.com), or Monster (http://www.monster.com).  Because the job market is particularly competitive, it's important to make the most out of your online job search time. Tools like Google's Autofill (http://toolbar.google.com) will help you complete online employment forms that ask for redundant information such as your name, address, phone number and email address. This tool will save you time while keeping your data safe. After creating your AutoFill profile, click the AutoFill button to automatically fill forms with the information you've provided. If you've set up multiple profiles, click the down arrow next to the AutoFill button to choose which profile you'd like to use. When using AutoFill, be mindful of the information you're providing. It's important that you use this feature only on websites you trust, as certain websites might try to capture your information in hidden or hard-to-see fields. If you're unsure about what information you're providing, you can see a preview of your data before it's entered in the form by hovering your cursor over the AutoFill button or one of your profiles. Many professionals have found that proper use of social networking sites such as Linkedin.com (http://www.linkedin.com) and Plaxo.com (http://www.plaxo.com) help to quickly identify and market to hiring managers and recruiters.  By properly completing your Linkedin.com (http://www.linkedin.com/) profile, you will instantly connect with people you have gone to school with, worked with and associated with. For example, if you have your heart set on working at the University of Pennsylvania, the largest employer in Philadelphia, after logging into Linkedin.com (http://www.linkedin.com/), you can search on "University of Pennsylvania (http://www.upenn.edu)" , find and connect with several people who work there.  More importantly, you will be able to quickly identify if there are people who work for the University of Pennsylvania (http://www.upenn.edu) that are already in your network. Additionally, once you've joined a Linkedin.com (http://www.linkedin.com/) group, you will see the job postings listed in that group.  Groups are online cafes where people of similar interests connect.  Job recruiters and job seekers are often found discussing news and information in their respective industries. Remember to use your Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) network effectively.  Change your Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) privacy settings to make certain personal pictures and information can only be viewed by family members. Utilizing Summarize (http://search.twitter.com/), http://search.twitter.com/ (http://search.twitter.com/), will help you find recruiters who are seeking candidates with your skill set. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Check out the Technically Speaking Radio program live every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. on WPEB 88. Tech Podcast Network no 24:20 TPN Weekly #38 with Simon Calder – Overcome email overload http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-38-with-simon-calder-overcome-email-overload.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-38-with-simon-calder-overcome-email-overload.html#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:36:32 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=721

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I’m Simon Calder from SimonSezIT.com and host of the Simon Sez IT Tech Show at www.SimonSezIT.com/tips

During this week’s edition of the TPN Weekly, we’re going to start the New Year by providing practical tips for overcoming email overload. We’ve reached a tipping point where the deluge of email is making us less productive instead of more productive. While still a great communication tool, we need to get things under control. I’ll provide 10 practical tips to help you start the New Year on solid footing.

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Overcoming Email Overload

  • Focus on CPT – critical productivity time
  • Turn new email notifications off
  • Use rules to organize your email
  • Resort to “traditional” methods of communication
  • Use newer methods of communication
  • Be less formal
  • Read the email, then reply
  • Use search tools
  • Don’t be emotional
  • Set aside time each day or 1 day each week to organize your email

I hope you enjoyed the show. Be sure to stop by SimonSezIT.com/tips for all of our previous shows, SimonSezIT.com for software video training tutorials, and my other tech blog, HotButteredIT.com.

Wishing you a successful and prosperous 2010!

Warmly,
Simon

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2010/01/tpn-weekly-38-with-simon-calder-overcome-email-overload.html/feed 0 Email,Podcast,Simon Calder,TPN Weekly Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I’m Simon Calder from SimonSezIT.com and host of the Simon Sez IT Tech Show at www.SimonSezIT.com/tips - During this week's edition of the TPN Weekly, we're going to start the New Year by providing practical tips for ... Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I’m Simon Calder from SimonSezIT.com (http://www.SimonSezIT.com) and host of the Simon Sez IT Tech Show at www.SimonSezIT.com/tips (http://www.SimonSezIT.com/tips) During this week's edition of the TPN Weekly, we're going to start the New Year by providing practical tips for overcoming email overload. We've reached a tipping point where the deluge of email is making us less productive instead of more productive. While still a great communication tool, we need to get things under control. I'll provide 10 practical tips to help you start the New Year on solid footing. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Overcoming Email Overload * Focus on CPT - critical productivity time * Turn new email notifications off * Use rules to organize your email * Resort to "traditional" methods of communication * Use newer methods of communication * Be less formal * Read the email, then reply * Use search tools * Don't be emotional * Set aside time each day or 1 day each week to organize your email I hope you enjoyed the show. Be sure to stop by SimonSezIT.com/tips (http://www.SimonSezIT.com/tips) for all of our previous shows, SimonSezIT.com (http://www.SimonSezIT.com) for software video training tutorials, and my other tech blog, HotButteredIT.com (http://www.HotButteredIT.com). Wishing you a successful and prosperous 2010! Warmly, Simon Tech Podcast Network no 25:45 2010 TPN CES Coverage from NBC Universal Main Stage http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/2010-tpn-ces-coverage-from-nbc-universal-main-stage.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/2010-tpn-ces-coverage-from-nbc-universal-main-stage.html#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:11:32 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=715

In the coming days a team of 9 supporting three show host from the Tech Podcast Network will be traveling to Las Vegas for our 5th year of covering the Consumer Electronics Show.

Like years in the past, we will have our daily wrap up show that will cover the best of CES. Each year the team from the Tech Podcast Network publish over 150 interviews focusing on the hottest consumer electronics and services to be found at the show.

New this year Our good friends over at NBC Universal have allotted us time to stream live from their main stage on Saturday January 9th at 5pm Pacific and Sunday January 10th at 12pm Pacific. We will be introducing a variety of companies and products. We hope that you will tune in here at TechPodcasts.com for not only the live events but also our full breadth of coverage.

