Episode 11.5

Sun April 01 2007

This week I've decided to bring you guys a show that's a bit different from the norm. In it you'll hear a speech given by Bill Gates in 1989 that cove... read more

This week I've decided to bring you guys a show that's a bit different from the norm. In it you'll hear a speech given by Bill Gates in 1989 that covers the following topics:The start and history of the microcomputer industryMicrosoft BASIC and the Altair 880 computerThe transition from 8-bit to 16-bit computersMicrosoft's history with IBM640k memory barrier and 16-bit architectures32-bit 386 and ... read more

This week I've decided to bring you guys a show that's a bit different from the norm. In it you'll hear a speech given by Bill Gates in 1989 that covers the following topics:The start and history of the microcomputer industryMicrosoft BASIC and the Altair 880 computerThe transition from 8-bit to 16-bit computersMicrosoft's history with IBM640k memory barrier and 16-bit architectures32-bit 386 and 486 architecturesRISC and multi-processor machinesEGA graphics and WYSIWYG editorsDecreasing cost of memory, harddisks and hardware in generalThe importance and future of the mouseObject-oriented programmingMS-DOS and OS/2Multi-threaded and multi-application systemsSynchronization in multi-threaded applicationsDiskette-based softwareUNIX standardization and POSIXHistory of the Macintosh and Microsoft' involvementInvolvement of Xerox in graphical user interfacesApple vs. Microsoft lawsuit regarding user interfacesOS/2 future as a replacement for MS-DOSMicrosoft Office on MacintoshThin/dumb clientsCompact discsMultimedia applicationsGates' current role at Microsoft At midnight EDT on Friday, April 06, 2007 we will be launching the new Digital Geekcast with a brand new website, shiny new server and a slightly different show structure! Until next week.......... read less

Episode 11

Fri February 02 2007

Welcome to the Digital Revolution. We are here for one reason, and only one reason. To serve your addiction to technology. Whether you are in Taiwan, ... read more

Welcome to the Digital Revolution. We are here for one reason, and only one reason. To serve your addiction to technology. Whether you are in Taiwan, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, United States, we are in your pocket. Tech Questions Call us:1(206)-350-6325 E-mail us: josh@digitalgeekcast.com News BSOD through the ages First item ever sold on eBay Reviews I apologize but I simply didn't have time to put ... read more

Welcome to the Digital Revolution. We are here for one reason, and only one reason. To serve your addiction to technology. Whether you are in Taiwan, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, United States, we are in your pocket. Tech Questions Call us:1(206)-350-6325 E-mail us: josh@digitalgeekcast.com News BSOD through the ages First item ever sold on eBay Reviews I apologize but I simply didn't have time to put together a review this week. Geek 101 5 ways to speed up your PC From:Tech Tutorials Difficulty-3/5 Time required to complete-One to one and a half hours (This will vary) 1. Run the disk cleanup utility included in Windows You may not realize it, but just because you finish with a file doesn't mean your computer does. In many cases, if your computer's hard drive were a garage, you would have unused junk files piled 20 feet high and spilling out into the street. Everyone should use the Windows "Disk Cleanup Utility" to delete old, unused, and temporary files that clog your hard drive. Click Start, point at All Programs (or Programs), Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Cleanup. Analyze your hard drive for files you can eliminate and it may shock you to see how much hard drive space (and speed) you can free up with a few clicks. 2. Defragment Imagine a properly maintained hard drive as room the size of Wal-Mart filled with filing cabinets. Now imagine ripping open every drawer of every filing cabinet, slinging the contents onto the floor and trying to find one document -that's a fragmented hard drive. Sometimes lack of speed simply results from your computer working too hard to find the files it needs. You can solve this problem by "defragging" your hard drive. Click Start, point to All Programs (or Programs), Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmentor. Choose the disk you want to defragment and expect to let the program run for several hours. ~ Uninstall Unused Software ~ We all maintain software on our systems we rarely, if ever, use. That software can steal system resources. Click Start, Control Panel, and "Add Remove Programs" to pull up a screen that allows you to remove old programs you don't use anymore. Simply select and uninstall all programs you know for sure you don't need or want. 3. Buy more RAM Increasing your RAM, a computer's memory, can dramatically increase speed when running certain operations or programs. RAM costs so little now that you should install the maximum amount of memory your system can handle. More to come next week..... Security Minute Debunking common security myths 1. Myth: Anti-virus software and firewalls are 100% effective. Truth: Anti-virus software and firewalls are important elements to protecting your information (see Understanding Anti-Virus Software and Understanding Firewalls for more information). However, neither of these elements are guaranteed to protect you from an attack. Combining these technologies with good security habits is the best way to reduce your risk. 2. Myth: Once software is installed on your computer, you do not have to worry about it anymore. Truth: Vendors may release patches or updated versions of software to address problems or fix vulnerabilities (see Understanding Patches for more information). You should install the patches as soon as possible; some software even offers the option to obtain updates automatically. Making sure that you have the latest virus definitions for your anti-virus software is especially important. 3. Myth: There is nothing important on your machine, so you do not need to protect it. Truth: Your opinion about what is important may differ from an attacker's opinion. If you have personal or financial data on your computer, attackers may be able to collect it and use it for their own financial gain. Even if you do not store that kind of information on your computer, an attacker who can gain control of your computer may be able to use it in attacks against other people (see Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks and Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets for more information). More to come next week..... Useful Links Searchmash Windows Vista System Guide Contact us Phone Number:1(206)-350-6325 Email: comments@digitalgeekcast.com Josh: Josh@digitalgeekcast.com read less

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