Mr. Noobie Podcast

Mr. Noobie Podcast, September 10, 2008, Episode 21

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:04:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

Mr. Noobie talks about the new trend towards on-demand video.
Delta Airlines announces wi-fi coming to all US flights.
Best Buy is now selling the iPhone 3G but could still use a little work on its web site.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, September 3, 2008, Episode 20

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:08:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

Mr. Noobie breaks down the specifications of a HP Pavilion a6500f Desktop PC.
Intel and AMD are compared and dual-core technology is explained.
How to compare processors using processing speed.
What amount of memory is good, better and best?
What you can do (and not do) with a DVD burner.
A brief description of LightScribe technology.
What a media card reader is and how it can make transferring digital pictures to your computer easier.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, August 22, 2008, Episode 19

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:18:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

Mr. Noobie discusses what makes a computer slow and what you can do about it.
Memory upgrades vs. buying a new computer.
What memory requirements should you get in a new computer?
A quick and dirty way to see how much "stuff" is gobbling up memory on your computer.
Why there may be nothing you can do about a slow loading web page.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, August 15, 2008, Episode 18

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:55:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

TiVo released its summer update. Mr. Noobie explains his two favorite new features.
The Noobie channel on YouTube is www.youtube.com/noobieinc.
Verizon Wireless releases visual voicemail on its LG Voyager phones.
Mr. Noobie explains what a reserve price is on eBay and when it is appropriate to use it.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, August 8, 2008, Episode 17

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:47:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

NBC announces it will stream its NFL Sunday Night Football games. Will this help Mr. Noobie watch more Packers games?
Google adds walking directions to its Google Maps application
Mr. Noobie discusses a real-world practical application for the micro-blog service, Twitter
Would you spend $1000 for an iPhone or iPod Touch application just to tell your friends that you are rich?
Mr. Noobie explains how to get answers to all of your digital television questions by requesting a free report at www.noobie.com/dtv

Mr. Noobie Podcast, August 1, 2008, Episode 16

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:53:00 GMT

In this episode of the Mr. Noobie podcast:

Mr. Noobie talks about using Amazon Watcher to automatically notify him when Amazon.com gets Wii Fits in stock.
A new search engine, Cuil, tries to take on search giant Google
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) wants to help you distinguish between legitimate movies on the Internet and ones that infringe copyrights
How much is that 1999 computer running Windows 98 really worth?

Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 25, 2008, Episode 15

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie talks about the forthcoming Wireless Home Digital Interface and how it can benefit noobies. The Jott iPhone application is explained and Mr. Noobie tells you how to "digg" his blog posts. Still not having any luck getting a Wii Fitt on Amazon.com. Details on how a client saved $134 when upgrading from the 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 18, 2008, Episode 14

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie talks about Apple's hits and misses on opening weekend for the iPhone 3G. Next, he discusses the new App Store and gives a quick overview of Super Monkey Ball, Urban Spoon, Weather Bug and Shazam. The newly announced relationship between Microsoft and Netflix is discussed and Mr. Noobie explains why the new Google Docs templates are a big deal. Stay tuned to the end for a surprising announcement regarding Apple and their position in the U.S. PC market.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 11, 2008, Episode 13

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:07:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie discusses the official launch of the new iPhone 3G and explains how existing iPhone owners can still take advantage of many of the features of the new iPhone without having to purchase a brand new phone. Mr. Noobie explains what the new App Store is and what kinds of applications you can purchase for your iPhone. The NBC Olympics web site at www.nbcolympics.com is reviewed.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 4, 2008, Episode 12

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie discusses changes to the Noobie web site and to the Mr. Noobie podcast. The new home for Noobie is www.noobie.com. Apple is gearing up to release its second generation iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 3G. Mr. Noobie explains the difference between the 3G and EDGE networks. Microsoft announced a subscription based Office subscription. Is it worth the money? Firefox set a record with downloads in a 24 hour period. Should you make the switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox?

Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 20, 2008, Episode 11

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:27:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie talks about storage capacity on digital video recorders (DVRs) and how video quality and compression can affect the amount of remaining storage space. A few unscientific tricks are also discussed to help you determine yourself how many more hours of recordings your DVR can store.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 13, 2008, Episode 10

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie gives a mini lesson on how to send a text message from your mobile phone. Instructions are given for phones with full keyboards, limited keyboards and mobile phones with only numbered keys.

Just a Minute with Mr. Noobie: "What in the World is Wikipedia?"

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:36:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie takes just a minute to explain wikis and Wikipedia.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 6, 2008, Episode 9

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:12:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie introduces the new "Just a Minute" audio feature on the Noobie web site and talks about finding videos on YouTube and what viral video is all about.

Just a Minute with Mr. Noobie: "Amazon Super Saver and Prime Shipping"

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie takes one minute to tell you how you can eliminate shipping costs on Amazon.com

Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 30, 2008, Episode 8

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:58:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie answers the popular question, "What is TiVo?" and explains the similarities and differences between the digital video recorder (DVR) your cable or satellite company gives you and the TiVo you can buy on your own.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 23, 2008, Episode 7

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie gives the grand audio tour of the noo Noobie web site at www.NoobieInc.com. He explains how to use the topic buttons and the search box to find exactly what you are looking for. Features of the site including the tip of the day, featured content, recently added items and voting poll are also mentioned. Finally, Mr. Noobie explains what each of the buttons across the top of each page do and how to use the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

The question of the week deals with selecting an antenna for a new digital plasma television. Mr. Noobie explains what type of antenna is needed and discusses how to use the Antenna Web web site to locate digital stations near your location. Antenna Web can be found at www.antennaweb.org.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 16, 2008, Episode 6

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:19:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie answers a listener's question by helping him solve a problem with an error that displays every time he boots his computer. CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA are explained and Mr. Noobie talks about the launch of the noo Noobie web site this weekend.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 9, 2008, Episode 5

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:19:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie breaks down different Internet connection speeds, talks about cable vs. DSL and explains why uploading digital pictures takes longer than downloading digital pictures. The web site of the week is Primo PDF, a tool used to create PDF files from any compatible Windows application.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 2, 2008, Episode 4

Sun, 4 May 2008 23:24:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie discusses a recent Noobie presentation and why it is so important for noobies to not be afraid to ask their technology questions. Two questions this week. The first deals with battery drain on digital cameras and the second with a suspicious web site that promises 3,000 television channels for a one-time $9.95 fee. Finally, Mr. Noobie mentions an upcoming review of a Logitech Harmony One universal remote along with an upcoming special offer.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, April 25, 2008, Episode 3

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:45:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie explains what eBay is and why it is so popular. In addition, he gives some tips to help you attract the most bidders to your eBay auctions. The question of the week deals with upgrading from Outlook Express to Outlook. Mr. Noobie explains the differences between these two pieces of software and covers the easiest migration path.

Mr. Noobie Podcast, April 18, 2008, Episode 2

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:24:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie talks about ChaCha mobile and answers the question, "Just what exactly is a podcast?"

Mr. Noobie Podcast, April 11, 2008, Episode 1

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Mr. Noobie introduces the show, talks about the upcoming noo Noobie web site and discusses what kind of cell phone to look for when traveling overseas.