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  About the Show: Our show is designed for the average person out there interested in technology and computers. We cover a wide variety of topics from computers to digital cameras, TV technology and all other things tech-related. We try to break down the haze of the tech-world into easy to understand English. We try to do this while adding a bit of humor, we don't want people falling asleep :-p! Check out our show! You might learn something! Or you might at least get a good laugh.)

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Ep. 16 "A Guide to Happy Computing Series- Security"
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
1/17/2010

PcComputerGuy is BACK! We kick off the re-launch with a several-part series entitled: "A Guide to Happy Computing", in which we will cover the most critical topics you need to be aware of.

 
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Ep. 15 "VoIP, Vonage - Save Money!"
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
10/4//07

Still don't have VoIP? Why not!? Listen in, for the low-down on what it is, how it works, benifits and drawbacks!

www.vonage.com
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Ep. 14"Setting up your Wireless Network - PROPERLY "
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy), Dimitry (SimFreak)
09/27/07

Most of us have them, yet so few are setup properly with security to proect yourself from criminal action and/or personal information! Listen in to learn about Wireless Networks

 
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Ep. 13 "The Dual Core Processor "
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
09/13/07

What is a Processor? What are "Dual Core" processors? Why do you need one?

 
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Ep. 12 "Protect your PC's Power! "
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
09/06/07

Electrical Storms, Dirty Power, Data Loss and Frustration! Safeguard yourself with a UPS! Protect your system, protect your sanity!

 
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Ep. 11 "Internet Security Applications"
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
08/30/07

Internet Security Applications -- Keep your computer SAFE on the Internet. Trend, McAfee, Norton -- Adware -- Spyware -- Viruses, all discussed here!

www.trendmicro.com
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Ep. 10 "Backing Up Your System!!"
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
08/23/2007

This critically important episode we discuss system backups, options and a specific program, Acronis. It is vital that any important data be backed up. Hard Drives WILL fail at some point. Be prepared! What is your data worth to you? Pictures, Documents, Emails, Software and more.

http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/download/trueimage/
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Ep. 9 "Optimizing & Sending Pictures Online "
Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
10/23/2006

Learn how to send pictures over the internet the "right way". Most digital cameras take high-quality pictures which take forever to send, unnecessarily. Learn how to quickly edit these pictures for quick and speedy transfers to your friends and family! After all.... it's only polite!

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Show: Episode 8 "PC Maintenance - Keep it Clean"
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
Date: 10/10/2006
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This show discusses how to properly maintain your computer system, to improve or sustain your preformance and reliability.

We cover the basics on what-to-do and how-to-do-it, for even the most novice of users!

Show Notes: (none)
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Show: Episode 7 "How The Internet Works " Part 3 of 3
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
Date: 09/11/2006
Topics:

Main Topic: How the Internet Works
This is the third in a 3 part detailed look at how the internet works behind the scenes. We'll talk about things from the ground up using easy to understand English and more analagies than you could possibly care for!

Show 3 Reviews things covered in show one and two, to solidify the concepts, then adds just a little bit more about the OSI model. This is the wrap-up show on "How the Internet Works"! Enjoy!

Show Notes: (none)
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Show: Episode 6 "How The Internet Works " Part 2 of 3
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
Date: 09/05/2006
Topics:

Main Topic: How the Internet Works
This is the second in a 3 part detailed look at how the internet works behind the scenes. We'll talk about things from the ground up using easy to understand English and more analagies than you could possibly care for!

Show 2 Covers: DHCP & DNS Services, Routers (Professional and Home), Bandwidth & Latency

Show Notes: (none)
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Show: Episode 5 "How The Internet Works " Part 1 of 3
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
  Jason (Chaos Lord)
Date: 8/16/2006
Topics:

News: Blue-Ray Relased

Main Topic: How the Internet Works
This is the first in a 3 part detailed look at how the internet works behind the scenes. We'll talk about things from the ground up using easy to understand English and more analagies than you could possibly care for!

Show 1 Covers: What the Internet is, The History of the Internet, and we begin discussing "TCP/IP" - What an IP Address and Ports really are.

Show Notes: (none)
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Show: Episode 4 "File Sharing: BitTorrent "
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
  Jason (Chaos Lord)
  Dimitry (The Mad Russian)
Date: 8/16/2006
Topics: What is File-Sharing, namely BitTorrent?
How do you use it?
How does it work?
What about legal issues?

What is Satellite Radio?
All this and more on this episode of "Tech Talk".
Show Notes: BitTorrent Programs for Windows:
UTorrent ; BitTorrent ; Azereus ; BitComet

Satellite Radio:
XM Radio ; Sirius
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Show: Episode 3 "Safe Internet Pratices"
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
  Jason (Chaos Lord)
  Dimitry (The Mad Russian)
Date: 8/9/2006
Topics: 5 Steps to ensure your protected and surfing the net smartly, safely and securely: Common Sense, Firewalls, Web Browsers, Adware/Spyware & Anti-Viruses. Also discussed, Free AOL and some AOL Bashing.. =)
Show Notes: Firewalls: ZoneAlarm, Symmantec/Norton, McAfee, Kerio
Web Browsers: Maxthon, FireFox
Adware/Spyware: Adware Remover, Spybot
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Show: Episode 2
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
  Jason (Chaos Lord)
  Dimitry (The Mad Russian)
Date: 8/4/2006
Topics: Internet Seceurity - Firewalls, Wireless Routers, Podcasts, Red Orchestra & more...
Show Notes:  
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Show: Episode 1
Hosts: Nick Ellis (The PcComputerGuy)
  Dimitry (The Mad Russian)
Date: 8/1/2006
Topics: Intro; HD-Radio; PC-Maintenance; Hard Drives; VoIP & more...
Show Notes: HD-Radio Stations: Click Here
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