Your 2010 Team include Andy McCaskey from SDRNews, Jeffrey Powers from Geekazine, and Todd Cochrane from Geek News Central

Mark your calendars today!

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/2010-tpn-ces-coverage-from-nbc-universal-main-stage.html/feed 0 TPNW-2009-12-28 #37 TPN Year in Review and Last show of the Decade http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-28-37-tpn-year-in-review-and-last-show-of-the-decade.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-28-37-tpn-year-in-review-and-last-show-of-the-decade.html#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:37:06 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=706

Hey everyone! Jeffrey Powers from the Geekazine Podcasts and Day in Tech History.

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This week’s TPN Weekly is a look back at 2009 and what has happened at the Tech Podcast Network. Some of the events I talk about:

- CES 2009
- Bwana on TWiT
- Start of TPN Weekly
- Podcast Awards
- Summer of Podcasts Contest
- Ewan from Bagel Tech News

- Blubrry Powerpress (since it ties in with TPN)
- Andy McCaskey talks about TPN Roundtables
- State of the Podcast Sphere
- Blogworld / NME
- HPTF
- Todd’s 500th show
- TCT Podcast 400 show
- TPN on Roku and TiVO

- TPN in 2010

I also created a video version of the event on ustream. Check out the new Geek Bar.

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-28-37-tpn-year-in-review-and-last-show-of-the-decade.html/feed 0 andy mccaskey,bageltech,blogworld,bwana,ces,geek bar,geek news central,geekazine,hptf,jeffrey powers,podcast awards,roku Hey everyone! Jeffrey Powers from the Geekazine Podcasts and Day in Tech History. - Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - This week's TPN Weekly is a look back at 2009 and what has ha... Hey everyone! Jeffrey Powers from the Geekazine Podcasts (http://www.geekazine.com) and Day in Tech History (http://www.dayintechhistory.com). Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts This week's TPN Weekly is a look back at 2009 and what has happened at the Tech Podcast Network. Some of the events I talk about: - CES 2009 - Bwana on TWiT - Start of TPN Weekly - Podcast Awards - Summer of Podcasts Contest - Ewan from Bagel Tech News (http://www.bageltech.net) - Blubrry Powerpress (since it ties in with TPN) - Andy McCaskey (http://www.sdrnews.com) talks about TPN Roundtables - State of the Podcast Sphere - Blogworld / NME - HPTF - Todd's 500th show - TCT Podcast 400 show - TPN on Roku and TiVO - TPN in 2010 I also created a video version of the event on ustream. Check out the new Geek Bar. (http://blog.techpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/TPNW37-300x225.png) (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/3554088)http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/3554088 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/3554088) Tech Podcast Network no 53:45 TPN Weekly # 36 With Paul Rj Muller http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-36-with-paul-rj-muller.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-36-with-paul-rj-muller.html#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:22:40 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=702

Holiday Tech Preparedness, being prepared isn’t just for Boy Scouts anymore

Hello, I’m Paul Rj Muller host of the CaffiNation Podcast,over at www.caffination.com. My Show focuses on the high octane world of Technology News and Caffeinated Culture. We’re all geeks at heart, I just happen to geek out on coffee and tech news both at the same time.

On Today’s edition of the TPN Weekly I’ll be giving you a quick and dirty rundown of some lightweight applications you can download and tools you can bring on your holiday excursions. As Techs we know that family are going to ask for help with shiny presents during the holiday season. So now that the shiny has been bought and the shipping has been paid you have just enough time to prepare for the questions.

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Prepare for the questions

Today’s Coffee: Chock Full o Nuts

Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People!

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-36-with-paul-rj-muller.html/feed 3 CaffiNation,Geek Plight,Paul Rj Muller,Tech Holiday,Tech Questions A quick and dirty rundown of some lightweight applications you can download and tools you can bring to ease your holiday tech anxiety Holiday Tech Preparedness, being prepared isn't just for Boy Scouts anymore Hello, I’m Paul Rj Muller host of the CaffiNation Podcast (../),over at www.caffination.com (../). My Show focuses on the high octane world of Technology News and Caffeinated Culture. We’re all geeks at heart, I just happen to geek out on coffee and tech news both at the same time. On Today’s edition of the TPN Weekly I'll be giving you a quick and dirty rundown of some lightweight applications you can download and tools you can bring on your holiday excursions. As Techs we know that family are going to ask for help with shiny presents during the holiday season. So now that the shiny has been bought and the shipping has been paid you have just enough time to prepare for the questions. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts * Looking for more information about me? Check www.paulrjmuller.com (http://www.paulrjmuller.com/) Prepare for the questions * Family Tech Questions (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/computers): A comic distills the very essence of our plight * USB PC Repair System (http://www.dailycupoftech.com/usb-drive-systems/3/) (32mb isn't much to ask) * How do I Uninstall u3 (http://u3.com/support/default.aspx#CQ3)? Make sure you move your personal files off first! * The Ultimate Boot CD (http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/): the name says it all * Portable Apps (http://portableapps.com/apps): Take your experience on the road * How to set up an SSH Tunnel through Putty (http://souptonuts.sourceforge.net/sshtips.htm) * Ubuntu for Data Recovery (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DataRecovery), Make sure you grab the Live CD version * Never Leave Home without it. Leatherman Wave (http://www.leatherman.com/products/product.asp?id=9&f=6&c=1) Today’s Coffee: Chock Full o Nuts * 5 quick tips: Coffee for Company (http://www.caffination.com/minutia/5-quick-tips-coffee-for-company-455/) Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People! Tech Podcast Network no 26:04 TPN Weekly #35 with Ben Straw and Ward Miller Talking about, Buying your first Mac http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-35-with-ben-straw-and-ward-miller-talking-about-buying-your-first-mac.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-35-with-ben-straw-and-ward-miller-talking-about-buying-your-first-mac.html#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:46:11 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=694

TPN Weekly #35 with Ben Straw and Ward Miller Talking about, Buying your first Mac

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Benjamin Straw – MacTipPodcast.com
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Online

Retail Stores

Discounts

  • Apple.com
  • Apple Store for Education – $50 to $300 discount depending on what your looking for.
  • Apple Store for Government – $50 to $300 discount depending on what your looking for.
  • Apple Stores
  • Student Discounts.
  • Trick: Go to a local Collage and sign up for a free class, And make sure you get a student ID.
  • Retail Stores:
  • MicroCenter.
  • Online Stores:
  • Amazon Apple Store

Buying Used

Apple Care & Mobile Me
About Apple Care.

