Items Tagged with Microsoft
Lab Rats
#295 / 2012-04-17 17:45:18 / 17:19 min.
Microsoft has made the consumer preview release of its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system free for download. It's optimized for tablets, but it's also what you'll use on your desktop machine. Andy and Sean take a look at Windows 8 Consumer Preview, give it the once-over and talk about whether it's going to work for you.
Android Weekly
#30 / 2011-09-14 12:00:00 / 5:12 min.
In this week's show, Android finally learns to accessorize, TouchDroid now with 100 per cent more touch and the patent war gets uglier as Google hire hitmen. Also, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the LinkedIn Android app.
Android Weekly
#29 / 2011-09-08 10:26:52 / 5:41 min.
On this week's show: Sony launches its first Android tablets, and they're looking good. HP gears up for another TouchPad run and Windows Phone gets pulled into the location data debacle. Also, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Little Photo Android app.
Tech Industry Insider
#5 / 2011-09-01 14:00:00 / 4:06 min.
In this episode, Scott Steinberg delves into some of the most pressing concerns around the video game industry - namely, what the future holds for the big console companies now that digital media has become so popular.
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#485 / 2011-08-23 12:00:00 / 5:52 min.
At an exclusive event in Toronto, Paul Stachniak gets to talk about
Windows Phone Mango
with Microsoft's Nicky Banks. While the actual release date of the mobile platform upgrade is still a mystery, the major improvements that will come with it have been known for some time. We get to see some of these in action including integrated messaging over social applications, newly reorganized app and game lists, Bing search and more.
Android Weekly
#21 / 2011-07-13 12:00:00 / 5:37 min.
In this week's episode, the Microsoft wants more money as its Android patent infringement claims target Samsung. The next Nexus, the Nexus Prime is rumored to be primed and ready for a fall 2011 launch. Finally, Google bids pi billion dollars but comes up short in an attempt to purchase liquidated Nortel patents.
Kate Abraham also brings us her review of the free Android puzzle game, Alchemy.
Kate Abraham also brings us her review of the free Android puzzle game, Alchemy.
Android Weekly
#16 / 2011-06-08 12:00:00 / 5:24 min.
On this week's show, we take a look at the latest Android handset reference design rumour; let's call it Nexus Next. Microsoft cashing in on Android's success and Google Wallet; I'd tap that.
Also, Kate Abraham shows us how to stay organized and on top of our to-do lists with the free Catch Notes app.
Also, Kate Abraham shows us how to stay organized and on top of our to-do lists with the free Catch Notes app.
Lab Rats
#274 / 2011-05-23 17:00:00 / 24:15 min.
Windows Phone 7 is the new mobile operating system from Microsoft. It's the successor to the Windows Mobile platform that launched in 2000. Phone 7 address many issues that plagued its predecessor. Firstly, it's an OS built for the consumer, not the enterprise sector. Secondly, it's an OS built to be a serious contender to the iPhone and Android platform. It borrows heavily from the user interface that debuted on Microsoft's now defunct Zune player. It also integrates heavily with many established Microsoft platforms including Xbox Live, Live email, and the Zune Marketplace.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#10 / 2011-04-22 10:00:00 / 4:57 min.
In our last episode, we'll show you how to
change the settings
of yourWindows Phone 7 device
.Using the HTC HD7
we'll show you what to expect in thesystem settings
, show you how topersonalize your phone
, change your individualapplication settings
and more.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#11 / 2011-04-11 10:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Throughout this series we'll show you
how to use the HTC HD7
. This is a smartphone runningWindows Phone 7
featuring a4.3-inch touchscreen
. We'll show you how toset up your HD7
,how to use Windows Phone 7
, how toget WP7 apps
and more.
Miss Download
#117 / 2011-02-15 17:00:00 / 2:34 min.
