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

8 Ounce Projector! Google Android Glasses, Remove iPhone Lens Scratches, Amahi Server, Bit Rot, Google's Killing Streaming Video?, and More!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 – running time 42:23

A legal way to rip Blu-rays? New Apple TVs and the iPad 3 on the way? iPhone pictures looking fuzzy... let's talk lens polishing! Optoma's new super portable projectors! Picking a CD-Rom drive for ripping, and more!

A legal way to rip Blu-rays? New Apple TVs and iPad 3 on the way? iPhone pictures looking fuzzy... let's talk lens polishing! Optoma's new super portable projectors! Picking a CD-Rom drive for ripping. Apple and Microsoft fight Motorola Mobile and Google. CD error correction explained.

New Google Interface is Crazy, Google to Sell Android Glasses, Motorola Hates Internet Video, Root Sony Google TV Devices, iPad 3 Rumors!

We're not a fan of the new Google user interface, and we're not alone. Google's planning on selling glasses with Android built-in by the end of the year, and Motorola's using its patents to block people from watching internet video! Foxconn hid underage workers in preparation for their inspections. You can root Sony Google TV devices with four thumb drives, and iPad 3 rumors are rampant! Watch the video for the latest in tech news.

00:43 | Play

What is Bitrot?

Heard the term "bit rot" but not sure what exactly it refers to? Watch the video as we delve into the whole concept of data decay.

07:55 | Play

Do Cheap CD Drives Cause Bad Rips?

Viewer, Anders is concerned that his cheap old optical drives aren't the best choice to build a Ripmonster machine. Watch the video to find out if he's right to be worried.

10:15 | Play

Tiny Portable Projectors from Optoma!

If you're looking for a portable projector that's still bright enough to be useful, Robert has a pair of Optoma models for you. The Optoma PK320 and the Optoma ML500 might be what you're looking for. Watch the video for more.

13:51 | Play

Scaling with 21:9 HDTVs

How do widescreen 21:9 HDTVs deal with content that isn't the appropriate aspect ratio? Watch the video to find out how those sets work with your content to bring you the best picture possible.

21:47 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for February 21st, 2012

New releases for this week include Unforgiven: 20th Anniversary Edition, 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.

25:03 | Play

Fix Your Scratched Phone Camera Lens

You might be tempted to throw away your smartphone if you find a scratch across the camera lens, but before you do, Mauricio joins us to help demonstrate a cheaper fix. Sure, you can always replace the back, or you can watch the video to find out why your scratched phone may not be a lost cause.

26:28 | Play

Free DIY File Server

Glenn and Loki have a tip for a free file server. Watch the video for the details.

34:30 | Play

How to Rip Blu-rays Legally

Is it possible to rip your Blu-ray movies without breaking the law? Watch the video for our thoughts.

36:02 | Play

Is Hak5 Good or Evil?

After our segment with Darren from Hak5, we answered a question about whether they're "bad guys". After some reflection (and a disapproving email), Patrick felt the need to clarify some things. Watch the video to see where we draw the line between hacking for good and for evil.

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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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