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(42 minutes)

Show #54 notes:

Mike Tech Show Sponsor –

• nitrosecurity

Show Links –

• Memtest86
• FreeZIP
• Avast Free Antivirus
• Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
• In the Trenches Podcast
• Mike Tech Show – Show #36 – Beginning Linux
• Which Linux Distribution is for you?
• Linux Distribution Chooser
• Ubuntu Linux
• Ubuntu Live CD
• 10 most popular Ubuntu sites on the net
• K3B – CD/DVD burning application for Linux
• Tech Podcast Round Table

Questions –

• Best way to extract audio in MP3 format in Linux?
• Is there an open source program that can manage and deploy Windows XP images for several desktops?
• Tips on installing a new motherboard while keeping existing Windows XP hard drive and not loosing applications and data?
• What are your favorite Firefox extensions?
• Email me at mike@miketechshow.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

Independent Music –

• Mikkel Maltha – TCP/IP

This link was sent to me by Luis. Open source file synchronization and backup tool which is highly customizable and expandable. Get it [here]

This link sent in by Warren from Ireland. Easy to use fast MPEG editor. Get it [here]

LSP-Fix is a free utility that repairs Winsock 2 settings, caused by buggy or improperly-removed Internet software, that result in loss of Internet access. It repairs a specific type of problem associated with certain Internet software. This type of software is known as a Layered Service Provider or LSP, a piece of software that can be inserted into the Windows TCP/IP handler like a link in a chain. This tip was sent in by Steve. Get it [here]

This link was sent in by Larry. Microsoft’s SyncToy will help you copy, move, rename and delete files between folders or computers. Get it [here]

Received this tip from Louix in Melbourne Australia via an audio message. This extention enhances Firefox’s tab browsing capabilities. It includes such features as duplicating tabs, controlling tab focus, tab clicking options, undo closed tabs and windows, plus much more. Get it [here]

Here is a tip for you TiVo users who are having trouble communicating and controlling your Digital Cable box: Try the Blast IR Emitter from Smarthome.com. This worked for me when I had the same problem. Check it out [here] (I forgot to cover this for Joe on the last show.)

Podcast: [Mirror]

(50 minutes)

Show #53 notes:

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Mike Tech Show Sponsor –

• nitrosecurity

Show Links –

• Adam’s Networking
• IE Fix – Reinstall XP SP2
• System File Checker
• Repair or Reinstall IE 6
• IE 6 SP1 Download
• Reset IE Settings
• IE Tab – Firefox Extention
• User Agent Switcher Extention
• VNC
• OSXvnc for Mac
• LogMeIn
• Folder Size
• NasBackup
• Typical PC User Podcast
• Tom’s Trucker Blog and Podcast
• Slashdot Review Podcast
• Pearl Jam – Ten Club

Nice little FREE utility that adds the folder size in the detailed display view of Windows Explorer. Get it [here]

Lots of programs I use regularly have been updated this past week:

• Skype for Windows 2.0.0.90
• iTunes for Windows 6.04
• Hamachi 1.0.0.50
• uTorrent 1.4.2