  • Every Mac comes with 90 days of telephone support and one year of service coverage at an Apple-authorized repair center.
  • About Mobile Me.
  • Buy Apple Care a month before warranty runs out.
  • You dont want to buy Apple Care 1 month in because you might spill something in your mac and waste money.
  • Amazon.com – Cheaper than Apple.com or in stores .
  • Make sure you buy the right Apple Care for your Mac.

Upgrading

Recycle

  • Recycling your old Mac Or PC
  • Recycle Mac batteries free – Bring your old Mac batteries to a local Apple Retail Store they will recycle them free.

Closing

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpn-weekly-35-with-ben-straw-and-ward-miller-talking-about-buying-your-first-mac.html/feed 0 TPN Weekly #35 with Ben Straw and Ward Miller Talking about, Buying your first Mac Download the Show - Intro About Hosts Benjamin Straw - MacTipPodcast.com Ward Miller - Macs In Life - iBoughtAMac.com - Sponsors: GotoMeeting Hold your meetings online f... TPN Weekly #35 with Ben Straw and Ward Miller Talking about, Buying your first Mac Download the Show (http://media.blubrry.com/techpodcasts/cdn1.techpodcasts.com/TPNW-2009-12-14.mp3) Intro About Hosts Benjamin Straw - MacTipPodcast.com (http://www.mactippodcast.com/) Ward Miller - Macs In Life - iBoughtAMac.com (http://iboughtamac.com/) Sponsors: GotoMeeting Hold your meetings online for just $49/mo. Try GoToMeeting FREE for 30 days. (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Retail Buying Online * Apple.com (http://www.apple.com/) * Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Computers%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D565124%26ref_%3Dsr%255Ftc%255F2%255F0%26qid%3D1259968879&tag=how2podcastco-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957) Retail Stores * Apple Store * Best Buy * MicroCenter * Frys Electronics * Apple Authorized Reseller (http://www.apple.com/buy/) Discounts * Apple.com (http://store.apple.com/) * Apple Store for Education - $50 to $300 discount depending on what your looking for. * Apple Store for Government (http://www.apple.com/r/store/government/) - $50 to $300 discount depending on what your looking for. * Apple Stores * Student Discounts. * Trick: Go to a local Collage and sign up for a free class, And make sure you get a student ID. * Retail Stores: * MicroCenter. * Online Stores: * Amazon Apple Store (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Computers%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D565124%26ref_%3Dsr%255Ftc%255F2%255F0%26qid%3D1259968879&tag=how2podcastco-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957) Buying Used * Apple.com (http://store.apple.com/) - Refurbished section, hard to find but is at the bottom of the store. You get up to 25% off Apple products, but you have to watch for the deals because they come and go very fast. * PowerMax.com (http://www.powermax.com/) * UsedMac.com (http://www.usedmac.com/) * MacOfAllTrades.com (http://www.macofalltrades.com/) * DVWarehouse.com (http://www.dvwarehouse.com/) * Ebay.com (http://www.ebay.com/)* * Craigslist.com (http://www.craigslist.com/)* * * Great but buyers beware! PowerMax.com/stolen (http://www.powermax.com/stolen/) * * Buy a used Mac (without getting burned) (http://www.macworld.com/article/142103/2009/08/buyused.html) Apple Care & Mobile Me About Apple Care. * Every Mac comes with 90 days of telephone support and one year of service coverage at an Apple-authorized repair center. * About Mobile Me. * Buy Apple Care a month before warranty runs out. * You dont want to buy Apple Care 1 month in because you might spill something in your mac and waste money. * Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Computers%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D565124%26ref_%3Dsr%255Ftc%255F2%255F0%26qid%3D1259968879&tag=how2podcastco-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957) - Cheaper than Apple.com or in stores . * Make sure you buy the right Apple Care for your Mac. Upgrading * Other World Computing (http://eshop.macsales.com/) * iFixit.com (http://www.ifixit.com/) * NewEgg.com - Hard Drive, Ram Accessorys (http://www.newegg.com/) * Crucial - Ram (http://www.crucial.com/) Recycle * Recycling your old Mac Or PC (http://www.apple.com/recycling/computer/index.html) * Recycle Mac batteries free - Bring your old Mac batteries to a local Apple Retail Store they will recycle them free. Closing * Ward Miller - Macs In Life - iBoughtAMac.com (http://iboughtamac.com/) * Ben Straw - MacTipPodcast.com (http://www.mactippodcast.com/) * Blog.TechPodcasts.com (http://blog.techpodcasts.com) Tech Podcast Network no 49:33 4th Annual Christmas Special this Saturday! http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/4th-annual-christmas-special-this-saturday.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/4th-annual-christmas-special-this-saturday.html#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:51:25 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=692

Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Special at 4pm Eastern Dec 12th, held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual 24hr Podcast hosted by Todd Cochrane. A variety of Tech Podcast Network members will share a wide variety of cool tech gifts for you to buy that special person in your life.

