Aussie Geek Podcast #49 :: Going Retro
Welcome to this 49th edition of the AGP. The content for this episode worked out in an interesting way. First up we found that there was a great mix of news this fortnight with bugger all from the big players, that felt like the good old days. We were also practically devoid of any mobile and tablet news and apps, for any platform. To top it off we had a glut of cool web sites and services. So we here at the geek went with the flow and decided it would be a retro edition of the show format with a concentration on great news and sites and services. We also had time to visit the Aussie iTunes reviews as promised. Welcome aboard, have fun this is the AGP going retro!
PS: The blooper reel returns as Keith pushes out the show this week, so not even I will be safe 
Show Notes
Welcome
- Knightwise goes to FACTS
- Dave’s ute in the garage… sorta
- For those who’ve never seen it, here’s an explanation of “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog“
Tech News
- Kickstart project come to fruition
- Sleek “Smart” thermostat from an ex-Apple designer for some Green tech
- Apple’s Newsstand no dud for publishers
- Google goofs on privacy, again
- New WiFi Repeater goes the distance
- Researchers build logic gates from poo bugs
- New sub-$200 tablet
- Oil Skimmer breaks records
- Windows XP makes it to 10 and remains somewhat functional
Diversions
Applications
- Dual Monitor Taskbar: puts a functional taskbar on the second monitor and more
- LineIn: Fixes a long standing Apple issue especially for podcasters
- Adapter: File conversion – anything to anything (pretty much)
- TunnelBear: Simple, easy and semi-free proxy application
Sites and Services
- YouTube Doubler: Play 2 videos at once… you may ask why and so did we
- Draw a Stickman: We loved it, nuf said. We are sure you will too
- Spreaker: Broadcast like a radio jock but on the Internet
- Support Details: Simple System information to assist trouble shooting
- IKEA Hackers: Showcase IKEA modding = fun
- Is It Old?: See if your new news is old hat
- Obsolete: Tech that may have passed you buy and looking more familiar to us oldies
- Google Image Ripper: Displays thumbs from Google Image search with a direct download link
- UPDATE: Dropbox Launches “Teams”
Feedback
- iTunes Reviews (Aussie Store)
Farewell
- Write us a review in iTunes!
- Follow us on twitter
- Remember the twitter tag #agpme
Featured Music
The Jim Jones Revue
“High Horse” (mp3)
from “Burning Your House Down”
(Punk Rock Blues Records)
