Call For Help with Jeff Weisbein of BestTechie.net

Call For Help - February 4th, 2009 - How To Make A Successful Blog

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:46:00 +0000

Today Joe and I discussed how to make a successful blog. There is no one secret recipe, however, we do provide a number of tips and tricks to help get you on your way. We also discussed the release of the new iPhone firmware 2.2.1 and Apple's patent on the touchscreen device for mobile phones and where that could lead in regards to Palm's new Pre phone.

Call For Help - January 21st, 2009 - Why People Quit Google

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Today Joe and I discussed the latest in tech news including why people leave Google the supposed nirvana of all work-places. We also discussed Steve Jobs, Google's GDrive, TechCrunch's CrunchPad (Web tablet prototype), Seagate recent drive failure problems, the new Microsoft operating system - Windows 7, and oh so much more! Links to some of the feature articles: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/19/techcrunch-tablet-update-prototype-b/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/18/why-google-employees-quit/ http://mariosundar.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/top-10-steve-jobs-quotes/ Enjoy!

Call For Help - November 12th, 2008 - The Pomegranate Phone

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:22:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Today Joe and I discussed the latest in tech news including the future of movies online on sites like YouTube and Hulu and even video search on sites such as videosurf.com. We also took a preview look at the Pomegranate Phone (a true iPhone Killer) - http://www.pomegranatephone.com Note: The Pomegranate is not a real phone - it's just a marketing gimmick to go to Nova Scotia.

Call For Help - November 5th, 2008 - Google, Twitter, and MakeUseOf

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:12:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Joe was not in today so I brought on Cody Wilson aka belthesar via the Skype line to discuss the latest in tech. Today we discussed Google's advertising monopoly in the online market, Twitter and their business model, and how MakeUseOf.com was hacked! Joe will return next week for the regularly scheduled show.

Call For Help - October 29th, 2008 - Notifu Interview with Kent Johnson / Windows 7

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:56:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Today we interviewed Kent Johnson founder of a brand new service called Notifu. Interview topics: 1. What is Notifu? 2. How did you come up with the idea for Notifu? 3. If someone were to register an account on Notifu what extra “features” does it provide as opposed to using the service without registering? 4. Will Notifu users be able to create/add (possibly import from applications such as Outlook) contacts and groups within their account? 5. I noticed that Notifu has an iPhone Web App – do you plan to create a full iPhone application? Also, do you plan to support the Android platform as well? 6. With Notifu are you able to tell if people have read your message? 7. Are these messages stored on your servers? If so, for how long and do you assure users that they are safe? 8. What features would you like to see down the road in Notifu? Is there any possibility users will be able to leave voice messages to their contacts? We also discussed PC Mag's top 10 Google Android Apps and took a look at a preview of Windows 7 and what you can expect from the new Microsoft OS expected to release in late 2009 or early 2010.

Call For Help - October 22nd, 2008 - Tech Layoff's / Malwarebytes Lead Developer Interview

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:27:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Today Joe and I discussed the latest on the recent tech layoff's which have plagued start ups and even larger companies such as Yahoo! I interviewed Malwarebytes' lead developer Marcin Kleczynski and we gave away a bunch of FREE copies of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to our listeners and viewers. We also discussed a bit of Google Android and Symantec's proposed fix for Vista UAC.

Call For Help - October 1, 2008 - iPod Touch, Flash for iPhone, and YouTube Hotspots

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:37:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Today I looked at the new iPod Touch 2nd generation, discussed flash for the iPhone, YouTube Hotspots and what it means for content creators, and the Logitech MX Air. Dell is now offering movies pre-loaded on certain Dell computers - would this make you want to buy a Dell? Google brings back 2001 for their tenth birthday - search the Google 2001 index: http://www.google.com/search2001.html And thanks to Sidney for calling in on Skype (MyWCWP is the username) and talking about his new iPod Nano. Joe will return for the full show next week.

Call For Help - September 24th, 2008 - Google Android

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:50:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Today Joe and I discussed the in's and out's of the Google Android software and initial phone (the G1) release and what exactly it means for you and the iPhone.

Call For Help - September 3rd, 2008 - Google Chrome

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:54:00 +0000

http://live.besttechie.net - Google Chrome is the latest application released by Google. What exactly does Google intend to do with this browser? It provides a lot of features and functionality which isn't in any other browser to date but they still have a lot of work to do gain market share. We also discussed Twitter with the WCWP station manager Dan Cox and the various uses of the platform. Follow me - http://twitter.com/besttechie Follow WCWP - http://twitter.com/mywcwp

Call For Help - April 29th, 2008 - Interviews with Drew Olanoff of ReadBurner and AlanaTaylor of AlanaTaylor.com / Podcamp NYC 2.0 Discussion

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:27:00 +0000

Call For Help - April 29th, 2008 - Interviews with Drew Olanoff of ReadBurner and AlanaTaylor of AlanaTaylor.com / Podcamp NYC 2.0 Discussion ---- Drew Olanoff of ReadBurner: Questions/Topics: 1. What is ReadBurner? 2. What is Google Reader? 3. What is the difference between ReadBurner and FeedBurner? 4. How does it work – how does your feed / story make it to the top? 5. There are a lot of big sites that have a lot of RSS subscribers – do you plan to try and give everyone an equal playing field so their story can make it to the top? 6. Bonus Question: Your favorite social networking site to date? 7. Bonus Question: Best advice to give to someone looking to create a startup? How to use Google Reader and ReadBurner: http://blog.readburner.com/howtousegooglereader.html ----- Alana Taylor of AlanaTaylor.com Questions/Topics: 1. What was your favorite session at Podcamp and why? 2. Who do you think had the most beneficial session to you? 3. What was the most important thing you learned, if anything at Podcamp? 4. If /you/ were going to speak at Podcamp what would you be talking about? 5. Bonus Question: What is your favorite social network and why?