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/4th-annual-christmas-special-this-saturday.html/feed 0 TPNW-2009-12-07 #34 With Geek News Central Host http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-07-34-with-geek-news-central-host.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-07-34-with-geek-news-central-host.html#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:43:35 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=690

Hi everyone I want to invite you to the 24hr Podcast happening this Saturday Dec 12th starting at 11pm Eastern over at GeekNewsCentral.com additionally you will want to join the 4th Annual Christmas Round Table happening here at Tech Podcasts Network at 4pm Eastern Saturday Dec 12th, where we will recommend all the cool gear for you to buy your geeky friends for Christmas.

Lots of info in this review that if you listen today could pay off huge dividends the rest of the week.

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/12/tpnw-2009-12-07-34-with-geek-news-central-host.html/feed 0 Hi everyone I want to invite you to the 24hr Podcast happening this Saturday Dec 12th starting at 11pm Eastern over at GeekNewsCentral.com additionally you will want to join the 4th Annual Christmas Round Table happening here at Tech Podcasts Network a... Hi everyone I want to invite you to the 24hr Podcast happening this Saturday Dec 12th starting at 11pm Eastern over at GeekNewsCentral.com (http://www.geeknewscentral.com) additionally you will want to join the 4th Annual Christmas Round Table happening here at Tech Podcasts Network at 4pm Eastern Saturday Dec 12th, where we will recommend all the cool gear for you to buy your geeky friends for Christmas. Lots of info in this review that if you listen today could pay off huge dividends the rest of the week. Sponsor Message: Make sure you get your free trial of GotoMeeting at GotoMeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://GotoMeeting.com/techpodcasts) Tech Podcast Network no 5:35 TPN Weekly #33 – Touch of Gaming http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-33-touch-of-gaming.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-33-touch-of-gaming.html#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:40:40 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=682

Welcome to this week’s TPN weekly! I’m Lloyd Hannesson, and I’ll be your guest host for this week. I’m a huge gamer, and host three gaming related podcasts: The Touch of Gaming Podcast – iPhone Gaming News, WiiSpot Podcast – All about the Nintendo Wii, and the DS:Life Podcast – Your guide to the latest and greatest Nintendo DS news. Yeah, I have a gaming addiction :)

We’re sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. No credit card needed.

In this episode I’m talking about some of the great games available on the platform. It’s getting close to the holiday season and I’m sure many thousands of new iPhone/iPod users will open their gifts this year. I’ll cover some of the best games across some of my favorite gaming genres: RPG, First Person Shooter, Sports, and Puzzle.

Hope you enjoy the show, and be sure to head on over to touchofgaming.com if you would like to hear more, or send me some email.

Topics Include:

Hope you enjoyed the show, check out touchofgaming.com for news, notes, more episodes and special edition podcasts.

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-33-touch-of-gaming.html/feed 0 Doom,EA Mobile,Gameloft,gaming,iPhone,iPod Touch,Madden NFL,ngmoco,PopCap,Tiger Woods PGA Tour,Wolfenstein Welcome to this week's TPN weekly! I'm Lloyd Hannesson, and I'll be your guest host for this week. I'm a huge gamer, and host three gaming related podcasts: The Touch of Gaming Podcast - iPhone Gaming News, WiiSpot Podcast - All about the Nintendo Wii, Welcome to this week's TPN weekly! I'm Lloyd Hannesson, and I'll be your guest host for this week. I'm a huge gamer, and host three gaming related podcasts: The Touch of Gaming Podcast (http://touchofgaming.com) - iPhone Gaming News, WiiSpot Podcast (http://wiispot.com) - All about the Nintendo Wii, and the DS:Life Podcast (http://dslifepodcast.com) - Your guide to the latest and greatest Nintendo DS news. Yeah, I have a gaming addiction :) We’re sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts). No credit card needed. In this episode I'm talking about some of the great games available on the platform. It's getting close to the holiday season and I'm sure many thousands of new iPhone/iPod users will open their gifts this year. I'll cover some of the best games across some of my favorite gaming genres: RPG, First Person Shooter, Sports, and Puzzle. Hope you enjoy the show, and be sure to head on over to touchofgaming.com (http://touchofgaming.com) if you would like to hear more, or send me some email. Topics Include: * RPGs: * Dungeon Hunter (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/dungeon-hunter/id329899071?mt=8) - $4.99 - Gameloft * Ravensword (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ravensword-the-fallen-king/id335594384?mt=8) - $6.99 - Chillingo * FPS - First Person Shooter * Call of Duty: World At War: Zombies (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/call-duty-world-at-war-zombies/id338057689?mt=8) - $9.99 - Activision * Eliminate Pro (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/eliminate-pro/id318760264?mt=8) - FREE - ngmoco * Doom Resurrection (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/doom-resurrection/id318567158?mt=8) - $2.99 - iD * Doom Classic (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/doom-classic/id336347946?mt=8) - $6.99 - iD * Wolfenstein 3D Classic (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/wolfenstein-3d-classic-platinum/id309470478?mt=8) - $1.99 - iD * Puzzle Games * Bejeweled 2 (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id284832142?mt=8) - $2.99 - PopCap * Peggle (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/peggle/id314303518?mt=8) - $4.99 - PopCap * Critter Crunch (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/critter-crunch/id296708255?mt=8) - $1.99 - Starwave * Tetris (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id284800458?mt=8) - $2.99 - EA * Sports * Tiger Woods (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id313621355?mt=8) - $4.99 - EA Mobile * Madden NFL 2010 (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/madden-nfl-10-by-ea-sports/id328923801?mt=8) - $9.99 - EA Mobile Hope you enjoyed the show, check out touchofgaming.com (http://touchofgaming.com) for news, notes, more episodes and special edition podcasts. Tech Podcast Network no 33:13 TPN Weekly #32- Four Dudes On Tech – Top Tech Stories of 2009 http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/676.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/676.html#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:53:16 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=676

Hello everyone! This is Dan Driscoll host of Four Dudes On Tech! This episode is going to be a real treat for everyone as it counts down:

The Top Tech Stories of 2009!