Cheryl Poirier picks her top ten PC downloads of 2010 from among the numerous products she looked at in a full calendar year's worth of shows. She finishes off her countdown with numbers one through five of her faves for 2010. Check out last episode for numbers six through 10.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#5 / 2010-12-29 10:00:00 / 5:13 min.
If you're having trouble
using the Kinect Sensor
for theXbox 360
, then there are several things that you can do. You canadjust the tracking
oraudio settings
using the Kinect Tuner
, or evencalibrate your Kinect sensor
. We'll show you how totroubleshoot problems with your Kinect
in this episode so you can get the most out of your Kinect device.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#6 / 2010-12-29 10:00:00 / 23:00 min.
Now that you have
purchased a Kinect device
for theMicrosoft Xbox 360
(or maybe Santa Claus brought you one as aChristmas present
), you'll need to knowhow to use your Kinect
. In this series, we'll outlinehow to install your Kinect
as well as how toplay Kinect games
andchange your Kinect settings
.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#4 / 2010-12-28 10:00:00 / 5:36 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to play Kinect games
and how toplay Kinect with two players
. If you know how touse the Kinect Hub
, then you should have an easy time accessing thein-game menus
of games likeKinect Adventures
, which we demonstrate here. We'll also show you how toaccess the Kinect Guide
, which acts like anXbox menu
button.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#3 / 2010-12-27 10:00:00 / 5:01 min.
Here, we show you
how to use the Kinect Hub
. The Kinect Hub is like a version of yourXbox 360 Dashboard
that allows you touse Kinect gestures
andvoice commands
to access various menus. It takes some practice but eventually you'll get used to theKinect interface
and see how easy it is to navigate theKinect Hub
.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#2 / 2010-12-26 10:00:00 / 4:59 min.
Now that you have
hooked up your Kinect device
to yourXbox 360
, you'll need to go through theinitial Kinect setup
. If you're using an older Xbox 360 model, then you'll also need toinstall your Kinect software
. This is a fairly easy step-by-step process that will help you get used tointeracting with the Kinect Sensor
.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#1 / 2010-12-25 10:00:00 / 2:32 min.
In this episode, we unpack our
Kinect hardware
and show you what you should expect to seeincluded with your Kinect device
. We'll outline the steps you'll need to take tohook up your Kinect
to yourXbox 360
and show you how to make your room safe to playKinect games
in.
Gadget TV
#176 / 2010-11-19 12:00:00 / 4:12 min.
LG Quantum Windows Phone 7
looks more like a feature phone and it has the smallest screen in the earlyWindows Phone 7 handsets
. However, it offers the super responsive QWERTY keyboard that some users can't live without and is a solid bet. While it looks less like a current generation smartphone and more like a feature messaging phone for the tween set, it meets Windows Phone 7's smartphone standard specs with a 1 GHz processor and 256 MB RAM.
Tutorials
#835 / 2010-11-03 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
A macro virus is a type of
computer virus
that hides itself within themacros used in programs
. In this tutorial, we explain more abouthow macro viruses
work and how you canprotect your PC from macro viruses
.
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#291 / 2010-10-05 11:00:00 / 3:00 min.
At the Windows 7 Holiday Preview 2010 event, Andrew Moore-Crispin chats with Chet Joshi of Lenovo. Showing off Lenovo's latest including a nettop PC the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q Series, an innovative keyboard and mouse, a slick all-in-one, the IdeaCentre A310 All-In-One PC that Oprah says is cool and a convertible netbook tablet the Lenovo 5103T, it's clear that Lenovo is taking the consumer space seriously.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#61 / 2010-09-16 12:00:00 / 4:54 min.
With all the threats that are on the Internet, it's foolish to venture out without protection. Running low on cash? Not a problem because you can put together a solid security suite with free security software!
Breaking news tutorials
#84 / 2010-09-16 09:15:00 / 1:16 min.
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9 beta to the public. The company is promising a browser that will be more secure than previous versions, will display websites better and faster and that will integrate some of our favorite features from Windows 7 like pinning, Aero snap and peek among others.
