Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The Computer Guys & Gal return with a look at the latest from the world of technology. This month — tricks for keeping costs down when you travel with your cellphone; the latest improvements in e-book readers and smartphones; and answers to your computer questions.
Guests
- John Gilroy WAMU Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers
- Allison Druin WAMU Computer Gal; Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and Associate Dean for Research, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland
- Bill Harlow WAMU Computer Guy; and Hardware & Software Technician for MACs & PCs at Mid-Atlantic Consulting, Inc.
Tip of the Month
(A Mac-centric piece of advice from Bill Harlow)
Spotlight Power Search
I’ve grown to love Spotlight search built into Mac OS X. There are some powerful tools one can use to enhance search queries, and MacFixIt has put together a nice, concise article on how to get more out of Spotlight, such as narrowing down searches by file type, or by using logic to refine searches (AND, OR, NOT).
Items Heard on Today’s Show
Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Jailbreaking Phones
Prince, iTunes, and the End of the Internet
- MTV News Reports the Story
Cell Phone Bills and Other Tech Traveling Tips
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New York Times Tips
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A Lighter, Cheaper Kindle
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Microsoft Street Slide
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A Test of Driver-less Vehicles
Browsing Source Code
- MacPaint, QuickDraw Source Code now Available at the Computer History Museum
Kindle V. Paper
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Amazon says Kindle Format is Out-Selling Traditional Books
Android V. iPhone
- Android is Out-Selling the iPhone
Children and Gadgets
- A Superficial Level of Engagement for Kids?
Gaming and Privacy
- World of Warcraft Users Fight Move to Reveal Real IDs
Children and Gadgets
- A “Superficial” Level of Engagement and Learning?
Facebook: The Next Dominant Company?
- Facebook Tops 500 Million Users Worldwide
World’s Oldest Tweeter Passes Away
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