SOHO Technology Podcast

Small Office Home Office Technology Podcast
Monday Night Tech Episode 016 -
Recorded on May 12, 2008

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Live Recording from Talkshoe

The next STP’s Monday Night Tech will be on Monday, May 19, 2008

• Next Week’s Show - May 19, 2008 
  • Recording early next week - Start time will be 10 PM Eastern, 7 PM Pacific
  • Panel Discussion about Open Source Software/Hardare, Is it ready for the small business?
  • Join us on Talkshoe.com -
• Microsoft Updates 
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - Not the reason for Dean’s Computer Problems.
    • If you are running Vista, there are a number of performance improvements
    • Be careful and check to see if you have the video cards that have issues
    • http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/sp1.mspx
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3
    • Not much that is new, just a combination of all the updates
    • http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en
• Life of a Computer 
  • How do I remove the information on my Hard Drive?
  • DBAN - http://dban.sourceforge.net/

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 STP's Monday Night Tech - Service Packs, DBAN - Recorded 5/12/2008 [24:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As Posted on www.totallycooltech.com

I don’t know what it is about this device, but I feel I have to get one. It’s a completely programmable PC-Based device that gives exactly what you want. It plays MP3’s, Shows photos from popular photo sites like Flickr, provides access to your rss feeds, gives you the latest weather via its wifi based interface. It’s linux based and very hackable. I expect to see the functionality of this device skyrocket over the next year. I’m holding out for version two with hopes for a battery pack. Log on to: http://www.chumby.com/ and take one for a test drive with their virtual Chumby.   List price: $179.95

Working in a tough place? Need to take your information with you? Have you crushed a normal USB Thumb Drive? Then you need the ATV from OCZ. OCZ is a leading memory manufacturer, and they have created a ruggedized USB Thumb Drive. This drive has a shock resistant rubber exterior and is waterproof. If you need your data but are in an environment that is not data friendly, now you have an option. So if your job takes you out into the elements, keep your data safe.
Main Company Website: http://www.ocztechnology.com/
Direct link to Product: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_atv_turbo_usb_2_0_flash_drive
Pricing: 4GB for $76.81 at Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBO264?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=cnet-ce-20&linkCode=asn

Join me for a recording of the Monday Night Tech show on http://Talkshoe.com  We will begin recording about 10 PM Central US Time. 

 Topics my include:

• Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - The Non-Story
• Office Networking - Its not just a phone line
• Tottaly Cool Tech Blog posts
• Questions and Answers from the callers

If you have any topics you would like me to cover, please send an email to SOHOTechPodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment on this post.

Direct link to the show: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=31498&cmd=tc

Small Office Home Office Technology Podcast
MNT Episode 015 - Wireless Routers, USB and Your Company, Purchasing Equipment
Recorded on March 17, 2008

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The next STP’s Monday Night Tech will be on Monday, March 31, 2008

• Question from the Chatroom
  • Someone was wondering why a Wireless Network would keep dropping the signal 
  • My recommendations to the listener was to purchase a seperate wireless router, and not use the wireless router/internet access device supplied by your Phone Company/Cable Company/ISP.
• Switchblade and Hacksaw USB Keys
  • http://wiki.hak5.org/wiki/USB_Hacksaw
  • Good program if used for good.  Dangerous Program if used for bad intentions
  • Following link is the story I referenced in the podcast
  • http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=95556&WT.svl=column1_1
  • Companies are now providing secured USB drives.
• Follow up on Computer infected with Spyware
  • I found some great computer equipment at http://www.newegg.com
  • A great site to compare prices of computer equipment: http://www.pricewatch.com
  • Also check Amazon for your mainstream and older purchases - http://www.amazon.com

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 STP’s MNT 015 - Wireless,USB,Purchases - Recorded March 17, 2008 [26:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The following was posted on Totally Cool Tech at http://www.totallycooltech.com.

If a thumb drive just isn’t enough, you need the Western Digital Passport. This slim 160 or 320 GB portable hard drive is about the same size as your smartphone. The device plugs into any USB device and works just like any other hard drive. You can also add encryption to this drive and create a safe an secure way to transfer that sensitive date to and from work. You can find more info at: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=391 . List prices: 160 GB - $129.99 and 320 GB - $199.99

By: Dean Jensen

Flexible keyboards have been around for a while, but they keep appearing in magazine reviews and on gadget sites. This site is no exception. The Bendi Board is flexible, membrane keyboard. The advantage is the ability to “roll” this out anywhere. If you are in an area where there is a chance of getting wet, this is a great alternative to the traditional keyboard. Sealed under the soft flexible membrane is a fully functional keyboard. For more information: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20060922/bendi-light-up-keyboard/ List Price: about $50.00

Small Office Home Office Technology Podcast
Library Seminar Series - Cool Internet Stuff

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Library Seminar Series - Cool Internet Stuff 

This class was held on January 8, 2008 at the Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library

Links mentioned in this class

Information

• Weather
  • Weather Channel - http://www.weather.com
  • National Weather Service - NOAA - http://nws.noaa.gov
• Local, National and International News
  • Associated Press - http://www.ap.org
  • http://www.reuters.com/
  • BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/
• Reference
  • Wikipedia - http://wikipedia.com
  • Encyclopædia Britannica - http://eb.com
  • Dictionary - http://dictionary.reference.com/
• Government
  • Whitehouse - http://www.whitehouse.gov
  • Library of Congress http://loc.gov
  • Local Information
  • Wyoming Area Library - http://www.angelfire.com/planet/wyominglibrary/Giese.html

Shopping

• Amazon - http://www.amazon.com
• Google Shopping - http://www.google.com/prdhp?hl=en&tab=wf
• Stores
  • Target - http://www.taget.com
  • Office Max - http://www.officemax.com
• Technology
  • Price Watch - http://www.pricewatch.com
• Food
  • Simon Delivers - http://www.simondelivers.com
  • Brinks

Time Wasters

• Games
  • Shockwave - http://www.shockwave.com/home.jsp
•  Audio Books/Free eBooks
  • Podiobooks - http://www.podiobooks.com/
  • Project Gutenberg - http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
• Other
• Cooking - http://allrecipies.com/
• LOL Cats - http://lolcats.com/
• I Can Has Cheezburger - http://icanhascheezburger.com/
• Fan Fiction

Link to the Power Point Presentation from this class

http://www.mysmbc.com/LibraryFiles/CoolInternetStuff.ppt

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 SOHO Tech Podcast's Library Seminar Series - Cool Internet Stuff - Part 2 of 3 [56:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By: Dean Jensen

For those with mobile offices, or those who just like to save on space, this is a scanner for you. The Visioneer RoadWarrior Scanner is a compact, light-weight solution for those on the go. Weighing in at just 10.6 ounces, this is the perfect addition to anyone that needs to deal with documents on the road. It’s a sheet feed scanner with a 600 dpi resolution. Great for documents, faxes, receipts, and anything else you need digitized while on the go. Find more information at: http://orders.visioneer.com/item.jsp?item=90-0527-000&category=MOBILE  List price: $199.99

This device has made it on my “I so need to get one of these” list.  The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is a USB device that creates serial or parallel port.  You plug this into any open USB port and then plug in your Serial or Parallel device.  As more and more computers come with only USB ports, this device allows you the flexibility to attach older devices to newer hardware.  I know this will be a asset to my already growing bag of tricks.  You can find more information about it at: http://www.keyspan.com/products/upr112g/ with a list price of $79.