Tech News Radio Podcast

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #368 | 2010-07-12 | Apple iPad Review & Book Pointer

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Today's podcast is a quick review of the Apple iPad and a pointer to a new book "iPad: The Missing Manual" [ISBN: 978-1-4493-8784-6] by J.D Biersdorfer with David Pogue. Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Steve Holden's iPad Review (Part 1)
• Steve Holden's iPad Review (Part 2)
• How to automatically load PDFs into iBooks
• Steve Holden's Newton & iPad Unboxing Video
• David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD)
• Answers@O'Reilly
• Missing Manuals Series
• Apple iTunes

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: book, GTD, ipad, missing manual, pdf, podcast, review, tech

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #364 | 2010-07-06 | Having Fun With Your Apple iPad

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Today's podcast is a pointer to an O'Reilly webcast entitled "Five Ways The iPad Can Entertain You" with J.D. Biersdorfer the author of the book "iPad: The Missing Manual." The webcast is going to focus on: Books,  Photos, Movies, Music, and Maps; plus offer time for Q&A.  The webcast is currently scheduled for 10 - 11 am on Friday, June 9, 2010. You can sign up via: REGISTER >

We also play a short promo for Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Stepp's companion podcast called "Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes ... in 10 Minutes" that is a great supplement to their book "Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes".

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: apple, book, entertain, ipad, news, podcast, tech, wordpress

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #363 | 2010-07-05 | Getting Started With WordPress

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Today's podcast examines news from fellow FriendsInTech.com members and Technorama podcasters' Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Stepp. They have a new book out called "Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes" from SAMS publishing, and a companion podcast called "Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes ... in 10 Minutes".  For reference the main WordPress sites are: WordPress.org and WordPress.com.

You can also learn more about WordPress from a newsletter tip from Geeks.com.

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: Book, FriendsInTech, Geeks.com. newsletter, podcast, SAMS, tech, Technorama, TNR, WordPress

Twitter Updates - Google, Amazon, Windows, Chrome, TweetDeck, iPad

The following is a summary of tweets posted to TechNewsRadio@Twitter over the last week:

• This WEEK in GOOGLE42 bit.ly/9SYkfL Check out: Ribbit, Android Kindle app, Google Reader Play, Diaspora, Google Wave open to all
• Per @LeviathanChrons the podcast novel "Leviathan Chronicles" has a big update on 5/26 http://bit.ly/8ZzfDq
• Amazon has announced a Asia Pacific Region AWS datacenter in Singapore (EC2 S3 SimpleDB RDS SNS CloudWatch Cloudfront) http://bit.ly/9NMCNc
• TechPodcast.com Roundtable is today - Sat. May 22nd at 1pm PT / 4pm ET - Stitcher Radio, Green Screen HowTo, 5 Top Windows Utilities
• standardizing all my computers with Google Chrome as the default browser - it seems to be faster, more reliable, etc than Firefox
• TweetDeck 0.3.4.1 seems like a nice upgrade: more meaningful icons, location, scheduled updates, translations, etc
• OpenOffice.org is looking for proposals their 10th year conference in Budapest, Hungary from 08/31- 09/03/2010 http://bit.ly/b6d6cQ
• Checking out Apple's "iPad : The Missing Manual—New from O'Reilly" - new book $25 - http://oreil.ly/90aNZO
• Mark/Space has announced Android Calendar Sync Version 1.4 Beta bit.ly/aDLSrX
• The new Apple OS X Snow Leopard Security Guide is now available online http://bit.ly/9Rm19H via PDF http://bit.ly/cSanMT
• Slysoft.com has released AnyDVD6.6.4.2 with support for Avatar, more encryption updates & other fixes http://bit.ly/c0tub1
• Willow Garage has a new open-source initiative for institutions and universities to build upon a robot platform bit.ly/9muTgs
• OpenBook Specification for ePub (xhtml, css, etc) - some tools: Calibre & Adobe InDesign http://bit.ly/bGryk8
• Just installed the new VMWARE 3.1 for Mac -- reports about Bootcamp VMs being faster seem true - more info: http://bit.ly/vmware31
• PhatWare has announced WritePad for iPad - an advanced handwriting recognition software http://bit.ly/aSuNXT
• Checking out Tweekdeck v0.34.2 (upgrade from v0.34.1) --- I wonder what is new?
• Checking out PersonalBrain 5.5 (visual information management) for Mac, Windows, Linux http://bit.ly/bpWZ7Y [free 30 day demo]
• AppleCentral.com is now the new "centralized" home for MacTech, Now Software, MacNews, MacsimumNews, MacMinute, etc
• Manager Tools Effective Manager Conference at Denver Marriott City Center has been announced for June 7, 2010 http://bit.ly/akUuI3
• SitePoint's newest book "Create Stunning HTML Email That Just Works!" looks like a good HTML intro: http://bit.ly/cs7ZCk
• How to Upgrade Your MacBook's Hard Drive bit.ly/benw4m -- Is a good reference!
• Anyone interest in an Apple iPad meetup in San Diego, CA - Wednesday, June 9, 2010 http://bit.ly/985fSY

