The Real Deal from CNET
Summary: The knowledge you need isn\'t always esoteric; sometimes it\'s just hard to find. The Real Deal gives you access to secrets and info that will help you master the confusing world of technology. Every week Tom takes on a new topic as well as taking your calls and e-mail.
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- Copyright: 2008 CNET.com
Podcasts:
Rafe Needleman reports on the latest product pitches from the Demo 2007 conference in Arizona.
The new version of Windows is here. Should you get Windows Vista? Tom Merritt runs through some of the new features as well as his experience with Vista and advice on whether to upgrade.
Robert Vamosi joins Tom Merritt to talk about the proper ways to secure your Wi-Fi router in your home. They also discuss safety precautions to use when surfing over Wi-Fi in public.
Tom Merritt reviews some of his favorite gadgets from CES. He also dishes out some of the inside scoop on how the gadget press mill works at the largest electronics show on Earth.
Jason Oxman from the Conusmer Electronics Association talks about how they pull off the biggest trade show on the continent, and what it takes to get inside CES.
Tom Merritt discusses the ins and outs of wiring a new house for an Internet connection.
Tom Merritt previews the top 5 tech topics you'd like him to cover in 2007. These topics were determined based on listener feedback.
Tom Merritt reviews the top 5 most popular tech topics of 2006 as determined by listeners to the Real Deal podcast.
Tom Merritt runs down the specs on the three next generation game consoles and helps you decide which one's right for you.
Robert Vamosi joins the podcast to talk about the best way to protect your computer from viruses. What are some of the best antivirus programs out there?
Tom Merritt explains the ins and outs of the programming technique called AJAX. It powers the wonderful world of Web 2.0.
Tom Merritt gives the straight scoop on how rebates work and what to look for when you're shopping.
Some software is free as in beer, and some is free as in speech and some isn't free at all. Tom Merritt explains the difference and also gives a tip of the hat to a few of his favorite free pieces of software.
CNET's resident radio expert, Brian Cooley, joins Tom to explain what HD radio is and how it differs from regular radio.
Why you would need to store files online, and where to find the best places to store them.