We’re sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. No credit card needed.

Also you can check out our site at: Fourdudesontech.com for a full run down of the show notes including links. Also check out the site for hilarious B-Sides of this episode which I could not include here.

Topics Include:

  • Introduction
    • Biggest tech stories of 2009, you heard it here first!
    • Not only do these seem to be the biggest stories of the year, they all have recent happenings/updates.
  • The Pirate Bay
    • Trial
    • Guilty verdict
    • No retrial granted, verdict appealed
    • Drama ensues
    • Site ordered shut down or face fines
    • Tracker shut down
  • Bold Moves in Competition
    • Microsoft, Palm, and Motorola each try to take down the undisputed leader in their markets
    • Microsoft unveils Bing to compete with Google
    • Palm comes out with the Pre exclusive to the Sprint Network and Motorola comes out with the Droid exclusive to the Verizon Network to compete with Apple’s iPhone on AT&T
  • Oracle Acquires Sun
    • Just weeks after it seemed IBM was going to purchase them
    • Sun’s open source projects could be on shaky ground
    • European Commission raises objections to the deal
    • Acquisition is as of yet incomplete
  • Battles over Apple’s iPhone App Store
    • Apple has an iron fist about what goes on the app store
    • Constant complaining over the approval process by developers
    • However, the store grows immensely throughout the year
    • Big time developer announces he’s leaving the iPhone app game
  • Apple vs. Psystar
    • Apple sues Mac clone maker Psystar for copyright infringement, Psystar says they are not infringing since they bought the OS from Apple
    • Psystar files countersuit saying Apple is over-extending its copyright
    • Psystar continues to release new clone models
    • Bankruptcy is filed by Psystar, then unfiled
    • A summary judgement in the case recently is favorable for Apple
  • 4DoT’s favorite odd stories of the year
    • Flash drive finger
    • Swedish robot attacks Swedish man

Be sure to stop by Fourdudesontech.com for all of our previous shows. Thanks and enjoy the show!

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/676.html/feed 0 app,Apple,Bay,Bing,iPhone,Microsoft,motorola,Oracle,Palm,Pirate,Psystar,Robot Hello everyone! This is Dan Driscoll host of Four Dudes On Tech! This episode is going to be a real treat for everyone as it counts down: - The Top Tech Stories of 2009! - We’re sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting. Hello everyone! This is Dan Driscoll host of Four Dudes On Tech! This episode is going to be a real treat for everyone as it counts down: The Top Tech Stories of 2009! We’re sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts). No credit card needed. Also you can check out our site at: Fourdudesontech.com (http://www.fourdudesontech.com) for a full run down of the show notes including links. Also check out the site for hilarious B-Sides of this episode which I could not include here. Topics Include: * Introduction * Biggest tech stories of 2009, you heard it here first! * Not only do these seem to be the biggest stories of the year, they all have recent happenings/updates. * The Pirate Bay * Trial * Guilty verdict * No retrial granted, verdict appealed * Drama ensues * Site ordered shut down or face fines * Tracker shut down * Bold Moves in Competition * Microsoft, Palm, and Motorola each try to take down the undisputed leader in their markets * Microsoft unveils Bing to compete with Google * Palm comes out with the Pre exclusive to the Sprint Network and Motorola comes out with the Droid exclusive to the Verizon Network to compete with Apple's iPhone on AT&T * Oracle Acquires Sun * Just weeks after it seemed IBM was going to purchase them * Sun's open source projects could be on shaky ground * European Commission raises objections to the deal * Acquisition is as of yet incomplete * Battles over Apple's iPhone App Store * Apple has an iron fist about what goes on the app store * Constant complaining over the approval process by developers * However, the store grows immensely throughout the year * Big time developer announces he's leaving the iPhone app game * Apple vs. Psystar * Apple sues Mac clone maker Psystar for copyright infringement, Psystar says they are not infringing since they bought the OS from Apple * Psystar files countersuit saying Apple is over-extending its copyright * Psystar continues to release new clone models * Bankruptcy is filed by Psystar, then unfiled * A summary judgement in the case recently is favorable for Apple * 4DoT's favorite odd stories of the year * Flash drive finger * Swedish robot attacks Swedish man Be sure to stop by Fourdudesontech.com (http://www.fourdudesontech.com) for all of our previous shows. Thanks and enjoy the show! Tech Podcast Network no 1:39:17 TPN Weekly Episode #31 with Norbert Davis – Totally Cool Tech for Christmas http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-episode-31-with-norbert-davis-totally-cool-tech-for-christmas.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-episode-31-with-norbert-davis-totally-cool-tech-for-christmas.html#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:35:49 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=665

Welcome to the TPN Weekly Episode #31 for the week of November 15th, 2009.

Hello everyone, I’m Norbert Davis, host of the Totally Cool Tech Podcast. I’ll be your Host this week for the TPN Weekly podcast, You can find my show at www.totallycooltech.com or www.tctpodcast.com. I have been producing and hosting the Totally Cool Tech Daily Podcast for about 2 years, and I have been with TPN since about August or September of 2005 and started back in May 15, 2005 with the Norbtek.info Podcast.

If you are not familiar with the Totally Cool Tech Podcast let me give you a brief explanation of what you will find on my show. The best way I can describe the Totally Cool Tech Podcast is my tag line – “Bringing you the Hottest in Cool Tech. No matter if its Old School or New School, High Tech or Low Tech, its all still, Cool Tech”. And that is what I try to deliver every week. Something cool, new, or off the beaten path. Even old technologies that are being used to do something new is considered Cool Tech. Now I won’t be bringing you the latest cell phone news because everyone else will be doing that.

