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535 York Technology Podcast #141

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#26470 by Bowlman & #26495 by faust1475 - Google Chrome OS News

Google held a special Chrome OS event at its headquarters in Mountain View, CA on November 19th.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/17/googl...rome-os-launch/

Link to slashgear.com: http://tinyurl.com/ylo4cxe

#26487 by Kevin - E-Mail Could Become Obsolete

From dailymail.co.uk: http://tinyurl.com/yz7zee4

#26432 by Linda - Which computer looks like the better buy?

Gateway Model DX4300-11 from BJ's Wholesale
http://tinyurl.com/ygfbf99

versus

ZT Affinity Model 7337Xa from Costco.com priced at $599.99 usd
http://tinyurl.com/yaqzzv4

Both PCs have similar specs otherwise with PCI & PCIe expansion slots, the Gateway has firewire IEEE 1394. Both come with 64 bit Windows 7 and the usual trial ware bundles.

Thanks go to Rob, Joe and Hcxus for replying to that thread.

Joe suggested opening up the old pc to check for a damaged or blocked cooling fan. Check the case fans, cpu fan and power supply exhaust fan.

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535 York Technology Podcast #140 - Black Friday Picks 2009

Paul's (nightone) Black Friday Picks:

Thanks To BF Ads: http://www.bfdas.net

==== K Mart (Thursday) ====

Ad Links From http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/


DieHard Batteries (8 AA or AAA, 4 C or D, 2 9V) - $5.50

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-fri...AA4CorD29V.html


Pepsi 2-Liters (Assorted Varieties) - $0.88 Plus deposit where required

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-fri...dVarieties.html


Pop-Secret Popcorn 6-Pack or Emerald Nuts Canisters - Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-fri...sCanisters.html


============ Sears ============

Kodak CD-80 10.2MP, 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera -
Includes 2GB Card and Casekod - $79.99 Reg. $129.99 Early Bird

http://bfads.net/Kodak-CD80-102MP-3x-Optic...asekod-at-Sears


FREE $75 Sears Gift card with purchase of Bissell Healthy
Home Bagless upright at Sears - $249.99

http://bfads.net/FREE-75-Sears-Gift-card-w...pright-at-Sears


Presto dual-basket deep fryer - $49.99 Reg. $79.99

http://bfads.net/Presto-dualbasket-deep-fryer-at-Sears


Single Shot Basketball - $69.99 Reg. $129.99

http://bfads.net/Single-Shot-Basketball-at-Sears


======== Lowes ======== deals last until the 30th unless noted it's not

Euro-Pro 1.5-Quart Compact Stainless Steel Deep Fryer - $19.48 Reg. $29.54

http://bfads.net/EuroPro-15Quart-Compact-S...-Fryer-at-Lowes


Waring PRO Electric Food Slicer - $79.95 AFTER $20 MIR Reg. $99.95

http://bfads.net/Waring-PRO-Electric-Food-Slicer-at-Lowes


Maglite 2D or 3D LED Flashlights - $14.97
[Can't make out Reg.price cause the watermark ads was over the price]

Maglite AA Mini LED Flashlight at Lowe's - $10.97 Reg. $21.24

(Both Maglite ads are on this link)
http://bfads.net/Maglite-2D-or-3D-LED-Flashlights-at-Lowes


======== Ace Hardware =============

50% Off One Item Under $30 [Reg. price item]
(Saturday Only 28th) [Need Coupon]

http://bfads.net/50-Off-One-Item-Under-30-...at-Ace-Hardware


Duracell Battery Bonus Pack 20ct AA or AAA - $7.99

http://bfads.net/Duracell-Battery-Bonus-Pack-at-Ace-Hardware


=== Kmart - "Blue" Friday Sale & Saturday Doorbuster Sale ===


Kodak CD80 Digital Camera Bundle - 10MP, 3x Zoom, Bag, 2GB Card
(2 Day Sale) - $79.99

http://bfads.net/Kodak-CD80-Digital-Camera...y-Sale-at-Kmart


Maxell Color Carded 5-Pack CD-R Media - $0.99 Reg. $18.99

Maxell Color Carded 5-Pack DVD+R Media - $1.49 Reg. $18.99

Maxell Color Carded 5-Pack DVD-R Media - $1.49 Reg. $18.99

(Links of Maxell ads are on this link)

http://bfads.net/Maxell-Color-Carded-5Pack...-Media-at-Kmart


Cobra Two-Way Radio - $19.99 -- Earlybird

http://bfads.net/Cobra-TwoWay-Radio-at-Kmart


============ Kohl's ================

$10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 Purchase
[To be Use Nov. 30 - Dec.7 Only]

http://bfads.net/10-off-50-Purchase-at-Kohls


Entire Stock NFL & NCAA Team Gifts - Earlybird - 30% OFF
$13.99 - 41.99 Reg. $19.99 - $59.99

http://bfads.net/Entire-Stock-NFL-NCAA-Team-Gifts-at-Kohls


CarGo Mat 3-pc (LED Flashlight, Blanket ) - Earlybird - $19.99 Reg. $59.99

http://bfads.net/CarGo-Mat-3pc-LED-Flashli...lanket-at-Kohls


Carousel Gumball Machine -Earlybird - $9.99 Reg. $19.99

http://bfads.net/Carousel-Gumball-Machine-at-Kohls


12-volt heated car mug - Earlybird - $14.99 Reg. $29.99

Thermal insulated, auto safety shut-off & temperature display.

http://bfads.net/12volt-heated-car-mug-at-Kohls


Black & Decker Crush Master 10-Speed Blender -
Earlybird - $19.99 AFTER $10 MIR [Pay $29.99]

http://bfads.net/Black-Decker-Crush-Master...lender-at-Kohls


==== Target ====

FREE $10 Gift Card when you spend $100 or more - Earlybird -

http://bfads.net/FREE-10-Gift-Card-when-yo...tails-at-Target


Armor All 7-pc car lovers gift pack - $15.00

http://bfads.net/Armor-All-7pc-car-lovers-...-pack-at-Target


$25 iTunes Card - $20.00

http://bfads.net/25-iTunes-Card-at-Target


Western Digital Elements 1TB Desktop Hard Drive - $59.98 Reg. $99.99

http://bfads.net/Western-Digital-Elements-...Drive-at-Target


Apple 5th Gen. 8GB iPod Nano w/ $15 Target Gift Card - $145.00

http://bfads.net/Apple-5th-Generation-8GB-...-Card-at-Target


Apple 3rd Gen. 32GB iPod Touch w/ $30 Target Gift Card - $295.00

http://bfads.net/Apple-3rd-Generation-32GB...-Card-at-Target


***** Blow Everything On One Thing *****

Xbox 360 Elite Call Of Duty: Modern Walfare 2 Console
w/ 250GB Hard-Drive, Extra Controller and $50 Gift Card - $399.99

http://bfads.net/Xbox-360-Elite-CoDMW2-Con...-Card-at-Target


Didn't Get Your Black Friday Deal At Target?

Free Marcel Wanders for Target Reusable Shopping Bag -- First 500 In Line

http://bfads.net/Free-Marcel-Wanders-for-T...g-Bag-at-Target


==== Staples ====

10% Off One Single Item (Saturday Only - 11/28 Coupon)

http://bfads.net/10-Off-One-Single-Item-Sa...Only-at-Staples


Acer 23' Widescreen LCD Monitor - $139.98 Reg. $199.98

http://bfads.net/Acer-X223hbd-23-Widescree...itor-at-Staples


Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 - $49.99 AFTER $20 MIR Reg. $99.99

