02-27-07 Episode 08

On todays podcast we let you know what the latest in tech news and show you how to use displacement in Photoshop.

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Todays tech stories:
Storm Worm variant targets blogs, bulletin boards
Windows Genuine Advantage's newest setting: "you might be a pirate"
Feature List for Upcoming Firefox 3.0 Browser
Nike+iPod Serial-to-USB adapter tracks nearby runners
Kazaa's creators do latest venture by the book
Sony officially announces $600 BDP-S300 Blu-ray player
Site lets you buy friends (and they're hot)
Cinegames theaters: screw the movies, let's play games
Use Wii on your PC
Apple TV -- now due mid-March
First look: BitTorrent video download store
Gizmodo's Anti-RIAA Manifesto

Todays Photoshop Tip: Displacement in Photoshop
Photoshop TV
Planet Photoshop

Apple and Cisco Call it Tuths

Now who expected this lawsuit to be over so quickly? Apple has agreed to the exploration of "interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications" according to WSJ. Although what that may mean is uncertain but we will surely find out soon. Steve Jobs wanted sole ownership of the name but the settlement entitles both companies to use the name "iPhone". This could be golden for Cisco because the key term "interoperability" could mean that Cisco could be involved in developments in the iPhone, maybe interoperability with both flavors of iPhone. We'll just have to what and see what comes of this settlement, but I'm almost certain that Apple will once again try to rid Cisco of the name next time much more forcibly.[Engadget]

HDMI Switching on the Cheap

HDMI prices these days have been falling drastically compared to months past. Although, those price drops aren't seen at retail stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City. They continue to make the consumer pay premium sometimes 10 times the price compared to online prices for the same quality of equipment. About a year ago we saw the HDMI switch prices reach $200+ which is outrageous if your a consumer. You can now find an automatic 3x1 HDMI switch for only $63.75 from Monoprice. If you don't need the automatic luxury and want to go manual there is also a barebone 2x1 HDMI switch for only $28.93. Don't be fooled by the retailers why pay a extremely high price when you can get the same functionality for much cheaper.[Gizmodo]

Windows Mobile 6: Video Impression

You've seen the glory of Windows Mobile 6 first in pictures and we were left in awe. Now lets see what your impressions are with some video of the new mobile OS.[Gizmodo]

Vista successor in 2009?

Microsoft is already drawing plans for it next OS to be released in 2009. Microsoft has stated that Vista's successor codenamed "Vienna" will not take nearly as long as Vista did to release (a long 5 years) it is going to be a fast release they said. They are not sure what "Vienna's" killer feature will be but I'm sure we will soon enough find out. All we can do as of now is just wait until more is released from Microsoft.[PC World]

Increase your Skype Video Call Resolution

For those of you that are just not happy with your current Skype video call resolution this should make you quite satisfied. By increasing the current resolution from 320x240 to 640x480. To do this you must update your current skype version to the latest version. Then edit the config.xml file in your Skype settings directory. But in order for this to work successfully the people this must be done on both ends of the call.[MAKE Blog]

You should see something that looks like this:
<Video>

   <Device>Built-in iSight</Device>

</Video>

Modify it to look like this:
<Video>

   <CaptureWidth>640</CaptureWidth>

   <CaptureHeight>480</CaptureHeight>

   <Device>Built-in iSight</Device>


</Video>

02-06-07 Episode 07

On todays we spin things up a little, this ones uncut. We still let you know the latest in tech but there is an added spin, todays Photoshop tips are: how to color black and white photos and how to change color photos into black and white. Please note: that there is at times some inappropriate language because it is uncut.

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Todays tech stories:
Wii modchips hit a snag, won't work with some recent Wiis
LG's newest Vista laptop the PS-S720K
Xbox 360 finally quiets down
Wal-Mart signs big 6 studios for movie downloads
Don't be misled by these 10 Windows Vista myths
Enable BitLocker with a USB drive
ASUS shows concept phone
Will Vista Run Your Games?

Todays Photoshop Tip: Coloring black and white photos and turning color photos into black and white.

Vista Discount: 3 copies of vista for only $100.00

If you were a Beta tester for Vista you can receive 3 copies of Vista for $100.00. For those of you who received a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate for bug-reporting purposes you can use that key to obtain 2 copies of Windows Vista Home Premium for only $49.99 by the means of Microsoft's Family Discount Reward System. Don't fret if you weren't a beta tester, if you buy a copy of vista you can still receive 2 copies of Windows Vista Home Premium for only $99.99.[The Green Button]