Dialogues by Doc - Blackberry Thunder This week I talk about the scoop on the next Blacberry device codenamed "Thunder." Is it an iPhone killer? Well, I don't know that it needs to be. Listen in.
Added 2008-08-07
Dialogues by Doc - The iPhone 3G This week I talk about the release of the iPhone 3G. After a visit to the Apple store I polled those standing in line to see what prompted them to wait in line to buy the iPhone 3G. Listen in.
Added 2008-08-05
Dialogues by Doc - SugarSync This week I talk about SugarSync, a program I've been using to synchronize and backup files between all my devices. It can handle PC, Mac, and you can even access your files from your smartphone. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - The Software Industry Conference This week I come to you live from the 18th annual Software Industry Conference, being held in Boston, MA. The conference officially begins tomorrow and I'm looking forward to an exciting week. Listen in.
Added 2008-07-08
Dialogues by Doc - VMware Fusion This week I talk about my MacBook Pro and in particular, VMware Fusion. This allows me to have a virtual PC right on my Mac. Listen in
Added 2008-07-09
Dialogues by Doc - Garage Band This week II continue to talk about my new MacBook Pro and specifically about the program Garage Band. I'm just amazed at how easy the MAC, and all the programs that come with it are to use. Really a joy and you'll be hearing about the Mac for awhile. Listen in.
Added 2008-06-18
Dialogues by Doc - The Dark Side This week I tell you how I've turned to the "dark side" and purchased a Macintosh MacBook Pro. Just some of my first impresssions, but more to come. Listen in.
Added 2008-06-16
Dialogues by Doc - iPhone 3G The big news is the release of the iPhone 3G from Apple. This week I talk a bit about the new features and the new prices. Listen in.
Added 2008-06-16
Dialogues by Doc - More Companies Going Portable Following up on my podcast from last week I talk about Nvida, ASus, Quanta, and others who are getting into the tiny laptop market. Seems that many of you are "going portable." Listen in.
Added 2008-06-02
Dialogues by Doc - Interesting Trend In Laptops This week I take a look at what to me is an interesting trend in laptops. There's fascination with 17" screens and the Eee PC as well. Listen in.
Added 2008-06-02
Dialogues by Doc - Evernote 3 As part of my editorial series on Evernote 3 beta, this week I talk a bit about the program. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - Unlocked Cell Phones A lot of you have asked me for my opinion on unlocked cell phones. I'm not sure why, but since you've asked this week I give my opinion on that topic. Listen in.
Added 2008-04-08
Dialogues by Doc - Finding Flickr In working on my portable series I discovered Flickr, a great place to share your photos, for free. Listen in.
Added 2008-04-03
Dialogues by Doc - XP and Vista Listen in this week as I talk about Windows Vista and the need for all of us to look at it honestly. XP wasn't perfect in the beginning either.
Added 2008-03-28
Dialogues by Doc - Yahoo! Go This week, as a part of my continuing series of articles and podcasts on going portable, I talk briefly about Yahoo! Go. Listen in.
Added 2008-03-25
Dialogues by Doc - Introducing Demos Today I talk about a new editorial feature in the form of demos. These will be a great way to learn how to do things on your PC.
Added 2008-03-12
Dialogues by Doc - Going Portable Summary This week I summarize where we're at in our editorial series on "going portable." With 3 articles and two podcasts I'm still not done. Listen in and find out what's next.
Added 2008-03-07
Dialogues by Doc - The USB Drives I Use My podcast last week was a generalized talk about USB drives. All the emails I got from you indicated you want to know what I use. So, your wish is my command. Listen in and find out what I use.
Dialogues by Doc - One Month Back With Vista I've been on a journey to examine how I do things and to find better ways to do them. You'll recall that a month ago I decided to give Windows Vista another try. It's been interesting and fun. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - Better Gmail 2 for Gmail As part of my editorial series on switching all my email to use Gmail I talk about a cook set of scripts collectively called Better Gmail 2. Listen in.
What's New @ Tucows [2008-01] Home page changes. What's New page. Lost Password. Speed, speed and more speed. Search changes. Improvements, various and sundry. Fare thee well.
