TuxRunner

I listen very regularly to the Twit netcast, Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott.  This is a Windows only show, right?  I supposed to hear Windows news, and banter about the latest things going on with Microsoft and Windows from Leo and Paul.  Correct?

On paper, this guy appears to be a Windows guy.  He publishes articles for Windows IT Pro magazine, runs http://winsupersite.com, has a new version os his Windows Vista Secrets book coming out soon, everything about him on paper says Microsoft Windows.  But yet week after week when I hear him speak with Leo Laporte on the Windows Weekly netcast, he sounds more and more anti-Microsoft/Windows and more of an Apple/Mac/iPhone fan than anything else. (continue reading…)

Are you using a firewall on your Internet connection at home? If not, you NEED to read on. If you are using one, you NEED to read on. An Internet firewall is a layer of protection for your home computer(s) that will minimize outside attacks. Compare it with the front door of your house, you wouldn’t leave your home and leave the front door wide open for anyone to come in at will, would you? You should use the same mentality with your home network.

For home use, there’s basically only 3 different types of firewalls you can get: (continue reading…)

I listened to my first “Leo Laport – The Tech Guy” show live today.  For real too, over the air on AM 1310 in Detroit.  Talk about mixing old school with new school.  I also was in the IRC chat room, and watching the Stickam feed.  Quite an interesting experience.

I’ve been listening to his show for quite a while now (little over a year), but always after the fact as a podcast.  So I never really got a chance to participate in the live show or see the live feed as it’s happening.  He even had Stickam setup so that if you have an account and a camera, it would show a live feed of some of the listeners (viewers?) as well in smaller video screens to the side.  How cool is that! (continue reading…)