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

Faster Blu-ray Players: Samsung vs. LG. Move Steam Files. Best GPU Benchmarks. MS, Apple & RIM Fight Google Android. DIY Audiophile Cables. iPhone 5 Update, Real 1080p "Full HD"

Thursday, July 7th, 2011 – running time 39:57

What's the best way to benchmark video cards? Spotify comes to the US, Netflix expands, Android grows. Does turning up your backlight ruin your picture? Are expensive audio cables any better? PlayStation Network Gets a Makeover!

What's the best way to benchmark video cards? Spotify comes to the US, Netflix expands, Android grows. Does turning up your backlight ruin your picture? Are expensive audio cables any better? PlayStation Network Gets a Makeover!

Spotify Is Coming, Android Grows, Google Patents, Revamped PlayStation Network, New 4G Provider, iPhone 5 Rumors!

Android's marketshare continues to grow, and Cringely breaks down the patents involved. The PlayStation Network will be getting a whole new look. Lightsquared raised $265 million to build a new 4G wireless system. iPhone 5 rumors are all over the place, and Spotify is coming soon to the US! Watch the video for these stories and more in tech news.

01:55 | Play

GPU Benchmarks: Artificial vs Games vs. Encoding!

What's the best way to benchmark your system? Should you run an intensive game, or rely on standalone benchmarking programs? Watch the video to find out which one is more reliable and why.

05:22 | Play

Netflix is Coming to 43 New Countries!

Netflix will soon be available in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean! Watch the video for more details on this exciting expansion.

10:42 | Play

Blu-ray Player Reviews: Samsung vs LG

Looking for a new Blu-ray player, but can't decide on the best brand? Robert reviews the Samsung BD-D6700 and the LG BD670. Both feature apps, wifi, fast performance and more, but which one comes out on top? Watch the video to find out!

11:42 | Play

Does Backlight Destroy Your HDTV's Picture?

When your backlight is set to max on an HDTV, how does that affect the accuracy of the picture? Watch the video to find out if you're losing detail just by brightening up your set.

18:09 | Play

What Does "Full HD" Mean?

If your HDTV says it supports "Full HD", what kind of resolution can you expect? Watch the video to find out how they determine a TV's HD status, and what to expect from your new display.

21:26 | Play

Best Remote Desktop App

Trying to help your aunt or grandpa troubleshoot their computer? It's easiest if you can just take over, but what if you're not there in person? We have a few remote desktop software options, so watch the video for all the info!

24:16 | Play

Moving Steam Installs

Running out of space on your hard drive? Steam can take up a ton of room, so what's the best way to move your existing Steam installation to a bigger hard drive? They have easy to follow instructions on their site, and you can watch the video as we walk through it.

26:50 | Play

Audiophile Audio Cables: Just Hype?

When it comes to audio cables, do you get what you pay for? Or are the pricier options just meaningless fluff and making your own would be just as good? Watch the video to find out what improves an audio signal, and what doesn't make a difference.

29:47 | Play

LastPass: Still Trustworthy?

After we mentioned LastPass's security breach, some of you insisted they're still trustworthy. Watch the video for more information on why being hacked doesn't necessarily mean you need to switch programs.

35:22 | Play

More Tech Site Suggestions

Want to keep up to date with the latest tech news? Viewer Steven wrote in with a few websites we forgot to mention on the last episode.

36:44 | 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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