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To talk to David on the air, call 888-488-3284: the latest questions asked of David Lawrence on the show. en-us Copyright 2011 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:47 -0800 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:27:05 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=2.64 60 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://online-tonight.com/images/photos/64x64/d/david_lawrence_64x64.jpg http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/ 64 64 http://www.10quicksteps.com Visit 10 Quick Steps.com, instantly downloadable Guides in PDF and MP3 format that help you get stuff done in 10 Quick Steps! http://www.10quicksteps.com Sponsors Mon, 06 Dec 2004 20:00:00 PST http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/is_there_a_macos_x_version_of_netmeeting_006710.html Question: David - If there is not already a version of it for Mac OS 10.3.9 (my operating system), I am trying to find something comparable to a progam called 'Net Meeting'. Oh great wise person from the West, share the wisdom! Hope that all http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/is_there_a_macos_x_version_of_netmeeting_006710.html ask Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:22:01 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/should_i_leave_my_battery_in_my_laptop_all_the_time_006696.html Question: David... I am emailing you about a subject matter that seems to be unclear to all I make an inquiry to. Whether I ask these questions to people at Fry's Electronics, Circuit City, or other so called "guru's" of the computer field, there http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/should_i_leave_my_battery_in_my_laptop_all_the_time_006696.html ask Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:06:58 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/can_my_website_automatically_update_my_copyright_notice_every_year_006692.html Question: I was working on my website on December 31st, and I was listening to your podcast on a separate browser page. I looked at your site, and noticed that before 11pm, your site said (and I don't know how to make the c-in-circle doohickey - may http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/can_my_website_automatically_update_my_copyright_notice_every_year_006692.html ask Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:45:37 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/where_are_you_heard_on_xm_and_sirius_006107.html Question: You've moved around a lot on both XM and Sirius satellite radio. Can you tell me where I can find you? I used to listen to you when you were on 24 hours a day on what was the old CNET technology channel 130 on XM - and my wife loves Howard http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/where_are_you_heard_on_xm_and_sirius_006107.html ask Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:35:45 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_record_off_the_radio_onto_my_ipod_006336.html Question: David, Is there any way to record through a radio's line out onto a ipod. I haven't got a ipod yet but would like to know. Another thing I really like Saints Row. Thank you in advance. Aaron Answer: With a third party device, yes. and http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_record_off_the_radio_onto_my_ipod_006336.html ask Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:42:22 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/will_a_larger_replacement_hard_drive_mess_up_recovery_of_data_006334.html Question: Greetings David, I am running Windows XP with a 60Gb hard drive that has several partitions created with Partition Magic. This past week I had a failure within the RAM memory that caused the computer to appear as I had a hard drive that http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/will_a_larger_replacement_hard_drive_mess_up_recovery_of_data_006334.html ask Sat, 21 Oct 2006 20:20:28 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/quicktime_automatically_plays_your_shows_in_safari_can_i_just_download_them_006215.html Question: I can't save the download of your show on Safari. 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Bob Answer: I wish I had a more satisfying answer for you, but I'm afraid the http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_see_the_same_buddy_on_two_different_aol_buddy_lists_006172.html ask Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:27:18 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/why_do_some_podcasts_including_your_personal_netcast_download_so_slowly_006152.html Question: David, I'm a religious listener of your daily(sic?) podcast. I noticed that the download speeds were a little slow lately. As proof, I have an attached screenshot of your download being performed on my GNU box at home. D. Rogers Answ http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/why_do_some_podcasts_including_your_personal_netcast_download_so_slowly_006152.html ask Sun, 06 Aug 2006 22:26:47 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/do_i_need_separate_installs_of_movable_type_for_multiple_blogs_006149.html Question: David, I'm listening to your podcast in my car, and I have a couple of questions about blogging. I'm looking to get Movable Type installed on my server (I hear you talking about it all the time, and if you use it, then I'm sure it will http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/do_i_need_separate_installs_of_movable_type_for_multiple_blogs_006149.html ask Sat, 05 Aug 2006 12:37:49 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_protect_my_laptop_from_intrusion_006131.html Question: (called via 1-800-39-ONLINE; click to listen to the audio) Hello...my name is Eve. I'd like to know how to protect my wireless laptop from intrusion. If you'd let me know, I'd appreciate it. Thank you! Answer: Locking down http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_protect_my_laptop_from_intrusion_006131.html ask Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:03:44 