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TechFan

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Technology Fans Rejoice!
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Episodes

TechFan #61 - Biggest Tech Stories of 2011

Did you top tech story of 2011 make this list? David and Tim have what they consider the top ten on this episode of TechFan! Agree or disagree, let us know! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Dec 30, 20111 hr 3 min

TechFan #60 - iOSlicous

Tim and David spend the entire episode on the iOS universe, with some recommendations on what to buy, and what NOT to buy, for our favorite handheld computing devices Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Dec 16, 20111 hr 19 min

TechFan #59 - Death of Radio

Tim and David look at the decaying radio industry, and then talk about the Stoplight Network. Plus, Tim tries the new Batman game on his iPad live on the show. Or at least tries to. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Dec 09, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #58 - Grumpy Hosts

Both Tim and David are feeling a bit grumpy, so what better time to record a podcast? Justin Bryce from Geekiest Show Ever and Drunken Halo joins us for half a segment (mostly to pitch that this Sunday is his birthday we think) and talk about the new Halo Anniversary Edition. David and Tim discuss the Steve Jobs biography (Tim is not happy, David is more apathetic), going the minimalist route, and why online videos suck now. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-...

Dec 02, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #57 - Magical

With Tim needing to record a night show, and a day early, David had to miss this episode, so Mark Greentree from Not Another Mac Podcast joined in. Topics include the Stoplight Network, Podcasting, the need for innovation in technology, website needs, how magical our world of tech is, and much more! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Nov 23, 20111 hr 19 min

TechFan #56 - Heated Topics

Tim and David have a heated discussion on the merit and fairness of comparing the Kindle Fire to the iPad in reviews. What the tech industry needs to do to get competitive and make better products is also discussed. Plus, David asks the question: with Modern Warfare 3, has the Xbox 360 reached it's zenith? And Tim goes through a major change with his entertainment system. And if all that is not enough, some big changes are discussed about the MyMac Podcasting Network, and what is the Stoplight N...

Nov 18, 20111 hr 20 min

TechFan #55 - A Matter of Trust

Tim and David discuss the looming price increase in Hard Drives, and what is driving it. Which online company do you trust more, Google or FaceBook? And finally, Adobe haults developement on Flash. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Nov 11, 20111 hr

TechFan #54 - Underwater

Owen Rubin joins Tim Robertson for an hour-long discussion on a bevy of topics, including the integrity of product reviewers, the problem with Sony, the TRS 80, Ready Player One, Macworld Expo - iWorld 2012, Parallels for Mac, and more! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Nov 04, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #53 - Not Another TechFan Podcast

On this episode of Not Another Tech Fan Podcast Mark is joined by Dennis Freitas, Jeff Bradbury and Kelly Spore. We discuss on this episode: G+ and social networking, Technology in education, and RANT: Our likes and dislikes at the moment Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Oct 28, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #52 - Monitoring the Situation

Why demolish and old building when you could simply refurbish it, and how that relates to old monitors is the focus this week. Do you remember your first color computer monitor? We do, and we thank the geek gods that display technology has kept pace with computer technology over the past twenty years. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Oct 21, 20111 hr

TechFan #51 - iOS Today and Tomorrow

While everyone is talking iOS 5, Tim and David look at iOS 6! Wait, what? Plus, GTA coming to iOS, and HP TouchPad Android! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Oct 14, 20111 hr 4 min

TechFan #50 - Steve Jobs

TechFan 50 celebrates Steve Jobs with a large panel of contributors, including Tim Robertson, David Cohen, Guy Serle, GazMaz, David Biedney, Sam Levin, Rich Lefko, Steve Hammond, Anotnio Gomez, Scott Willsey, and Mark Greentree. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Oct 07, 20111 hr 29 min

TechFan #49 - Fire

Way back in TechFan episode 1, Tim and David have talked about the need and want of a new tablet devise that they could get as excited for as they were the iPad. Now that Amazon has announced and shown off the Kindle Fire, has their hopes come true? Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Sep 30, 201156 min

TechFan #48 - Tom @ FirstTech

Tom Schmidt from FirstTech in Minneapolis joins Tim and David to discuss what an Apple Specialist is, what they do, and why Apple customers may have a better choice than an Apple Store. Tim buys a new PS3 and overlooks obvious solutions to getting his saved game data to the new machine. Neflix has more woes, as does David with iOS games. Plus, after HP ditches the TouchPad, now they ditch their CEO! All that, and MUCH more on this episode of TechFan. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and lea...

Sep 23, 20111 hr 7 min

TechFan #47 - Chunky Windows 8

David Cohen returns to join Tim Robertson on a variety of topics, including Mike Arrington, Windows 8, older game genres, and soup. Yes, soup! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Sep 16, 20111 hr 2 min

TechFan #46 - Frank Lombaer

Senior Engineer Frank Lombaer joins Tim Robertson for a terrific chat. The topics include video games from yesteryear, today, and tomorrow, keyboards, how Frank became a tech fan, the future of technology, and how one becomes a Macintosh Senior Engineer. And that, officially, is the longest sentence I have written in months! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Sep 09, 20111 hr 2 min

TechFan #45 - Jackpot!

