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

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(35 minutes)

Show #95 Notes

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Independent Music –

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]

Open Source Software CD

This is a must have. A collection of nearly 100 Free/Open Source software for Microsoft Windows® 98SE/Me/2000 and XP operating systems. Provided as a single ISO download. Get it [here]

Mike Tech Show – Podcast – #94 – 11-11-06

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(33 minutes)

Show #94 Notes

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Independent Music –

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

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Win32Whois

Win32Whois is a free, small and efficient tool that lets you retrieve registration information for a particular domain or website. Get it [here]

Automate Windows Tasks

  • AutoIt – is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting.
  • AutoHotkey – is a free, open-source utility for Windows. Automate almost anything by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. Create hotkeys for keyboard, joystick, and mouse.

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