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  • Parental rating: G - All audiences
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  • Hosts: D.Lee Beard
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  • Last update: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:57:21 -0500
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Computer how-to's & demos mixing humor with geek knowledge. 

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    Windows Remote Desktop: Secure through SSH
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:51:19 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Nathan Galieti is back again to expand on his previous Ask the Techies videos on SSH and Windows Remote Desktop. In this video he shows you how to use SSH to securely connect to your Windows computer via Windows Remote Desktop from both a Windows and Mac OS X computer. View more and comment on this episode at: http://AsktheTechies.com

    Windows Remote Desktop: Secure through SSH


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    Viewer E-mail & Verve
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:50:58 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard addresses viewer e-mails on Firefox 3's back button fix, Ad blocker for Safari, and Verveearth. (7min. 11sec). Remember to vote on our web site whether you like the several shorter segments or long 1/2 hours combined episodes: http://AsktheTechies.com

    Viewer E-mail & Verve


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    Securing your internet connection while away from home with SSH
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:15:48 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Nathan Galieti explains SSH and how it can make your web browsing more secure by tunneling through your home computer. Both Mac OS X (*nix) and Windows directions are explained. (please excuse the poor audio quality on this episode as we ran into some technical difficulty and did not have time to reshoot the topic. It is our opinion that the hosts are still understandable and that this is still informative).
    (16min, 17sec)
    Securing your internet connection while away from home with SSH


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    Viewer Questions on Mac virus and building a Mac PC
    Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:59:33 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard answers two viewer questions. First, a strange e-mail attachment from a friend: is it a virus? Second, how to build your own Macintosh computer PC.
    Viewer Questions on Mac virus and building a Mac PC


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    More Audiobooks for Free
    Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:01:18 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard addresses a viewer e-mail on our previous episode on free audiobooks online. (2min 5sec)
    More Audiobooks for Free


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    How to Save a Document into Various Formats
    Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:58:04 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Tim Welsh explains how to save a Word document into more universally acceptable formats such as .doc, .rtf, and .pdf using MS Office and NeoOffice.
    How to Save a Document into Various Formats


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    Episode 76: OpenOffice2 Review
    Thu, 29 May 2008 16:08:55 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard explores the free open source OpenOffice and NeoOffice as alternatives to the expensive Microsoft Office suites.
    OpenOffice2 Review


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    Ep. 75: Firefox 3, Word Grammar, Mac OS X desktop/screensaver, RAID, synch Mac and PC
    Mon, 19 May 2008 16:02:14 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard presents a demo and review of Firefox 3 beta. Tim Welsh explains how to take control of MS Word's grammar features by customizing what it checks or doesn't check for. Viewer questions are answered on how to change the Mac OS X desktop pictures, how to change the Mac OS X screensaver images, to RAID or not to RAID, and how to automatically synch files between a Mac and Windows PC. (36 min. 33 sec.)
    Firefox 3, Word Grammar, Mac OS X desktop/screensaver, RAID, synch Mac and PC


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    Ep. 74: AppleTV, Photoshop Warping, & Viewer Questions
    Thu, 01 May 2008 10:50:22 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this episode, D.Lee presents a review of the Apple TV and show you how you can use it to watch your favorite Podcasts even without a computer.

    Brandon explains how to warp an image around a 3-D object using Photoshop.

    Viewer questions are answered on where is the missing Sorensen codec in iMovie, GIMP, upgrading a hard drive on MacBook Pro, how to securely dispose of that old computer hard drive that won't even boot, and are external Firewire hard drives reliable?
    Send us your questions at:
    Questions@AsktheTechies.com

    Ep. 74: AppleTV, Photoshop Warping, & Viewer Questions


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    Episode 73: Jawbone and Google Astronomy
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:16:05 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Tim Welsh joins D.Lee Beard to present a review of the Jawbone Bluetooth wireless cellphone earpiece/microphone. Can the Jawbone's noise cancellation feature block your obnoxious friend yelling right next to you? How comfortable is the Jawbone?

    The Techies also explore the universe with Google's new online Google Sky feature as well as Google Mars and Moon. And as usual, viewer questions are answered as well. Send the Techies your viewer questions at questions@AsktheTechies.com

    Episode 73: Jawbone and Google Astronomy


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    Win the Techies' Slingbox A/V
    Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:36:54 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Watch this video to learn how you can win a Slingbox A/V from Ask the Techies!

