09: Front-ends for your media server: Mac OS X » This Old Nerd

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So you built a media server that has all your content. Today, we cover how to access your server using front-ends for Mac OS X. Windows users, don’t miss this episode because we also talk about the cross-platform Boxee.

Find out which one is the best for you in this round-up. Also, don’t forget that if you use the code “THISOLDNERD” to buy a Drobo at DroboStore.com you can save some serious money!

 

08: How to ditch your phone but stay connected » This Old Nerd

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Got a voice plan, data plan, texting plan, and a tethering plan? Getting overcharged with cell phone bills? Forget that. We’re going data only which means huge savings in your wallet. Don’t worry – you’ll still be able to make and receive calls and texts. How? Watch the episode.

Also, we’ve got a deal with Drobo! Use the code “THISOLDNERD” at DroboStore.com and save a bundle (don’t input the quote marks)! More details after the jump.

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Get more information like the products we used in the episode and details on our Drobo deal by going to: http://thisoldnerd.finitecomedy.com/08-ditch-your-phone-but-stay-connected

HotHardware Video Podcast – October 29, 2010 – HotHardware

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Dave (1), Iyaz (.5) and I (1) are back again for the latest episode of the weekly HotHardware Video Podcast. In this week’s episode, we talk about Dell’s new XPS notebooks, Wireless HDMI / WHDI kits from Asus and brite-View, Apple’s latest 11.6” and 13.3” MacBook Airs, and a low-priced, Android-based tablet–the CherryPad. We also chat about our on-going contest in which someone can win a killer new gaming rig, some of our favorite entries so far, and Marco’s ‘little problem’ with system building…