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Due to the problems at LibSyn, I changed all of my podcast feeds to deliver Show #159 from my Brinkster Web Host. Everything seems to be working, I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Download Show #159 [HERE]

(Same Link as Mirror)

Podcast: [Mirror]

(41 minutes)

Show #159 Notes

• Twitter Me: http://twitter.com/miketechshow
• Pownce Me: http://pownce.com/miketechshow
• Member of the Techpodcast Network
• Member of the BluBrry Network
• Mike Tech Show Forums
• Mike Tech Show Archives

Show Links –

• Modified Google Search
• Windows Offline Update
• CDBurnerXP
• Slow Opening Files in Excel 2007
• Edit File Types in Windows Vista
• creativelement power tools
• Microsoft Outlook 2007 Running Slow?
• PStart
• MenuMeters
• CCleaner
• mimio – interactive whiteboard

Question –

• Recommend a good Usenet reader for Mac OS X?
• Email me at miketechshow@gmail.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

Independent Music –

• Syd – Rest of My Life

Some of the songs on this program were provided by Magnatune.com

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I want to thank everyone that attended the live recording on Ustream and participated in the chat! I will edit and post the show up tonight.

Thursday, 11/29, I will be recording my next podcast LIVE.

FileZilla is a great FTP client that I use all the time. You can get the Windows version [here], now you can get the Mac OS X version [here]

From the Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer –

• Options Estimator
• Small Business
• Microsoft Tax Advice
• Quicken – Ten Top Year End Tax Tips
• Tax Man

Sent in from Chris – Comodo has released a final version of their excellent free firewall for Vista. Get it [here]

From Jason of FantasticFreeware –

To get around the Firefox performance issues with extensions that I only use once and awhile, I have created several Firefox Profiles.
A Main profile, Web Developer profile, and a profile for Reviewing new extensions.

To Use Firefox profiles use the “-ProfileManager” command line option create a shortcut like this “\Firefox -ProfileManager”

Firefox Profile Tutorial Link

Podcast: [Mirror]

(38 minutes)

Show #158 Notes

• Twitter Me: http://twitter.com/miketechshow
• Pownce Me: http://pownce.com/miketechshow
• Member of the Techpodcast Network
• Member of the BluBrry Network
• Mike Tech Show Forums

Show Links –

• Firefox Problematic extensions
• Tab Mix Plus
• System Restore Point – Run from desktop
• WordPress.org
• WordPress.com
• The WordPress Podcast
• WordPress Installation Podcast
• Technology Tips Plus
• Microsoft OneCare 2.0
• R-Drive Image
• ophcrack
• DriverPacks
• HP Systems Insight Manager
• UpdateExpert
• Shavlik NetChk Protect
• Mackie Onyx 1220

Independent Music –

• Loud Water – Seazons

Some of the songs on this program were provided by Magnatune.com

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