Gadget TV
#155 / 2010-09-13 12:00:00 / 3:27 min.
If you're on a desktop computer, if your laptop doesn't include a web cam or if the web cam in your laptop's bezel is of the VGA (640x480 resolution) variety, it's time to step up to HD. Microsoft's LifeCam Cinema brought 720p HD video to web chat and recordings. Now, similar technology has been shrunk down to fit in this unobtrusive little cam. Perfect for keeping in touch when shipping off to school or for recording YouTube response rants in HD.
Gadget TV
#154 / 2010-09-10 12:00:00 / 2:20 min.
We've looked at cooling bases for laptops before. Granted, they're not to sexiest devices going. Just because they're more practical than pretty though doesn't mean you should turn a blind eye. This notebook cooling base can be used on your lap or on a desk and features on centrally mounted fan and a big air channel to keep your lap and your laptop cool.
Gadget TV
#153 / 2010-09-06 12:00:00 / 2:43 min.
Keyboards are utilitarian devices. As such, they tend not to be the most attractive things going. Microsoft's Arc Keyboard looks equally at home on the coffee table as it does on the desktop or in your carry-on luggage. With an ergonomic rake to the keys, a wireless "Nano Transceiver" and dedicated media keys, it's the ultimate home theatre PC keyboard.
Gadget TV
#152 / 2010-09-03 12:00:00 / 2:35 min.
While they're best known as a near monopolistic software company, Microsoft actually makes some great hardware too. The company's latest is the Mobile Mouse 3500 which features BlueTrack technology. BlueTrack is a new optical tracking technology that means the mouse can track on just about any surface; surfaces where traditional optical mice would fear to tred like glass, granite counter tops or even your knee.
Tutorials
#783 / 2010-08-23 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
The
control ribbon
that has all of the tools forOffice 2010
can be hidden if you'd like. Although it is handy to have, it does take up a bit of space so we'll show you how tohide the control ribbon in Office 2010
whenever you want.
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#283 / 2010-06-17 13:35:00 / 2:52 min.
Video from the E3 2010 show floor
: We chat with Jeff Rivait about some of the hotXbox 360 titles that are coming in 2010 and 2011
. Highlights of the Xbox 360 lineup include Halo Reach, Gears of War 3 and Fable III.
Lab Rats
#220 / 2010-05-03 17:00:00 / 20:01 min.
RAID gets a bad rap for being too geeky and niche. It's an awesome technology for either speeding up your computer drives, creating a redundancy or both, and now it's getting a lot more consumer friendly too. Sean and Andy revisit the world of RAID (also known as Redundant Array of Independent Disks), explain what it is, and talk about the differences between the major consumer-friendly versions of RAID.
Tutorials
#666 / 2010-04-20 09:31:00 / 2:10 min.
Bing, the "decision engine" from Microsoft, has become very popular. If you've used it and liked it then you'll be happy to hear that you can now
use Bing on the iPhone
!
Developer Junior
#1 / 2010-04-14 09:32:00 / 6:21 min.
Joey and Junior take a look at Kodu. This free PC software lets kids code their own games using either a keyboard and mouse or an Xbox 360 controller. Games can be as simple or as involved as you like. You can even download Kodu from the Xbox Live Marketplace to create your own games that run right on your Xbox 360.
On Deck
#61 / 2010-04-06 12:30:00 / 3:27 min.
Matt Harris chats with Joey deVilla and Junior, the stars of the newest show coming to butterscotch.com, Developer Junior. This show will
teach kids how to program
, how to make their own games, make movies and much more. Matt gets the scoop.
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#264 / 2010-03-25 19:00:00 / 4:31 min.
Video coverage of CTIA 2010
: From theCTIA 2010 show floor
, Andrew Moore-Crispin learns what we can expect with thelaunch of Windows Phone 7 Series
.Windows Phone Series 7
hopes to do for phones whatWindows 7
did for desktop PCs. With an interface inspired by theZune HD
and a release date set for the holiday season, 2010, things are looking good for Microsoft's current, beleaguered mobile offering. Early signs suggest good things for thisWindows Mobile update
.
