In the longest TNP yet, John and Paul go over Vista’s lengthy feature list and investigate whether or not comparable functionality can be found in Mac OS X. A few of the features, it turns out, are cool enough to leave even a Mac user a bit envious.
Duration: 0:53:54
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In this episode, John and Jordan go over this week’s big product launches: Windows Vista and Office 2007. Have a listen for a summary of Vista’s editions and features, DirectX 10’s graphics capabilities, and Office 2007’s revolutionary new interface.
Duration: 0:20:50
TNP#4 - iPhones, Broken Windows, and Vista Extras
Published January 22nd, 2007 in Podcasts. 0 CommentsIn this episode, Paul comes to the iPhone’s rescue and clears up a few misconceptions made by John and Jordan in episode 3. John and Paul also take sides regarding the complexity of the Windows user interface, and John gives information on the Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, including DreamScene™ and GroupShot.
Duration: 0:20:13
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We have a new TNPer! In episode 3, John is joined by Jordan: a Windows user, Linux dabbler, and do-it-yourself computer builder. (Paul was sick, so unfortunately he couldn’t join us.) In this episode we talk about Consumer Electronics Show stuff, like Microsoft Sync and Windows Home Server, and MacWorld stuff, namely the iPhone and Apple TV. And while on the topic of the latest Apple creations, we humorously envision what an Apple automobile might be like.
Duration: 0:19:09
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TNP#2 - Person of the Year, Mobile Computing, Digg Podcasts, and iTunes
Published January 1st, 2007 in Podcasts. 0 Comments(Note from John: Due to the holidays, sickness, and a variety of other factors, this episode is just now being published despite the fact that it was recorded on December 23rd. Apologies.)
In episode 2, John and Paul discuss the Person of the Year award, mobile computing, Digg’s new podcast voting features, iTunes, and the perils of podcasting.
Duration: 0:17:23
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TNP#1 - Zune, OS Security, Firefox, Sleep Webcams, and Phishing
Published November 26th, 2006 in Podcasts. 2 CommentsIn the premiere episode, John and Paul discuss Microsoft’s Zune player vs. the iPod, Mac security vs. Windows security, Firefox vs. Internet Explorer 7, Firefox add-ons, webcams that track your sleep patterns, phishing as a job, paper-based storage systems, and Wingdings codes.
Duration: 0:41:07
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- More info on the Microsoft Zune player
- eWeek article: "Exploit Code Published for Apple OS X Glitch"
- Download Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer Add-Ons
- Download the Mozilla Firefox browser
- Get Firefox addons
- Today @ PCWorld blog post: "Phishers Take Weekends Off"
