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Trumix.com listings available of Ask The Techies (Video Podcast) Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Windows Remote Desktop: Secure through SSH Nathan Galieti is back again to expand on his previous Ask the Techies videos on SSH and Windows Remote Desktop. In this video he shows you how to use SSH to securely connect to your Windows computer via Windows Remote Desktop from both a Windows and Mac OS X computer. View more and comment on this episode at: http://AsktheTechies.com Windows Remote Desktop: Secure through SSH Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Viewer E-mail & Verve D.Lee Beard addresses viewer e-mails on Firefox 3's back button fix, Ad blocker for Safari, and Verveearth. (7min. 11sec). Remember to vote on our web site whether you like the several shorter segments or long 1/2 hours combined episodes: http://AsktheTechies.comViewer E-mail & Verve Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Securing your internet connection while away from home with SSH Nathan Galieti explains SSH and how it can make your web browsing more secure by tunneling through your home computer. Both Mac OS X (*nix) and Windows directions are explained. (please excuse the poor audio quality on this episode as we ran into some technical difficulty and did not have time to reshoot the topic. It is our opinion that the hosts are still understandable and that this is still informative). (16min, 17sec)Securing your internet connection while away from home with SSH ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Viewer Questions on Mac virus and building a Mac PC D.Lee Beard answers two viewer questions. First, a strange e-mail attachment from a friend: is it a virus? Second, how to build your own Macintosh computer PC.Viewer Questions on Mac virus and building a Mac PC Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | More Audiobooks for Free D.Lee Beard addresses a viewer e-mail on our previous episode on free audiobooks online. (2min 5sec)More Audiobooks for Free Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | How to Save a Document into Various Formats Tim Welsh explains how to save a Word document into more universally acceptable formats such as .doc, .rtf, and .pdf using MS Office and NeoOffice.How to Save a Document into Various Formats Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 76: OpenOffice2 Review D.Lee Beard explores the free open source OpenOffice and NeoOffice as alternatives to the expensive Microsoft Office suites.OpenOffice2 Review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Ep. 75: Firefox 3, Word Grammar, Mac OS X desktop/screensaver, RAID, synch Mac and PC D.Lee Beard presents a demo and review of Firefox 3 beta. Tim Welsh explains how to take control of MS Word's grammar features by customizing what it checks or doesn't check for. Viewer questions are answered on how to change the Mac OS X desktop pictures, how to change the Mac OS X screensaver images, to RAID or not to RAID, and how to automatically synch files between a Mac and Windows PC. (36 min. 33 sec.)Firefox 3, Word Grammar, Mac OS X desktop/screensaver, RAID, synch Mac and PC ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Ep. 74: AppleTV, Photoshop Warping, & Viewer Questions In this episode, D.Lee presents a review of the Apple TV and show you how you can use it to watch your favorite Podcasts even without a computer.Brandon explains how to warp an image around a 3-D object using Photoshop.Viewer questions are answered on where is the missing Sorensen codec in iMovie, GIMP, upgrading a hard drive on MacBook Pro, how to securely dispose of that old computer hard drive that won't even boot, and are external Firewire hard drives reliable?Send us your questions at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 73: Jawbone and Google Astronomy Tim Welsh joins D.Lee Beard to present a review of the Jawbone Bluetooth wireless cellphone earpiece/microphone. Can the Jawbone's noise cancellation feature block your obnoxious friend yelling right next to you? How comfortable is the Jawbone?The Techies also explore the universe with Google's new online Google Sky feature as well as Google Mars and Moon. And as usual, viewer questions are answered as well. Send the Techies your viewer questions at questions@AsktheTechies.comEpisode 73 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Win the Techies' Slingbox A/V Watch this video to learn how you can win a Slingbox A/V from Ask the Techies!How to Win a Slingbox Video Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 72: Slingbox Review, Free Audiobooks online, Viewer Questions In this episode, Brandon Jackson joins D.Lee Beard to present an in-depth review of the Slingbox A/V, explore where to find free downloadable audiobooks online, and to answer viewer questions on using an iMac as a display and how to share files over a local network between a Mac and a Windows PC . Links to audiobook sites are available at our home page, AsktheTechies.comBe sure to check out our next video to learn how you can win the Techies' Slingbox and begin watching your home TV from ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 72: Slingbox Review, Free Audiobooks online, Viewer Questions In this episode, Brandon Jackson joins D.Lee Beard to present an in-depth review of the Slingbox A/V, explore where to find free downloadable audiobooks online, and to answer viewer questions on using an iMac as a display and how to share files over a local network between a Mac and a Windows PC . Links to audiobook sites are available at our home page, AsktheTechies.comBe sure to check out our next video to learn how you can win the Techies' Slingbox and begin watching your home TV from ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 71: Epson R280 & Free Books Online In this