Call For Help - April 22nd, 2008 - Facebook News / Ubuntu Hardy Heron Discussion / Macbook Woes

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:58:00 +0000

Call For Help - April 22nd, 2008 - Facebook News / Ubuntu Hardy Heron Discussion / Macbook Woes Facebook in the news - Facebook chat released and the obstacles Facebook is facing. Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) is being released shortly and we discuss the release and what it means to users. Nick Parker the music director of WCWP Top 40 joins us to share his Macbook issues which seem to be a regular occurrence throughout the Macbook world.

Call For Help - April 15th, 2008 - Chris Pirillo on Web Communities

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:22:00 +0000

Call For Help - Chris Pirillo discusses the Web and the ideas behind Web communities. Questions and Topics: 1. What does Web 2.0 mean for an Internet user? 2. What do users gain with Web 2.0 sites such as uStream, flickr, twitter, and YouTube? 3. Is the Web the new platform for publishing with blogging communities such as your own (Lockergnome), WordPress, and Blogger constantly growing 4. Is blogging the new form of journalism? Should bloggers be held to the same standards as the Media? 5. With the number of people on the Internet now blogging how does one get their content seen by the masses? What tips and tricks can get your content to the top of search engines? 6. How does one monetize their content on the Web? Should we be looking at Google Adsense, AdBrite, or Microsoft Ads? What other options are available in terms of monetizing? 7. Web 2.0 has brought about a number of online applications for productivity do you see these online applications such as Google Docs and Google Spreadsheet phasing out the stronghold Microsoft has in the Office Suite market? If so, when do you think this will happen? 8. You are currently working on a project called GnomePal which will allow users to create Web 2.0 communities with ease are you concerned that this will saturate a market (Web 2.0) which is continuously growing at a rapid rate? Why or why not? 9. Where do you see the future of the Web? Is Web 2.0 going to be around for a while longer? 10. Do you have any thoughts and/or predictions as to what Web 3.0 might bring?

Call For Help - April 8th, 2008 - Web 2.0 Edition

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:15:00 +0000

Call For Help - Web 2.0 Edition - What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 Overview - what defines Web 2.0 and what it's all about

Call For Help - April 1st, 2008 - April Fools Edition

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Call For Help - April Fools Edition The best tech April fools jokes in 2008

Call For Help - March 25th, 2008 - Sirius / XM / Linksys WRT600N Review and Live Calls

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Call For Help - March 25th, 2008 - Sirius / XM / Linksys WRT600N Review and Live Calls Top News Stories: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/24/google-throws-another-wireless-ball-in-the-air-wifi-20/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/24/the-doj-finally-realizes-that-a-siriusxm-radio-merger-isnt-a-serious-threat-to-anyone/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/24/justintvs-birthday-stats—57-years-worth-of-video-and-counting/ http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/03/20/apple.itunes.ap/index.html

Call For Help - March 11th, 2008 - Apple Computer / Genius Bar Story Review and Customer Service Talk

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:00 +0000

Apple Computer / Genius Bar Story Review and Customer Service Talk. My story about the Apple Genius Bar and their customer service. As well as how companies should treat their customers. Live calls and tech news as well. Top News Stories: Facebook grabs a Google Executive http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/04/news/newsmakers/moritz_google_exec.fortune/index.htm MySpace Music Service http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/20/technology/myspace_music/index.htm ThinkPad crams tons of features into a lightweight laptop http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/03/05/lenovo.thinkpad/index.html?iref=newssearch

Call For Help - March 4th, 2008 - Photography and Apple Computers

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:00:42 +0000

Photography Interview with Steve Mermelstein of Town and Country Photographer. Best point and shoot: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011Z8CCG/?tag=ubg-20 Best value point and shoot: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10K 10MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011Z23V2/?tag=ubg-20 Best wide angle compact: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35K 10MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011Z9VX0/?tag=ubg-20 Best ultra compact and ultra compact with video: Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 10MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VH81IK/?tag=ubg-20 Best entry level DSLR: Nikon D60 10.2MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012OGF6Q/?tag=ubg-20 Best full size entry level DSLR: Nikon D80 10.2MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MLG9K2/?tag=ubg-20 Best mid range DSLR: Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VJX7DW/?tag=ubg-20 Cheapest tripod: Bogen Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N7VPRW/?tag=ubg-20 Great midrange tripod: Bogen-Manfrotto 055MF3 3-Section MagFiber Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00091SBU6/?tag=ubg-20 Great tripod for life: Gitzo GT3530 6X Carbon Fiber 3 Series 3 Section G-Lock Mountaineer Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PCKLQ6/?tag=ubg-20