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

Double Firewalls Protect PCs! Pirate Bay Launches Physibles, Don't Defrag Your SSD, Xbox 720 GPU Specs, Hide a Subwoofer in Your Wall!

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 – running time 30:10

5.1 vs. 6.1 vs. 7.1 surround sound. Do I need a firewall in my router *and* on my PC? Nokia Lumia Windows Phone launch date. Stabile PRO Pivoting iPad Stand. Patrick's favorite headphones. Fix cheap earbuds!

5.1 vs. 6.1 vs. 7.1 surround sound. Do I need a firewall in my router -and- on my PC? Nokia Lumia Windows Phone launch date. Stabile PRO Pivoting iPad Stand. Should I defrag my SSD? Apple makes huge profits, takes #1 spot in semiconductors. Content for high res screens. Patrick's favorite headphones. Fix cheap earbuds!

Nokia's Windows Phone, Microsoft Points Discontinued, Xbox 720 Specs, and Physibles!

Nokia is releasing a Windows Phone in March, Apple buys more semiconductors than anyone else, which makes sense, and Microsoft Points are being phased out. Plus, the new Xbox will have amazing graphics processing power, and Pirate Bay believes "physibles" are the future. Watch the video to find out what the heck "physibles" are, and for the rest of the details on this week's tech news.

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Where to Find High Res Content?

With higher and higher resolution displays being released, where can we find content that takes advantage of all those pixels? YouTube has a few 4K videos, but watch the video to find out why you don't need super high res content to make that high res screen look awesome.

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Is 7.1 Better If I Only Have 5.1 Speakers?

Viewer John has a 5.1 sound system, and wonders if he should select the 7.1 option when watching movies. Watch the video to find out the answer.

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Subwoofers Built Into Your Walls!

We love JL Audio's In-Wall Subwoofer System, even though they're a bit pricey. And new from CES is their new E-Sub Powered Subwoofers. Watch the video for more details on both models

13:17 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for January 24th, 2011

New releases for this week include Godzilla, and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites, and check out High-Def Digest and High Def Disc News for the complete list of releases.

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Awesome iPad Stand

Patrick's been using the Stabile PRO iPad stand, and enjoys it quite a bit. Watch the video to find out if this could be the perfect complement to your tablet.

17:46 | Play

Defragging SSDs: Yay or Nay?

Viewer @SloshedAgain asks if it's necessary to defrag a solid state drive. Both Patrick and Intel agree on the answer - watch the video to find out what it is!

19:02 | Play

Do I Need Two Firewalls?

If my router has a firewall built-in, do I need one on my computer as well? Watch the video to find out what the pros and cons might be of installing a software firewall for additional protection.

21:49 | Play

Patrick's Favorite Headphones

@dogsear98 wants to know what kind of headphones Patrick uses, so he's brought out his collection and picks his favorites. Watch the video for more!

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Better Headphone Recommendations

Viewer @Atanvay is disappointed with how quiet his earbuds are while listening to content on his tablet, and Patrick has a few ideas on why he might not need to break the bank for new cans.

26:19 | Play

Come Meet Tekzilla and Play a PS Vita!

Join us at the Sony PS Vita Hill Social Club on Friday, February 3rd, 3-7pm! The Tekzilla crew will be there, and you can get your hands on the Playstation Vita. Click here for more details!

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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:
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