video, D.Lee Beard reviews two products: the Epson R280 6-color inkjet printer which can print on CDs and DVDs as well as 8.5 x 11 paper, and a review of the Kingston 19-in-1 Media Card Reader. He also explains how to find free books online, and viewer questions are answered on video instant messaging, and mac compatible mp3 players. Be sure to check out our http://AsktheTechies.com web site, Episode 71, for links to items discussed in this video.Episode 71: Epson R280 & Free Book ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 70b: (updated version) Portable DVD/iPod Player Review, Mac OS 10.5.2, Digital TV Broadcasts, & more! D.Lee Beard presents a review of the Phillips portable DVD player with iPod docking ability, review of Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2, discusses the fear mongering going on about the switch to Digital TV in February 2009, presents viewer feedback on free programs to build animated gifs, and he answers more of your viewer questions.Links for the show are available at our AsktheTechies.com web site.Episode 70b: (updated version) Portable DVD/iPod Player Review, Mac OS 10.5.2, Digital TV Broadcasts, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 57: iMovie HD '06, Part II In part 2, D.Lee Beard continues to explain how to use iMovie 06 (iMovie HD). D.Lee explores the "Editing" tab to demonstrate how to add titles, themes, video effects, audio effects, transitions between video clips or photos, and apply "Themes" as another type of title effect to your video. He also explains how to add "Chapter" markers for longer videos burned to DVD, or exported for iPod, so that one can skip a section of the video the same way one skips sections on a professional DVD. Spe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 56: iMovie, Part I In this two part video, D.Lee Beard explains how to use iMovie 06 (iMovie HD). He explains how to import video, how to arrage, and reaarange clips. D.Lee also shows you how delete unwanted portions of video you imported. Did you know you could make an entire movie out of just photos? D.Lee shows you how including using such features as the Ken Burns effect. Since no movie is complete without audio (even silent movies had music being played live in the theater), D.Lee shows you how to import ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Viewer Questions on Converting Songs & Video Into iPod Format & more! D.Lee Beard answers viewer questions on how to convert songs and video into iPod compatible formats using iTunes, how to rip a DVD into a format that iMovie can read, and more.Viewer Questions on Converting Songs & Video Into iPod Format & more! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 68: How to Create an Animated Gif Photoshop wizard, Brandon Jackson, explains how to create an animated gif from your images and from video. More specifically, he explains how to limit the number of times/cycles your gif animates, how to specify the duration of each specific frame in your animation, and how to automatically add in between images - tweening. Animated gifs are a great way to express information in place of just a single image and even works on older computers and web browsers (unlike Flash).Episode 68: How to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 67: Macworld 2008 D.Lee Beard clarifies out Second Life system requirements. D.Lee also offers a review of Apple's Macworld 208 announcemnts including the MacBook Air, Time Capsule, Apple TV and HD movie rentals. Should you get the new MacBook Air? He fills you in on what Apple didn't tell you to help you make an informed decision.Episode 67: Macworld 2008 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 66: "Second LIfe" Orientation&Introduction 1-Hour Special Chris Keesey of Ohio University joins host D.Lee Beard in explaining the popular online 3-D world known as Second Life.They explain what Second Life is, some of the basic terminology, how to get onto Second Life, what is in Second Life that makes it special (including a visit to Babylon 5), how to move around and navigate within this 3-D world, how to communicate with others, and more as they walk you through a personalized demo of Second Life.There was so much to cover that the techies mad ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 65: Support the Techies & Viewer Question Marathon In this episode, D.Lee Beard announces the independence of Ask the Techies as a private company. D.Lee also goes on a viewer question marathon answering questions on: creating a web site including domain registration and hosting; how to format a hard drive for Mac System 8; suggestions for video telephoning; is Windows Vista bad; is Mac OS X more secure; viewing magazines online; and he shares viewer comments on previous episodes including leopard and a solution for a wireless USB hub for M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 64: Feliz Navidad & Viewer Questions In this episode, Viewer Questions are answered on how to defrag a Mac hard drive, problems erasing an NTFS hard drive on Mac OS 10.4, how to uninstall programs and their related files on a Mac, problems with Parallels, and how to create a wireless USB hub.Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon JacksonEpisode 64: Feliz Navidad & Viewer Questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 63: Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 Final Review Is Leopard the new Vista? Should you upgrade now or wait? In this episode, Brandon and D.Lee present the last part (3) of their Mac OS X Leopard review. Among the topics discussed are Parental Controls, Safari 3 features, the ever changing dock icons, PhotoBooth video, improvements to Preview, spaces, guest account, and more. 40min 50sec. http://AsktheTechies.comEpisode 63: Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 Final Review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 62: YouTube Us Your Questions, Mac OS X Leopard Review Part 2 D.Lee and Brandon invite you to send us your question via video. They show you how and for free! Also, where else to find video internet shows including iTunes, Joost, Miro, Veoh, and Blip.TV Their review of the new Mac OS X Leopard continues with information on how to instantly view files without having to open a related application, the new cover flow feature for viewing a folder of files, Dock feature new and missing, record your video chats using iChat, how to create your own widgets, a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 61: Photoshop background blur and Mac OS X First Looks Review In this video: How to blur the background of an image in Photoshop CS3. Also, the Techies offer their first look at the new Mac OS X Leopard operating system. This is NOT your "fanboi" review. They point out some of the best features AND tell you what Apple was afraid to tell you.Episode 61: Photoshop background blur and Mac OS X First Looks Review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 60: Parallels 3 Review: Windows Apps on a Mac - Now Easier! D.Lee Beard and Brandon Jackson demonstrate some of the more powerful features of Parallels version 3 such as "Coherence" which allows you to run Microsoft Windows applications along side your Mac applications without having to view a Windows desktop. (24min 44sec)Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Brandon JacksonCamerawork: Cody Moore, D.Lee BeardBecome a "Techie" yourself: Share your comments, knowledge and experiences as well on the Ask the Techies Blog!(requires a free Google account)"Ask the Techies" ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 59: iMac Glossy Review, Hard Drive Recommendations, French Videos (ooh la la), How to Zoom in a Screen, & Viewer Criticisms D.Lee Beard presents a review of the glossy screen 2007 iMac: this is not your typical "fanboy" review.This video is also chock-full of viewer e-mail including questions on hard drive brand recommendations, watching French fromatted videos, how to zoom in the computer screen on Macs and Windows, and criticicsms on the Techies video sizes & Mac vs. PC review. (38min 56sec)NEXT WEEK: Run Windows on the iMac with Paralles: in-depthVisit us at AskTheTechies.comEpisode 59: iMac Glossy Review, Ha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 58: Questions from the Podcast and New Media Expo Brandon Jackson joins D.Lee Beard to discuss his trip to the 2007 Podcast and New Media Expo in Ontario, California. While there, D.Lee videotaped some viewer questions on removing pops and clicks in audio, video editing Linux, and are cookies safe for your computer to eat? D.Lee and Brandon answer these questions and also share some of their experiences in american airports. (24min 53sec)Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Brandon JacksonCamerawork: Cody Moore, D.Lee BeardBecome a "Techie" yourself: Share ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 57: iMovie HD '06, Part II In part 2, D.Lee Beard continues to explain how to use iMovie 06 (iMovie HD). D.Lee explores the "Editing" tab to demonstrate how to add titles, themes, video effects, audio effects, transitions between video clips or photos, and apply "Themes" as another type of title effect to your video. He also explains how to add "Chapter" markers for longer videos burned to DVD, or exported for iPod, so that one can skip a section of the video the same way one skips sections on a professional DVD. Spe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 56: iMovie, Part I In this two part video, D.Lee Beard explains how to use iMovie 06 (iMovie HD). He explains how to import video, how to arrage, and reaarange clips. D.Lee also shows you how delete unwanted portions of video you imported. Did you know you could make an entire movie out of just photos? D.Lee shows you how including using such features as the Ken Burns effect. Since no movie is complete without audio (even silent movies had music being played live in the theater), D.Lee shows you how to import ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 55: Frequently Missed Internet Skills In this video, D.Lee offers suggestions on how to do credible research on the internet from Wikipedia and Citizendium to university library resources.E-mail etiquette is sorely lacking these days, and D.Lee gives you some tips on how to avoid being rude.Computer security is always a concern, and D.Lee offers some tips regarding you anonymity (or lack thereof) , some tips for working with USB flash drives, and more.Viewer questions are also answered on using Rosetta for the Shockwave player ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 54: Mac vs. Windows PC Should you buy a Macintosh or a Windows computer. In this video, D.Lee Beard explains why we have two different major operating systems by taking a brief look at computer history. He then explains some of the differences between the Macintosh operating system and Windows. Hardware choices for Macs and Windows are explored as well as the ability to run Windows on an Apple computer with Parallels. (21min 44sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible form ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 53: TV Pilot In this video:•How to compare different aerial photo maps, like Google's and Yahoo's, with just one click.•How to tranfer huge amounts of data from one computer to another quickly, Mac or Windows!