This is the time of year that I start going over the cool things that are coming up for Christmas. Yeah, I’m a sucker for Christmas and the fun of opening gifts, those that I get and those that I have given. Typically I have done a “Christmas countdown” or a “Geeks Christmas list” and this year shall be no different. So, I will start my countdown on this show, which will not be released on my regular feed but I will put a link on the TCT Website for my regular listeners. this way YOU will have a head start on some of the coolest things for Christmas. So let’s go!

Today’s podcast is sponsored by GotoMeeting by the great folks over at Citrix! Try it free for 30 days at www.GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. No credit card needed.

Childs Play Charity (www.childsplaycharity.org)

Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play, a community based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over 5 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since its inception.

This year, They have continued expanding across the country and the globe. With almost 70 partner hospitals and more arriving every month, you can be sure there si one in your area that needs your help! You can choose to purchase requested items from their online retailer wish lists, or make a cash donation that helps out Child’s Play hospitals everywhere. Any items purchased through Amazon will be shipped directly to your hospital of choice, so please be sure to select their shipping address rather than your own. Or you can donate another way, http://desertbus.org/. These guys are accepting donations for doing a video game simulation. Check out their site and help out some kids. When gamers give back, it makes a difference!

This Episode’s Totally Cool Tech – Christmas Count Down List:

Tony Hawk: RIDE – $120 Everywhere

Seven Best of E3 Nominations, critical acclaim from ign.com, USA Today, GameSpy, GameRadar, and Loot Ninja

Position yourself on your skateboard and get ready to execute amazing tricks like you’ve never performed before. The wind whips in your face as you barrel across the ground, exerting precise control to guide your board swiftly and surely. With just the right movement, you launch yourself into the air in defiance of gravity. In that breathless moment, you break free from the earth and all its rules — and soar into the limitless possibilities suddenly within your reach.

Step into a new world of skateboard gaming with Tony Hawk: RIDE. The included motion-sensing skateboard controller gives you revolutionary physical control of the action by translating your movements on the board into incredible tricks within the game. Live out the excitement of skateboarding as you rotate, tilt and lift the board to execute amazing in-game moves. The board’s four smart motion sensors respond to your movements with precision, and the contoured base provides the stability you need for ultimate control. Demonstrate your skills in four thrilling game modes that will take you all over the world, and gather your friends for intense multiplayer action. To ease players into the new control scheme, there will be three different levels of difficulty. The lowest one effectively puts the game on rails, while the other two slowly give the player more control over where their player can go and what they can do.
Product Features

* Includes a revolutionary motion-sensing skateboard controller that lets you feel as though you’re really skating in the game
* Four smart motion sensors translate your movements into in-game action, letting you push for speed, pull off grabs and set up for bigger tricks with no complicated button controls to master
* Controller’s curved bottom ensures stability and a full range of motion, giving you incredible control
* Gritty surface resembles the grip tape on an actual skateboard for even more intense realism
* Skate your way through multiple difficulty levels suited to players of all degrees of ability
* Perform all over the globe in four thrilling game modes: Challenge, Speed, Trick and Free Skate
* Master more than 100 powerful moves in street and half-pipe environments
* Includes a bonus Ryan Sheckler unlockable
* Up to eight players may compete in multiplayer and online play
* There will also be create-a-skater and online modes.

Lego Rock Band – $50

LEGO Rock Band merges two of the most popular videogame franchises to deliver a unique family-friendly music experience that will take tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages on a wild journey to rock stardom in order to “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.”
Combining the authentic multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the accessibility, customization and humor of LEGO games, LEGO Rock Band allows players to create their own unique rock star style and customize their own avatars, band members, roadies, and managers. As players successfully complete songs and rock challenges, they can collect LEGO studs and unlock additional content to take their band from local gigs at rock clubs to epic stadium shows and even fantasy settings on Earth and beyond.

Motorized Walking Lego AT-AT – $130

Motorized action straight from the Star Wars™ movies!
Behold the power of the Empire! For the first time ever, the ultimate Motorized Walking AT-AT is ready to crush the Rebel Alliance at your command. Thanks to the new Power Functions System, the mighty All-Terrain Armored Transport really walks forward or backward into battle!

* Features an opening cockpit and rotating laser cannons!
* Motorized Walking AT-AT really walks and its head moves up and down!
* Handle on top allows for easy transport!
* Stands over 12″ (30 cm) tall and over 14″ (36 cm) long!
* Includes AT-AT Pilot, General Veers, Snowtrooper and Luke Skywalker with grappling line and lightsaber!
* Includes battery box and motor!
* Requires 6 AA (1.5V) batteries, not included.

Hey, check out the great Black Friday and Pre-Black Friday Ads at:

BFADS.net & BlackFriday.info

Well, Alright, that’s it for today’s episode. Thank you so much for listening to the TPN Weekly Podcast.

Please check out all the Show notes and links at http://blog.techpodcasts.com. Please send any questions or comments tctpodcast@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the show and go check out my podcast at http://www.totallycooltech.com.

