Because the show is preempted this week by MSU Football, we present you with a special podcast to enjoy in its place.  The following interview is the first in a series of talks with guests who have specialized in helping people with their computers.  This week’s interview is with Cindy O’Neil otherwise known as Mrs. Wizard.  She has been helping people for over 15 years both in her hometown, Memphis, TN, and around the globe through her excellent website.  You’ll also find out about her latest outing: a blog about the Kindle (Amazon’s Ebook Reader).   (Foster Braun)

Mrs. Wizard Interview (approx. 20 minutes.)

As your Labor Day BBQs near, ycheck out Kayem’s Franksteiner application which allows you to create your very own monstrous hot dog recipes. Upon entering the hot dog laboratory, you can choose from a selection of more than 20 toppings to “dress up your dog.” Upon completion, you can submit your creation to the hot dog gallery for your chance to win coupons from Kayem. (Gary Baker)

Facebook took away another piece of your privacy the other day when they activated Places which lets everyone know where you are whenever you use Facebook whether you want them to or NOT.  Mark Zuckerberg may want his buds to know when he’s using the WC but I prefer to keep that item of national [...]

Quick, hang out a shingle as a security company!  Money keeps flying their way.  This time the luck recipient is AVAST which is about to get $100 million to help them defend us.  Hope this really translates into more security.  Whose next?  Microsoft buys Symantec?!  Ed Rudel

It’s the Onion Capacitor – when combined with today’s slow charging Lithium Ion batteries, are capable of powering a  Laptop for days at a time and cell phone for Weeks.  A Capacitor can be charged in seconds and then, in turn, charge the slow Lithium-Ion batteries used to power most portable electronics.
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Amazon is heating up the ereader market with the introduction of the newest Kindle that now contains 3G connectivity and not just WiFi.  Wonder which carrier will benefit the most from this and what this means for future functions on the Kindle?  Full Kindle Review

Guests:
Dave Buchanan and Steve Bostedor, from Jackson, Michigan, co-hosts of “The iPad Show” .  It’s a great story of how a couple of guys with a passion have become digital stars.
The iPad Show
Damian McGlothlin, Ann Arbor high school senior, developed a brilliant website, YouChooseOne.org , that allows people to donate to specific needy individuals rather than to organizations.  Every penny [...]