•Viewer Questions are answered on recharging an iPod and choosing a RAID storage format. Hosts: D.Lee Beard , Brandon Jackson, Tim Welsh (27min 10sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a co ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 52: The "Twenty Farce" Century In this video: •How to insert video into a PowerPoint presentation on both Macs and PCs and how to avoid cross-platform snags. •Using Photoshop’s extraction tool to extract a face out of one document and insert into another. •Gettings songs onto an iPod including using the iTunes music store and digital rights management. Hosts: D.Lee Beard , Brandon Jackson, Tim Welsh (27min 58sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 51: Podcasting the Next Frontier Episode 51 is a complete video recording of D.Lee Beard's presentation, "Podcasting the Next Frontier", at the SEOCATS Spring Conference in March 2007.In this video, D.Lee explains what podcasting is by comparing podcasting with magazine subscriptions (as opposed to books). He spends a great deal of time explaining how podcasting can enhance education, increase enrollment and involvement. He also points out the similarities between the television revolution in the 1950's and the current po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 50: How to Shoot Pro Video, & Should You Fix or Redo an Old Web Page? More viewer questions are answered. What makes pro video look good; D.Lee and Brandon give you some tips on how to shoot better quality video including some funny special effects.Have a web page to fix that someone else created? Would it be easier to just tweak it or just give up and start over from scratch? We help you decide. (18min 42sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 49: Mac Files You Can Trash&Sorting Bookmarks Brandon Jackson is back with D.Lee Beard to answer "What files are safe to trash on my new Mac to clear out hard drive space." What files are the biggest hogs? Have you really tashed all the files you thought you had? Also in this episode: how to sort web browser bookmarks.(34min 14sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format&in a higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed).Hosts: D.Lee BeardHave ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 48: How Secure/Private is a Public Computer? Subscribing to Ask the Techies In response to viewer questions, D.Lee Beard explains how to subscribe and view the two versions of Ask the Techies via iTunes and the Democracy Player & explains which version you should be subscribing to.Is someone secretly and remotely watching what you are doing on your computer without your knowledge? This can easily happen on public computers. D.Lee shows you how someone can watch what is happening on another computer or computers using VNC or Apple Remote Desktop software without the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 47: Windows Remote Desktop In this video, Nathan Galieti explains how to use Microsoft's Remote Desktop software to remotely connect to a Windows computer from another Windows or even Macintosh computer. With this software you can visually interact with the remote computer the same way you would if you were there: just click on icons, print to your localprinter, send e-mails, & copy files. Remote Desktop is a great way to connect to that home computer while you are on the road or, since you gain full control of the c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 46: Computer Use Ergonomics In this video, D.Lee Beard demonstrates some equipment and strategies for reducing computer use related injuries. Reviewed in this video are the Evoluent vertical mouse, the Kinesis keyboard, and the NeutralPosture N·hancement keyboard and mouse tray. (17min 00sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed). Host: D.Lee BeardHave a comment/question? ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 45: iWeb Part II-Advanced, Cross Platform File Encryption, Setting up a Home Wireless Network In this video, Tim Welsh and D.Lee Beard explain advanced features of iWeb for creating ePortfolios. Nathan Galieti and Jason Rybicki explain how to set up a home wireless network. D.Lee Beard explains how to encrypt files and folders with AES 128-bit encryption for free on a USB Flash Drive that can be decrypted and encrypted regardless of Operating System including Windows, Mac, Linux, and even Solaris! (36min 17sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 44: ePortfolios Made Easy With iWeb, Plus Network Hardware explained! In this video, Tim Welsh and D.Lee Beard explan the basics of iWeb for creating ePortfolios. Nathan Galieti and Jason Rybicki explain the basics of networking hardware. Special thanks to Radio Shack of Athens for lending us some equipment for the network hardware segment! (29min 02sec)Next week, we will cover advanced features of iWeb and how to set up a home wireless network.This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a higher quality H.264 fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 43: Special Spy Episode, Plus Merging w/Gradient Tool, & iStat Pro Widget. In this vodcast, Brandon Jackson shows how to merge two images with the Photoshop gradient tool to create a banner montage. Doug Grammar joins D.Lee Beard again, this time to explain spyware, adware, and keylogging. They explain what these threats to your privacy & computer speed are as well as how to prevent and get rid of them.Speaking of security, Jason Rybicki shows one way to tell if your privacy is being compromised on a Mac using a free widget. (30min 02sec)Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Doug G ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 42: Free Stock Photos, Computer Viruses, & "msconfig" In this video, the techies show how to find high quality free photos (i.e., "stock photos") online for use in such things as PowerPoint presentations. Stop using MS clip art and make your presentations look great!Doug Grammar joins the techies to explain how to tell if you have a computer virus, what to do if you do have an infection, and do Mac Users have to worry about computer viruses.Want to speed up your Windows computer on start up? Jason Rybicki explains how to turn off unneeded prog ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 41: Firefox vs. Opera Browser Shootout Brandon fights for Firefox while D.Lee Beard fights for Opera. Which is the better browser? Brandon and D.Lee compare features to help you decide. Be sure to watch the credits ;-). (32min 42sec)Available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a much higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed). Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon JacksonHave a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at AskTheTechies@gmail.com.Episode 41: Firefox vs. Opera Browser ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 41: Firefox vs. Opera Browser Shootout Brandon fights for Firefox while D.Lee Beard fights for Opera. Which is the better browser? Brandon and D.Lee compare features to help you decide. Be sure to watch the credits ;-). (32min 42sec)Available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a much higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed). Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon JacksonHave a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at AskTheTechies@gmail.com.Episode 41: Firefox vs. Opera Browser ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 40: Importing Cellphone Pictures w/Bluetooth, Digital Camera/Camcorder Buying Guide, & Where to Buy Electronics In this episode we show you how to import pictures off of your Bluetooth capable cellphone and onto an iMac.Should you buy a digital camera or camcorder? What features should you look for? The techies give their input on what to look for in making those decisions.Along the same theme, the techies offer some suggestions on where to buy electronics including digital cameras and camcorders. (31min 59sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 40: Importing Cellphone Pictures w/Bluetooth, Digital Camera/Camcorder Buying Guide, & Where to Buy Electronics In this episode we show you how to import pictures off of your Bluetooth capable cellphone and onto an iMac.Should you buy a digital camera or camcorder? What features should you look for? The techies give their input on what to look for in making those decisions.Along the same theme, the techies offer some suggestions on where to buy electronics including digital cameras and camcorders. (31min 59sec)This instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39: iPod Video to TV, Parallels Review, & PowerPoint Presentation Remotes We show you how to play video you download from the internet on your TV using an iPod Video and remote dock ...no need to wait for the iTV device from Apple.Then we give you an updated review on Parallels software which enables the use of Microsoft Windows and Windows applications on the Mac at the same time that the Mac OS X is running. The last segment presents a review of a couple of models of PowerPoint presentation remotes from Keyspan PR-US2 and Interlinkelectronics RemotePoint Naviga ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39: iPod Video to TV, Parallels Review, & PowerPoint Presentation Remotes We show you how to play video you download from the internet on your TV using an iPod Video and remote dock ...no need to wait for the iTV device from Apple.Then we give you an updated review on Parallels software which enables the use of Microsoft Windows and Windows applications on the Mac at the same time that the Mac OS X is running. The last segment presents a review of a couple of models of PowerPoint presentation remotes from Keyspan PR-US2 and Interlinkelectronics RemotePoint Naviga ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38: iTunes 7, New iPods, Database Search Tip w/Terminal, Firefox IE Plug-In In this first episode of our 2nd season, we cover four topics. First we review the new iTunes 7 & iPods, and we clue you in on what Apple didn't say. Then we show you how to sort through huge files of text information and count up how many times a word appears (this is a great way to count up number of hits to certain files on server logs or to count up replies to a survey completed on computers where responders can select more than one choice. Nathan Galieti also shows how to view web page ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38: iTunes 7, New iPods, Database Search Tip w/Terminal, Firefox IE Plug-In In this first episode of our 2nd season, we cover four topics. First we review the new iTunes 7 & iPods, and we clue you in on what Apple didn't say. Then we show you how to sort through huge files of text information and count up how many times a word appears (this is a great way to count up number of hits to certain files on server logs or to count up replies to a survey completed on computers where responders can select more than one choice. Nathan Galieti also shows how to view web page ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37: Computer Buying Guide Basics Are you going to be buying a new computer? Need to know what specs you should look for? The "techies" explain the key things to consider when buying a computer including operating system, hard drive space and speed, RAM, ports, weight & size, portability, and where to buy. (21min 25sec)Note that we have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37: Computer Buying Guide Basics Are you going to be buying a new computer? Need to know what specs you should look for? The "techies" explain the key things to consider when buying a computer including operating system, hard drive space and speed, RAM, ports, weight & size, portability, and where to buy. (21min 25sec)Note that we have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 36: iFrogz iPod Video Protector Episode 36: iFrogz iPod Video Protector Owning an iPod video can be a powerful educational tool so it is important to protect