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

Pogoplug: Access Your Files Anywhere, Jupiter Jack: Hands Free for $10, Bidding Site Scam? Walmart Buys Vudu, Mic Placement,

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 – running time 36:47

The Best Version of Windows! Pogoplug... can you build a personal DropBox and access your files on the road? Boot Any Linux Distro Live, Is SCSI Dead? How good is a $10 hands free device? We review the Jupiter Jack. Help putting your microphone in the right place for better sound! Should you avoid Swoopo and BidRival?

Welcome to Tekzilla... hands on reviews of the latest tech, and how to make the most out of the gear you already own! Veronica Belmont and Patrick Norton are your hosts.

Veronica Goes Five Days Without Video Games?

Sure, we talk about the BLT, BLAT and BLAST, but did our beloved Veronica really go five days without video games? Is it a new record? Has she quit WoW forever?

00:39 | Play

Walmart Buys Vudu, Twitter is HUGE, Software Devil

Twitter has exploded. Walmart bought Vudu, the best looking HD video streaming service -we're talking gorgeous 1080p- and lot of you want to know what we think. BTW, you might want to pull Devil Mountain Softwareoff your system, stuff like Windows Sentinal, OfficeBench or any variation of the Clarity Suite. Watch the video to learn more!

01:54 | Play

$10 for Hands Free Calling? More Tech From The Drugstore (and Lowes)

The Jupiter Jack (As Seen On TV!) sells for $10 at the local Walgreens... can it possibly be a decent hands free device for your cell phone? (We don't expect it to be as good as a $75 BlueAnt Supertooth 3!) If you're short on space, 360 Electrical's 4 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector is worth a look. And who keep stealing our 50 packs of Velcro Ties???

04:38 | Play

Free Software: Linux Live USB Creator

While I've been obsessed with livebooting Puppy Linux lately, the Linux Live USB Creator USB Creator, aka the LiLi USB Creator give you the tools to create a bootable USB linux install from any popular flavor of Linux on a thumbdrive. it can even create persistent storage space, so you can save and retrieve data from the thumb drive every time you use it!

13:07 | Play

Pogoplug: Share Files Everywhere From Any USB Drive!

One of the most popular questions we get at Tekzilla is how do I access my files when I'm on the go? One method that Veronica's been testing out for a while now is the Pogoplug, which turns any USB drive into a file server. Watch the video to see the $129 gadget run live, and how well it worked!

13:53 | Play

Website We Can't Get Enough Of: CodeOrgan

Ever wonder what your website... sounds like? Now thanks to CodeOrgan, you can find out! CodeOrgan says they translates the code on your site into music using an algorithm that defines the key, a synth style and a drum pattern out of the code.... and every page is different. It's worth a listen!

22:38 | Play

Lightning Round Part One: Best Windows OS, SCSI vs. SATA

Jay wants to know "the best system to start up with on a Core Duo with XP Service Pack 2 pre-installed: Windows Vista or Windows 7?" Brian worked on clustered computing systems where SCSI hard drives were critical... now he can't find SCSI drive anywhere. What's the deal?

23:26 | Play

Lightning Round Part Two: Facebook Security, Bidding Sites: Swoopo & Bidrivals

Jung has a friend who's Facebook got hacked. How can he protect his account? Veronica's got help! Rui wants to know if BidRivals.com is a scam site... no, but that doesn't mean they're not making a lot of money on those low prices. Think Swoopo.com

24:55 | Play

Can we show you our Etchings? Customize Your Laptop Lid!

Hellboy isn't just a comics legend, it's the source of the design on Roger's laptop lid. Where did it come from? Arthur, much like Veronica's bunny, it was laser engraved with a VersaLASER. Watch the videos for some ideas on where you might get it done!

29:44 | Play

Microphone Placement...

Don's got problems recording a large panel discussion with a single microphone, "it doesn't always pick up the peopple on the end very well." We talk about recording groups, and microphone placement: it's critical for getting the best audio!

31:56 | 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
Episodes:
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