The Knightcast

kc0029 Haloween Special : "Voices in the Static"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:38:16 +0100

... This is the Ghost in the Machine ... all your base are now belong to us. Happy Haloween !

kc0028 "You don't always need a new computer"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:06:48 +0200

A soundseeing tour through the city of Tongeren, Music provided by www.spacemusic.nl. A look at Windows 7 and Crunchban Linux as lighter-weight operating systems. This, together with a bunch of practical tips makes KC0028 .. a fact.

kc0027 "What is wrong with Linux"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:26:07 +0200

Some heartfelt ranting about the improvements that could be made to the Linux developement in general with some awesome music from www.spacemusic.com

kc0026 "Little bit of everything"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:30:53 +0200

A soundseeing tour, First impressions of Windows 7 and a practical example of a linux-Consulting assignment. How to let technology work for you.. instead of the other way around. A real life example of " Demand management " vs technology.

dc004 "Installing Screen"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:23:58 +0200

This manual is the first in a 4 part series in using some basic command line applications. In this part of the series we focus on installing SCREEN, a terminal application for the Linux command line. Screen enables you to run several command line applications (in different shells) at the same time. ( And leave them running even if you disconnect from the shell, so you can re-connect later). You can use screen on the "local" command line window on your linux system. ( working locally on the computer) or via an SSH connection if you have setup an SSH-server as we explained earlier on in the KWTV Screencasts : Episode one : http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedburner/knightcast/~3/iLKnfk1ZiYw/kwtv008.m4v Episode two : http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedburner/knightcast/~3/anMaRUKTK-M/KWTV009.m4v

kwtv0013 "Sharky's Discovery One"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:09:08 +0200

A cool little episode where we show you the papercraft model of a "Discovery One" spacecraft (from 2001 A space odyssey ) made by one of our viewers Sharky.

kc0025 "Free Xp"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:54:59 +0200

Start using Windows with only the cost of your software license. All of the other essential applications come free after you check out this podcast. We give you tips an tricks when installing, show you the right software and give you top-ups from the Twitterverse for tons of apps. Don"t pay a dime for your Windows Apps, cause they are all free.

kc0024 "Killroy 2.0 is everywhere"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:09:44 +0200

New way of computing / interacting with information. Independance on several levels Hardware independent. " No matter what you have , there you go" - Use cross platform operating systems. - Linux / windows run both on mac and pc. - Use virtualisation to virtualise operating systems. - Make those vm's portable accross several hardware platforms. - Run a VM on a vmware server and access it across your LAN. - Use portable applications on harddisk or usb stick. - Use portable operating systems on harddisk or usb stick. - Shove your local data AWAY from local harddisk and centralise your data. Become software independent. " No matter what you use : you can do it". - Choose cross platform applications. - Firefox etc : works on mac / pc / linux. - Use non proprietary formats - open your files on any pc. - Become software independent. - example : Outlook : location/operating system/software dependant. - better : use IMAP protocol to interact with your mailbox. - Open standard : you can use ANY application to "interact" with your data. (Alpine / gmail / zimbra / thunderbird) - Work cloud based. - google docs, Gmail, web based applications. Location Independant. " No matter where you are, there you have it " Make your data "location independent". - Don"t store data on your local harddrive. - Use a nas drive / network server to centralize your LAN data. Take your data with you Have (a copy) of your data with you. - Make your data portable using a USB stick / harddrive ( make sure to encrypt an backup) - use USB key , external drive or photo SD cards + reader to stick in your wallet. (microfilm size) - Syncronise your data -on your computers accross the network with sync programs (arsync, synctoy, RSync script for linux) -between your portable media / computers. Connect to your data. - VPN and SSH tunnels. - Use VPN to connect to your home network (routers with vpn endpoints built in / vpn server on linux) - Use SSH to connect in to your server - ( Surf through the web using an SSH tunnel). - Run programs over the commmand line. - Transfer data via SSH - Mount folders over SSH (in linux / macfuse) Connect to your computers. - Use remote desktop software like Logmein. - Move your data to the cloud. - Rely on "software as a service" - Gmail / dropbox / Foxmarks etc : No matter where you are you can access your data - Become connection independent. - Have several connections at your disposal. - Local Wifi - Use open wifi. - Have hotspot cards / access. - Use 3G network - Use your phone / gprs connection - Carry around a long network cable / hub in your booth. / modem ! - or have a little access point with you all time to connect to networks and hook you up wirelessly. - become time independent - Consume your data when you want to. - Record radiostreams. - Record video using media center. (use mythtv for example / Cross platform etc) - Podcasts / Miro / youtube etc. - make your data available - use RSS readers to aggretate and collect your data ( to watch at your leasure) - Convert websites to pdf for offline reading etc ( scripts / applescripts) - Download content to portable devices or laptops. (automatically). - Have your agents work for you. - aggretate your data (rss feeds using keywords) / google agents etc. - Use terminal services to leave chat programs running. (so you care connected and keep up later on). - Use email rules to control and regulate your data. - automate tasks using cron.

