TechNews Podcast http://www.technewspodcast.com A fun technology podcast by a group of computer-savvy homeschooled teenagers Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:16:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Technology/Tech NewsnoA fun technology podcast by two computer-savvy homeschooled teenagersA fun technology podcast by two computer-savvy homeschooled teenagers TNP#6 - Vista Feature Extravaganza http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/07/episode6/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/07/episode6/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:36:28 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/07/episode6/ In the longest TNP yet, John and Paul go over Vista’s lengthy feature list and investigate whether or not comparable functionality can be found in Mac OS X. A few of the features, it turns out, are cool enough to leave even a Mac user a bit envious.


Duration: 0:53:54

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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/07/episode6/feed/ noIn the longest TNP yet, John and Paul go over Vista’s lengthy feature list and investigate whether or not comparable functionality can be found in Mac OS X. A few of the features, it turns out, are cool enough to leave even a Mac user a bit envious.In the longest TNP yet, John and Paul go over Vista’s lengthy feature list and investigate whether or not comparable functionality can be found in Mac OS X. A few of the features, it turns out, are cool enough to leave even a Mac user a bit envious. Play Episode Duration: 0:53:54 Links: Vista Feature Chart at the SuperSite [...]Podcasts TNP#5 - Vista, Office 2007, and DirectX 10 http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/03/episode5/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/03/episode5/#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:51:50 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/03/episode5/ In this episode, John and Jordan go over this week’s big product launches: Windows Vista and Office 2007. Have a listen for a summary of Vista’s editions and features, DirectX 10’s graphics capabilities, and Office 2007’s revolutionary new interface.


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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/02/03/episode5/feed/ noIn this episode, John and Jordan go over this week’s big product launches: Windows Vista and Office 2007. Have a listen for a summary of Vista’s editions and features, DirectX 10’s graphics capabilities, and Office 2007’s revolutioIn this episode, John and Jordan go over this week’s big product launches: Windows Vista and Office 2007. Have a listen for a summary of Vista’s editions and features, DirectX 10’s graphics capabilities, and Office 2007’s revolutionary new interface. Play Episode Duration: 0:20:50 Podcasts TNP#4 - iPhones, Broken Windows, and Vista Extras http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/22/episode4/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/22/episode4/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:26:28 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/22/tnp4-iphones-broken-windows-and-vista-extras/ In this episode, Paul comes to the iPhone’s rescue and clears up a few misconceptions made by John and Jordan in episode 3. John and Paul also take sides regarding the complexity of the Windows user interface, and John gives information on the Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, including DreamScene™ and GroupShot.


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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/22/episode4/feed/ noIn this episode, Paul comes to the iPhone’s rescue and clears up a few misconceptions made by John and Jordan in episode 3. John and Paul also take sides regarding the complexity of the Windows user interface, and John gives information on the WindoIn this episode, Paul comes to the iPhone’s rescue and clears up a few misconceptions made by John and Jordan in episode 3. John and Paul also take sides regarding the complexity of the Windows user interface, and John gives information on the Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, including DreamScene™ and GroupShot. Play Episode Duration: 0:20:13 Links: Windows Vista Review [...]Podcasts TNP#3 - CES, MacWorld, and the iCar http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/13/episode3/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/13/episode3/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:46:48 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/13/tnp3-ces-macworld-and-the-icar/ We have a new TNPer! In episode 3, John is joined by Jordan: a Windows user, Linux dabbler, and do-it-yourself computer builder. (Paul was sick, so unfortunately he couldn’t join us.) In this episode we talk about Consumer Electronics Show stuff, like Microsoft Sync and Windows Home Server, and MacWorld stuff, namely the iPhone and Apple TV. And while on the topic of the latest Apple creations, we humorously envision what an Apple automobile might be like.


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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/13/episode3/feed/ noWe have a new TNPer! In episode 3, John is joined by Jordan: a Windows user, Linux dabbler, and do-it-yourself computer builder. (Paul was sick, so unfortunately he couldn’t join us.) In this episode we talk about Consumer Electronics Show stuff, like MWe have a new TNPer! In episode 3, John is joined by Jordan: a Windows user, Linux dabbler, and do-it-yourself computer builder. (Paul was sick, so unfortunately he couldn’t join us.) In this episode we talk about Consumer Electronics Show stuff, like Microsoft Sync and Windows Home Server, and MacWorld stuff, namely the iPhone and Apple TV. And while on the topic of the latest Apple creations, we humorously envision what an Apple automobile might be like.Podcasts TNP#2 - Person of the Year, Mobile Computing, Digg Podcasts, and iTunes http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/01/episode2/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/01/episode2/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:38:21 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/01/episode2/ (Note from John: Due to the holidays, sickness, and a variety of other factors, this episode is just now being published despite the fact that it was recorded on December 23rd. Apologies.)

In episode 2, John and Paul discuss the Person of the Year award, mobile computing, Digg’s new podcast voting features, iTunes, and the perils of podcasting.


Duration: 0:17:23

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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2007/01/01/episode2/feed/ no(Note from John: Due to the holidays, sickness, and a variety of other factors, this episode is just now being published despite the fact that it was recorded on December 23rd. Apologies.) In episode 2, John and Paul discuss the Person of the Year award, (Note from John: Due to the holidays, sickness, and a variety of other factors, this episode is just now being published despite the fact that it was recorded on December 23rd. Apologies.) In episode 2, John and Paul discuss the Person of the Year award, mobile computing, Digg's new podcast voting features, iTunes, and the perils of podcasting.Podcasts TNP#1 - Zune, OS Security, Firefox, Sleep Webcams, and Phishing http://www.technewspodcast.com/2006/11/26/episode1/ http://www.technewspodcast.com/2006/11/26/episode1/#comments Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:47:49 +0000 John Lamansky http://www.technewspodcast.com/2006/11/26/episode1/ In the premiere episode, John and Paul discuss Microsoft’s Zune player vs. the iPod, Mac security vs. Windows security, Firefox vs. Internet Explorer 7, Firefox add-ons, webcams that track your sleep patterns, phishing as a job, paper-based storage systems, and Wingdings codes.


Duration: 0:41:07

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]]> http://www.technewspodcast.com/2006/11/26/episode1/feed/ noIn the premiere episode, John and Paul discuss Microsoft’s Zune player vs. the iPod, Mac security vs. Windows security, Firefox vs. Internet Explorer 7, Firefox add-ons, webcams that track your sleep patterns, phishing as a job, paper-based storage systIn the premiere episode, John and Paul discuss Microsoft’s Zune player vs. the iPod, Mac security vs. Windows security, Firefox vs. Internet Explorer 7, Firefox add-ons, webcams that track your sleep patterns, phishing as a job, paper-based storage systems, and Wingdings codes. Correction: Users WILL be able to play iTunes music on Microsoft Zune players.Podcasts nonadult