http://bfads.net/Adobe-Photoshop-Elements-...dows-at-Staples


Any Business Case, Sleeve or Backpack in the Store - 40% OFF

http://bfads.net/Any-Business-Case-Sleeve-...tore-at-Staples


Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000 - $29.99 Reg. $79.99

http://bfads.net/Microsoft-Wireless-Laser-...4000-at-Staples


Targus Notebook Chill Mat - $9.99 Reg. $24.99

http://bfads.net/Targus-Notebook-Chill-Mat-at-Staples


Seagate 1TB External Desktop Hard Drive - $69.99 Reg. $129.99 - Earlybird -

http://bfads.net/Seagate-1TB-External-Desk...rive-at-Staples


Seagate FreeAgent 1.5TB Desktop External Hard Drive - $139.99 Reg. $159.99

http://bfads.net/Seagate-FreeAgent-15TB-De...rive-at-Staples


HP 16GB USB Drive - $29.99 Reg. $59.99

http://bfads.net/HP-16GB-USB-Drive-V125w-at-Staples


APC 450VA Battery Backup - $19.99 Reg. $54.99

http://bfads.net/APC-450VA-Battery-Backup-at-Staples


Belkin 6-Outlet Surge Protector & Left Extension Cord Combo - $5.99 Reg. $14.99

http://bfads.net/Belkin-6Outlet-Surge-Prot...ombo-at-Staples


Sharp Handheld Calculator - FREE AFTER $6 MIR (Limit on this item)

http://bfads.net/Sharp-Handheld-Calculator-at-Staples


Brother PT-1290 Label Maker - $9.99 Reg. $39.99

http://bfads.net/Brother-PT1290-Label-Maker-at-Staples


Sony 100/Pack CD-R - $16.98 Reg. $42.96

Sony 50/Pack CD-R - $9.98 Reg. $22.98

(Link goes to the same ad)

http://bfads.net/Sony-100Pack-CDR-at-Staples


Sony 100/Pack DVD+R or DVD-R - $24.98 Reg. $62.98

Sony 50/Pack DVD+R or DVD-R - $14.98 Reg. $32.98

(Link goes to the same ad)

http://bfads.net/Sony-50Pack-DVDR-or-DVDR-at-Staples


===== Costco {Store} =====

Apple 8GB iPod nano (w/ Coupon) - $129.99 Reg. $139.99

http://bfads.net/Apple-8GB-iPod-nano-Coupon-at-Costco


iTunes $60 Card Pack - 4 Cards x $15 (w/ $8.00 Coupon) - $47.99 Reg. $55.99

http://bfads.net/iTunes-60-Card-Pack-4-Car...oupon-at-Costco


==== Walgreens ====

15" LCD Digital TV Venturer w/Get 10 free Redbox Rentals - $99.99 Reg. $179.99

http://bfads.net/15-LCD-Digital-TV-Venturer-at-Walgreens


Duracell Coppertop Batteries + $2.50 Walgreen Coupon - $9.49

20PK. AA or AAA, 8PK. C or D, 4PK. 9 volt

http://bfads.net/Duracell-Coppertop-Batteries-at-Walgreens


7 Up, Sunkist, A&W, Canada Dry or Hawaiian Punch 2 Liter Soda - $0.79

Limit 4 Plus deposit where required

http://bfads.net/2-Liter-Soda-at-Walgreens


==== Rite Aid ====

HP DVD-R or DVD+R 25 Pack - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

http://bfads.net/HP-DVDR-or-DVDR-25-Pack-B...REE-at-Rite-Aid


TDK CD-R 50-Pack - $5.99

http://bfads.net/TDK-CDR-50Pack-at-Rite-Aid


==== Home Depot ====

Patio Heater - $99.00 Reg. $199.99

http://bfads.net/Patio-Heater-at-Home-Depot


Dremel 300 Series Rotary Tool Kit w/ Free Detailers - $44.00 Reg. $59.97

http://bfads.net/Dremel-300-Series-Rotary-...s-at-Home-Depot


Dremel 160-piece Accessory Set - $29.97

http://bfads.net/Dremel-160piece-Accessory-Set-at-Home-Depot


Stanley Powerlock Tape Measure 4-Pack - $9.99 Reg. $27.00
25', 16', 12', 3' tapes

http://bfads.net/Stanley-Powerlock-Tape-Me...k-at-Home-Depot


===== Best Buy =====

Acer - 20" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Monitor - Black - X203H
$79.99 [15 per store]

