Wednesday, February 24, 2010

iPad Buying Guide (Ep. 117)


D.Lee Beard presents a buying guide on the iPad including whether to buy the wifi or wifi+3G version of the iPad. He also reviews selecting an iPad 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB models and the iPad accessories that Apple also sells. D.Lee shows how to find free wifi hotspots in your city and how to test your internet connection download and upload speed (links can be found at http://AsktheTechies.com/episode117.html). 7min. 06sec.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Convert and Add Mac System Sounds (Ep. 116)


D.Lee Beard explains how to add sounds to your Mac OS X system for use as a system beep and e-mail or iChat alert. He also explains how to convert .wav files found on the web into the aif format (the Mac OS System Sound format). 6:15
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Sunday, February 07, 2010

Ep.115: iPad - Revolution or Just a Supersized iPod Touch?


D.Lee Beard discusses why the iPad is a game changer. The iPad marks the death of the computer mouse, creates a comfortable user interface for reading e-books, and creates a potential for revolutionizing education with speedy multimedia books and internet access all wrapped into one device that sells for less than $500. Duration: 10 minutes

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Monday, February 01, 2010

Ep. 114: Changing Startup Splash Screen


D.Lee Beard explains how to change the startup splash screen on your Mac …you know, the ugly purple space picture that appears behind the login window. 9min 1sec.
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