Mike Tech Show – Podcast – #96 – 11-25-06

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(50 minutes)

Show #96 Notes

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Turkey Tips

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Show #96 is recorded, and I will post it early on Friday. Here is a link to the Butterball turkey cooking tips. [here]

PortableApps Suite 1.0

Sent in by Jim, found on Digg PortableApps.com released a new PortableApps Suite . This package includes Portable Firefox 2.0, OpenOffice.org and Thunderbird along with an integrated menu and easy-to-use backup utility. Get it [here]

Daemon Tools Updated

This program allows you to virtually mount any ISO image. Version 4.08 was released. Get it [here]

Regifting

New Web site dedicated to regifting – giving a gift you received from someone to another person. Check it out [here]

Mike Tech Show – Podcast – #95 – 11-18-06

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(35 minutes)

Show #95 Notes

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

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Gaim Portable

Gaim Portable is the versatile instant messaging client packaged as a portable app, so you can take your IM settings and buddy lists with you. Get it [here]

Kevin Mitnick’s Security Advice

Here is a Wired article listing Kevin’s top ten list for protecting your computer. Nothing new here, but a good list of common sense best practices. Read more [here]

WinSnap

WinSnap is a small enhancement utility for taking and editing screenshots. Not as powerful as the commercial program SnagIT, but still worth a look. Get it [here]

Black Friday Sales

A good source to see what deals are available on the biggest shopping day of the year. (Check out Circuit City, 1 GB USB stick for $3.99. You will have to be there at 5:00am.) Go [here]