Miss Download
#72 / 2010-03-16 17:00:00 / 3:27 min.
Learning to program isn't easy. For those gifted with a mind to code though, it's a powerful skill that can mean employment prospects and the personal satisfaction of a job well done. Microsoft is lowering the barrier to entry to coding with Kodu, it's a kid-friendly introductory interface to the world of game programming and it works on Windows or on your Xbox 360.
Lab Rats
#212 / 2010-03-08 17:00:00 / 22:05 min.
Andy has finally gone off the deep end and ordered himself a Macbook Pro! Sean gives him some tips on what to expect when making the switch, and gives some rough equivalents between Windows and Mac.
Breaking news tutorials
#66 / 2010-03-04 10:35:00 / 1:08 min.
Microsoft announced a
zero-day vulnerability
that might appear on malicious Web sites. If a Web site prompts you to press theF1 "help" key
, Microsoft is telling you not to do it; it could be an attempt at accessing and taking control of your computer.
Miss Download
#69 / 2010-02-23 17:00:00 / 2:28 min.
Windows users hopefully know that their systems are open to
If you're running a legit copy of Windows XP, Vista or 7, Microsoft Security Essentials is free and protects your computer from all kinds of Internet nasties.
online attacks
without somereliable security software
installed. Be it Windows' overwhelming market share or security oversights in the code (or both), Microsoft's flagship product gets the lion's share of the bad guys' efforts.If you're running a legit copy of Windows XP, Vista or 7, Microsoft Security Essentials is free and protects your computer from all kinds of Internet nasties.
Malware, spyware, viruses, Trojans
et. al. be gone!
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#228 / 2010-01-15 10:00:00 / 4:05 min.
Andy Walker learns about Microsoft's operating system for cars, Windows Embedded Auto, and Kia Motors version of it dubbed Uvo. Uvo allows for voice control of your music as well as SMS texting via voice, music playback and more.
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you
video coverage of CES 2010
. Butterscotch hosts will beon the CES 2010 floor
for the duration of the show and will continue to bring youCES 2010 video as it happens
.
On Deck
#50 / 2010-01-10 13:30:00 / 2:41 min.
Eager for a rest after shooting 30+ videos from the CES show floor, Matt and Andrew find their way to the Microsoft Media Lounge for a well deserved (if overly brief) rest. With the lovely
Kate Abraham
, host of the upcomingnew butterscotch.com show Sexy Tech
behind the camera, the guys do a brief postmortem on the coverage so far. Hit up our ongoing CES 2010 coverage from the show floor to make all the hard work worthwhile!
Lab Rats
#196 / 2009-11-09 17:00:00 / 21:07 min.
The lowly mouse. It sits upon your desktop and is so much a part of your computer you probably don't give it a second thought. However, there have been great strides made in mouse tech; from wireless to optical, laser and now, improved tracking that lets you use your mouse in more places. Sean and Andy take a look at the evolution of the computer mouse, and take a look at some of the newest improvements in this everyday object.
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#123 / 2009-10-22 17:10:00 / 6:23 min.
Microsoft is promising that Windows 7 is faster, leaner, better, smarter and more user friendly. Andy Walker chats with Owen Sagness of Microsoft to find out what's exciting about Windows 7 and what we'll see upon upgrading.
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#122 / 2009-10-22 16:30:00 / 3:09 min.
Once upon a time, a new version of Windows meant buying a new computer. Windows 7 represents the first time a Windows release is not directly tied to the "hardware upgrade cycle." In other words, if your computer can run Windows Vista, your computer will be able to run Windows 7. In fact, even your well-specced Windows XP machine can probably run Windows 7 too, though without some of the new features.
Lab Rats
#193 / 2009-10-19 17:00:00 / 16:53 min.
