From the archive

November 2008

46 posts

The HP Magic Giveaway!

Our biggest giveaway ever is now underway. Geek News Central and 49 other sites will each be giving away $6000.00 dollars in HP Prizes. This site along with the 49 others will be giving you a chance to win during the HP Magic Giveaway!

My Take on the Justin.tv Suicide

Over the last few days, more information has come out about the teen suicide viewed by hundreds of people on Justin.tv. The situation is sad, and was likely avoidable, but I'm going to resist blaming the people watching on the internet for letting it happen. The young man in question, Abraham Biggs, was obviously troubled, and had more than once

Stop Giving Me Software I Don’t Need

Every day, it seems, when I boot up my computers, each one wants me to update iTunes and add Safari. It doesn't matter how many times I say no, and click quit, every day the stupid install window keeps coming back up. And there is no way to permanently turn this off. At least, not that I've found. Java wants

The importance of choice

Being off the net by choice is much easier to bear then when you lack that choice.

Our Biggest Prize Giveaway Ever!

Folks you are going to want to pay attention to Geek News Central over the next 3–4 days as we have a promotion that is forthcoming that is simply going to blow you away.

GNC-2008-11-21 #426 Interesting Mix of Content Tonight

Very serious discussion at the end of the show about the Justin.tv suicide. Please folks make sure you take care of one another. Very stressful times we are in we need to take care of one another more than ever. Please Support my Show Sponsors!: [Save 10% off on any order at GoDaddy.com!] Use Code Todd [Try GoToMeeting free for

Broadcaster Dies on Justin.tv.

I remember scanning though the uStream channels one night. A young girl, head wrapped in a veil but exposing her breasts to the ustream public. I also remember other issues of questionable content online or even on TV. Apparently on Justin.tv, a broadcaster was pushed by his viewers to take a high dose of pills. He did so and died.

Tricaster Died Tonight

Well for some unknown reason in the middle of my live recording tonight my Tricaster died. Will be calling tech support in the morning to find out what the procedure is.

GNC-2008-11-18 #425 Jam Packed Show

Back in the saddle tonight after taking the night off last night more details on the show. The 24hr Podcast has been postponed till December 20-21 but until then the show goes on. Please Support my Show Sponsors!: [Save 10% off on any order at GoDaddy.com!] Use Code Todd [Try GoToMeeting free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. No credit card

Tech Podcast Network at CES 2009

Andy McCaskey one of the team members going to CES 2009 representing Tech Podcast has put up a informational page on how companies can work with us to get great exposure during the 2009 event.

TiVo a Pizza

TiVo and Domino's have joined forces to get you your favorite pie without picking up the phone. You will be able to access your TiVo and like a website - order your pizza, soda and sides to be delivered in 30 minutes. This is not a good move, it's an interesting one. Services through your media box might just spawn

24hr Podcast Postponed!

The 24hr Podcast has been postponed. This afternoon my grandfather of 99 years passed away. I will be traveling to Michigan to attend the funeral. While I understand the disappointment of not being able to do the event this Saturday and Sunday I am sure you all understand.

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