Podnutz Daily #208 - Windows 7 Tips

Steve is joined by DooToDoorGeek from Maryland

Running time: 1:02:30
Added: 7 Dec 2009

Topics Discussed:

• Digital River installations of Windows 7 with Valid .edu mail address for $30
• Experiences and tips with Windows 7 in general including the new task bar
• Daemon Tools lite to mount ISO files in a virtual drive
• SIW and Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to retrieve system info and product codes
• Re-installing Windows from the recovery partition vs. using an OEM disk
• PC decrapifier to remove pre-installed software on new computers
• NTR connect for remote desktop control
• Use the Podnutz Lounge for off-hours tech chat
• D2D is still working on his ultimate thumb drive
• D2D is "giddy" over the Zipit Z2 portable message device
• D2D is trying out ThreatFire antivirus and Web of Trust as a virus deterent

Voicemails/Emails:

• Steve's eventual plan to put his Laptop Repair Video's on DVD
• D2D recommends using OpenDNS for web filtering
• A writer wants options for starting business websites. Steve and D2D discuss Squarespace and iWeb for Mac users
• One writer having a problem with Microsoft Security Essentials having high CPU usage
• MadMarv uses freemeter to monitor bandwidth
• Steve-O writes about reasons behind soldering problems with laptops

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Music provided by Evan King
Notes by Mike Evans at datamike.net