Andy and Sean dig a bit deeper into Microsoft's brand new operating system, Windows 7, and uncover a few things about it that aren't as well known yet.
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#112 / 2009-10-01 16:30:00 / 2:05 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin chats with Craig Flannagan to find out what's new in
Xbox 360 hardware
. Turns out, the answer is plenty with two new bundles headed to store shelves in time for the holiday season. TheCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Elite Console bundle
packs in a custom skinnedXbox 360 Elite
console and some other cool extras. TheXbox 360 Holiday Value Bundle
includes two great games and spiffy newXbox 360
.
Gadget TV
#28 / 2009-09-02 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Microsoft. Love 'em or hate 'em, it is hard to argue that its hardware division makes some great products. Excellent build quality, clean industrial design, many degrees of ergonomic architecture and comfort across the line. The
Wireless Keyboard 3000
is anentry-level wireless keyboard
. It has dedicated media keys for shuffling through your music collection while you're supposed to be studying along with several shortcut keys to launch an IM client, save your work and bring up a calculator. Useful for begging a classmate for the lecture notes, avoiding the tragic loss of your work should the power go out and calculating just how much ramen you can buy on a student's budget, respectively.
Lab Rats
#186 / 2009-08-31 17:00:00 / 18:49 min.
How do I subscribe to a podcast in iTunes? WTF is AAC? Should I buy a BlackBerry or an iPhone? Should I set my computer to hibernate or "sleep?" What Windows Vista package should I grab? Is it worth grabbing the Google App for my iPhone? All these questions and more answered as the Lab Rats break open the mailbag.
Gadget TV
#26 / 2009-08-24 12:00:00 / 2:07 min.
Not too long after
desktop mice
lost their tracking balls thanks to the proliferation of optical technology, they lost their tails to the wireless trend too. Poor things. As anyone who's ever used a laptop trackpad for any extended period of time will likely tell you, sometimes a mouse is necessary and so it is that we take a look at theMicrosoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000
, an optical mouse that connects to your laptop with the included wireless dongle. It's small enough to slip into a book bag and is a real life saver if your laptop's trackpad or navi-nipple thingy leaves a little something to be desired where refined control is concerned.
Lab Rats
#182 / 2009-08-03 17:00:00 / 20:39 min.
Every day, people are visiting your web site, checking out your message. Perhaps sharing their find with a friend. Wouldn't it be nice to know where these people are coming from? How they heard about you? Which of your links they're clicking on? Then again, maybe you're
not getting anywhere near as much traffic as you'd like and you're wondering why
. Andy and Sean take a look at Google Analytics a free, full-featured web stat reporting service, and show how to integrate it into your web site to getdetailed reports about your site traffic
.
Lab Rats
#180 / 2009-07-20 17:00:00 / 19:03 min.
Andy and Sean talk about
Gmail
's ability toget mail from multiple accounts
. Andy explains how heditched Outlook
completely, and mergedall of his email into Gmail
.
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#106 / 2009-07-14 11:00:00 / 4:32 min.
Andy Walker checks out the latest iteration of Microsoft's desktop computing mainstay, Microsoft Office. Office 2010. Andy hits up the Canadian
Office 2010 Technical Preview
event and chats with Jason Brommet about what thenext version of Microsoft Office
will have in store.
Tutorials
#256 / 2009-06-09 09:30:00 / 2:23 min.
Bing
returns oodles of relevant thumbnails to yoursearches
, so you can sit back in your chair and gleen a lot of information visually as you scroll and scroll through Bing's results... kinda makes you feel like the 5th Element!
Breaking news tutorials
#30 / 2009-06-01 09:45:00 / 1:55 min.
Bing, the new search service from Microsoft, has begun to roll out and will be officially launched worldwide on June 3, 2009. Bing is more than just a search engine. In fact, Microsoft is calling it a "decision engine" and early reviews look really good.
Breaking news tutorials
#29 / 2009-05-29 10:00:00 / 1:55 min.
