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

Parent-Proof Windows! Skyrim Potion Calculator, Touchscreen Glove Hack, Best Free Apps for a New PC, and Your Favorite Xmas Day Tech Support Questions

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 – running time 30:13

Is GetCocoon for real? Got a new PC under the tree? Here are our fave free apps! Plus DIY touchscreen gloves, Skyrim help, your favorite Christmas Day tech support questions, and parent-proof your mom and dad's PC while you're home for the holidays.

Is GetCocoon for real? Got a new PC under the tree? Here are our fave free apps! Plus DIY touchscreen gloves, Skyrim help, your favorite Christmas Day tech support questions, and parent-proof your mom and dad's PC while you're home for the holidays.

Backup Now, CES 2012, What's with the X on Patrick's MacBook Air?

Is this our our last chance in 2011 to remind you to backup your data? Do it now! And why does Patrick have that big black X on his MacBook Air anyway? Yes, we'll be covering CES 2012 in a big way. Keep an eye on revision3.com/ces for all our coverage!

01:25 | Play

Your Favorite Xmas Day Tech Support Questions!

Seeing as how you're watching a couple days after Christmas, we had some fun asking folks what their 'favorite post Xmas tech support question' is. Hint: your family has big trouble figuring out where the batteries go!

03:13 | Play

Parent Proof Their Windows PC!

It's the holidays, and that means you're probably home visiting the relatives. Since you're most likely the geek of the bunch, this means you'll be fielding all sorts of tech support questions, including the dreaded: there's something wrong with the computer, can you take a look at it? Here are the the Tekzilla-approved ideas for parent-proofing the home PC!

06:28 | Play

Mass Transit Meets Google Maps: HopStop.com!

Google Maps does a pretty good job of providing transit information, but to take it one step further (get it?) check out HopStop.com! This site has detailed transit information for many major US cities, but it's not all about going from point A to point B... that's why it's this week's Website We Can't Get Enough Of!

14:12 | Play

Best Free Apps for a New PC!

If you were lucky enough to receive a new PC for holidays, you're probably wondering what software you should be downloading for it! We're way ahead of you. Watch the video for our list of all the must have, free applications for a new PC, from Anti-Virus to a free office suite!

15:40 | Play

DIY Touchscreen Glove Hack!

Max caught Veronica's review of some stylish Touchscreen gloves and writes, "I figured many of your viewers would appreciate this little tip from LifeHacker on making your gloves touchscreen friendly using CPU thermal compound.

24:25 | Play

Why Doesn't Tekzilla Have an MP3 Feed?

Rafael writes, "Where is the MP3 feed? There is an MP3 description on the Subscribe Page, but the MP3 feed is missing. Take a look." We explain in the video.

25:13 | Play

Is Getcocoon.com a Real Firefox Security Extension or a Scam?

PCHound writes, "I have seen the Firefox add-on, GetCocoon. Is this a scam or is it for real?" It's real! Check out LifeHacker's write-up, and check the video for our caveats!

26:25 | Play

Skyrim PotionApp!

Need help with Skyrim? Maybe a way to figure out what potions you can make from your inventory? You'll love the website app that Jason and his friends made. Watch the video to get the address!

27:34 | 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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