that multi-hundred dollar investment. D.Lee Beard demonstrates how to apply an iFrogz iPod cover followed by a post 1-month user review. He also explains why he chose this brand of case for his 60GB iPod Video (please note that iFrogz did not pay for this add - this is not a paid advertisement). (13min 25sec) Note that we have two feeds for our vidoes. One ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35: Video Podcasting: What it Takes Episode 35: Video Podcasting: What it Takes This video consists of about 14 minutes sampled from a 75-minute presentation D.Lee Beard gave at the New Media Consortium's 2006 Summer Conference in June. The New Media Consortium (www.nmc.org) is an organization made up of nearly 200 colleges, universities, and museums as well as a few corporate partners, who work to encourage the use of technology to spark "innovative learning and creativity." The title of the presentation was "Vid ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34: Creating Rollover Swap Images & Dialog Boxes in Web Pages with Dreamweaver Brandon Jackson and D.Lee Beard explain how to use Dreamweaver "behaviors" to make a web page more interactive with swap images on mouse rollover, pop up new browser window with restricted features, and a drop down dialog box from a title bar.(14 min)Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32: Running Windows on a Mac using Boot Camp & Parallells, Plus Intel MacBook Pro Review D.Lee Beard and Matt Tragert explore the feasibility of running Microsoft Windows on a Macintosh computer including Virtual PC on a G5 processor Mac, the new Boot Camp solution from Apple for the new Intel processor Macs, & Paralells software.Matt also offers a personal review of his new 15" MacBook Pro laptop with the Intel CoreDuo processor.(Stick around to the end of the video for a humorous outtake). (30 min)Hosts: D.Lee Beard, & Matt TragertNote that we now have two feeds for our vidoe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31: Importing Analog & Digital Video Into a Computers D.Lee Beard and Daryl Royer demonstrate how to import video into a computer and export back out to video tape. Using an analog to digital video converter (Canopus ADVC-100) the Techies explain how to import video from a VHS video tape. They also demonstrate how to hook up a Sony GVD-1000 MiniDV video tape deck and import video from a digital camcorder tape (note that a digital camcorder works the same way, but our lab does provide thee MiniDV decks so you don't have to bring your camcorder ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30: iPhoto 6 – Editing and Sharing Photos D.Lee Beard and Ashley Stuart review the iPhoto `06 software. The "Techies" show iPhoto's powerful, yet easy-to-use, editing features including: Rotate, Crop, Enhance tool, Red-Eye removal tool, Retouch tool, and the Effects and Adjust tools. The "Techies" show how to rotate an image, adjust exposure, apply effects like boost color and sepia tone, retouch an image such as erasing power lines from a photo, & removing red-eye from an image.iPhoto's organization features are also explained inc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29: Dreamweaver Web Page Creation Basics The Techies explain the basics of how to use Dreamweaver to create a web page including: how to set up a site, inserting & formatting text, inserting & formatting images (including text wrapping), inserting tables, and merging and splitting table cells. (39 min)Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28: Computer Security, Part II In Part II of Episode 28, Josh Thomas and D.Lee Beard talk about choosing good passwords & web browser security. Other topics include, unmounting networked storage drives, securely emptying trash, using multiple user accounts, e-mail attachments, turning off e-mail images, and virus software. (29 min)Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28: Computer Security, Part I In this two part episode, we bring in Josh Thomas from Ohio University's Communication Network Services to talk about personal computer secruity. In Part I, we discuss the biggest security threat often called "social engineering" and "phishing". We also explain Windows and Macintosh operating system software updates. (27 min) Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27: Video Instant Messenger/Phoning The future is here! Now you can communicate with friends, colleagues, and family members all over the world with audio AND video using AOL Instant Messenger. We demonstrate how to do this using iChat software and video cameras. You can video chat with one person or have a conference with up to three other people. Save on those long distance phone bills and even see the person on the other end! No extra fees to pay for this service, just a free AOL Instant Messenger account, an inter ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26: Review of PathFinder 4 Thomas Settle gives us a review of the $35 file management application "PathFinder 4" from Cocoatech (free demo available for download from their www.cocoatech.com/pf4/ website). PathFinder 4 includes tabbed file browsing within the OS, an enhanced search tool, and more tools which can help you find your files. If you are as disorganized as we are, this is a tool for you. Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25: Three New Features of Adobe Illustrator CS2 This video introduces Ashley Stuart who shows off some of the powerful new features of Illustrator CS2 including the toolbar which changes features based upon what is selected, live trace, and live paint. Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers! Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320) is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (this feed version is in the .mp4 and smalle ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 24: Photoshop Batch Processing This video demonstrates how to make Photoshop perform repetitve tasks on larger groups of photos. If you have ever used a program like iPhoto or Galerie to create a web page gallery of photos, you will notice that the images are not compressed as well as Photoshop can do. We show you how to take an exported photo gallery and use Photoshop to compress ALL of the images with just a few clicks making your file sizes smaller and faster to download for your viewers.At the end, we also give you a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 23: Mac OS X Security, Automator Demo, Democracy TV A lot has been said about Mac OS X security problems in recent weeks; how serious are these threats and what can you do to be safe? Thomas demonstrates the powers of "Automator" a super simple Mac OS X application that makes it easy to create workflows and even save them as your own applications. In addition to finding Ask the Techies videos on our web page, iTunes, and other Blog readers, D.Lee demonstrates the free program "Democracy" for finding and viewing not only Ask the Techi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 22: Changing Song File Sizes and Formats With iTunes Are you running out of space on your iPod Nano? Need to fit more songs on it or clear out some space for your other computer files you want to transport with your iPod? Techies Daryl and D.Lee show you how to shrink file sizes down and synch only what you want onto your iPod. Want an iTunes podcast feed in the H.264 format? Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers! Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 21: Securely Format Hard Drive With Disk Utility Using the built-in Mac OS X program "Disk Utility", the "Techies" explains how to erase/format a hard drive (or USB flash drive) in different formats including a windows compatible format, Mac OS Extended, and Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Also covered: naming hard drives, explaining hard drive partitions and their purpose, creating up to 16 partitions, and secure erasing of data including single pass, 7 pass, and 35 pass secure erasing for the truly paranoid. Want an iTunes podcast ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 20: Review of Online Map Sources The "Techies" review several online map services including MapQuest, Yahoo Maps, Rand McNally, Google Maps, Microsoft TerraServer, Windows Live Local, and Google Earth. With these services, you can not only find various driving directions but also satellite images, topographical images, 3D images, and angled aerial photography. These maps can be a great resource for research and presentations on a wide range of topics including Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Natural Sciences, a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 19: Scanning Basics Episode 19: Scanning BasicsUsing an Epson 3170 scanner, we explain the basics of how to use a scanner. We explain how to set the original image type, selecting only a portion of an image to scan, selecting scanning size and dpi, and saving files in different formats and locations. If you have confusion about how to use a scanner or find that scanning seems to take longer than it should or your scanned files are too large, this video is for you.Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 ve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 18: HP Pavilion DV8000 Review & MacWorld Review In Episode 18, D.Lee offers a review of the HP DV8130us Pavilion laptop as well as a review on HP customer service -- sometimes you don't get what you are promised. At the end of the video, there is also a brief review of the MacWorld Expo 2006 announcements.Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format). If you would rather have the podcast feed in the H.264 format, send me an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 17: Creating Unique Desktop Pictures & PowerPoint Backgrounds In Episode 17, using Photoshop's filters, D.Lee shows how to easily create your own unique picture from scratch that you can use as a computer desktop picture or a background for PowerPoint slides. Watch this video to learn how to avoid those old boring PowerPoint templates that everyone has seen way too many times before. Stand out from the crowd, makes yours different, and dare to "think different".Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 16: Green Screening Video With Final Cut Pro In this episode, Daryl shows how to do a basic "green screen" effect where a person can appear to be somewhere else. He also shows you some of the pitfalls that can occur when trying to do the green screen effect.Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format).Hosts: Daryl Royer & Brandon JacksonClick here to view Episode 16: Green Screening Video With Final Cut Pro Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 15: Digital Copyright Issues In Episode 15, we discuss what is legal to copy and what is not. Is there a clear answer as to whether it is legal to copy a DVD for backup or to view on my iPod Video? Are there exceptions for instructional purposes? Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format).Hosts: D.Lee BeardGuests: Barb Nalazek, J.D. & Greg Newton, Ph.D.Click here to view Episode 15: Digital Copyright ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 14: Bevel and Emboss Text with Photoshop In Episode 14, Brandon shows how to turn two-dimentional text into a more 3-D look by using Photoshop's Bevel and Emboss tools. This tip can make otherwise boring 2-D signs appear more modern and eye catching ...in short, more 21st century.Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon JacksonClick here to view Episode 14: Bevel and Emboss Text with Photoshop Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13, Part B: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades In this second part of Episode 13, we show you how to locate and upgrade basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. We also showcase some very useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies . Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt TragertCli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13, Part A: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades In this first part of Episode 13, we demystify the basic computer hardware parts. We explain the differences between RAM memory and hard drive memory as well as how to easily upgrade these basic computer parts. We also show you how to locate the processor, video card, power supply, and more.In part two of this episode (a separate download), we will show you how to locate these basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. In part 2, we also sugg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 12: IBM T43 ThinkPad & Konfabulator/Dashboard Reviews In this episode, we review the IBM T43 ThinkPad laptop as well as the free widget running program "Konfabulator" (now called "Widget Engine" on both the IBM and an iMac. We also compare Konfabultor to Mac OS X's built-in "Dashboard" application that runs widgets as well. This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies . Hosts: D.Lee Bear ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 11: SnapzProX Video Capture Software In this episode, SnapzProX video screen caputre software is reviewed and demonstrated. With this powerful software, you can create movie files of anything you can view on your computer screen! This video podcast ("vodcast"), available in mp4 format, is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via download from our web site at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ Host: D.Lee Beard Click here to view Episode 11: SnapzProX Video Cap ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 10: iMac w/iSight Review In this episode, we review and demo the features of the brand new Apple iMac computer with built in iSight camera, remote control, and new Apple "Mighty Mouse."This video podcast ("vodcast") is available in the higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via download from our web site at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techiesHosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon JacksonClick here to view Episode 10: iMac w/iSight Review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9: iPod Old & iPod New In this episode, we replace the battery on an aging iPod, use an iPod hard drive as a portable storage device with a 1.8" hard drive enclosure, and then offer you a review of the new iPod, with video capabilities.This video podcast ("vodcast") is now available in the older mp4 format (ideal for iPod Video), however, the higher quality H.264 versions (requiring QuickTime 7 Player installed) will still be available through our website at: www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Tho ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8: Fixing Photos with Photoshop's Clone & Healing Tools We fix blemishes, erase powerlines and a mailbox out of a photo using Photoshop's clone & healing tools. View this vodcast to see how to fix up your photos quickly and easily.Hosts: Brandon Jackson & D.Lee BeardCamerawork: Daryl RoyerClick here to view Episode 8: Fixing Photos with Photoshop's Clone & Healing Tools Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7: Screen Capturing Snapshots In this video podcast, we explain how to take a snapshot picture of your computer screen on both a Mac and Windows. This is a very helpful tool for teachers of all ages wanting to demonstrate how to do something on a computer or for relaying the exact error message to your tech support department.Host: Daryl Royer & Brandon JacksonCamerawork: D.Lee BeardClick here to view Episode 7: Screen Capturing Snapshots Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6: MS Word & Advanced Page Numbering Need to start your page numbering on a different page and leave some pages blank? This short video will explain how to do it. Host: D.Lee BeardClick here to view Episode 6: MS Word & Advanced Page Numbering Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5: Final Cut Pro Video Exporting Tips Final Cut Pro offers three options for exporting videos: QuickTime Movie, Using Compressor, and Using QuickTime Conversion. In this video we discuss when to use each option and the various encoding settings for both video and audio. Click here to view Episode 5: Final Cut Pro Video Exporting Tips Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3: iPod as an Educational Tool The iPod is not just for music. You can give PowerPoint/Keynote presentations with it. You can record audio with the additional iTalk attachment. It can also help you keep track of your schedule, phone numbers, e-mail address. Watch this video podcast to convince Mom & Dad to buy you a new iPod!Click here to view Episode 3: iPod as an Educational Tool Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2: Opening Mac Documents on PCs & Vice-Versa If you create a file on Macintosh, can you open it on a PC? What if you create a file on a PC, can you open it on a Windows computer? Can you open a Microsoft Works document with a different word processor? Watch this video and find out the answers. Hosts: D.Lee Beard and Daryl Royer.Click here to view Episode 2: Opening Mac Documents on PCs & Vice-Versa Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1: Portable File Storage Solutions In this video we discuss the pros and cons of various devices that you can save your files onto including zip disks, USB flash drives, and even iPods! Click here to view Episode 1: Portable File Storage Solutions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |