"The Computer Guy"
JT Vogt
As heard on WOSH 1490 the Fourth Tuesday
of every month, 8am to 9am
Next Show: September 25, 2008
Topics Include:
Internet & Politics
Also be sure to check out JT as "The Pet Guy", on WOSH 1490 the Second Tuesday of every month, 8am to 9am.
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Here are the Web Sites as mentioned on the
August 26, 2008
show. Just click on the link to go to the site. For the sites we
discussed on previous shows, check out our archive.
Cutting Edge
- Fixing Digital Video
- A new technique from some students at the University of Washington enhances and even fixes digital video using digital stills -- even to the point of 'filling in' missing spaces!
- Using Google to Track Disease
- The site Healthmap uses internet news reports to create a map of disease outbreaks across the world.
- Ironkey
- What happens if your flash drive gets stolen? With Ironkey, you have fewer worries. It's both encrypted and tamper-proof. Supports Microsoft, Mac and Linux. Their website also has a wealth of resources on privacy and security.
- Phonezoo
- Want an annoying ringtone? What about a new wallpaper? Instead of forking out the bucks, try this user-supported download page that includes information on how to make your own. It requires a free subscription, so this would be a good place to use your 'spam' account.
- Gmail
- You do have a spam account, don't you? One of the best free services is Google mail (Gmail). Their email service has tons of space and has a pretty good spam filtering system that you can control.
Help!
- Forgotten Windows Passwords
- So, you've set up security on your Windows box, but forgotten the password. What now? This simple-to-use software allows you to remove the password.
- Tech Support
- Technical support is available right on your computer (provided its working, of course):
- Tech Support Guy - This website is a free forum where people can post their problems and (hopefully) receive answers. Not immediate support, but if you have a nagging problem, this might be a good place to go.
- Justanswer.com- Another forum-like site, so you'll have to create an account, but they have more than just computer folks available -- cars, law, health and even pets.
- Need it Right Now! - Try a phone 'pay per minute' site like Geeks By Minute or MyComputerWorks.
- Geek Squad - Best Buy's consumer electronics helpdesk offers computer support even if you didn't buy from them. They have 24-hour support by phone or by an application they install on your computer. But, be aware that while their software and the calls are free, what they'll be doing is giving you an estimate for fixing your computer and you'll most likely have to take it in.
- LiveTechs - These folks offer monthly service plans. This might be just the thing for your small business that lacks an IT department.
The PostScript
- The Den
- What does The ComputerGuy do when he's not on the show with Bob? He blogs about politics and life.
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