Episode 14: Bevel and Emboss Text with Photoshop

In Episode 14, Brandon shows how to turn two-dimentional text into a more 3-D look by using Photoshop's Bevel and Emboss tools. This tip can make otherwise boring 2-D signs appear more modern and eye catching ...in short, more 21st century.

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

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Episode 13, Part B: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

In this second part of Episode 13, we show you how to locate and upgrade basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. We also showcase some very useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt Tragert

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Episode 13, Part A: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

In this first part of Episode 13, we demystify the basic computer hardware parts. We explain the differences between RAM memory and hard drive memory as well as how to easily upgrade these basic computer parts. We also show you how to locate the processor, video card, power supply, and more.

In part two of this episode (a separate download), we will show you how to locate these basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. In part 2, we also suggest some useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt Tragert

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Episode 12: IBM T43 ThinkPad & Konfabulator/Dashboard Reviews

In this episode, we review the IBM T43 ThinkPad laptop as well as the free widget running program "Konfabulator" (now called "Widget Engine" on both the IBM and an iMac. We also compare Konfabultor to Mac OS X's built-in "Dashboard" application that runs widgets as well.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

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Episode 11: SnapzProX Video Capture Software

In this episode, SnapzProX video screen caputre software is reviewed and demonstrated. With this powerful software, you can create movie files of anything you can view on your computer screen!

This video podcast ("vodcast"), available in mp4 format, is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via download from our web site at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/

Host: D.Lee Beard

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