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

Rugged HD Torture Test, Comcast Releases IPv6, UltraViolet Explained, How Long Do LCDs Last? Better Screen Captures with Soldier Knows Best and More

Thursday, November 10th, 2011 – running time 32:10

A hard drive we can't kill? What about a 7,000 pound truck? Mark Watson aka Soldier Knows Best helps you make perfect screen captures. Comcast is rolling out IPv6, the Boxee Box is getting live TV, Adobe drops mobile Flash, Amazon offers a list of apps for Kindle Fire, Harry Potter's final movie in HDNation and much more!

A hard drive we can't kill? What about a 7,000 pound truck? Mark Watson aka Soldier Knows Best helps you make perfect screen captures. Comcast is rolling out IPv6, the Boxee Box is getting live TV, Adobe drops mobile Flash and Amazon offers a list of apps for Kindle Fire. Plus why UltraViolet is not a Blu-ray replacement, humming LCDs, squealing plasma HDTVs, light sensors, and Harry Potter's final movie in HDNation.

Adobe Abandons Mobile Flash, Apps for the Kindle Fire, IPv6 is Coming and Boxee Box Gets a Tuner

Adobe has announced that they will stop developing the Flash Player for new mobile devices. Amazon will be shipping the Kindle Fire with access to a bunch of apps, including Netflix, Angry Birds and many more. IPv6 has started to roll out, beginning in Pleasanton, California, and the Boxee Box is getting a tuner so you can watch over the air TV as it airs. Watch the video for more on today's tech news.

00:59 | Play

Torture Tests for ioSafe's Rugged Portable Hard Drive

ioSafe's Rugged Portable Hard Drive is designed to withstand the most brutal treatment... but can it withstand Patrick Norton? He puts the drive through the ringer and then some, so watch the video to see how it holds up.

05:26 | Play

Help Improve HDTV Light Sensors

The Consumer Electronics Association needs your help! If you have a light meter, they want a reading from your living room to help improve the accuracy of light sensors on HDTVs. Watch the video to find out how you can help.

13:23 | Play

Stop that LCD Hum

Why is it that CRTs will last over a decade, but that LCD monitor needs replacing within a few years? And WHY does my LCD make that humming noise? Watch the video for more on the finer points of LCD longevity.

14:32 | Play

What is Ultraviolet?

If you've been hearing about Ultraviolet, but have no clue what it is, you're not alone. Watch the video as we explain the basics and how you can use it.

19:13 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for November 8th, 2011

New releases for this week include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection, a bunch of 3D Disney films, 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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Best Screenshot Apps with Soldier Knows Best's Mark Watson

Mark Watson from Soldier Knows Best joins us to talk about the best screen capture software on both Mac and PC, and tips on getting the best results from your capture. Watch the video for more!

23:56 | Play

Collaborative Note Taking Apps for iPad

After our segment on note taking apps for the iPad that would allow many people to see each other's edits in real time, the Tekzilla audience wrote in with some more helpful suggestions. Watch the video to see what you all had to offer.

29:11 | 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
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