Added 2008-01-17
Dialogues by Doc - A Return to Vista This week I talk about my return to using Windows Vista on my primary computer. This time I'm not going to give up so easily. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - A Look Back at 2007 As we approach the end of 2007 I look back at just some of the cool things that came on the scene this past year. I hope you'll join me.
Added 2007-12-21
Editorial Feature - Free Software Programs At this time of year when many people have new computers I've made up a list of just some of the free software you can get right here on Tucows. Take a look!
Added 2007-12-27
Dialogues by Doc - Club Backup Club Backup is a new solution for keeping your data safe and secure by storing it online. You get 1 gigabyte of storage FREE. Backup, sync, and access your files online. Listen in.
Added 2007-12-19
Dialogues by Doc - ChoiceMail To round off our 3-part series on email and Spam I talk briefly about my personal experience with ChoiceMail. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - EnjoyMyMedia Whether you're a computer professional or a brand new user, EnjoyMyMedia is the perfect program for sharing your media with friends and family. Listen in.
Added 2007-11-27
Editorial Feature - Email Basics and Spam Read part one of a three-part editorial series on email and SPAM. What is email? What is SPAM? and how can you deal with it effectively.
Dialogues by Doc - Rules for Happier Computing #9 Forging ahead with my "Rules for Happier Computing." This week we look at Rule #9 - Have anti-virus and anti- spyware software on your computer and keep them updated!. Listen in.
Dialogues by Doc - Rules for Happier Computing #3 This week I continue my series on my rules for happier computing. This week we're looking at Rule #3 - Never download, much less open, ANY file from someone you don't know. Check it out!
Dialogues by Doc - Live from the Software Industry Conference Dateline - 07.11.2007 - I'm live at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver, Colorado for the start of the 17th annual Software Industry Conference. Listen in as I talk a bit about the conference.
Managing Time While we can't make more time we can make better use of the time that's available. Check it out.
Added 2007-07-10
Dialogues by Doc - Paranoid About Google Part 1 Dateline 05.09.2007 - This week I respond to those who asked me, "Are you paranoid about Google?" A subject I could talk a lot about, but I'll try to be brief. Listen in.
Added 2007-07-10
Dialogues by Doc - Software should be more courteous! Dateline 05.02.2007 - Listen in this week as I respond to emails I received about last weeks podcast. What do I mean, "Software should be more courteous?" I'll try to explain.
Added 2007-07-10
Editorial Feature - Summarizing Linux The final part of our editorial series on Linux gives you some different perspectives on Linux, Windows, and choices. Check it out.
Editorial - Black Hole Organizer The fourth and final installment of our series on free form databases features Black Hole Organizer, by Lincoln Beach Software. Check it out.
Editorial Feature - askSam Part three of our series on free form databases features askSam, by askSam Systems. Read all about it!
Added 2007-07-10
Dialogues by Doc - Looking at Daylight Savings Time Dateline 03.14.2007 - Join me this week as I talk about the "new" Daylight Savings Time and make an appeal to the providers of "mobile" content. Listen in.
Added 2007-07-10
Editorial Feature - Info Select Part two of our editorial series on free form databases features Info Select by Micro Logic. Read all about it!
Dialogues by Doc - My comments on Windows Vista Dateline 02.21.2007 - With Window Vista out for three weeks now I think it's time I gave a few comments about it. Should you upgrade? Listen in.
Most Innovative Product of 2006 Dr. File Finder reveals what he believes to be the "Most Innovative New Product" of 2006, Adondo Personal Audio Link or PAL. Read all about it.
Added 2007-07-10
Dialogues by Doc - Comments on Adondo PAL Dateline 01.17.2007 - Join me as I talk a bit more about the product I selected as "Most Innovative New Product" of 2006, Personal Audio Link by Adondo. Give a listen.
Dialogues by Doc - My frist weekly podcast. Dateline 01.03.2007 - The first of weekly podcasts by Michael E. Callahan aka Dr. File Finder. Assorted dialogues on software, life, and much more.
Added 2007-07-10
NovaBACKUP As part of our editorial series on backup software this week we look at NovaBACKUP. Check it out.
LocalCooling Against Global Warming Generating the power to run your PC, monitor, printer, and other accessories adds to greenhouse gases. You can do something about it. Read on.