http://bfads.net/Acer-20-Widescreen-FlatPa...03H-at-Best-Buy


Apple - iPod nano 8GB w/ Wall Charger and Case - $159.97

5 iPod colors per store -- 20 wall chargers & cases per store

http://bfads.net/Apple-iPod-nano-8GB-w-Wal...ase-at-Best-Buy


Ghostbusters (Blu-ray) - $12.99 [5 per store] Reg. $24.99

The Matrix (Blu-ray) - $12.99 [5 per store] Reg. $14.99

(Link goes to the same ad)

http://bfads.net/Ghostbusters-Bluray-at-Best-Buy


Live Free or Die Hard (Blu-ray) - $7.99 [5 per store] Reg. $24.99

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Blu-ray) - $7.99 [5 per store] Reg. $24.99

The Terminator (Blu-ray) - $7.99 - [5 per store] Reg. $29.99

(Link goes to the same ad)

http://bfads.net/Live-Free-or-Die-Hard-Bluray-at-Best-Buy


Family Guy, Vol. 7 [3 Discs] - DVD - $14.99 [5 per store] Reg. $34.99

Simpsons: Season 12 [4 Discs] - DVD - $14.99 [5 per store] Reg. $39.99

(Link goes to the same ad)

http://bfads.net/Simpsons-Season-12-4-Discs-DVD-at-Best-Buy


WTF Black Friday Sale 2009

#1. Delstar 7" Wireless Netbook 05 - Windows CE at Kmart - $119.99

http://bfads.net/Delstar-7-Wireless-Netboo...ows-CE-at-Kmart

Umm... Why Windows CE?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows_CE

Windows CE; an operating system originally designed for phones

"Netbook" Info.:

400 Mhz ARM processor and included 2 GB of storage 802.11b/g WiFi, 3 USB ports,
and mic and headphone jacks. It has a 3 cell battery and weighs less than 2 pounds.


#2. Computer Screen Wipe at JCPenney - $9.99

http://bfads.net/Computer-Screen-Wipe-at-JCPenney

Animals look like those bennie babbies wiping the screen


Paul's picks and plus more Black Friday that he could get to will
be in our website and don't forget get the lastest pick (if any) in
next podcast!

TechTv Fan News Extra:

Paul Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft/archives/185340.asp

535 York Technology Podcast #139

* Introduce the panel

How the show works: Yahoo groups assigns a message number to reader posts. We refer to that number on each talking point so that group members can follow along. If you aren't a Long Live TechTv dot com member already, use your Yahoo account to sign up..membership is free.

From the Windows Team Blog: Windows 7 sales exceeded Vista by 234%

CFH QUESTIONS FROM LLTTV MEMBERS:

#26349 by babaluscan - Could you please suggest a graphics adapter?

Radeon cards with DirectX 11 start in the $150 range

Search newegg.com for Geforce 9400, 9500...9800 etc to get a good idea of what
brands and models are available. Customer reviews on that site have helped me
choose items in the past whether I purchased from there or not. $50 to $100

#26369 - Poppa Rob suggests walmart.com site to store service. Search for "graphics cards" to find deals. They will ship to your local walmart for pickup.

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#26341 - Clean Install Windows 7 from Upgrade Media

From Paul Thurrott at winsupersite forums

LINK Clean install Windows 7 from Upgrade disc

#26361 by Kevin: Windows 7 Upgrade Hack May Break Law

Read the article by Stuart J. Johnston on internetnews.com

http://www.internetnews.com/software/print.php/3846246

Paul's Picks:

This year I'm not going to do the e-mail of what BF ads comes out but since everyone has Twitter I'm going to post it on the LLTTV Twitter instead.

Twitter Link: http://twitter.com/bfads

Website: http://bfads.net/

Looks like the BF ads are really late this year and looks like it's going to be a mad dash to pick all of our picks for BF and Cyber Monday.

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Here's The Black Friday / Cyber Monday Schedule As Follows:

Thursday Nov. 12 -- Preview of BF & Cyber Monday picks / Reg. Podcast (?)