Technorati Tags: amazon, apple, chrome, google, ipad, news, open, podcast, radio, security, tech, twitter

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #361 | 091201 | Server Laptop, GlassFish, Security Tools, & Conference Pointers

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines the following: a high-end server laptop called the "EUROCOM D900F Panther" from Eurocom; Sun's GlassFish Portfolio; and some recommended computer network security tools to check out.

The computer network security tools mentioned in this podcast included:

• Net-Security.org's article on METASPLOIT FRAMEWORK 3.3
• METASPLOIT FRAMEWORK 3.3
• Net-Security.org's Q&A posted with Gerald Combs
• WinPCap
• Wireshark
• iPhone Forensics Recovering Evidence by Jonathan Zdziarski

The podcast also contained pointers to the following conferences:

• The Enterprise Software Development Conference is going to be March 1-3, 2010 in San Mateo, CA.
• The Help Desk Institute's National Conference for 2010 is in Orlando, FL from March 16-19.

Additional links and references mentioned:

• FriendsInTech.com
• Sun's Application Integration Services
• MySQL Enterprise Server
• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Technorama's Chuck Tomasi

The craft beer recommendation for this show is Sierra Nevada's Torpedo Extra IPA.

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: conferences, glassfish, iphone, laptop, podcast, security, server, SIP, SOA, sun, tech

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #360 | 091124 | Windows 7 Books, Network Programming, Screencast Tips, & Conference Pointers

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines: Windows 7 book recommendations, network programming toolkits from Catalyst, and screencast tips (PDF)  via Tech Smith. 

In addition the following conferences are highlighted:

• Manager Tools Effective Manager Conference is in Washington DC on Jan. 13, 2010.
• Manager Tools Effective Communications Conference is in Washington DC on Jan. 14, 2010.
• The O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference is scheduled for February 22-24, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. 
• RSA Conference 2010 will be in San Francisco, CA from March 1-5, 2010.

Other links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• Windows 7 Inside Out book
• Windows 7 Secrets book
• Microsoft Press' Windows 7 for Developers book
• Windows 7 Administrator's Pocket Consultant book
• Camtasia Studio for Windows
• Camtasia for Mac

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: book, conferences, development, network, podcast, screencas, tech, technewsradio

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #357 | 091103 | Small Computers, Google Wave, Cisco, & Conference Pointers

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines: Marvell SheevaPlug small computer;  The Complete Guide to Google Wave; Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) ; and Cisco expanded WiMax support in their networking products.

We also highlight the following three new conferences:

• AFCEA's Cyberspace at the Cross Roads will be held Dec. 2-3, 2009 at the National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA.
• Technology Training at has announced a "Configuration Management" course in Las Vegas, NV from Dec. 7-8, 2009, and  "Advanced Configuration Management Course" will also in Las Vegas from Dec. 9-11, 2009.
• SANS Washington DC will be held Dec. 11-18, 2009 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

Additional links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• FriendsInTech.com
• MaximumPC.com
• This Week In Google
• Life Hacker 
• Gina Trapani
• Kreg Steppe
• Technorama
• VMWARE
• ComputerWorld.com
• LTG Keith Alexander
• Ms. Melissa Hathaway

The winner of our Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer is mentioned in the podcast.  It was Bruce B. No relation to Mr. Tom B. :-) Thanks to everyone that participated!