kwtv0012 "Installing Webmin"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:51:26 +0200

Don"t forget to visit the shownotes and download the extra documentation : ' The book of Webmin ' and the " Feisty for the family series" that shows you how to use webmin to create a fileserver on your linux system.

kwtv0011 "Installing Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:51:05 +0200

See how we install Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Desktop on a Virtual machine. Learn to boot from the live cd , partition your drive so you never loose your data and tweak your system to make it look "just right" add repositories and learn to install software using the command-line and the GUI.

dc003 "Ubuntu as an SSH Proxy with Putty and Firefox"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:00:09 +0200

Together with Putty and Firefox you can now setup your own SSH Tunnel to your Ubuntu Server. Surf securely, bypass the company firewall of keep nosy people away from your web traffic when you are on that public hotspot. Download and install ... DC003.

kc0023 "Converting your family to linux"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:41:56 +0200

Wouldn't it be great if they all just used Linux ? Well, why don't you switch them ? Tune in to this weeks Knightcast and find valuable tricks in converting your family .. to linux. * Intro * Switching your family to linux : Software assesment. * Switching your family to linux : Hardware assesment. * Setting up a dual boot system with correct partitioning. * Using ext2 ifs * Post install : Goodbey mr Stallman * Signoff * Music : Behaviour : anywhere but here.

dc002 "a very simple backup script"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:41:25 +0100

We add some extra security to the mix by making the backup folder a "dropbox" for all your other users. That way they can "drop" files into the backup folder, but are unable to see any other files in the folder that have been put there by other users.

dc001 "Installing Bashpodder"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:15:20 +0100

How about a PDF-manual in your feed to explain how to use and install the mighty simple program of bashpodder. Follow the step by step instruction to install bashpodder, a commadn line based podcatcher on your linux system. For more information visit www.knightwise.com

kc0022 "Ultraportable Netbooks"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:46:21 +0100

Shownotes - Hardware review of the different netbook models. - Looking at the different kind of operating systems you can choose from. - How to tune your netbook into your technological way of life.

kc0021 "Interview With Allison Sheridan of Podfeet.com"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:14:18 +0100

Check out Allisons show over at www.podfeet.com where she hosts the Nosillacast Podcast. A technology podcast with an ever so light Mac Bias.

kwtv0010 "Going Google"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:51:09 +0100

Take a look at how to share calendars , setup your Gmail, using Google Gadgets AND Google Gears to give you a complete offine-online cross platform Gmail Experience.

kc0020 "How about some support"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:41:33 +0100

- Managing your Communications - Direct vs Indirect lines of communication. - Firewalling your Life. - Dealing with Email and Indirect Communications. - Giving Support. - Liability - Make an Image. - Rules and regulations. - Supporting a windows XP system. - Make the system lean. -Defragmentation and scandisk, msconfig, swap files. - Making the system Clean - superantyspyware, Avg, Hijack This - Making the system mean. - Using Safe alternatives. - Let the system take care of itsself - Automated Backups / - Script tasks using the task manager - Remote support - Logmein Free - Senduit - Skype - Dropbox

kwtv009 "Installing a Ubuntu server part 2"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:13:36 +0100

So stay tuned as we turn your Linux server into a headless box and enable you to connect from any computer on the planet.

kwtv008 "Installing a Ubuntu server p1"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:52:21 +0100

In this screencast i'll show you how easy it is to install your very own Ubuntu Linux server in under 10 Minutes. Download your copy of the ISO from www.ubuntu.com , burn it and boot it .. And we will take your hand. Partition your drive, choose encrypted home folders, install your own webserver and SSH server. Its all in our first part of a longer series to use a Ubuntu server and let its technology .. work for you.

kc0019 "Command Line and Conquer"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:09:25 +0100

This week we show you the secrets of the terminal / client model , setting up a Linux server and showing you how to connect via the command line, from any computer in the world. Run programs remotely, chat, communicate, transfer files and more . all using a secure connection and this great Howto.

kc0018 "Tech on the Road"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:49:20 +0200

Today we talk about how to let technology work for you on the road. Hotwiring a Tomtom, an Ipod and an MM50 and a blackberry into technology that works for you. A prime example of tech on the move and how to be creative with everyday technology.

kc0017 "Mail Mail Mail" (part1)

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:28:55 +0200

Together with some comedy and a soundseeing tour from the Castle of Carcassonne, Its another packed show.

kc0016 "Garage Sale"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:04:15 +0200

Aside from a snippet of music we also have a stand up comedy routine from Eddie Izzard. Those of you prune and sensitive to a little badmouthing .. be advised !

kc0015 "The Social Interactive Web"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:21:41 +0200

Where and how to find information ? How to contribute and how to behave .. its all here in KC0015. Make sure to check out our website on www.knightwise.com and send us your feedback.

kc0014 "Virtual Insanity"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:45:25 +0200

In episode 14 we talk about virtual machines and how you can use them. Scale down your computer lab to just one machine and virtualize everything else. The tools you need, the way you can set it up, the pro's and the pitfalls , its all in KC 0014 : Virtual insanity.

kc0013 "A Geeks Palace"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:23:28 +0200

What is the perfect computer setup : The over-cluttered Borg Cube of the Stark minimalist's approach. Or should we buy a computer table at Ikea . What is right and wrong ? Check out episode 13.

