Audio & Video
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Downloading an iPhone or iPod Touch Application from the App Store
3 min, 19 sec
Topics:
Gadgets;
iPods & MP3 Players;
Phones & Mobile Devices;
Software
This video demonstrates how to download an application from Apple's new App Store to your iPhone or iPod Touch.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 18, 2008, Episode 14
6 min, 45 sec
Topics:
Game Systems;
Internet;
Media Players;
Phones & Mobile Devices;
Software;
Television & Home Theater
Mr. Noobie talks about Apple's hits and misses on opening weekend for the iPhone 3G. Next, he discusses the new App Store and gives a quick overview of Super Monkey Ball, Urban Spoon, Weather Bug and Shazam. The newly announced relationship between Microsoft and Netflix is discussed and Mr. Noobie explains why the new Google Docs templates are a big deal. Stay tuned to the end for a surprising announcement regarding Apple and their position in the U.S. PC market.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 11, 2008, Episode 13
4 min, 24 sec
Topics:
Internet;
Phones & Mobile Devices
Mr. Noobie discusses the official launch of the new iPhone 3G and explains how existing iPhone owners can still take advantage of many of the features of the new iPhone without having to purchase a brand new phone. Mr. Noobie explains what the new App Store is and what kinds of applications you can purchase for your iPhone. The NBC Olympics web site at www.nbcolympics.com is reviewed.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, July 4, 2008, Episode 12
7 min, 56 sec
Topics:
Internet;
Phones & Mobile Devices;
Software
Mr. Noobie discusses changes to the Noobie web site and to the Mr. Noobie podcast. The new home for Noobie is www.noobie.com. Apple is gearing up to release its second generation iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 3G. Mr. Noobie explains the difference between the 3G and EDGE networks. Microsoft announced a subscription based Office subscription. Is it worth the money? Firefox set a record with downloads in a 24 hour period. Should you make the switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox?
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 20, 2008, Episode 11
6 min, 29 sec
Topics:
Digital Video Recorders
Mr. Noobie talks about storage capacity on digital video recorders (DVRs) and how video quality and compression can affect the amount of remaining storage space. A few unscientific tricks are also discussed to help you determine yourself how many more hours of recordings your DVR can store.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 13, 2008, Episode 10
5 min, 31 sec
Topics:
Phones & Mobile Devices;
Text Messaging
Mr. Noobie gives a mini lesson on how to send a text message from your mobile phone. Instructions are given for phones with full keyboards, limited keyboards and mobile phones with only numbered keys.
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Just a Minute with Mr. Noobie: “What in the World is Wikipedia?”
1 min, 6 sec
Topics:
Internet
Mr. Noobie takes just a minute to explain wikis and Wikipedia.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, June 6, 2008, Episode 9
5 min, 24 sec
Topics:
Internet
Mr. Noobie introduces the new "Just a Minute" audio feature on the Noobie web site and talks about finding videos on YouTube and what viral video is all about.
YouTube videos mentioned in the show: skateboarding dog, men dancing on treadmill
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Just a Minute with Mr. Noobie: “Amazon Super Saver and Prime Shipping”
1 min, 5 sec
Topics:
Internet
Mr. Noobie takes just a minute to tell you how you can eliminate shipping costs on Amazon.com.
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Mr. Noobie Podcast, May 30, 2008, Episode 8
11 min, 55 sec
Topics:
Digital Video Recorders
Mr. Noobie answers the popular question, "What is TiVo?" and explains the similarities and differences between the digital video recorder (DVR) your cable or satellite company gives you and the TiVo you can buy on your own.