Thanks,

Norbert Davis
Host – Totally Cool Tech Podcast
http://www.totallycooltech.com

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-episode-31-with-norbert-davis-totally-cool-tech-for-christmas.html/feed 1 black friday,gaming,LEGO,rock band,rockband,Skateboarding,Star Wars,Tony Hawk,video games Welcome to the TPN Weekly Episode #31 for the week of November 15th, 2009. - Hello everyone, I'm Norbert Davis, host of the Totally Cool Tech Podcast. I'll be your Host this week for the TPN Weekly podcast, You can find my show at www.totallycooltech. Welcome to the TPN Weekly Episode #31 for the week of November 15th, 2009. Hello everyone, I'm Norbert Davis, host of the Totally Cool Tech Podcast (http://www.totallycooltech.com/). I'll be your Host this week for the TPN Weekly podcast, You can find my show at www.totallycooltech.com or www.tctpodcast.com. I have been producing and hosting the Totally Cool Tech Daily Podcast for about 2 years, and I have been with TPN since about August or September of 2005 and started back in May 15, 2005 with the Norbtek.info Podcast. If you are not familiar with the Totally Cool Tech Podcast let me give you a brief explanation of what you will find on my show. The best way I can describe the Totally Cool Tech Podcast is my tag line - "Bringing you the Hottest in Cool Tech. No matter if its Old School or New School, High Tech or Low Tech, its all still, Cool Tech". And that is what I try to deliver every week. Something cool, new, or off the beaten path. Even old technologies that are being used to do something new is considered Cool Tech. Now I won't be bringing you the latest cell phone news because everyone else will be doing that. This is the time of year that I start going over the cool things that are coming up for Christmas. Yeah, I'm a sucker for Christmas and the fun of opening gifts, those that I get and those that I have given. Typically I have done a "Christmas countdown" or a "Geeks Christmas list" and this year shall be no different. So, I will start my countdown on this show, which will not be released on my regular feed but I will put a link on the TCT Website for my regular listeners. this way YOU will have a head start on some of the coolest things for Christmas. So let's go! Today's podcast is sponsored by GotoMeeting (http://www.GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts) by the great folks over at Citrix! Try it free for 30 days at www.GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts). No credit card needed. Childs Play Charity (http://www.childsplaycharity.org) (www.childsplaycharity.org) Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play, a community based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over 5 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since its inception. This year, They have continued expanding across the country and the globe. With almost 70 partner hospitals and more arriving every month, you can be sure there si one in your area that needs your help! You can choose to purchase requested items from their online retailer wish lists, or make a cash donation that helps out Child’s Play hospitals everywhere. Any items purchased through Amazon will be shipped directly to your hospital of choice, so please be sure to select their shipping address rather than your own. Or you can donate another way, http://desertbus.org/ (http://desertbus.org/). These guys are accepting donations for doing a video game simulation. Check out their site and help out some kids. When gamers give back, it makes a difference! This Episode's Totally Cool Tech - Christmas Count Down List: Tony Hawk: RIDE (http://www.thride.com/us/#/home) - $120 Everywhere Seven Best of E3 Nominations, critical acclaim from ign.com, USA Today, GameSpy, GameRadar, and Loot Ninja Position yourself on your skateboard and get ready to execute amazing tricks like you've never performed before. The wind whips in your face as you barrel across the ground, exerting precise control to guide your board swiftly and surely. With just the right movement, you launch yourself into the air in defiance of gravity. In that breathless moment, you break free from the earth and all its rules — and soar into the limitless possibilities suddenly within your reach. Step into a new world of skateboard gaming with Tony Hawk: RIDE. Tech Podcast Network no 21:50 TPNR-2009-11-07 #53 Check out Connectify http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpnr-2009-11-07-connectify.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpnr-2009-11-07-connectify.html#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:04:04 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=663

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpnr-2009-11-07-connectify.html/feed 0 The November Tech Podcast Round Table will get you introduced to Connectify.me, PowerPress and HP Data Vault. - Check out the following links of topics covered on the Tech Podcast Round Table. - Connectify. The November Tech Podcast Round Table will get you introduced to Connectify.me, PowerPress and HP Data Vault. Check out the following links of topics covered on the Tech Podcast Round Table. * Connectify.me (http://connectify.me) * PowerPress (http://www.blubrry.com/powerpress) * HP Data Vault (http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/en/WF05a/12169-3798502-3954626-3954626-3954626-4021709.html) Subscribe to the RSS Feed (http://www.techpodcasts.com/index.xml) today to not miss any news on TPN or any of our great coverage! There are a lot of options to watch of listen select one below. * Watch the Interactive Video (http://www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPNR-2009-11-07/TPNR-2009-11-07.html) * Watch Apple TV Ready Video (http://www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPNR-2009-11-07/TPNR-2009-11-07_iPod.m4v) * Listen to the Audio Only (http://media.blubrry.com/techpodcasts/www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPNR-2009-11-07/TPNR-2009-11-07.mp3) To get 10% of Godaddy Hosting (http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/hosting/gdcompare_hosting.asp?isc=pod58) use the code Pod58 at checkout! Todays event was sponsored by GotoMeeting get your free 30 day trial today at gotomeeting.com/techpodcast (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Unleash the power of online meetings with GotoMeeting Tech Podcast Network no November Tech Podcast Round Table Announcement! http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/november-tech-podcast-round-table-announcement.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/november-tech-podcast-round-table-announcement.html#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:43:02 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=660

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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/november-tech-podcast-round-table-announcement.html/feed 0 TPN Weekly #29 With Ben Straw – Running Windows on your Mac http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-29-with-ben-straw-running-windows-on-your-mac.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-29-with-ben-straw-running-windows-on-your-mac.html#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:01:17 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=653

Hello and Welcome to TPN Weekly
I am your host Ben Straw for this lovely week.
A little background on myself I am a deliveryman by day, a podcaster,  and all-around technology lover. by mid afternoon
I’m the host of Mac Tip Podcast and Ben’s Tech Show
also a podcast blog How2Podcast.com
This week I want to talk about the Mac something that not a lot of people on TPN talk about, and I want to cover something that both Mac users and Windows users can enjoy and that is running Windows On your mac and that is Virtual Computing.