Bing, the new search service from Microsoft, has begun to roll out and will be officially launched worldwide on June 3rd, 2009. Bing is more than just a new Microsoft search engine and promises more accurate, logical and targeted search results.
Beginner's guide to Hotmail
#11 / 2009-04-10 09:00:00 / 16:35 min.
Molly McDonald, AKA DemoGirl, leads us through Windows Live Hotmail, formerly
MSN Hotmail
, formerly... just plain Hotmail. Chances are good you've got aHotmail
account yourself, or at least that you know several people that do. But did you know about some of the cool features that are continuously being added to the free email service? From initial sign-up through privacy and power-user tips, we'll take a closer look at Windows Live Hotmail.
Beginner's guide to Hotmail
#7 / 2009-04-07 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
Your Hotmail account also comes with a calendar that you can use to help keep events organized. In this episode we'll show you how to stay organized by setting up your own calendar, and adding events to it.
On Deck
#18 / 2009-02-20 12:00:00 / 3:17 min.
Matt Harris goes on location at the Halo Wars preview event in Toronto. He chats with Andrew Moore-Crispin about why exactly butterscotch is at this preview party, what the heck Halo is and when we can expect to see the latest episode of @ (At) where Andrew gets the scoop on Halo Wars. (hint: by the time you read this, the episode will already be online).
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#82 / 2009-01-20 10:30:00 / 2:08 min.
Like TiVo for a more connected age, Microsoft's Mediaroom Anytime brings broadband IPTV (that's media over the Internet) to your living room. Service providers can integrate Mediaroom Anytime into their set-top boxes and bring broadband video straight to your TV.
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#61 / 2009-01-15 16:30:00 / 4:39 min.
Windows 7 was launched as a public beta at CES 2009. That means that just about anyone with a Windows Live ID can log on, snag the ~700MB download and try out the new Windows operating system. Learn what's new and exciting in Windows 7 from Sue Borden, Consumer Audience Manager with Microsoft Canada.
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#48 / 2009-01-14 12:30:00 / 2:01 min.
Xbox was present and accounted for on the CES show floor. Microsoft was showing off the latest developments for the game console and patting itself on the back for having sold 28 million Xbox 360s in the past three years. 17 million of those Xbox 360s are also online.
On Deck
#14 / 2009-01-13 12:00:00 / 3:01 min.
Matt wraps up at CES from within the Microsoft booth at CES 2009. After a hard week of slogging the colossal trade show floor, we recap what we covered, what was happening on the show floor and whether or not rumors of the show's shrinkage are founded.
Lab Rats
#85 / 2007-08-13 17:00:00 / 19:38 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to make older programs work in Vista.
Lab Rats
#77 / 2007-06-18 17:00:00 / 17:28 min.
Andy and Sean retrofit a Windows XP machine to look and work like Vista.
Lab Rats
#73 / 2007-05-21 17:00:00 / 24:29 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at backup technologies in Vista and on the Mac.
Lab Rats
#68 / 2007-04-09 17:00:00 / 22:05 min.
Andy and Sean show how to tweak Windows Vista security.
Lab Rats
#64 / 2007-03-12 17:00:00 / 15:59 min.
Andy and Sean unveil how to monitor and tweak Windows Vista performance.
Lab Rats
#59 / 2007-02-05 17:00:00 / 21:22 min.
Andy and Sean take a tour of Windows Vista, the newly released operating system from Microsoft.
Lab Rats
#56 / 2007-01-01 17:00:00 / 18:14 min.
Andy and Sean are live in Las Vegas at CES. Be sure to watch all four episodes of CES 2007 coverage!
Lab Rats
#54 / 2006-12-11 17:00:00 / 14:25 min.
Andy and Sean show how disk defragmentation works using eggplant and zucchini.
Lab Rats
#53 / 2006-12-04 17:00:00 / 22:53 min.
Andy and Sean attend the unveiling of Windows Vista Enterprise in Toronto.
