the Hook Show podcast with Digital Dan

Download the HookShow #62 Running time 20:10 Comment line 405-466-5746 or 405-HOOKSHOW Production Notes: Recorded in 03/2010 finally got around to editing the audio for the podcast. Some info may be outdated but still good info. Used built in web cam mic again to record Feedback: Neighbor bought same laptop from my recommendation Topic 1: Software for Laptop Recommendations for software to make the most of machine Office suite: OpenOffice Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Seamonkey Media: iTunes, Songbird, Windows Media player , Vlc media player Audio editing: Audacity, Levelator Video editing: Windows movie maker, Handbrake – capture. Antivirus: AVG Image editor: Picasa, Gimp Blackberry: BBSAK, BB desktop, theme studio, tether Misc: Connectify Webeditor: Seamonkey w/ composer, Notepad++ Topic 2: Discovering video Video podcasts:Tekzilla, Hak5, Dr Floyd video,tech podcast network coverage of ces, chris pirillo, rocketboom tech, howcast tech, Ask a ninja, tikibar Ascii Adam recommendation: know your meme , diggreel Video production: my first youtube clip DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site. Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HookShow #61 Running time 18:14 new comment line via google voice (405)HOOKSHOW 466-5746 Topic 1: Reflections / Renewals Resolutions Improve health - Fitness/ diet Topic 2: New Tech Review of Laptop Acer Aspire 1410 specsWindows 7ReadyboostSD card speedsStorage vs Speed comparison SanDisk 32GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 SanDisk 16gb Extreme® III 30MB/s SDHC Gadgets Upgrades:USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro AdapterExternal Laptop Notebook CD / DVD USB2.0Mini Surge Protector Dual USB ChargerHow to sew own laptop sleeve Ipod nano review DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #60 Running time 27:58 Updatesaudio correction  Facebook 1.5 Google talk  Viigo 3.1.242 (alpha version  with video/audio support) Review of bluetooth accessoriesJabra SP700  Blue Sonic HS879 PC programsscreenshooter Mobile AMR converter Desktop Manager update more App ReviewsVlingo app Ubertwitter app Accuweather app Amazon app Speedtest app Extralight app Youmail app and site UltraPodcast player Recommendations appsQik -recommended from eric from ericast Similar= mobiolawebcam - paid app Palringo- recommended by Adam  BB community sites Crackberry -with podcast eVeek BBgeeks -with podcast  RIMarkable BB app discoveryBB App World Crackberry app store ExperienceComing back from a bricking - error 205, 507 some difficulties with  clocking and running out of space for apps Coming soonBB Theming, Gaming on Blackberry DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #59 Running time 16:44 mins Topic 1: Power User Tips /Hacks sites121 blackberry tips Blackberry keayboard shortcuts Topic 2: App review- Freeware Personal experiences Search Google mobile app NavigationGoogle latitude BB default Wayfinder (incorrectly identified on recording as wayport) - paid app free trial Text Memo BB Notepad Docs to go Web BrowsersDefault Opera Bolt   RSS ReaderBrowser Viigo CommunitiesFacebook app Flickr app Twitterberry MiscYouversion Bible Reader Difficulties DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #58 Running time: 17:14 mins Topic 1: Considering Smartphones I red a few reviews on each phone: Cnet review of G1 , Cnet review of BB 8320 , etc... Looking for: good web experience, good MP3 player experience, Smart phone organizer. Free App and Game expandability, better camera experience, Qwerty keyboard for easier messaging Pros and Cons 1) HTC G1 - First generation device + touch screen and qwerty keyboard - always connected to data, hard to use if data stops - non standard plug for headsets + Android developers creating new functionality, all free. (except a few paid apps.) +Android community and forums + multi tasking OS + wifi connectivity-difficult to use one handed - $179.99 out of pocket for device 2)Blackberry 8320 + multi generation device + qwerty keyboard + standard headphone jack + mini usb data and charger connection + doesn't need data connection for good experience - no touch screen, need to figure out trackball (learning curve) + multi tasking OS + a lot of apps and games , most paid but free ones can be found. + wifi connectivity + can be used one handed + Blackberry community and forums + wirefly.com deal, device free plus 150 per device in rebates Topic 2: Transitioning to a new carrier Variable early termination rateOut of Box review Topic 3: a Syncing Contacts/ Calendar Google Sync app Sync contacts and Calendar with your google acctGmail ContactsGoogle Calendar Capture It - screen capture app DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #57 Feedback and CatchupAscii Adam feedback via txt.Busy with life, personal stuff, and lack of inspiration for producing a podcastGadget update: motion sensing light in the kitchen Topic 1: Nikon Coolpix N1Given by my sister in law and ascii Adam to our family.  She wasn't using it to the full capabilities, thought that I could Possible Hack or making the most of other devices:Take a picture on the camera Optimize picture on the computer.  