Added 2007-07-10
RestoreIT Pro We review RestoreIT Pro from Farstone Technologies as part of our series on backup software
Added 2007-07-10
Tips On Buying An iPod Continuing one of our holiday specials, get tips on buying an iPod. Check it out!
Added 2007-07-10
SyncBackSE As our editorial series on backup software continues, today we take a good look at SyncBackSE. Read all about it.
Added 2007-07-10
Tips On Buying An MP3 Player Looking to buy an MP3 player as a gift this year? Get some tips just in time for the holidays.
Added 2007-07-10
BackupAssist BackupAssist is a powerful backup system that's also easy-to-use. Read all about it.
Added 2007-07-10
Tips On Buying External Storage As part of our series on tech shopping for the holidays, here's a special on buying external storage. Read all about it!
Added 2007-07-10
Backup Basics Our computers hold progressively more and more important information. Pictures, documents, memories, and more Here's a look at backup basics that kicks off five weeks of backup software reviews. Check it out.
Added 2007-07-10
Christmas Software Have some fun decorating your computer for the holidays. Here's a peek at some holiday-related software.
Added 2007-07-10
Tips On Buying A Printer Laserjet? Inkjet? Get some tips on buying a printer for yourself or for someone else for the holidays
Added 2007-07-10
How to manage projects VIP Team To Do List is a perfect tool for working on projects. Read the review.
What Is Virtualization? - Part 2 Part 2 of this two-part series on "virtualization". Find out more about virtual machines, virtual infrastructure, and more.
Added 2007-07-13
What Is Virtualization? - Part 1 Tucows Editorial Feature on "What Is Virtualization? - Part 1 of 2. Find out how you can use "virtual machines" to make your life easier.
Added 2007-07-13
Simple tips for happier computing During over a quarter century working with computers and on-line, Dr. File Finder has defined some basic rules for happier computing. Today he shares them with you!
How to burn CDs and DVDs What’s not to love about CommandBurner. It’s a free CD and DVD burning tool that provides both command line functionality and a simple interface.
Added 2007-07-13
How to remove Inqtana.A Surely every operating system is at a risk for worm and viruses, but this is the second one for MacOS X in less than a week.
Added 2007-07-13
How to remove OSX.Leap.A There's a worm for MacOS X 10.4 floating around in cyberspace. Is your Mac compromised?
Added 2007-07-13
How has shareware changed over the years? As someone who has been in this industry for a long long time, I'm prone to noticing changes. Noticing patterns in things. In the 25 years I've been in computers I've seen lots of changes. The rise in popularity of shareware is one of the biggest changes.
Added 2007-07-13
How Tucows Fights Spyware Tucows stands firm in its commitment to bring you software that is safe. We test every title to make sure it runs on a variety of systems. We check every program for viruses before placing it online. We run a virus scan on every single file in our system weekly as an added level of protection.
Added 2007-07-10
What Is Adware? In conjunction with the information I wrote about spyware I also want to tell you a bit about what is commonly called "Adware." The concept of advertising paying for things is an old one. Think about it. You turn on your television and every program is sponsored by a variety of products. You read a newspaper and you see advertising for a wide range of things.
Added 2007-07-10
What Is Spyware? Spyware has been the talk of the Internet recently, and it's not going away any time soon. In order to fight something, however, you need to know what your enemy is, who your enemy is, how they attack, and what you can do to defeat them. So again, what is spyware?
How Tucows Fights Spyware Tucows stands firm in its commitment to bring you software that is safe. We test every title to make sure it runs on a variety of systems. We check every program for viruses before placing it online. We run a virus scan on every single file in our system weekly as an added level of protection. Therefore, it only makes sense that Tucows also tests every file to ensure that there is no spyware or adware contained in the program.
Added 2005-05-06
Spyware and Adware: What Is It? Programs can be adware, spyware or both. Some programs that are technically adware, spyware or both are really harmless. So how do you know?
Added 2007-07-10
Dialogues by Doc - VMware Fusion This week I continue to talk about my new MacBook Pro and specifically about the program VMware Fusion, from VMware, Inc. Using VMware Fusion I can have Windows and Linux machines on my Mac without a lot of hassle. Listen in.