Lab Rats
#45 / 2006-10-10 17:00:00 / 20:05 min.
Andy and Sean attend the Podcast Expo and interview the who's who of podcasting including former Microsoft blogger Robert Scoble and RocktBoom's Andrew Baron.
Lab Rats
#29 / 2006-06-12 17:00:00 / 16:29 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at the beta 2 version of Microsoft's new operating system.
Lab Rats
#28 / 2006-05-29 17:00:00 / 16:41 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to wipe the hard drive clean and install a fresh copy of Windows.
Lab Rats
#21 / 2006-04-10 17:00:00 / 13:35 min.
Andy and Sean discuss how memory upgrades help improve your computer's performance and the pitfalls you should avoid.
Lab Rats
#14 / 2006-02-13 17:00:00 / 12:45 min.
We explain MAC address filtering and show you how it can be used to make your home network more secure.
Lab Rats
#12 / 2006-01-23 17:00:00 / 14:22 min.
We wrap up our coverage of Macworld and CES. Includes interviews about Microsoft Vista, the Blu Ray vs HD DVD debate and electronic fabric.
Lab Rats
#4 / 2005-11-14 17:00:00 / 14:54 min.
We show you how to use the hidden msconfig program in Windows XP to cut your Windows boot time in half. Plus also use it to remove unwanted programs including spyware from the registry. Biff makes an appearance and messes with the audio. And winter is here in Toronto, so we pull out the tuques.
Get Searching with Bing
Microsoft's Bing
is a search engine first and foremost, but it's a lot more than that too. With maps, shopping, video and much more, Bing is a worthy entry into the search engine space.Bing is not Google
and until Google comes out clearly to say that user privacy is of the utmost importance, even Firefox is recommending Bing over its benefactor Google.
Developer Junior
Hosts: Joey deVilla and Junior
If you're a
This show is funded by and co-produced with Microsoft.
If you're a
kid born to be a game developer
or a tech guru, Developer Junior is for you. This video series stars Joey deVilla and Junior, a fast-talking skater kid, who use Microsoft tools toteach kids to program
.Learn to build your own web site
,edit video
,develop your own videogames
,program your own software
and more.This show is funded by and co-produced with Microsoft.
Beginner's guide to Hotmail
Molly McDonald, AKA DemoGirl, leads us through Windows Live Hotmail, formerly MSN Hotmail, formerly... just plain <Hotmail. Chances are good you've got a Hotmail account yourself, or at least that you know several people that do. But did you know about some of the cool features that are continuously being added to the free email service? From initial sign-up through privacy and power-user tips, we'll take a closer look at Windows Live Hotmail.
How do I use the HTC HD7
Throughout this series we'll show you how to use the HTC HD7. This is a smartphone running Windows Phone 7 featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen. We'll show you how to set up your HD7, how to use Windows Phone 7, how to get WP7 apps and more.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
Now that you have purchased a Kinect device for the Microsoft Xbox 360 (or maybe Santa Claus brought you one as a Christmas present) you'll need to know how to use your Kinect. In this series we'll outline how to install your Kinect as well as how to play Kinect games and change your Kinect settings.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
Windows 7 offers a number of improvements over the much maligned Widows Vista. This
video tutorial on upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7
takes you through all the steps from initial data backup to finished installation. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads you through step-by-step toupgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
.
A guided tour of Windows 7
Michael "Doc" Callahan takes us on a guided tour of Windows 7. Across this 10-part series, Doc shows us some of the most interesting, exciting and impactful changes that Microsoft has in store with its latest operating system. With a release date set for early 2010 and speculation flying that Windows 7 might actually be available earlier, in late 2009, changes are good your next computer will run Windows 7.
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads butterscotch.com viewers through the process for upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 in this eight-part video tutorial guide. Learn about the pros and cons of dual-booting Windows XP and Windows 7 on the same physical machine, get your files, folders and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 and follow along with the install process to learn the ins and outs.
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