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_vishing_006130.html Question: David, I was listening to an interview that you did with Ray Everett-Church on your show, and you mentioned the story about the Santa Barbara bank whose depositors were defruaded via "vishing" - what is that, and in how much danger are w http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_vishing_006130.html ask Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:24:15 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/can_i_plug_a_microphone_directly_into_my_laptop_for_onthego_podcasting_006126.html Question: David, I want to do a simple podcast - just me talking - and I want to know what the least amount of gear is that I need to do that. I'd also like it to be small enough that I can take it on location with me. Am I asking too much? Are http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/can_i_plug_a_microphone_directly_into_my_laptop_for_onthego_podcasting_006126.html ask Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:21:27 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_do_the_commands_cd_and_mkdir_mean_in_unix_006122.html Question: David, I attempted my first UNIX install recently, and simply followed the instructions to the letter. The problem is, I didn't really learn what the commnds were, I just typed them in like some drone to get the job done. For example, http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_do_the_commands_cd_and_mkdir_mean_in_unix_006122.html ask Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:07:23 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/do_i_have_to_have_an_ipod_to_listen_to_podcasts_006121.html Question: Hello David I listen to On Line Tonight often and should know this but I'm not quite sure. I like The Bob and Tom Show (bobandtom.com) but can't always get it, but they have a VIP membership with a free download podcast of their show ev http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/do_i_have_to_have_an_ipod_to_listen_to_podcasts_006121.html ask Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:03:17 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/whats_the_best_database_for_driving_directions_006120.html Question: (called via 1-800-39-ONLINE; click to listen to the audio) Hey...this is Gary Steed. I'm looking for some advice on a blank database for keeping directions on. Thank you! Answer: I'm not sure whether you're going to referri http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/whats_the_best_database_for_driving_directions_006120.html ask Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:17:12 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/why_is_my_hard_drive_almost_filled_up_006117.html Question: (called via 1-800-39-ONLINE; click to listen to the audio) Yes, hello...my name is Clarence. 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I was just wondering if you're very familiar with the MacBook as opposed to the MacBook Pro and the pros and cons, besides http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/should_i_get_the_macbook_or_the_macbookpro_006115.html ask Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:38:02 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_do_make_my_browser_display_pdfs_on_the_page_rather_than_download_006114.html Question: David, I'm haing a problem with my browser that I think you might be able to help me with. When I click on a link that's supposed to show me a PDF file (whatever that is), my browser downloads that file rather than showing it to me. If http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_do_make_my_browser_display_pdfs_on_the_page_rather_than_download_006114.html ask Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:36:16 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_connect_to_the_net_other_than_wifi_nationally_006113.html Question: David, I am looking for an Internet card for my laptop. Something that will give me the best allover coverage. I use Cingular as my cell provider. I drive a truck, and need something more than a Wi-Fi hotspot at a truck stop. Great http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/how_can_i_connect_to_the_net_other_than_wifi_nationally_006113.html ask Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:11:44 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/whats_the_best_allover_access_card_to_use_in_a_laptop_006111.html Question: David, I am looking for an Internet card for my laptop. Something that will give me the best allover coverage. I use Cingular as my cell provider. I drive a truck, and need something more than a Wi-Fi hotspot at a truck stop. Great http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/whats_the_best_allover_access_card_to_use_in_a_laptop_006111.html ask Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:19:09 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_the_difference_between_ripping_and_burning_a_cd_006109.html Question: I often hear the words "rip" and "ripping" as well as the words "burn" and "burning" when it comes to CDs. Are they the same thing? If not, what's the difference between the two? Thanks for your answer. Your service is great, and so is y http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_the_difference_between_ripping_and_burning_a_cd_006109.html ask Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:57:55 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_the_best_antispyware_software_006108.html Question: I am inundated with popup ads on my computer. It's like playing one of those whack-a-mole games at the arcade. You mentioned on your show the other night that you had some recommendations for the very best software to use to get rid of th http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_the_best_antispyware_software_006108.html ask Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:49:21 -0800 http://thedavidlawrenceshow.com/what_is_a_callback_006106.html Question: I see you talking about getting a callback in your acting blog. What is that, and why is it such a big deal? 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