Wednesday Nov. 18 -- All BF & Cyber Monday picks and link must be posted on the fourms for the show notes

Thursday Nov. 19 -- Black Friday / Cyber Monday Podcast Show Records

Thursday Dec. 03 -- LLTTV's BF / Cyber Monday Picks / Reg. Podcast



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535 York Technology Podcast #138

* Introduce the panel

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CFH QUESTIONS FROM LLTTV MEMBERS:

#26160 by David- What do I need in a laptop?

Dell Inspiron 1525 specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz , Mobile Intel GM965 Express, 667mhz memory, Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 - 1280x800 resolution.

15in Macbook Pro specs: 2.53GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache

iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

15in Macbook Pros start at $1200, a comparable PC laptop (Dell E6500) costs anywhere from $1000 to $1200

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#26248 by Qevyn - Microsoft Recovers Sidekick Contact Data

http://tinyurl.com/ygmzq6v

#26275 by Qevynn: Retailers Ready For Windows 7 Launch

Amazon, Best Buy, others offer promotions to spur sales of Microsoft's new operating system.

Read the article by Paul McDougall on InformationWeek.com

http://snipurl.com/sntjk

#26262: Windows 7 Gets Critical Security Fixes

http://tinyurl.com/yz83r9m

#26266: Just in time for Halloween: High-tech graveyards

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10374482-1.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8302476.stm

#26267: The Halloween Blood Spurting Knife Wound

http://www.lockergnome.com/jfk/2009/10/09/...ng-knife-wound/

#26268: Geeky Pumpkin Carvings for Halloween Inspiration

http://www.walyou.com/blog/2009/10/09/hall...mpkin-carvings/

Nate G. replied with a link to his Flickr page and a "Pirate Obama" stencil, much easier to carve than last year's Sarah Palin stencil. http://bit.ly/2ImWjf

Paul's Picks:

Paul's is taking this podcast off but would like everyone to know that Adam Sessler is celebrating 10 years on GameSpot TV, Extended Play, and X-Play on Oct.7th
Congrats Adam!!

Leo Laporte spent a week in Dubai where he attended and spoke at the TEDx conference. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future.

TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. http://www.tedxdubai.com/

#26278: Recently, TechTV's Sarah Lane suffered a seizure and was treated at Marina Del Ray Hospital. The cause is still being diagnosed and Sarah is receiving ongoing medical care.

Read her full account: http://www.sarahlane.com/blog/2009/10/13/i...nt-to-hear.html





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535 York Technology Podcast #137

* Introduce the panel

How the show works: Yahoo groups assigns a message number to reader posts. We refer to that number on each talking point so that group members can follow along. If you aren't a Long Live TechTv dot com member already, use your Yahoo account to sign up..membership is free.


CFH QUESTIONS FROM LLTTV MEMBERS:

#26108 by Scott - Spoofing Location

#26110: Nate suggests a Lifehacker article about a proxy application called "IP Hider". http://tinyurl.com/mcfooo

You can also use Firefox to specify an anonymous proxy server of your choice.

Go to Tools->Options->Advanced->Network Tab->Settings -- to setup a manual proxy address.

Shopping list for anonymous proxy servers around the world:

http://www.proxy4free.com/

#26152 by Rob - Computer How-To & help sites

*535 picks: http://www.winsupersite.com/ - http://www.blackviper.com/

#26153 by Cyberwalker: BUTTERSCOTCH.COM <-- We designed the site to help people understand technology using plain english. There's more than 900 free video tutorials on the site now and another 500 episodes of technology shows we've created.

We also have a freeware search engine and a great show called Mr. Mobile which
may be right up your alley.

Come see us at http://www.butterscotch.com/

Marks Pick: #26144: Youtube Christmas Catalog of television shows

Todd's Pick:

#26145 by Douglas: Watch Youtube without Adobe's clunky Flash player

Get Greasymonkey Firefox addon here: https://en-us.add-ons.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox

Get script to use alternate app for Flash: http://userscripts.org/

Jimmy's Pick: #26136: Apple Software Push Installs Unnecessary Software

Blogger Ed Bott has posted an item about Apple's Software Updater pushing
unwanted software out to the public. The latest irritation was a required update
for the iPhone Configuration Utility, even though Bott has never plugged any
Apple-branded hardware into that particular system.

