The Global Geek Podcast #056 :: The Disclaimer
This week on the global Geek Podcast we can see some problems associated with giving away free computers to disadvantaged children, visit the world of Skype plus examine a very strange delivery care of eBay and that is just some of the Technology News.
We have also hammered down some great free applications that you are definitely going to want to try including an all in one solution for capturing your screen and a great secure way to share a screen from miles away.
We found some ripper sites and services this week, although that was not an easy task amongst the crap… But we did it. Like food? Who doesn’t… we have a great food orientated website with a twist, also a unique way to cruise the streets of San Fran, solving the domain name problem and having some fun with passwords.
Plus the updates and Firefox extensions and your feedback! We introduce a new segment this week for Mac fans as well! Woot.
Thanks for Listening!
The Global Geek Podcast #056 (MP3 - 41.46MB - 1:12:25)
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Show Notes
Welcome
Technology News
- Pupils and Porn
- Ask.com Intro anon Searching
- Skype Revenue
- Annoying Advertising
- The Top 50 Pirated Movies… Gee thanks
- Special delivery from eBay
- Democracy rebadges Itself and Launches as Miro
Promo Spot :: The Comic Review Weekly
Applications
- DivXMachine Integrated (Windows): Encode, decode and transcode right from right click
- Jing Project (Windows and Mac): Easy screen capture and screencast software
- CodecInstaller (Windows): Codec manager, updater and downloader
- Cross Loop (Windows): secure screen sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels
- K-Lite (Windows): Bundled codec pack for windows
Firefox Extensions
- Minimise to Tray Enhancer: Send firefox to the system tray with the touch of a button
- PDF Download: Offers a choice of actions when you forgot to notice it was a PDF link
GGP Mac Lab Rat :: with Keith Murray
- Apple Audio Update: Fixes the audio bug you might have noticed
- Picturesque: Make your pictures look sweet for the web
- No Contract for the iPhone
Sites and Services
- CHOW: Food from all over the web brought to you in every way possible
- Microsoft’s Virtual Earth Preview: Walk, drive or race your way through San Fran
- iPhoneAppr (iPhone Formatted): One stop shop for all your iPhone apps (Full site here)
- Bust a Name: Domain name creation tool and more
- Password Suggest: Take the human factor out of trying to be random
Updates
- Pageflakes
- InviteShare
- Thunderbird and Firefox
Feedback
Farewell
- Dave’s Blog
- Tim’s Blog
- Keith’s Blog (welcome to the team)
Featured Music
Please don’t complain to us about the music, this week direct complaints to BlogSlut. We are however happy to forward emails addressed to BlogSlut regarding the music.
Download “The Fallout” (mp3)
from “Quickstar Productions Presents : Rock 4 Life - Volume 5″
by Everyone But Pete
Quickstar Productions
July 24th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Oi
I didn’t recommend any music. Though if youwould like to play some A.D.D. or Planet of Women that would be good.
July 24th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Did anyone see the crimson/onyx DS on futureshop last week? SO HOT! Speaking of divx. They’re working on an appliance/set top box. I’ve been meaning to checkout jing. Like the labrat idea. Maybe KW can do a mobile 30 second piece as well? Probably not. Oh well. Another great show guys. How’s the unemployment going? Sounds terrifying. Oh stats, I hit the blog from Safari and Firefox on 2 macs and Opera and the webkit browser on symbian. Tried to take a screenshot of m.chow on the N80 but I had no search results for tofu! haha.
July 24th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
@Tony… no you did not recommend any music, we just needed someone to blame the choice on. Don’t worry next week it will be someone else. Any suggestions?
@Eric Unemployment is somewhat enjoyable… but absolutely shitting my pants as well he he he…
July 25th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
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July 26th, 2007 at 11:20 am
Dave you can always go work in the fields around there. Gotta be some great farmwork such as fencing going. Even better just like in the castle you could dig a hole.
Perfect changeover from being a nurse.
July 27th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Hi guys, thanks for another great show.
The Apple news segment was pretty impressive - top audio quality as well i thought.
If, like me, you hate programs that auto-run every time you boot your machine I would recommend WinPatrol (free) from BillPStudios, it easily allows you control over just about everything without delving into the registry. The only thing it has been unable to tame so far is Skype!
As Google are going to be tied up bidding for the 700Mhz Band in the US for a while, don’t you think Facebook + Parakey could be the new Web OS ???
laters
Rich
July 27th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Hey Rich, great to hear from you. Yeah I agree the Apple segment is a nice addition to the show and yup the quality was top notch. Keith will be glad for the feedback.
BTW why don’t you just set Skype to not start at start-up? That’s what I do and it works.
I agree I think Facebook has something in store for that one, don’t think we will know for a while though. Web OS’s are in their infancy.
July 31st, 2007 at 10:39 am
hi,
just broke my ggp cherry and listened to my first episode,great show.
im a bit of a podcasting tart,so if you say hello to hugh from melton in your next podcast ill do my best to pimp your show to my mates.
oo roo
July 31st, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Welcome Hugh, tarts are welcome - even podcast ones…
We in this case are happy to be bribed, listen out on the next show - that would be number 58 as I just put the latest show up this morning!
Glad you enjoyed the show!