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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:
Andy and Sean talk about why it's not only a good idea to go hands-free when you're using your cell phone, but how in some cases it's the law. Gadgets are shown, impersonations are done.
Andy and Sean answer more of your questions.
Sean and Andy talk about Network Attached Storage, explain why you need it in your house, and how to set it up. Along the way, animal sounds are made.
Andy and Sean head to the PC Museum (www.pcmuseum.ca) in Brantford, Ontario, and take a look at some of the machines they grew up with!
Sean and Andy take a look at the open source TrueCrypt software, explain what it does, and show how (and why) to use it.
Sean and Andy take a look at how removable lenses work on a digital SLR camera and show off which types of lenses you should add to your camera bag.
Sean and Andy show you some ways to bend iTunes to your will, so you can use it more efficiently!
Andy and Sean take a look at network printers, explain what they are, and show how to set one up on your Windows or Mac computer.
Andy and Sean take a look at how BitTorrent works, using raw eggs and protective gear, and explain some of the legalities of using it for downloading content.
Andy and Sean explain how an anti-virus program protects your system against viruses and other harmful Internet mayhem, using fruit and a baseball bat.
Andy and Sean take a look at the newest version of the major web browsers, including IE8, Firefox 3, Opera 10, Safari 4, and the first version of Google Chrome.
Andy and Sean put on protective gear to explore the topic of ink cartridge refills, and whether or not you should buy cartridges only from the original manufacturer of your inkjet printer.
Andy and Sean take another look at the same topic they looked at in episode number 1, setting up security on your wireless router, and show off what's new in the world of Wi-Fi Protected Access.
Andy and Sean take a look at what you should do if you want to create your very own web page, including getting a domain name, securing hosting, and designing the page itself.
Sean and Andy put on their Devo hats and show off some of the basics of creating your own music using Apple's GarageBand music-creation software. Andy also valiantly tries to defend the 80s.
