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

Windows 7! 32 or 64 bit, What To Back Up, Tips, Tricks, Performance Hack, Thumb Drive Install, 5 Reasons To Skip It!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 – running time 43:32

Windows 7 has hit the streets. We've got a lis of what to back up before you upgrade, software that will help you move your XP or Vista install to Windows 7, how to install from a thumdrive, along with Will Smiths fave Win7 tricks, and Loyd Case's top performance hack for the new OS!

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.

Title: Are We Gonna Buy Windows 7?

Veronica and Patrick have been running the RC candidate all over the place. We're pretty stoked about Windows 7... but do we plan on buying it on today?

00:50 | Play

5 Reasons To Not Upgrade to Windows 7!

here are reasons to skip the upgrade to Win7. Our beloved producer, Roger Chang spouts off his top 5 reasons to not upgrade to Microsoft's new OS.

05:24 | Play

Free Software: Macrium Reflect Free Backup Software

ust in case things go wrong when you install Windows 7, you should image your whole existing hard drive installation. Want a free tool to do just that, fast 'n easy? Download Macrium Reflect Free!

11:30 | Play

Windows 7: Tips and Tricks and The Software Microsoft Should Have Built In!

He might be even more pro-Windows 7 than Patrick is! Maximum PC's EIC, Will Smith is back on the show with his favorite Windows 7 features, tricks (including keyboard shortcuts!) and a list of the applications he wished MS had baked into the new OS.

13:30 | Play

Website Of The Week: SonicLiving

If you love going to concerts, then SonicLiving.com should be your new favorite website. It's definitely Veronica's! It's a community built around going to shows, sharing concert info with likeminded friends and other fans, and discovering new bands that you might be really into. And it has some very convenient features... watch the video to find out!

24:55 | Play

What To Back Up Before Installing Windows 7

Windows XP Users: if you're not using Laplink's PCmover, you're backing up EVERYTHING 'cause there's no 'in place' upgrade from XP to Windows 7. Windows Vista users... it depends on the upgrade. What should everybody back up before the upgrade? Watch the video to find out!

26:06 | Play

Install Windows 7 From A Thumb Drive!

Got a Netbook? You can install Windows 7 without an external DVD drive if youv'e got a big enough USB thumdrive. Veronica shows you how in the video!

29:17 | Play

32 or 64 bit? Are There Win7 Performance Hacks?

Loyd Case takes a break from benchmarking to tell you how to choose between 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7... and reveals the one great performance hack for the new OS! Want more Loyd? Check out ImprobableInsights.com!

33:07 | Play

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Tekzilla Ep 436 is up! Special guests Adam and Jaime from #MythBusters, E3 Wrap-up, and a review of the Pebble Watch. http://t.co/yUYjfCO5kM

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Tekzilla ep 433 is up! Intel's Haswell performance, Razer Edge Pro Review, GoPro for Pets, and the new Handbrake. http://t.co/8AboZGFt69

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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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Credits

Veronica Belmont (Host)

Robert Heron (Host)

Patrick Norton (Host)