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Episode 75: What is WIMAX?
In episode 75, Andy and Sean discuss the hot new wireless broadband technology.
Episode 74: Disk Utility Demystified
In episode 74, Andy and Sean demo fun features of Disk Utility in Mac OS X.
Episode 73: Backup 101
In episode 73, Andy and Sean take a look at backup technologies in Vista and on the Mac.
Episode 72: Smart Phones 101
In episode 72, Andy and Sean discuss handheld computers that are also mobile phones.
Episode 71: How Flash Memory Works
In episode 71, Andy and Sean show how flash memory works using Brussel sprouts.
Episode 70: Home Network Security 101
In episode 70, Andy and Sean show you how to secure your wireless router.
Episode 69: Mac vs. PC
In episode 69, Andy and Sean battle it out on the merits of the two platforms.
Episode 67: Cars for Geeks
In episode 67, while Sean's away, Andy checks in with Maurice Cacho who's been to the Toronto Auto Show.
Episode 66: Hot Windows Vista Features
In episode 66, Andy and Sean show you hot Windows Vista tricks including how to use your USB key to boost system performance.
Episode 65: Home Network Basics
In episode 65, Andy and Sean explain home network routers and Wi-Fi.
Episode 64: Vista Performance Tools
In episode 64, Andy and Sean unveil how to monitor and tweak Windows Vista performance.
Episode 63: Run Windows on a Mac
In episode 63, Andy and Sean show you how to run Windows (or Linux!) on your Apple computer.
Episode 62: How To Choose An MP3 Player
In episode 62, Andy and Sean look at the pros and cons of flash vs. hard-drive storage on digital music players.
Episode 61: Windows Security 101
In episode 61, Andy and Sean show you how to tighten security on Windows XP and Vista PCs.
Episode 60: Remote Control Your Mom's PC
In episode 60, Andy and Sean demonstrate how you can solve tech problems at a distance and for free!
Episode 59: Intro to Windows Vista
In episode 59, Andy and Sean take a tour of Windows Vista, the newly released operating system from Microsoft.
Episode 58: CES Robots!
In episode 58, Andy and Sean show off bonus footage from CES 2007 including lots of robot footage.
Episode 57: Printers 101
In episode 57, Andy and Sean take a look at the difference between laser, inkjet and multifunction printers.
Episode 56.4: CES 2007 Day 4
In episode 56.4, Andy and Sean conclude their CES coverage with a look at some excellent gadgets.
Episode 56.3: CES 2007 Day 3
In episode 56.3, Andy and Sean show off various gadgets and interviews from Viewsonic, Griffin, Linksys, EPOS, and Australian Simulation Control Systems.
Episode 56.2: CES 2007 Day 2
In episode 56.2, Andy and Sean show off some cool new gadgets, including interviews with LG, Sling Media, Energizer, and Belkin.
Episode 56.1: CES 2007 Day 1
In episode 56.1, Andy and Sean are live in Las Vegas at CES. Today's episode includes interviews with TDVision Systems, Samsung, Gennum, and Logitech.
Episode 55: Intro to Linux
In episode 55, Andy and Sean take a look at Ubuntu, a popular version of the Linux operating system.
Episode 54: Defrag Demystified
In episode 54, Andy and Sean show how disk defragmentation works using eggplant and zucchini.
Episode 53: Vista Business Launch
In episode 53, Andy and Sean attend the unveiling of Windows Vista Enterprise in Toronto.
Episode 52: Super-Charge Skype
In episode 52, Andy and Sean show you extreme router secrets that improve the quality of Skype phone calls.
Episode 49: Core 2 Demystifed
In episode 49, Andy and Sean discuss Intel's new family of microprocessors.
Episode 48: GPS Demystified
In episode 48, Andy and Sean show how the global positioning system helps you navigate using a melon and tomatoes.
Episode 47: Upgrade Your Video Card
In episode 47, Andy and Sean show you how to upgrade your video adapter so you can supercharge your system's graphics.
Episode 46: LabRats at Podcast Expo 2006 (Part 2)
In episode 46, Andy and Sean interview more of the who's who of podcasting at the Podcast Expo, including Calli Lewis of GeekBrief.tv, Matt Harris of G4techtv's Torrent and more! Andy also makes a bit of a splash.
Episode 45: LabRats at Podcast Expo 2006 (Part 1)
In episode 45, Andy and Sean attend the Podcast Expo and interview the who's who of podcasting including former Microsoft blogger Robert Scoble and RocktBoom's Andrew Baron.
Episode 44: DSL vs Cable Internet
In episode 44, Andy and Sean discuss buying a broadband connection.
Episode 43: Upgrade Your Power Supply
In episode 43, Andy and Sean show you how more power in your system solves ornery problems.
Episode 42: Mobile Phone Travel
In episode 42, Andy and Sean offer tips for roaming overseas with your cellular phone.
Episode 41: High-Definition DVD Primer
In episode 41, Andy and Sean look at first generation players that play Blu ray and HD DVD discs.
Episode 40: CODEC 101
In episode 40, Andy and Sean take a look at what audio and video codecs do, and show you how to troubleshoot your codec headaches.
Episode 39: New Gadgets From Creative
In episode 39, Andy and Sean look at hot new audio and video gadgets from Creative.
Episode 38: Flash Your BIOS
In episode 38, Andy and Sean show you how to fix weird blue screens by updating your BIOS.
Episode 37: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
In episode 37, Sean goes on location to the Apple Developers Conference, while Andy stays at home and moves house.
Episode 36: BIOS Basics
In episode 36, Andy and Sean dig into the system BIOS to show you what the heck it does.
Episode 35: Registry 101
In episode 35, Andy and Sean teach the basics of the Windows registry and show you how to clean it up!
Episode 34: Instant Notebook Upgrades
In episode 34, Andy and Sean show you how to upgrade your notebook in 7 minutes!
Episode 33: TV to Computer Technology
In episode 33, Andy and Sean look at the Slingbox and other living room multimedia technologies.
Episode 32: Build or Buy a PC
In episode 32, Andy and Sean debate where you should design your own or buy a pre-built computer.
Episode 31: How to be a Geek Musician
In episode 31, Andy and Sean check in with Dee Long on how use technology to write songs.
Episode 30: How to buy a Mac
In episode 30, Andy and Sean talk about what to look for when shopping for a Mac.
Episode 29: Windows Vista Preview
In episode 29, Andy and Sean take a look at the beta 2 version of Microsoft's new operating system.
Episode 28: Reinstall and Reformat
In episode 28, Andy and Sean show you how to wipe the hard drive clean and install a fresh copy of Windows.
Episode 27: Keep Your PC Cool
In episode 27, Andy and Sean show you how to groom the inside of your PC to optimize airflow.
Episode 26: How to Add a Second Hard Drive
In episode 26, Andy and Sean show you how to easily add a second hard drive to your Mac or PC.
Episode 25: Multi-Core Processors Demystified
In episode 25, Andy and Sean break out pudding and blenders to explain how the latest generation of processors double up their work.
Episode 24: VOIP Demystified
In episode 24, Andy and Sean give you the scoop on voice over IP using gadgets and a few flying eggs.
Episode 23: Clean Your Computer
In episode 23, Andy and Sean gives you the dirt on a little spring cleaning for your computer.
Episode 22: Understanding Drivers
In episode 22, Andy and Sean talk about the importance of drivers, what they are, and how updates can keep your computer running smoothly.