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

You Need More RAM! Poach Deals On Amazon, Best Buy and More. Picking The Right Size HDTV For Your Room. 3 Awesome Mouse Pads. Cheap HD Antennas!

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 – running time 28:06

How much memory does your new computer REAAAALLY need??? The ultmate OTA HD Antenna? It's cheap! Mouse ruined your desktop? Join our search for a better mouse pad! How big should your HDTV be? These price comparison tools help you get better deals... and poach Amazon. Internet by Carrier Pigeon... and the myth of memory speeds!

How much memory does your new computer REAAAALLY need??? The ultmate OTA HD Antenna? It's cheap! Mouse ruined your desktop? Join our search for a better mouse pad! How big should your HDTV be? These price comparison tools help you get better deals... and poach Amazon. Internet by Carrier Pigeon... and the myth of memory speeds!

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Optimal Computer Memory Setup

Steven wants to know the best memory configuration for his Windows computer. One 4 gigabyte stick of RAM or two sticks of 2 gigabyte RAM? Patrick and Robert discuss the advantages of multi-channel memory and an easy way to get the most out of your computer. But you should probably just buy more RAM than you think that you need.

03:44 | Play

Over the Air Antenna Roundup

@chrisatzinger asked for some HDTV antennas to receive over-the-air broadcasts. Robert has been recommending the $40 RCA antenna for quite a while, but asked the twitter-verse for some suggestions. The most popular responses: the WallTenna and Leaf Plus. Definitely check out HDTV Magazine's antenna comparison for an in-depth review. And for the DIYers, look at the DIY Flexible Fractal Antenna.

06:38 | Play

What Size HDTV to Buy?

We often get questions about what size HDTV should people get. Well today we're here with science! And also recommendations from the engineers at THX. Check the segment to see the factors you need to take into consideration.

08:39 | Play

Best Mouse Pads For Frequent Use

Lawrence, like many of us, uses his mouse in the same exact spot, creating a polished surface that no longer tracks. We go through tons of solutions--from mice with teflon feet, to grinding down the entire desk and doing a new coating of paint. Watch the video to see Robert's extensive mouse pad collection and which he recommends.

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Price Comparison Tools

Last week we asked the audience what tools they used to track prices on sites like Amazon. We got tons of responses and by far the most popular site was CamelCamelCamel. Some other good tips included getinvisiblehand.com, and PriceBlink. For you Canadians out there, try Gazaro.ca and Miniprice.ca.

23:13 | Play

IP Over Carrier Pigeons

Robert has joked around about you sending in suggestions via carrier pigeons. Well apparently it's a real thing! Read up on the wikipedia article for more info.

26:00 | Play

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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
Episodes:
Credits