Upload picture to phone card in the My pictures folder Txt the picture to Flickr and Facebook via email Personal Flickr upload email address can be found on the upload page.  Tip: Experiment with the ideal file size that can be texted by your phone. Topic 2: Sunpak 7in Digital picture frame with motion detectionGiven to me by my wife, to be used at my new cube at work Ideas:1.Optimizing Pictures for the frameThe optimized picture format is 16x9 in horizontal without any black bars Create a templates within an image editing software like Photoshop or GIMP (I used GIMP) Create a New Image with the parameters  16x9 for Horizontal and 8x9 for Vertical (50 dpi) Save as Template  Create a New Image using one of your frame templates Open a picture using Open as Layer.  Resize and tweek the image to within the new image parameters Save As.. jpg file onto a compatible memory card 2. Leave an "If found" default messageWithin the frame's minimal internal memory create/design a few pictures (slides) with the words "If Found please return to: (your name)" "Please email or call (leave # or email)" At least one current picture of your self.   Transfer these images to the default directory within the frame When the frame is turned on without a card your message will be displayed.  3.Possible Hack: For cameras that use a non-compatible memory card and mounts as a Drive when connected to a computer Connect the camera to frame via USB port Copy the pictures to a compatible memory card using the file folders option Topic 3: Leapfrog Leapster Given my Aunt Shelley to my daughter DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralFeatured Music: Its Christmas time by A Band Called Quinn Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running Time 17:36 Feedback from a “Listener” via txt message Topic 1: Halloween Amusing Halloween costumes and Pumpkin Carvings Spookify you computer and cell phone for Halloween Halloween themes for: Firefox , Desktop Backgrounds and BloggerMyxer Google Book Scary StoriesTop 10 Public Domain Horror Movies Topic 2: Electionrock the votecurrent.com Hack the DebateHulu.com Election '0810 web tools from election coverage DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Background: savant trigger-the unknown halloween version ; the hungry i-skeletons dig graves Featured Music: hosts on the radio-halloween girl Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time 32:19 mins Feedback from the Listeners Blog comment from Ascii Adam (kevchino, pandora)Facebook comments from Julie Fuzzybottom Email comment from Jesse Chettle (http://dtvconverterboxes.blogspot.com)Clip from Ken Radio from Sept 17th 2008 Topics: Digital Charities and Digital Rights Charity Navigator Charity Navigator from wikipedia 1.Wikimedia Foundation Not on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for reviewWikimedia Foundation from Wikipedia 2.Creative Commons Not on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for reviewCreative Commons from Wikipedia 3.Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation from Wikipedia 4.Free Software Foundation Free Software Foundation from Wikipedia Free Software Definition from Wikipedia GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Software I use with the GNU LICENSE Open Office : Office SuiteAudacity : Digital Audio Editor GIMP : Image EditorFIREFOX : Web Browser Nvu & KompoZer : Web Editor Notepad++ : Notepad replacementVLC media player : Multimedia player Pnotes : sticky notes manager PDFTK : tool for manipulating PDF Bit Pim : view and manipulate data on cell phones7-Zip : file archiver for Windows Podcasts FLOSS Weekly ,Valid Syntax DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time 39:33 mins Comments Topic 1:Defining Digtial Television Digital Television from Wikipedia Dtvanswers dtvfacts.com Tpt.org/dtv AntennawebRecycling Old Televisions and Electronics Best Buy recycling prog, Eco site, mygreenelectronics.org, greenguardian.comGet coupons DTV2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009Channels I recieve 2-1 TPT 2-2 TPT HD 4-1 Wcco 5-1 KSTP-HD 5-2 KSTP-DT2 9-1 Kmsp HD 9-2 Kmsp SD 11-1 KARE HD 11-2 KARE Wx 11-3 KARESD Future channel 17-1 TPT 17D 17-2 TPT MN 17-3 TPT Kids 17-4 TPT Create 23-1 WUCW-HD 23-2 WUCW-SD 29-1 WFTC-HD 29-2 WFTC-SD 41-1 ION 41-2 qubo 41-3 IONLife 41-4 Worship 45-1 KSTCDT1 Topic 2:Digital Television Converter boxes review RCA Digital TV Converter Box, DTA800 GE 22730 digital converter box InsigniaÆ - Digital-to-Analog Converter, NS-DXA1 Other Review sites Consumer Reportscnet Reviewsengadget HDEZ Digital TV DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time: 46:18 Topic 1: Links for parents of infants Parent Hacks (infants section)Rookie Moms [Interview on Jumping Monkeys Podcast ]Tumblon [Interview on First Crack Podcast ] Topic 2: Reflections and Advice from a new Mom Including: Maternity leave, Pregnancy, Birthing, Feedings, Poop, Physical Changes, Sleeping, Moods, Big sister transition, Jealousy, Dad's role, Mom's Group, Team Effort, Postnatal Exercise, Family & Friend Support, Crying List, Multipurpose furniture, and more. LOWTECH LYNN HOOKSHOW+LYNN@GMAIL.COM Big sister's comments DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time 14:48 Comments: Wii comments on Blog and Facebook No more comment line (time expired) Topic 1: Preparing at home My wife is full term. A time where we need