Apple has been pulling sneaky stunts like this for a long time. As I wrote
last year, "Once again, Apple is using its automatic update process to deliver
massive amounts of new software to users… And it's delivering this massive
payload without even a pretense of proper disclosure and without asking consent
from its users."

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1349

Thanks go to Kevin, Eric, & Chris Canni for contributing to this thread.


Paul's Picks:

Postal worker stole Best Buy rewards, buying $200k in goods http://digg.com/u1CroK

Disney makes a date with 'Tron': 3D action pic to be released Dec. 17, 2010 http://bit.ly/GwtP9

Remember Net Neutrality? FCC Backs Net Neutrality — And Then Some: http://bit.ly/KF9ae

LLTTV News Update:

Pepsi/Dew Throwback Coming Back In Dec. http://bit.ly/CG5xq

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535 York Technology Podcast #136

Show Development

CFH QUESTIONS FROM LLTTV MEMBERS:

#26096 by Jamie: Quick & Painless as possible re-install of Windows XP

** Freeze ups and slow performance, have dial-up for internet, need service pack & security updates...what is the best route to take?

* Clifford suggests doing a repair installation as a faster fix

* MS will send out the XP SP3 cdrom for $3.99 - http://bit.ly/4sFFY7

* Rob has offered to burn a cd w/ SP3 and latest apps and mail it.

* Lucky Chucky recommends using BelArc Advisor to see what is installed


Todd's Picks:

#26103 From Revision3.com

CO-OP celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast, & the chill
inducing whisper of "It's Thinking"

http://ow.ly/pvL9

From the creators of The 1UP Show, CO-OP continues the tradition. No review
scores. No talking heads. It's a show simply inspired by the conversations real
gamers are having every day with their peers. RESPECT THE GAME.


Jimmy's Picks:



Paul's Picks:

Bing Is Now the Fastest Growing Search Engine http://bit.ly/13ccm9

10 Game-Changing Tech Ideas That Didn't Change The Game: http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tec...the-game-632660

Facebook Lite is now live http://bit.ly/sBgpO

Quick Note:

Eleven all-new MYTHBUSTERS episodes begin on Discovery on WEDS, 10/7

Diggnation w/Adam Savage: http://tinyurl.com/lmvz7c



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535 York Technology Podcast #135

Show Development

CFH QUESTIONS FROM LLTTV MEMBERS:

26078 Question about Calendars in Outlook 2007

Was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction
about an issue I am having with setting up events in my calendar with
outlook 2007. I am using MobileMe to push events that I setup on my iPhone
or from my Mac and they are listed in Outlook in the correct calendar. But
when I set the event from outlook it doesn't save it by default where I want
it to..it typically puts it in Work and I have to drag it to the "calendar"
column where the rest of my appointments are listed. How do I get it to
default to the proper calendar and get it to bold that date in the top left
corner of the screen where it lists the next 3 months.


http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=524775


Todd's Picks:

26080 Windows 7 Enterprise 90 Day Trial

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/default.aspx

Jimmy's Picks:

A Year With Google Chrome.
InformationWeek takes a look at Google's Chrome browser a year after it was
released with much fanfare, taking readers through the first year of Chrome's
life. I can't believe it's already been a year. Heck, I'm still a bit stunned
that it's already September. Where did my summer go?

http://tinyurl.com/lozy52

So is Google Chrome a success? Not if you measure it against initial
expectations in places like TechCrunch and TechDirt. It's far from a
Microsoft-killer; it hasn't even caused Microsoft to break a sweat. And it's
been a disappointment to Mac and Linux users, who are still waiting to see
versions of the software.

Facebook Makes You Smart, Twitter Makes You Dumb .

A psychologist claims that Facebook makes you smarter and Twitter makes you
dumber. I guess you'll just have to use both so they balance themselves out.

While Facebook apparently expands the working memory and therefore "enhances
intelligence" because the mind has to work in keeping up with one's 500 friends,
Twitter does not deserve such glowing praise.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10346125-71.html

Next Firefox Update to Auto-Update Flash Player.

