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Summary: A video podcast by Call for Help's Andy Walker and gadget guy Sean Carruthers about how to use advanced features of technology you already own.
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- Artist: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers
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Podcasts:
In episode 9 (18:03), we explain how to share files and folder on a home network for both Windows and Mac. Plus Boo makes a surprise appearance. There's also a special guest appearance by a famous tech geek. Download to find out who it is.
In episode 8 (20:16), we explain exactly what RAID is, how it works, and the differences in RAID using simple sandwiches to explain the more complex ideas of RAID.
In episode 7 (15:12), we show you how to setup your own wireless home network. Also discuss the speed and range of the different wireless techonologies.
In episode 6 (14:41), we demystify the set-up of a home network and discuss DSL and cable Internet connections. Plus Biff takes a header off the set in a rather humorous outtake.
In episode 5, we show you how to add a hard drive to a PC. Discussion about Serial ATA vs IDE/EIDE and external USB vs Firewire. We suffer a power outage, get interrupted by our pizza guy and enjoy the company of a studio audience that helps out with lighting.
In episode 4 (14:54 mins), we show you how to use the hidden msconfig program in Windows XP to cut your Windows boot time in half. Plus also use it to remove unwanted programs including spyware from the registry. Biff makes an appearance and messes with the audio. And winter is here in Toronto, so we pull out the tuques.
In episode 3, it's camcorder time! But not just any old camcorder. Sean and Andy talk about new camcorder features using cheese and crackers. And the usual mayhem ensues, as you would expect with anything that includes cheese. Includes coverage of image stabilization (how it works and which type is better), tape vs. solid state memory cards and CCD (are 3 chip really better than 1?). We even tell you what CCD means. And Danish havarti is featured. Mmmm.
Andy and Sean turn the TV around and show you what the heck all those weird connectors are for. Includes coverage of coax, component, composite, HDMI, optical, DVI and S-Video! Plus Andy insults cable makers and Sean tries to apologies for him. Biff hangs out. Boo show up for the credits.
Andy and Sean show you how to keep the bad guys and broadband bandits off your wireless network by enabling security features on your router. Includes show and tell on WEP and WPA secuirty technology. Biff the cat makes an appearance. Sean reveals hair gel secrets. And Andy shows off his inner wienerness.
In episode 0, Yes, we're getting closer to our first episode. This was our test run to check lights, mikes and cats. QuickTime version initally, but we'll do multiple versions soon.
