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

$65 Camera Vs. Bucket of Water, Android App For Watching Podcasts, Join Our Folding At Home Team, NYPD Snoops On Facebook, Why DVDs Look Awful, & more!

Thursday, August 11th, 2011 – running time 26:44

Android Question Dogpile: Upgrade Woes, Podcast Download Apps and Headset Picks! Our Favorite sub-$100 and $350 Waterproof Digital Cameras. What -is- that micro SD card on the Roku 2 for anyway??? Windows 7 is taking over. The NYPD is taking the fight to Facebook and Twitter, Kindle and Vudu Sidestep iOS Sales Fees, & more!

Android Question Dogpile: Upgrade Woes, Podcast Download Apps and Headset Picks! Our Favorite sub-$100 and $350 Waterproof Digital Cameras. What -is- that micro SD card on the Roku 2 for anyway??? Windows 7 is taking over. The NYPD is taking the fight to Facebook and Twitter, Kindle and Vudu Sidestep iOS Sales Fees, More Tools for Google 2-Step Authentication!

Windows 7 Gains Ground, Cops Comb Social Networks, Amazon Works Around Apple's TOS

By the end of 2011, 42% of the world's PCs will be running Windows 7. New York Police will be scouring Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook for info about criminal activity. Amazon has gotten around Apple's strict TOS by creating an awesome mobile site for reading your Kindle, and VUDU follows suit.

01:20 | Play

Cheap Waterproof Digital Cameras

Looking for a camera you can take swimming? Kodak's EasyShare Sport works well, and Canon has one that's a bit more advanced. And you can always just throw your current camera in a plastic bag! Watch the video for more details on capturing those water-based moments!

03:18 | Play

Was My DVD Downscaled?

Why does that DVD look so bad? Is it possible they're downscaling your DVDs to make Blu-rays look good in comparison? Watch the video to find out if it's a slick marketing ploy or all in your head.

09:42 | Play

Roku 2's SD Card Support

The Roku 2 comes with an SD card slot, but what can it be used for, and how much capacity does it support? Watch the video for the answers to these questions and more!

12:14 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for August 9th, 2011

New releases for this week include Your Highness, Paul, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites, and check out High Def Disc News and High-Def Digest for the complete list of releases.

14:27 | Play

Why Can't I Upgrade Android?

Why can't I upgrade my Android device to the latest version? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Watch the video to find out why.

17:47 | Play

Headphones With Mic For Android

Why is it so hard to find earbud headsets that work with Android phones? Most have mixed results, unless your phone came with one out of the box. Watch the video to find out what your options are.

18:53 | Play

Downloading Podcasts With Android

How can I download podcasts automatically to my phone without relying on streaming? Watch the video to find out the best way to get your favorite content on-the-go.

20:49 | Play

Tekzilla's Folding@Home Team!

Do some good with your idle PC and run Folding@Home while you're away. Even better, join forces with Tekzilla to really make a difference! Watch the video for all the details.

22:49 | Play

Easier Way To Secure Your Google Account

After our segment on enrolling in Google's 2-step verification, a viewer pointed out that we missed an option! The Google Authenticator is just one more way to make sure no one gets into your account. Watch the video to find out how it works.

24:30 | 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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