Tekzilla

Hosted by Patrick Norton, Robert Heron and Veronica Belmont. New episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tekzilla feeds your tech hunger! Patrick Norton, Robert Heron and Veronica Belmont bring you hands on reviews of the latest gear, tips and tricks that improve the tech you already own and conversations with the most informative experts around. Read More

$1000 PC Build, TriGate CPUs Change Everything! Free Encryption, Headache-Free 3D, Ultimate Surround Sound: Carpet vs. Wood, RAID Upgrade Hell, Star Wars Crafts!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 – running time 37:16

Where can I find accurate tech specs? Which free encryption software is best? What about Blu-ray playback? No iPhone 5 this summer! Google TV 2.0 is coming. How do I use bit rate to balance file size and audio quality? And our favorite new Blu-ray releases for May 10th, 2011!

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Where can I find accurate tech specs? Which free encryption software is best? What about Blu-ray playback? No iPhone 5 this summer! Google TV 2.0 is coming. How do I use bit rate to balance file size and audio quality? And our favorite new Blu-ray releases for May 10th, 2011!

Intel's New Faster CPU, No Summer iPhone, Star Wars Crafts!

Intel's new Ivy Bridge CPUs will be using the Tri-Gate transistors which will allow for faster performance and lower power consumption. Apple will not be releasing a new iPhone in June, as has been the tradition. And Veronica's getting crafty with The Star Wars Craft Book. Watch the video for all these and more in the tech news world.

02:00 | Play

Best Free Encryption App

Need to encrypt your files without spending cash on a piece of software? Look no further than TrueCrypt! Watch the video to find out why this open-source program has everything you need.

GoToAssist

There's a variety of tools in the market that let you remotely work on another person's computer. But the only one I trust and rely on is Go To Assist Express brought to you by Citrix. The reason? Exceptional performance, ease of use, and security. No IT maintenance or updating is required. It's so fast you will be viewing your client's computer and troubleshooting in seconds. Plus, support clients' computers even when they are away from their computers. Tekzilla viewers can try GoToAssist Express FREE for 30 Days. For this special offer visit GoToAssist.com/tekzilla. Thatís GoToAssist.com/tekzilla for a FREE trial.

06:25 | Play

Death of DVD, Google TV 2.0, Warner Bros. Buys Rotten Tomatoes

DVD sales are down, and streaming is up, according to the Digital Entertainment Group. We could be seeing a peek at the new version of Google TV soon, and Warner Bros. has bought Rotten Tomatoes parent company, Flixster. Watch the video for more home theater news.

08:45 | Play

Best Home Theater Floors: Carpet vs Wood

Want the best room for your home theater setup? Viewer Crimson is remodeling and needs to decide between wood floors or carpet. Watch the video to find out which one is the best choice for excellent audio.

11:19 | Play

HDTV FAQ: Dimmable Zones

Want the best black levels on your new HDTV? Many offer dimmable zones, but is there more to it than that? Watch the video for tips on choosing an HDTV that provides the best quality.

13:28 | Play

Best App To Play Blu-rays

Need software to play your Blu-ray movies? TotalMedia Theatre 5 is our app of choice, but watch the video to find out what else is out there!

15:23 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for May 10th, 2011

New releases for this week include Alien, Blue Valentine, I Saw the Devil, and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites.

If you buy a Full HD 1080p TV that's capable of showing 3D movies, then your 3D experience should be in Full HD ñ right? Well ñ not if your 3D HDTV uses Passive 3D technology. The only way to enjoy 3D at home in Full HD is with Active 3D glasses. All Samsung 3D TVs use Active technology. That's the wonder of Samsung. Check out www.samsung.com/smarttv for all details and pricing on the different models. Also be sure to go to Revision3.com/SamsungTV for details on how you can win a Samsung SmartTV!

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RAID Hell: Swapping Controllers

Viewer Gary wants to swap RAID controllers, but needs some advice on migrating his data to the new setup. With 14TB of data, temporary cloud storage is definitely out of the question. Watch the video to find out what his options are, or if he's screwed.

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Sandy Bridge PC Build For $1000

Want to build the best Sandy Bridge-based PC for under $1000? The Thermaltake Armor A30 Case is a good start, and PCPer.com's Leaderboard has some awesome suggestions as well. Watch the video for details on our favorite parts and pieces.

Gazelle

Gazelle accepts more than 300,000 products from over 20 different electronics categories. Shipping is free on all items of value, and in most cases, they'll even send you a box to ship with. Also, for you green folks out there, Gazelle makes all their recycling partners adhere to some strict policies: no exports, no landfill policies, and tons of data security standards. Gazelle is a great way to get cash to upgrade to the latest iPhone or Android phone. Go to www.gazelle.com to learn more.

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Bit Rate: Size vs Quality

How do you choose which bit rate to rip your cds with? With limited storage space, it's a delicate balance between getting the highest quality without huge file sizes. Veronica uses Levelator to help, but you can watch the video for more tips on finding that compromise.

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Headache-Free 3D Glasses

Wish you didn't have to layer those 3D glasses on top of your prescription pair? Now you don't! Samsung and Polaroid are coming out with 3D prescription glasses, or you could try these Ultra Lightweight 3D Glasses, which are said to fit comfortably over regular glasses. Watch the video for more tips on avoid those migraines while enjoying 3D content.

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HDMI Switchers WITH HDCP Support

When we recommended HDMI switchers a few weeks back, we forgot to take into account HDCP support. If you have a device that requires your switcher to be HDCP compliant, there are many options for you, including the HDMI 4x2 Matrix Switch v1.3 HDCP swither splitter. Watch the video for more.

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Show Title:
Tekzilla
Description:
Tekzilla feeds your tech hunger! Patrick Norton, Robert Heron and Veronica Belmont bring you hands on reviews of the latest gear, tips and tricks that improve the tech you already own and conversations with the most informative experts around.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Sep 1, 2007
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