Posts Tagged ‘internet explorer’
Computer911-3.20.10 “Mobile Madness”
As March rolls on, the NCAA isn’t the only group caught up in madness. Google, Viacom, Apple, and HTC are embroiled in lawsuit smackdowns. And we’re pretty sure Scott & JP aren’t quite all there either. That and so much more in Episode 46 of Computer 911 with PC Medic.
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In the News
- Google denied the NEXUS name by the trademark
- Windows XP gets no love from Internet Explorer 9
- And you thought smoking was bad for you, look in this Pc!!
- Google saddles up with Intel and Sony… for Google Tv??
- Attn Facebook users: Gone Phishing……. The password that got away.
- Verizon delays Android 2.1 rollout to Motorola Droid
- Google may pull out of China on April 10
- HTC fires back at Apple patent complaint
- Hacker disables more than 100 cars remotely
- A Story that even makes JP like Facebook: Betty White to Appear on SNL
Virus Alert
Many users are becoming infected by “free coupon” sites.
From the Bucket
From the Bucket is your chance to win a FREE hour of labor from PC Medic (a $60 value)! Each week we will choose one question. If we read your question on the show, you’ll be that week’s winner.
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This week, Kari in Harvey writes in to ask if her computer can be harmed by lightning even if there is a surge guard in place.
Totally Free App: Glide OS
Glide OS is a free online operating system. Basically, you are given a virtual computer with some decent applications. More importantly, Glide OS offers up to 30GB of storage at no cost!
Tags: Android, AT&T, facebook, google, HTC, internet explorer, iPhone, Nexus, sony, verizon, virus, Windows
Computer911-1.23.10 “Willy Nilly”
Turbines to power. Batteries to speed. Its Saturday, January 23, 2010 and you’re tuning into the only two guys that take geek from being a 4-letter word, and make it a badge of honor. Its Episode 42 of Computer 911 with PC Medic.
In the News
- Google vs China Continues, Now with More Politicking.
- Microsoft’s IE Patch Plugs Aurora Hole, Seven Others, but Microsoft knew of IE flaw since September?
- In Other Big Google News: Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014
- Phone Companies Speed Haiti Text Donations
- Apple Officially Announces Jan. 27 Event. Apple Tablet and iPhone 4 to be Unveiled?
- AMD posts first profit in 13 quarters
From the Bucket
Each week we choose one question “From the Bucket” that is Emailed to us. If your question is chosen, you’ll receive a free hour of labor (a $60 value) from PC Medic!
Kurt in Maqruette wants to know:
What is Bluetooth, and how do I use it?
The best answer: Bluetooth via Wikipedia
Totally Free App: Shazam
Have you ever heard a song, and desperately wanted to know what it was and who it was performed by? Worse yet, do you know one of those guys who always has the answers? Well now you can satisfy your curiosity and ego in one fell swoop with Shazam.
Shazam, the first of our Totally Free mobile apps, is a program that will use your phone’s microphone to listen to the music in the background, and within seconds let you know what the song is, who performs it, and where you can get it.
Shazam is available for Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and Nokia and is as always, Totally Free.
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Tags: Android, Apple, blackberry, bluetooth, China, google, Haiti, ie, internet explorer, iPhone, Microsoft, nokia, tablet
Computer911-7.25.09: “BuyingLocal”
Sure you can get computers on the cheap online or from Big Blue, but is it worth it? What exactly are you getting in that low ticket price? And how much more do you get when buying locally?
Also, its Back-Up Saturday. Its the last Saturday of the month, and time to back up all those irreplaceable files on your computer. We go over these issues and more in Episode 18 of Computer 911 with Pc Medic. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: amazon, Apple, AVG, Avira, Backup, internet explorer, iTunes, palm, Radio Show, wifi, Windows