KC0012 "Laptop Luxury"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:07:44 +0200

We take a look at laptops today and find out if there is still a large gap between laptops and desktops. Find out how to make sure your data on you laptop is safe and how to keep it that way. That and more with some great music is KC0012.

kc0011 "Zombie Nation"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:47:10 +0200

We take a good look at what makes a computer obsolete and find out its note like the store told us. Find out new and fun ways to bring that beige box zombie back to life.

kc0010 "Interludium"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:38:15 +0200

With Great music from NoPlasticinside and est Posthumus its time to close your eyes and listen to the sights and sounds of a train trip to Antwerp.

KC009 "My First Webserver"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:23:23 +0100

In combination with the shownotes you will be able to run your own basic website, intranet, bittorrent client, CMS system, web based desktop and more. With great music its another episode of the Knightcast.

KC 008 "Local Network Security"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:07:01 +0100

This week we take a look at how to secure your wired and wireless lan. Talk cables and security protocols and how to flip the switch to keep the bad guys out. Cabling, Routers, Networking, Switches and hubs. The Dangers of wardrivers and how you can be safe against them. A short and crispy show with great music and more.

KC007 "Cloud Computing"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:38:44 +0100

The silence before the storm has passed and the Knightcast is back on the air. In episode 7 its time to take a look at the smallest affordable laptop on the planet. (No , not the OLPC) and debunk the myth that you need a lot of storage space on your harddrive to remain a happy camper. We show you how the net can become your mobile office and take you to cloud number nine in our overview of "Cloud computing".

KC006 "Bookmark Oblivion"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:43:35 +0100

This week we teach you how to manage and synchronise your bookmarks and keep track of the hundreds of newsfeeds on the web by taming them to be docile into your online RSS reader. Funpacked for the holidays its KC 006 "Bookmark Oblivion" Music this week provided by the ever loved Delphinium Blue and their Classic hit "'Boy 17" and of course a special Christmas gift in the shape of Jonathan Coultons classic "Codemonkey" Find the Shownotes and more on www.knightwise.com.

KC005 "Superhero Syndrome"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:50:34 +0100

We brake the hiatus with episode 5 : Superhero syndrome. A extra long geek-lifestyle show EVERY geek should listen to. Everybody knows that geeks like us get hammered with questions about computers all day long. Tech support for friends ? Strange questions of clueless endusers ? Spending hours on the phone doing tech support for dad. How do you survive this onslaught of demand as a tech-savvy geek ? Check out episode 5 : Superhero syndrome with lifestyle tips on how to retain a life of your own amids noobies. Featuring great music and the first ever near carcrash recorded on a podcast !

KC004 "Virtual Machines".

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:46:27 +0100

Episode 4 takes us back to the Grid series and we take a look a the power of virtual computing. Forget having rows and rows of Pc's stacked up in your bedroom to make that one and only dream-lab that only Neo of the Matrix would be able to one-up. User some sticks of ram, diskspace and processor cycles to creat your own computerised Holodeck. Computer : Begin program.

KC003 "Gutsy Gibbon Release Party"

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:23:57 +0100

Find out more about the new Gutsy Gibbon release in this episode of the Knightcast as we go to the local Gutsy Gibbon release party in Hasselt. 3 interesting interviews about Gutsy Gibbon, We talk to Bart Broeckx of Ubuntu Belgium, The ceo of the Bitmappers computerclub and we show you how to use Gutsy Gibbon as a resque CD.

KC002

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:26:48 +0200

In this part of our "Grid Series" we show you how to install your own Ubuntu Powerstation. A combination of a Linux workstation and server that will make technology work for you. Along with elaborate shownotes you will be able to set up this system smoothly and swiftly.

KC001 : The Grid.

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:17:46 +0200

Welcome back to the new season of "The Knightcast" With great music and a mistery soundseeing tour we set off the new batch of episodes starting with " The Grid" Part one. Learn about how we see technology and what the philosophy is behind the Knightcast and discover the Secret of The Grid : The technolocal infrastructure you can use to tune tech into your way of life. With great music of "Trance 2006" the edge of real an cyberspace rings with the sounds .. of 'The Knightcast.'

Promo : The Knightcast returns.

Knightwise (www.knightwise.com) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:40:24 +0200

After white noise reigned the channel, The Knightcast is back for brand new season of tuning technology into your way of life. Check out our trailer.