Podnutz Daily #150 - Calling Dad...and Mom

Listen Here: pnd150.mp3


How to run system restore when you cannot boot into Windows
- UBCD has the registry repair wizard
- Vista boot issues
- System Recovery


Five year old HP laptop
- Solutions for a sticky touchpad


Circuit City going-out-of-business
- There was no sale
- What this means to Best Buy


My Back Up Program for the NAS
SyncBack smooth interface and great tools


Podnutz Lounge is BACK!
- Tech Chat found at www.podnutz.com/lounge
- Chat software provided by everywherechat.com


Dad is the malware man in the shop Yo, Dad. It's Steve.
- I call him to clarify his cleaning routine
- Mom answers and says "Hi Ya'll"
- Dad gives his malware/trojan removal tips
- Trojan Remover (uninstall after cleaning)



Email from Jason:
- Help for Timster on wire gauge for the power jack
- Look at amps for further clarity
- Resource suggestion Wire Gauge & Current Limits



Email from Wendy:
Did I miss The UBCD episode?
-- It will be released soon



Email from Rod:
- Feedback on replacement batteries - troubleshooting
- Use only Genuine Power Supplies
- How to tell if it is generic
- A weak Power Supply will not charge a battery.



Email from Ben:
- In need of an obscure hinge



Email from Patrick:
- Suggestions on cleaning the registry Revo Uninstaller
- RegScanner removes multiple registry entries


Email from Ray:
What are the FLAT RATE prices at your computer repair shop?
- $79 Flat Rate for most everything & customers buy the parts
- $119 for laptop jack repairs
- Mem upgrade $30- $40
- Norton 2009 $35
Customers that ask about their iTunes library
- Made an attempt to back up
- Tips on backing up an iTunes folder



Live Call from DataMike:
Toshiba Satellite A35-S159 Laptop
- Touchpad mouse buttons are non functional
- Component questions on replacing/repairing this part


Live Call from Ben:
- Hinky driver install story


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