Episode 13 (1mb)

the final episode of pcpodcasting.

macs with intel

• bootcamp
• parallels

using ipods to restore your data

picasa web albums

• my 1st test
• my 2nd test

and the upcoming timeout4tech.com (coming this week as well as the techrabbi.com forums.

Google Releases Picasa Photo Organizer For Linux - Yahoo! News

Google Releases Picasa Photo Organizer For Linux - Yahoo! News

for those who love linux, but don't have time to figure out gimp. . .use picasa.

Episode 12 (4.1mb) - Firefox browser

firefox definition


firefox is not just a fad anymore. in this episode, the e-rabbi and byerspc discuss open source, security of firefox (better than internet explorer), multiple search engines built into the browser without multiple toolbars, tabbed browsing (ctrl + tab), live bookmarks, extensions (e-rabbi's favorites: adblock & adblock plus, gmail manager, reload every, stumble upon, & adsense notifier) as well as the former slow speed issues which can be resolved with the fasterfox extension & the firefox preloader.


from thetechhead (regarding the security of open source software):
There are 2 schools of thought on Security with open source software and most side with the fact that it is secure because the code is exposed and challenged by many. The other thought is that source that is not openly viewable is more secure because it is harder to find the weaknesses in the code because reverse engineering techniques would be required.

I of course side with the first idea that more eye balls on the code amounts to more scrutiny and therefore better code. If you looks at the vulnerability reports, IE 6 has been out for how long now? There have been hardly any changes to the code yet we are still seeing vulnerabilities come out for it time and time again. If the code for IE 6 was made publicly available I think more of the problems would be found up front.

The other problems with IE are that it has its hooks into the OS and because of that, any exploit in code can result in vulnerabilities that have increased security risk and of course the infamous problems with ActiveX which essentially runs outside of a protected sand box to do anything to your computer.

Episode 11 (4.6mb)

originally recorded march 16th.

free web hosting ideas:

1. microsoft office live - http://techrabbi.net/
2. googlepages - http://melvinist.googlepages.com/
3. blogger - you're looking at it.

a comparison chart for these 3 options can be found at http://techrabbi.net/evaluation.aspx

final four picks are listed below. check out ncaa.daveandnic.com
e-rabbi: texas, gonzaga, nc, villanova - gonzaga and nc in finals - nc national champions again.
byerspc: iowa, ucla, nc, boston college - ucla and boston college in finals - ucla national champions.

email us your topic suggestions: pcpodcasting@gmail.com

check this out

this should come bundled with a video ipod: video glasses.

ncaa bracket challenge

it is that time of year again. please follow this link to make your picks.

Episode 10 - Free Stuff (3.8mb)

after a short hiatus, we have returned to bring you episode 10 of pcpodcasting. in this episode, the e-rabbi and byerspc discuss some free web ideas (protopage and 30 boxes) and a free alternative to microsoft office (openoffice.org) with built-in pdf creator. they also explore a cool feature of adobe acrobat reader and a quick way to navigate back and forth in a browser with the help of your mouse.