Mozilla is rolling out an update on Tuesday that will scan for and automatically
update obsolete versions of Adobe's Flash Player. PCWorld reports that this is
the first of several updates designed to bring third-party plug-ins up to date
to reduce malicious attack vectors. I thought FF already automatically updated
plug-ins but apparently they only check extensions and add-ons, not plug-ins.

Christopher Blizzard, a Mozilla evangelist and former member of the Mozilla
Foundation's board, spelled out in greater detail just what Mozilla wants to do.
With the release of Firefox 3.6, now scheduled to ship in early November, the
browser will check for newer versions of plug-ins through the same mechanism now
used to check for updates to any installed Firefox extensions or add-ons.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/171528/fire...flash_flaw.html



Mark's Picks:



Paul's Picks:

Amazon makes up for '1984' snafu but the chapter isn't over - http://tinyurl.com/nw8u5p

Xtra Link:

Amazon Kindle 2 Hacked to Run Linux http://bit.ly/Nw1rF


FCC looking to free up spectrum, and the airwaves that support it, with broadband and wireless for all http://bit.ly/mm6TE


From a consumer standpoint, Black Friday 2009 could be the best yet. http://bit.ly/1L7kK


Don't forget our big podcast of the season!

LLTTV's Black Friday / Cyber Monday Picks 2009

Coming In November!!!!





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Okay, I'm not sure if this is going to show up. I think I want to come in here and try posting with different fonts and colors.

Plans for upcoming episodes of the 535 York Technology Podcast:

Show #134: *** Mark will be off for a 3 months for kid's football games ***


LLTTV CFH Questions:

No questions so far --- Go to extra stories this week




Todd's Picks:

#26044: Firefox Windows x64 build aka Shiretoko (64 bit browsers have no Flash plugin at present.)

http://wiki.mozilla-x86-64.com/Firefox:Download

FYI Shiretoko Peninsula is at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan

#26056: Presto Instant-On Operating System, Linux based

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Presto-Ins...erating-System/

#26032 by Zombie: Acer May Be First With Android Netbook

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/arti...id_netbook.html



Jimmy's Picks:

#26030 Microsoft Doesn't Deny Xbox 360 Has 54.2 Percent Lifetime Failure Rate
http://tinyurl.com/np644l

#26024 IE8 Trounces Firefox, Chrome in Security Test http://tinyurl.com/kvblu2

#26023 Antitrust Probe Threatens Microsoft/Yahoo Deal http://tinyurl.com/nrj4km




Paul's Picks:

Apple Store has retrofurbished iPods:
@geekami

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10 Horrible Paintings from Atari 2600 Game Box Art
@geekami

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Halo LED spraycan lets you make grafitti the cheap, legal way
@geekami

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Mario in NES Punch-Out!! Without Miyamoto's Permission:
@DoYouDiggIt

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The Twitter Exploit That Could Have Stolen Your Info and Much, Much More
@JesseNewhart

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10 Windows XP services you should never disable
@ZDNetBlogs

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Disney to Acquire Marvel for $4 Billion
@Alyssa_Milano

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Dual-screen gScreen laptop gets pictured, hopefully launching this year
@geekami


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TechTV Fan News

Vanguard's @lauraling and Euna Lee make a
statement about events leading to capture in N.K.

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TechLive's Victoria Recano is KTLA new 6:30 & 10:00 news anchor

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TechTV's CyberCrime Alex Wellen story on his first novel:

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TechTV's CyberCrime Alex Wellen Links:

Twitter: @alexwellen

Website: http://www.alexwellen.com/





Blind Picks / Extra News Ect.


The New Facebook Office Pictures
@officesnapshots

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8 Classic Board Games That Destroy Friendships -
@geekami

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Broadway musical of Spider-Man written by Bono & The Edge
from U2 is on hiatus after running out of money:

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A wedding channel launched last week, saddly still no tech channel:

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Collecting Comics Isn't Just for Nerds Anymore... It's for Meth Addicts
@geekami

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Govenor Schwarzenegger Keeps Conan's Sword in his Office
@geekami

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Hurricane Katrina: 4 Years Later

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