    How to Win a Slingbox Video


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    Episode 72: Slingbox Review, Free Audiobooks online, Viewer Questions
    Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:36:03 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this episode, Brandon Jackson joins D.Lee Beard to present an in-depth review of the Slingbox A/V, explore where to find free downloadable audiobooks online, and to answer viewer questions on using an iMac as a display and how to share files over a local network between a Mac and a Windows PC .
    Links to audiobook sites are available at our home page, AsktheTechies.com
    Be sure to check out our next video to learn how you can win the Techies' Slingbox and begin watching your home TV from all over the world via the internet.
    If you subscribe to this video feed but don't use an iPod to view Ask the Techies, you should move to our H.264 web version for improved quality and smaller file sizes.

    Episode 72: Slingbox Review, Free Audiobooks online, Viewer Questions


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    Episode 71: Epson R280 & Free Books Online
    Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:55:57 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this video, D.Lee Beard reviews two products: the Epson R280 6-color inkjet printer which can print on CDs and DVDs as well as 8.5 x 11 paper, and a review of the Kingston 19-in-1 Media Card Reader. He also explains how to find free books online, and viewer questions are answered on video instant messaging, and mac compatible mp3 players.
    Be sure to check out our http://AsktheTechies.com web site, Episode 71, for links to items discussed in this video.

    Episode 71: Epson R280 & Free Books Online


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    Episode 70b: (updated version) Portable DVD/iPod Player Review, Mac OS 10.5.2, Digital TV Broadcasts, & more!
    Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:34:36 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard presents a review of the Phillips portable DVD player with iPod docking ability, review of Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2, discusses the fear mongering going on about the switch to Digital TV in February 2009, presents viewer feedback on free programs to build animated gifs, and he answers more of your viewer questions.

    Links for the show are available at our AsktheTechies.com web site.
    Episode 70b: (updated version) Portable DVD/iPod Player Review, Mac OS 10.5.2, Digital TV Broadcasts, & more!


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    Viewer Questions on Converting Songs & Video Into iPod Format & more!
    Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:40:51 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard answers viewer questions on how to convert songs and video into iPod compatible formats using iTunes, how to rip a DVD into a format that iMovie can read, and more.
    Viewer Questions on Converting Songs & Video Into iPod Format & more!


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    Episode 68: How to Create an Animated Gif
    Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:33:29 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Photoshop wizard, Brandon Jackson, explains how to create an animated gif from your images and from video. More specifically, he explains how to limit the number of times/cycles your gif animates, how to specify the duration of each specific frame in your animation, and how to automatically add in between images - tweening.
    Animated gifs are a great way to express information in place of just a single image and even works on older computers and web browsers (unlike Flash).

    Episode 68: How to Create an Animated Gif


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    Episode 67: Macworld 2008
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:23:44 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard clarifies out Second Life system requirements. D.Lee also offers a review of Apple's Macworld 208 announcemnts including the MacBook Air, Time Capsule, Apple TV and HD movie rentals. Should you get the new MacBook Air? He fills you in on what Apple didn't tell you to help you make an informed decision.

    Episode 67: Macworld 2008


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    Episode 66: "Second LIfe" Orientation & Introduction 1-Hour Special
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:03:45 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Chris Keesey of Ohio University joins host D.Lee Beard in explaining the popular online 3-D world known as Second Life.

    They explain what Second Life is, some of the basic terminology, how to get onto Second Life, what is in Second Life that makes it special (including a visit to Babylon 5), how to move around and navigate within this 3-D world, how to communicate with others, and more as they walk you through a personalized demo of Second Life.

    There was so much to cover that the techies made this a bonus 1 Hour long special!

    Join D.Lee Beard and Chris Keesey in Second Life for a special Second Life LIVE EVENT Friday, January 25th at 1pm Eastern Time (USA) on the Ohio University Second Life Campus Auditorium D.Lee and Chris will be answering LIVE viewer questions about Second Life and technology in general.

    Go to http://AsktheTechies.com for a quick link to this Ohio University Second Life event location.

    Episode 66: "Second LIfe" Orientation & Introduction 1-Hour Special


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    Episode 65: Support the Techies & Viewer Question Marathon
    Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:39:37 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this episode, D.Lee Beard announces the independence of Ask the Techies as a private company.

