Simply Digital

Episode 13: Registering A Domain Name

We use domain names wether we know it or not. It certainly makes our life easier being able to type in “google.com” instead of 64.233.187.99. You may not think much about domain names until you try and register one for yourself — then you quickly learn just how hard it is to find a name that isn’t taken.

So how do you register a domain name? Well, this week the Simply Digital guys take a look at how to do just that and along the way explain some of the basics in how domain names work.

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Episode 12: Interview with Chris Dunphy

This week, the Simply Digital gang take their first podcast “on the road”, even if they only made it as far as the driveway. Chris Dunphy, a self described technomadic flying geek, happened to land in Simply Digital “studio” for a quick interview.

Chris is the former Director of Competitive Analysis for Palm and then PalmSource — in other words, his job involved traveling the world, meeting interesting people and buying every interesting gadget he could get his hands on. A geek’s dream job to say the least.

He has always had a passion for travel and when the opportunity presented itself to pursue that passion and spend a year or so just traveling, it was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up. So lately Chris has been traveling the United States and using all kinds of different technology along the way.

Lucky for us, Chris stopped by for a few days and we were able to record an interview with him. This recording was made inside Chris’ Tab Trailer as the rain slowly fell outside.

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Episode 11: Online Dating

Online dating has now become mainstream. You see it in movies and on television and it seems like there is advertising everywhere to find that “special someone” online. So what’s online dating all about? Well the Simply Digital guys hope to answer those questions in episode 11.

This week, Michael Ashby turns the tables on Analog Dave an places him in the hot seat to answer a few questions. Analog Dave has tried online dating off-and-on for several years and this week he shares some of his insight in how this style of dating works. From do’s to don’ts, Dave walks us through the process and explains how it works and what to expect in your search.

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Episode 10: Computer Monitors

More often than not, the only time you purchase a new computer monitor is when you’re buying a new system. Yet after figuring out all the particulars of a computer, the monitor is usually an after thought and it shouldn’t be. There are some key factors in making a buying decision on a computer monitor that greatly impact the quality of the display.

This week in Episode 10, Michael Ashby and Analog Dave talk about the basics of a choosing a new computer monitor. From CRTs to LCDs, the guys go over all the specs and terms and acronyms, but each term is explained in detail and the show notes have plenty of further information.

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Episode 9: Basic Networking

The topic of computer networking can be somewhat intimidating, but once you understand that basic building blocks of what makes up a network, it’s really quite simple. Armed with the right information, you can troubleshoot a network problem, share your broadband Internet connection, or even create a complete network of your own.

In episode 9, Michael Ashby and Analog Dave talk about the basics of a local area network (LAN). There are a lot of terms and acronyms, but each term is explained in detail and the show notes have plenty of further information.

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Episode 8: Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are everywhere these days and it seems there are new features being offered by providers left and right. Camera phones, text messaging, television, downloadable music and a truckload of acronyms to go with all these new technologies. How to make sense of it all?

In Episode 8, Michael Ashby and Analog Dave walk you through a series of questions to help you find the best phone and mobile plan that best suits your needs. If you can answer six questions, you’ll be armed with everything you need to know about getting a new mobile phone.

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