to be ready at a moments notice. Preparing her roomIntroducing sibling to the idea of a new family member Topic 2: Preparing for the hospital General Last minute tips on preparing for baby Moms checklists -Labour and BirthplanHospital stay (Dad's) My checklist New babies checklist Carseat My daughters checklist Topic 3: Misc preparation/Resources Parents Intimacy - Podcast on Pregnancy Sex FREE/Recycled stuff for infants and children Freepeats, Freecycle, SwaptreeCraigslist Free Recommended reading: Parents-to-beWhat to expect when expectingthe Joy of Fatherhood by Marcus Jacob Goodman Siblings-to-be: (find child age appropriate)-My first brother or sister by Monica Hughes-The New Baby at your house by Joanna Cole-Sophie and the New Baby by Catherine & Laurence Anholt-A Baby for Grace by Ian Whybrow DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #51 Running time 31:16 Message Line 206-350-2818 Personal notes Blog comment from Ascii AdamNew Levelator versionA Live recording with Ascii Adam Topic 1: Review of Toshiba Regza 32in TV Description and features:Brilliant Blacks, Multiple input sources, Sound and Picture modes Topic 2: Nintento Wii Description and Basic features AccessoriesMad Cats 1100mAH USB battery charger, Classic Controllers, Wii ZapperHome Screen Tour Current GameMii ChannelPhoto ChannelWii Shop Channel ( Wiiware, Virtual console)Check Mii outEveryone votes channelForecast Channel"Classic" GamesInternet channel (Opera) Additional Links /Comments not covered in Podcast recording Games considering buying: Wii GamesGuitar Hero Dance Dance Revolution Super Smash Bros Virtual Console Games (100 wii points = $1 Toe Jam & Earl (800 points), 1080 Snowboarding (1000 points), Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (800 points), Super Street Fighter II (800 points) What could make the Wii Better?There are a few things that would be nice to have on the wii.More applications like the existing weather & news feed. Such as standalone YouTube (similar to appletv), standalone Flickr (similar to appletv) w/ ability to upload pictures to flickr, streaming stock charts, instant messanging (works with AIM, Gmail, Yahoo, & MSN), a Skype application and a app that plays podcasts & internet radio. Ability to plug in an MP3 player and have the music play in the background. Programmable alerts in the background (when a keyword is found in the news feed, when you get an email, when a new podcast or flickr picture is uploaded)Ability to have videos play within the newsfeeds.-just a few Hack a WiiASCII ADAM HOOKSHOW+ADAM@GMAIL.COM Game ReviewWii sports, Ghost SquadFinal Reactions DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #50 Running Time 10:41 Message Line 206-350-2818 2 year Anniversary of the podcast Job Update-A thanks to my friends on Twitter and Facebook Topic 1: Review of Plantronics Audio 650 USB Headset: Discription and FeaturesInteresting Discovery: Any microphone that has a 3.5mm plug can be used in the USB adapter Topic 2: Review of Dynex 7in portable DVD player:Discription & FeaturesInteresting Discovery: Picture files(.jpg) and movie file (.mpg) formats on the discs can be viewed.Photo: Indi Samarajiva Topic 3: Review How to Hack the Razr All the Software, and Driver downloads you needGood Video tutorials for novices,Guides, Forums and misc tipsHelpful Tip: Backup filesystems before editing, in case you screw up. DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #49 Running Time 26:48 Call in 206-350-2818 Blog site comments from Ascii Adam Job Update Pregnancy update Voice comment from Uncle JerryFacebook wall comments: Jamie Eschbach, Cousin Nicole FACEBOOK QUESTION Are you going to do more online shopping than brick & mortor stores? What is your favorite site for online deal shopping? With responses from: Ascii Adam, Uncle Jerry, AJ J, Jamie Eschbach, Máia Whitaker Topic1: DIY DecoratingPhoto: Kris De Curtis Quick DIY Photo OrnamentsIdeas for Creative DIY DecorationsOrnament ideas from Better Homes and Gardens Topic2: DIY Gifts Bake cookies for exchangeCalendars and cards from your photos Make your own special wrapping paperGlass Marble MagnetsHomemade Christmas Gifts DIY Electronics DIY Christmas ideas for forumPop up card ideas Tree cardsAngel Card DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro: Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral Music: Christmas Wish by gidgets ga ga, Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Candy Butchers Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #48 Running Time 22:56 call in line 206-350-2818 TXT messages Pregnancy Update Topic 1: Saving money Inspired by Ascii Atom's post about saving money Coupon momPriceGrabberCampusiNewEggDealHack.comSlickDeals (mobile version)BargainShareDealiggKeycodeFreshbargainsFatwalletBlackFriday.infoAlot of these sites claim the same savings, do your own comparisons to get the best bang for your buck and minimized stress this holiday season. Topic 2: Giving Back Inspired by Jumping monkeys podcast "Spend, Save, Give" Changing the PresentDonorsChooseOne Laptop per childOLPC on wikipediaRead to reviewPodcast Donation DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral, A podcast Christmas theme by Tom Shad, A Pirate Christmas by Tom Smith Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.