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Technorati Tags: book, cisco, conferences, google, linux, mobile, pc, wave, wimax, wireless

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #340 | 070918 | Discussions on: Future Tense, CIO Podcast, IInnovate, Controlling Chaos, Eric Mack, JKOnTheRun, Radio Lab, Technorama, Kevin Devin, Engadget

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's Tech News Radio podcast examines a review of information technology related podcasts, and news items related to the tech podcast marketplace.  This is our 7th edition of this format and comments are welcome at: technewsradio@gmail.com.  The promo played in this show is from Mortgages Made Simple.

Specific podcast recommendations mentioned in this podcast include:

• TimeSys Embedded Linux Podcasts
• Jon Gordon's NPR Future Tense
• Mark Frauenfelder "Rule the Web"
• CIO Podcast
• iinnovate podcast
• Controlling Chaos on MindJet Jet Packs
• Eric Mack Online
• Marc Orchant
• JKOnTheRun's TabletPC Podcast
• WNYC's Radio Lab "Emergence" Podcast
• Dr. Robert Ballard @ Technorama
• Kevin Devin @ In The Trenches
• Engadget

Additional links mentioned include:

• Steve Holden @ Twitter
• FriendsInTech.com
• CNET News.com Security Bites Podcast
• Download Squad's Google Reader Podcast Support News
• The Bungie Podcast @ XBOX 360 Fan Boy
• BusinessWire's New Security Podcast Announced
• InfoWorld's New High-Performance Computing (HPC) Podcast Announced   
• SC Magazine's Frank Washkuch talks with Doug Bowers, Symantec
• Sean Coates & Paul Reinheimer new podcast at PHPDeveloper.org
• TypePad supports NowLive’s Talk Show widget
• The SOA Consortium's Governance Roundtable Podcast
• WSJ.com new video podcast called "Andy Jordan's Tech Diary"
  
• Wired on Leo Laporte's TWIT Podcast Network
• The Business Podcasting Book: Launching, Marketing, and Measuring Your Podcast
• Mark Ellwood & Steve Heiner are on new Nikon podcast
• The 8th Episode of Google Developer Podcast examines Google Data API and the Atom Publishing Protocol
• Everex is bundling Open Office on select systems this Holiday system [PR Newswire]
  
• Changes at Network World: Gearhead by Mark Gibbs & CoolTools by Keith Shaw

Technorati Tags: friendsintech, podcast, recommendations, technewsradio, technology

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #339 | 070914 | More On Skype & eBooks Plus Mobile Scanner, Kid Safe Browsing, & Conference Pointer

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's Tech Rag Tear Outs podcast discusses a variety of topics including: Internet VoIP, electronic books, new media content, mobile tools, a Firefox plugin for protecting children's web access, and an enterprise data warehouse conference pointer. 

The sources for these topics includes: eWeek, San Diego Union-Tribune, Forbes, New York Times News Service, and PC Magazine.

Additional links mentioned in this article:

• Promo for Pauldotcom.com
• Skype
• Tina Engler
• Mobipocket
• Microsoft Reader
• Fictionwise
• Plucker
• Connect's eBooks
• Plustek OpticSlim M12 Corporate portable scanner
• Glubble
• The Data Warehousing Institue's World Conference 2007
• "Getting Started with Audacity" @ New Media Expo

Technorati Tags: conference, ebook, firefox, friendsintech, media, mobile, podcast, skype, technewsradio, voip

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #326 | 070401 | GETTING THINGS DONE (GTD)

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast is focused on David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD).  Links and references mentioned in this podcast include:

• David Allen's Getting Things Done book
• David Allen's GTD Connect online service
• Microsoft Outlook
• Jello.Dashboard

This podcast is sponsored by: SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

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Technorati Tags: Book, Dashboard, DavidAllen, FIT, FriendsInTech, GTD, Jello, Microsoft, Outlook, TechNewsRadio