    D.Lee also goes on a viewer question marathon answering questions on: creating a web site including domain registration and hosting; how to format a hard drive for Mac System 8; suggestions for video telephoning; is Windows Vista bad; is Mac OS X more secure; viewing magazines online; and he shares viewer comments on previous episodes including leopard and a solution for a wireless USB hub for Mac. This is a long episode, but there were just too many good questions this week. (50min 36sec)

    Episode 65: Support the Techies & Viewer Question Marathon


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    Episode 64: Feliz Navidad & Viewer Questions
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:34:13 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this episode, Viewer Questions are answered on how to defrag a Mac hard drive, problems erasing an NTFS hard drive on Mac OS 10.4, how to uninstall programs and their related files on a Mac, problems with Parallels, and how to create a wireless USB hub.
    Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

    Episode 64: Feliz Navidad & Viewer Questions


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    Episode 63: Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 Final Review
    Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:34:36 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    Is Leopard the new Vista? Should you upgrade now or wait? In this episode, Brandon and D.Lee present the last part (3) of their Mac OS X Leopard review.
    Among the topics discussed are Parental Controls, Safari 3 features, the ever changing dock icons, PhotoBooth video, improvements to Preview, spaces, guest account, and more. 40min 50sec. http://AsktheTechies.com
    Episode 63: Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 Final Review


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    Episode 62: YouTube Us Your Questions, Mac OS X Leopard Review Part 2
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:15:30 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee and Brandon invite you to send us your question via video. They show you how and for free! Also, where else to find video internet shows including iTunes, Joost, Miro, Veoh, and Blip.TV Their review of the new Mac OS X Leopard continues with information on how to instantly view files without having to open a related application, the new cover flow feature for viewing a folder of files, Dock feature new and missing, record your video chats using iChat, how to create your own widgets, and cool new hidden features of the new DVD player built into the Mac OS X Leopard.
    Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Brandon Jackson
    Camerawork: Cody Moore

    Visit us at: http://AskTheTechies.com

    Episode 62: YouTube Us Your Questions, Mac OS X Leopard Review Part 2


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    Episode 61: Photoshop background blur and Mac OS X First Looks Review
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:54:29 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    In this video: How to blur the background of an image in Photoshop CS3. Also, the Techies offer their first look at the new Mac OS X Leopard operating system. This is NOT your "fanboi" review. They point out some of the best features AND tell you what Apple was afraid to tell you.

    Episode 61: Photoshop background blur and Mac OS X First Looks Review


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    Episode 60: Parallels 3 Review: Windows Apps on a Mac - Now Easier!
    Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:01:30 -0600 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)


    D.Lee Beard and Brandon Jackson demonstrate some of the more powerful features of Parallels version 3 such as "Coherence" which allows you to run Microsoft Windows applications along side your Mac applications without having to view a Windows desktop. (24min 44sec)

    Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Brandon Jackson
    Camerawork: Cody Moore, D.Lee Beard

    Become a "Techie" yourself:
    Share your comments, knowledge and experiences as well on the Ask the Techies Blog!
    (requires a free Google account)

    "Ask the Techies" hosts will be posting to the Comments section as well.

    NEXT WEEK: Photoshop background blurring tip, Mac OS X.5 Leopard: a first looks review, how to erase and format CDs and hard drives on a Mac, plus how to resize a partition using Apple's Disk Utility.

    Visit us at AskTheTechies.com

    Episode 60: Parallels 3 Review: Windows Apps on a Mac - Now Easier!


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    Episode 59: iMac Glossy Review, Hard Drive Recommendations, French Videos (ooh la la), How to Zoom in a Screen, & Viewer Criticisms
    Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:48:53 -0500 Author: askthetechies@gmail.com (D.Lee Beard)

    D.Lee Beard presents a review of the glossy screen 2007 iMac: this is not your typical "fanboy" review.

    This video is also chock-full of viewer e-mail including questions on hard drive brand recommendations, watching French fromatted videos, how to zoom in the computer screen on Macs and Windows, and criticicsms on the Techies video sizes & Mac vs. PC review. (38min 56sec)

    NEXT WEEK: Run Windows on the iMac with Paralles: in-depth

    Visit us at AskTheTechies.com

    Episode 59: iMac Glossy Review, Hard Drive Recommendations, French Videos (ooh la la), How to Zoom in a Screen, & Viewer Criticisms


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