A slowish Tech week finds David still in Las Vegas. Android Tablets are discusses, as well as the possibility of Android on the HP TouchPad. Are we really in a Post-PC world, or has the PC simply evolved? We have feedback from Frank, who defends classic games as being unsophisticated as David said on the last show. Finally, Tim and David look at a handful of iOS apps, including productivity and games. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Sep 02, 20111 hr 4 min

TechFan #44 - Jobs Armageddon

Steve Jobs steps down as CEO of Apple, and you know Tim and David have to talk about it. Are older video games still relevant today with the younger generation? And we return to our Technology in the Movies by looking at the 1998 mega-hit Armageddon. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Aug 28, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #43 - Tech Duck Hunt

A crazy week in the tech world means a fun show for TechFan! First, Google buys Motorola’s mobile devision for HOW MUCH? Yikes. Then, HP kills off not only the new WebOS devises, but all their consumer PC business to boot. Double yikes! Finally, would you rather have forty iOS games, or one Nintendo 3DS game? Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Aug 19, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #42 - Riots and 2005 Rumors

It’s a mixed bag of the fun and deadly serious this week as David Cohen brings us up to date on the rioting, looting, and rampant disorder going on the London and the rest of the U.K. this week and how technology is playing a part. Then, in the second half of the show, Tim and David go back in time to May 2005, and take a listen to MyMac Podcast 27 in which then hosts Chad Perry and Tim Robertson (Yes, THAT Tim Robertson) had a segment in which they rated the current Apple rumors. How did they d...

Aug 12, 20111 hr 12 min

TechFan #41 - HP TouchPad - Cloning

Tim Robertson has an HP TouchPad! Is it as good as an iPad? Should you consider buying one? Tim goes into depth after his first week with the tablet. Our new semi-regular segment Technology in the Movies kicks off with the concept of Cloning from the 1984 film Starman, staring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. We would love to hear your suggestions on what technologies in the movies we should talk about! Contact us below! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Aug 05, 20111 hr 9 min

TechFan #40 - Things Are Better Now

With David on vacation, Tim Robertson is joined by MyMac writers Donny Yankellow and Elisa Pacelli. Topics include ebooks, buying physical books, music, and movies compared to the electronic variety, great children's software for the iPad, and how much better everything is now than it was in "the old days". Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Jul 25, 20111 hr 1 min

TechFan #39 - Solar Separates

David and Tim delve into listener feedback. Netflix, Google +, and Final Cut Pro X are our returning champions. Also, why don't everyone have Solar Panels on their roof nowadays? And what happened the the HiFi Separates industry? Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559

Jul 19, 201158 min

TechFan #38 - Now in 3D

David Cohen and Tim Robertson turn to the iPhone and cool apps in the first segment. The iMainGo X speaker systems gets a workout, Songify, Robot Loves Kitty, Stitcher, X-Mini II Capsule Speaker, and more. In the second segment, Netflix, Google Plus, 3D movies, a new online movie idea, and much more are talked about. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

Jul 15, 20111 hr

TechFan #37 - Scruffy Florida

David Cohen is in Botswana, Africa, and his audio quality via Skype is better than usual. Up first, David has a real beef with the Steam service, and Tim is sick of no good gamepads for the Macintosh. Other subjects include NASA, the Space Shuttle program, hacking cell phones and voice messages, News of the World, break-ups via FaceBook, Google Images searches, and a lot more. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

Jul 08, 20111 hr 8 min

TechFan #36 - Complaining Monkeys

Tim and David discuss the 4th anniversary of the iPhone, Tim's recent Apple store visit, streakers, noise from the tech press, and monkeys! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

Jul 01, 201158 min

TechFan #35 - Location Location Location

This week, David is joined by Darren Griffin, Co-founder and Editorial/Operations Director of PocketGPSWorld.com, a leading site for GPS gadgets and software. The conversation covers all things mapping, Darren's computing preferences and the RIM/BlackBerry tailspin. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

Jun 17, 20111 hr 3 min

TechFan #34 - Movie Draft

David Cohen sits in a car, with his iPad, to participate in TechFan this week. That's dedication! Tim Robertson and David welcome special guest Mark O'Neill, the developer behind Movie Draft. If you have ever thought of writing a screenplay, this is the software for you! Also covered is WWDC 2011 and E3 2011. Wii U anyone? Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

Jun 10, 20111 hr 15 min

TechFan #33 - Drunken Halo's Justin Bryce

Podcaster Justin Bryce joins Tim Robertson to chat about the state of video games! As the host of Drunken Halo, Justin talks about the process of podcasting, his take on the E3, and much more. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

May 24, 20111 hr 13 min

TechFan #32 - The David Guy

Mice, keyboards, and scanners, oh my. Tim and David discuss the lack of good keyboards, and what Tim has on his desk that may be the best keyboard ever made. Sick of changing batteries in your Magic Mouse? We have a solution for that as well. And how close are we really to a paperless office or home? Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559.

May 20, 201156 min
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