This Old Nerd (SD) show

This Old Nerd (SD)

Summary: "This Old Nerd" shows you how you can have the most tech-forward house on the block if you're willing to do it yourself. This is the mp4 SD version of the show.

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 Outtake Special | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Nope, doing a show isn’t easy. In fact, “This Old Nerd” makes lots of mistakes. With the end of the year looming, we’ve collected some of our favorite outtakes for you. Download:

 13: Sell or donate your gadgets | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Edit: July 26, 2022 – Not sure where this episode is either. Looks like we’ve got a backlog of lost episodes to put up.  To stay on the cutting edge of technology, you can use your old gadgets to fund your new gadgets. Find out the best practices to use when you’re looking to ladder your technology. Also, in the holiday spirit, we’ve also included information on how you can help spread technology to those less fortunate. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4) Links to things we talked about: Gadgetell Guide Ecosquid.com Gazelle.com Computers With Causes

 12: Front-ends for your media server: Video Game Systems | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Edit: July 26, 2022. This episode seems to be missing from YouTube as well. I’ll try to hunt it down, but no promises.  Find out how to access your media server using your XBox 360 and Sony PS3. It’s actually easier than you think. Sit back and enjoy our final installment of our front-end series. Next week, something completely different. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4)

 11: Front-ends for your media server: Set-Top Boxes | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

You built your media server and now you want to access it in your living room? Do you buy another computer? Nope. Try a set-top box instead. In this episode, we look at three different set-top box solutions to access your media server. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4)

 10: Front-ends for your media server: Windows | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Today we’re covering how to access your media server using Windows front-end software. We check out MediaPortal, XBMC (formerly known as “Xbox Media Center”), and Microsoft’s own Windows Media Center. If you’d like to see what we thought about Boxee, check out our Mac front-end episode here. Also, don’t forget that we’ve got a great deal with Drobo. Use the code “THISOLDNERD” to buy a Drobo at DroboStore.com you can save some serious money. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4)

 09: Front-ends for your media server: Mac OS X | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

So you built a media server that has all your content. Today, we cover how to access your server using front-ends for Mac OS X. Windows users, don’t miss this episode because we also talk about the cross-platform Boxee. Find out which one is the best for you in this round-up. Also, don’t forget that if you use the code “THISOLDNERD” to buy a Drobo at DroboStore.com you can save some serious money! Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4) Links: Front Row Perian Plex Boxee

 08: How to ditch your phone but stay connected | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Got a voice plan, data plan, texting plan, and a tethering plan? Getting overcharged with cell phone bills? Forget that. We’re going data only which means huge savings in your wallet. Don’t worry – you’ll still be able to make and receive calls and texts. How? Watch the episode. Also, we’ve got a deal with Drobo! Use the code “THISOLDNERD” at DroboStore.com and save a bundle (don’t input the quote marks)! More details after the jump. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4) Drobo deal details: $50 off of a Drobo $100 off of Drobo FS or Drobo S $150 off of Drobo Pro Products and services we talked about in this episode: Ooma Telo Virgin Mobile Wireless Network Router MiFi 2200 Apple iPod touch Google Voice Boxcar Skype

 07: Create great-looking video chats | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Almost every computer and a lot of phones can do video calls. The problem is that the vast majority of people don’t know how to make their video calls look great. Today, we’ll show you the basics when it comes to creating great-looking (and great sounding) video chats. If you’re interested in just making video, this ep will definitely help you, too. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4)

 06: Cutting cable TV Part II: Victory! | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Today, the show is “This Victorious Nerd.” Some helpful links and a deleted scene after the jump. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4) Show links: These guys helped us out, so here are some links: HotHardware.com Elgato HDTV and Home Theater Podcast Deleted Scene from this episode: Windows Media Center with the Xbox 360

 Coming Next Week: Cutting Cable TV Part II | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

We’re getting in some new tech to help us cut out cable. Unfortunately, that delays this week’s episode. We’ll be back next week and it will be full of win this time. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) |SD (mp4)

 05: Cutting cable TV | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Today, we try to say goodbye to cable television using a simple combo of Hulu, an HTPC, and an over-the-air antenna. How did it go? Not according to plan. Expect another attempt at an over-the-top solution soon. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) | SD (mp4)

 04: Installing a home gym entertainment center | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

So you’re getting older and you need to stay in shape. However, certain exercises can be very boring. Today’s episode shows you how to install an entertainment center in your home gym. We cover mounting a monitor to a wall, work arounds for connecting devices, building your brain power and more. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) | SD (mp4) Support “This Old Nerd” by visiting our store below: //

 03: Home Theater/HDMI splitting | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

This week we’re taking our home theater and duplicating it using a combination of technologies. This episode is also useful if you just want to create a long run of HDMI. Visit our store to find all the products we used to make this project work. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) |SD (mp4) HDMI Switcher: Monoprice HDX-501 Support “This Old Nerd” by visiting our store below: //

 02: Put together a home media server | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Last week, we built a gigabit Ethernet network. This week, we’re putting all our pictures, music, and movies on a server and accessing everything through front end software all over the network. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) | SD (mp4)

 Coming Thursday: Home Media Server | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

We just got picked up by iTunes in the New and Noteworthy section and wanted to let you know what’s coming up this week. Download: HD (MP4)| HD (m4v) | SD (iPod)

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