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Starting out I want to Tell you a little about How we can accomplish this task of running Windows or any other OS on your Mac

Option 1: Dual Boot
Boot Camp – Free

Option 2: Virtual MachineQ – [kju:] – Free
VirtualBox – Free
Parallels Desktop – $79.99
VMware Fusion – $79.99

Option 3: Program Virtualization
Wine & WineBottler for OSX – Free
CrossOver Mac – Variable Pricing

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/11/tpn-weekly-29-with-ben-straw-running-windows-on-your-mac.html/feed 0 Hello and Welcome to TPN Weekly I am your host Ben Straw for this lovely week. A little background on myself I am a deliveryman by day, a podcaster,  and all-around technology lover. by mid afternoon I'm the host of Mac Tip Podcast and Ben's Tech Show ... Hello and Welcome to TPN Weekly I am your host Ben Straw for this lovely week. A little background on myself I am a deliveryman by day, a podcaster,  and all-around technology lover. by mid afternoon I'm the host of Mac Tip Podcast (http://www.mactippodcast.com/) and Ben's Tech Show (http://www.benstechshow.com/) also a podcast blog How2Podcast.com (http://www.how2podcast.com/) This week I want to talk about the Mac something that not a lot of people on TPN talk about, and I want to cover something that both Mac users and Windows users can enjoy and that is running Windows On your mac and that is Virtual Computing. Sponsor: GotoMeeting Hold your meetings online for just $49/mo. Try GoToMeeting FREE for 30 days. (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Starting out I want to Tell you a little about How we can accomplish this task of running Windows or any other OS on your Mac Option 1: Dual Boot Boot Camp (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1461) - Free * How to run Windows 7 on your Mac with Boot Camp (http://www.simplehelp.net/2009/01/15/using-boot-camp-to-install-windows-7-on-your-mac-the-complete-walkthrough/) Option 2: Virtual MachineQ - [kju:] (http://www.kju-app.org/) - Free VirtualBox (http://www.virtualbox.org/) - Free Parallels Desktop (http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/) - $79.99 VMware Fusion (http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/) - $79.99 Option 3: Program Virtualization Wine & WineBottler for OSX (http://www.kronenberg.org/wine/) - Free CrossOver Mac (http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/) - Variable Pricing Tech Podcast Network no 13:09 TPN Weekly #28 – Google Goes A Social Searching http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpn-weekly-28-google-goes-a-social-searching.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpn-weekly-28-google-goes-a-social-searching.html#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:04:31 +0000 tpnweekly http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=650

Hello everyone! This is Bwana from Bwana.org Radio and Bwana.TV and in this week’s episode, we’ll focus on Google Social Search

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In this episode, I talk about what makes up Google Social Search and my thoughts on whether it’ll be worth our time in the near future. Google is taking social networking a little bit more serious than before and it’s interesting to see their updated positions.

Be sure to stop by Bwana.org Radio for my audio podcast and Bwana.TV for my video podcast. Take care!

]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpn-weekly-28-google-goes-a-social-searching.html/feed 0 BDOR,bwana,Bwana.TV,Google,search,social,tpnweekly Hello everyone! This is Bwana from Bwana.org Radio and Bwana.TV and in this week's episode, we'll focus on Google Social Search - We're sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. No credit card needed. Hello everyone! This is Bwana from Bwana.org Radio (http://radio.bwana.org) and Bwana.TV (http://www.bwana.tv) and in this week's episode, we'll focus on Google Social Search (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlpTjP6h6Ms) We're sponsored by GotoMeeting! Try it free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts). No credit card needed. In this episode, I talk about what makes up Google Social Search and my thoughts on whether it'll be worth our time in the near future. Google is taking social networking a little bit more serious than before and it's interesting to see their updated positions. Be sure to stop by Bwana.org Radio (http://radio.bwana.org) for my audio podcast and Bwana.TV (http://www.bwana.tv) for my video podcast. Take care! Tech Podcast Network no 10:11 TPNR-2009-10-10 Oct Tech Podcast Round Table http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpnr-2009-10-10-oct-tech-podcast-round-table.html http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpnr-2009-10-10-oct-tech-podcast-round-table.html#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:35:39 +0000 techpodcasts http://blog.techpodcasts.com/?p=643

The October Tech Podcast Round Table will get you introduced to some fantastic sites and services, that will bring the total geek out in you.

This months Tech Podcast Network host and Topics Included:

  • A Zoho Apps Demo.
  • A Google Wave Discussion
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]]> http://blog.techpodcasts.com/2009/10/tpnr-2009-10-10-oct-tech-podcast-round-table.html/feed 0 The October Tech Podcast Round Table will get you introduced to some fantastic sites and services, that will bring the total geek out in you. - This months Tech Podcast Network host and Topics Included: - A Zoho Apps Demo. The October Tech Podcast Round Table will get you introduced to some fantastic sites and services, that will bring the total geek out in you. This months Tech Podcast Network host and Topics Included: * A Zoho Apps Demo. * A Google Wave Discussion * A demo of Aviary on Line audio editor. Subscribe to the RSS Feed (http://www.techpodcasts.com/index.xml) today to not miss any news on TPN or any of our great coverage! There are a lot of options to watch of listen select one below. * Watch the Interactive Video (http://www.filearchive.net/tpn//TPN-10-2009/TPN_ep51.mp4) * Watch Apple TV Ready Video (http://media.blubrry.com/techpodcasts/www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPN-10-2009/TPN_ep51.mp4) * Listen to the Audio Only (http://media.blubrry.com/techpodcasts/www.filearchive.net/tpn//TPN-10-2009/TPN_ep51.mp3) To get 10% of Godaddy Hosting (http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/hosting/gdcompare_hosting.asp?isc=pod58) use the code Pod58 at checkout! Todays event was sponsored by GotoMeeting get your free 30 day trial today at gotomeeting.com/techpodcast (http://gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Unleash the power of online meetings with GotoMeeting Tech Podcast Network no