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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:09:00 +0100
Rafe and I have both switched from Windows to Mac. Here's what we found.
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Rafe's article: The Switcher's Lament.
The good
Sleep works!
Pretty
Better app handling
Can run Windows and OS X and Linux...
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Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:15:00 +0100
As the year wraps up, I decided to sit down at the mic and look over all the topics we covered in 2008. I'll review why they were important, and in a few cases update with new info.
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Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:49:00 +0100
Scott Johnson from ExtraLife drops by to chat about Web comics.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100
Tom and Rafe name their favorite technology of 2008 and pass along some faves of the listeners as well.
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Rafe's top Web application
Evernote
GoodGuide
Swype
OtherInBox
CIL
uStream
Twhirl
Google...
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:44:00 +0100
Rafe Needleman discusses the many ways to maximize the value of your tech dollar.
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TODAY'S TOPIC - Getting value from your tech dollar
In these trying and uncertain times (ha ha), I'm sure there are...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:01:00 +0100
Rafe and Tom talk about all the myriad ways of putting Web video on your living room TV.
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Tom forgot two of his favorite podcasts last week and feels bad. Coverville and Amateur Traveler.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100
Tom and Rafe talk about how to get podcasts, when we listen to them, and recommend some of our favorites. Tom sucks because he forgot to mention Amateur Traveler and Coverville.
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TODAY'S TOPIC
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Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:23:00 +0100
Tom and Rafe take a trip down memory lane, describing older, defunct software they used to love...and hate.
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Operating systemsApple DOS
DosShell
DesqView
SpinRite
Xtree
Programming...
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:59:00 +0100
Free software is always better right? Not always. We'll help you decide when it's right to pay and give you some of our favorite free and open-source software picks.
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Why choose free software?
Money...
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Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:52:00 +0200
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What should I do with the stuff?
Disposal tips?
Remove HDs.
Don't throw out batteries.
Sell it - http://www.buymytronics.com/
Recycle it -...
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