Ask the Techies (HD & AppleTV Video Format)

By D.Lee Beard

Technology Education Training Educational Technology Software How-To

What's Ask the Techies (HD & AppleTV Video Format) about?

Video podcast explaining the latest in cool technology from Photoshop to iPods. We specialize in multimedia and although we use Macs mostly, we do deal with Windows PC issues as well. Target audience: beginner to intermediate users.

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Ask the Techies (HD & AppleTV Video Format) episodes:

07.27.2011
Overlaying Images Over Google Maps & Satellite Images Using Google Earth: Ep. 150
D.Lee shows how to overlay an image onto Google Maps using Google Earth. For an example, he shows how to overlay a neighborhood plat map overtop of a Google satellite view to determine exactly where the property boundaries are. Overlaying...
07.13.2011
Measuring Distances with Google Earth: Ep. 149
How far is it? D.Lee Beard shows how Google Earth can measure the distance between two objects and a distance with multiple turning points such as a walking or jogging route. Just how far do you walk? Watch and fine...
06.29.2011
Google Earth Intro & Viewing Historical Maps & Aerial Photos Ep. 147
D.Lee Beard presents a basic introductory tutorial in how to use the Google Earth application which is available for Mac OS X and Windows. He explains how to download it for free, navigate within it, view different layers, and how...
06.23.2011
Checking Road Traffic Conditions: Ep. 146
D.Lee Beard explains how you can check road traffic using Google Maps in a web browser and on the Apple iPad. Use this tip to avoid unnecessary delays on the highways this summer. Click Here to Play Episode 146
05.17.2011
Free Music Sites to Use as Soundtracks: Ep. 145
D.Lee Beard reviews several websites that offer free music that can be used in other creative projects such as soundtracks for videos you produce. (10min 56sec) Click here to play Episode 145
05.03.2011
Creating Time Lapse Videos and Converting for PowerPoint Ep.144
D.Lee Beard answers a viewer question about converting videos for PowerPoint using iSkysoft's Video Converter. He also shows a free way to take time lapse videos with a webcam using Gawker. 4min. 13sec. Click Here to Play Episode 144
12.17.2010
Free Phone Calls This Holiday Season w/Google Voice: Ep. 143
Click her to download and play Episode 143 Watch and learn how to make free phone calls within the USA and Canada via your Google account and a computer and/or iPhone. Recorded December 12, 2010. (3min 10sec)
12.13.2010
Exploring Interactive Books on iPad with PopOut! Peter Rabbit: Ep. 142
Click Here to Download and Play D.Lee Beard explores the interactive features and educational potential of the PopOut! Peter Rabbit book and the what these types of books can bring to the future of book publishing. D.Lee also explains how...
12.09.2010
Cases for iPads, iPhones & even Kindles: Episode 141
Click Here to Play Episode 141 D.Lee Beard review the ZeroChroma cases for the iPad and iPhone (cases also available for Kindle). ZeroChroma cases are a made of a protective hardshell case and allow for propping the device at detailed...
12.03.2010
iOS 4.2 Find an iPad if Lost: Episode 140
Click Here to Play Episode 140 D.Lee Beard demonstrates how to use the new "Find my iPad" feature in iOS 4.2 including setting up a free MobileMe account. A valuable tool if you should ever lose your iPad, and now...
12.03.2010
iOS 4.2 AirPrint and AirPlay on the iPad: Episode 139
Click Here to Play Episode 139 D.Lee Beard briefly discusses the new AirPlay and AirPrint features of the iOS 4.2 operating system for Apple's mobile devices. (2min 7sec)
12.02.2010
iOS 4.2 Managing Folders on the iPad: Episode 138
Click Here to Play Episode 138 In this episode, D.Lee Beard uses iOS 4.2 to demonstrate how to create folders to group apps, how to name those folders, and how to add/remove apps from these folders on the iPad. (2min...
11.30.2010
iOS 4.2 Multitasking on the iPad: Episode 137
Click Here to Play In this episode, D.Lee Beard demonstrates the multitasking capabilities of the new iOS 4.2 for the iPad.
11.29.2010
iOS 4.2 and Screen Locking: Episode 136
Click Here to Play D.Lee launches a series of videos on the new iOS 4.2 for Apple devices like the iPad. In this episode he discusses how Apple turned the "screen lock" switch on the side of the iPad into...
11.19.2010
Wolfram Alpha Review: Episode 135
Click Here to Play Episode 135 D.Lee Beard review the Wolfram Alpha iPad app. Wolfram Alpha is an application for the iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch that collects information from the internet to answer user questions. For example, it lets you...
11.10.2010
Alternative iPad/iPhone Web Browser - Atomic Web Browser (Ep. 134)
D.Lee Beard presents an alternative to the default Safari web browser with a review of the Atomic Web Browser which includes tabs, private mode, increase/decrease font size, ad block and more. (7min 37sec) Click Here to Play Episode 134
10.06.2010
How to Download & Convert Videos: Ep. 133
In this video, D.Lee Beard demonstrates how to convert various video files into more standard formats that can be played on portable devices and the AppleTV (including .flv, .ogg, .wmv, and .mp4). He also shows how to download streaming flash...
06.24.2010
Speech Recognition on Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone: Ep. 132
D.Lee Beard reviews and demonstrates the software options for speech recognition where you can stop typing and let the computer type what you say. Nuance speech recognition software MacSpeech for computers and Dragon Dictate for mobile devices like the iPad...
06.10.2010
Review of iPad Apps: Photos and Maps - Episode 131
In this video, D.Lee Beard reviews the Photos and Maps applications on the iPad and how they can work together. He also demonstrates how to take a screen capture of image of what you see on your iPad. (12min 57sec)....
05.27.2010
Video Options on the iPad - Ep. 130
In this episode, D.Lee Beard explains the options for playing video on the iPad, including, podcasts, synching from your computer, YouTube, ABC.com, Netflix, news sites, and streaming video, even Flash video, from your own personal computer to your iPad 8min...
05.05.2010
How to Run Windows7 or Mac OS X on an iPad - Ep. 129
In this video, D.Lee Beard shows how to run Windows 7 and Mac OS X on an iPad via remote desktop with the LogMeIn iPad app. In this LogMeIn for iPad review, D.Lee demonstrates how it works, the limitations of...
04.27.2010
Books on the iPad: Ep. 128
D.Lee demos the various options for reading books on the iPad including iBooks, Kindle books, many free Gutenberg Project books, and book apps such as Disney's Toy Story book app. Click Here to Play Episode 128
04.14.2010
iPad In-Depth Review - Ep. 127
D.Lee Beard reviews the new Apple iPad including physical features, the Apple iPad black case, and compares it to the Amazon Kindle, and iPod Touch. (21min 4sec) Click Here to Play Episode 127
04.12.2010
iPad: To Buy or Not to Buy? Ep. 126
After a week of playing with the new WiFi iPad, D.Lee Beard looks at the pros and cons of the new iPad -- what it can do and not do -- and helps you decide whether you should buy one...

What's Ask the Techies (HD & AppleTV Video Format) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Ask the Techies (HD & AppleTV Video Format) episodes:

Overlaying Images Over Google Maps & Satellite Images Using Google Earth: Ep. 150

Measuring Distances with Google Earth: Ep. 149

Google Earth Intro & Viewing Historical Maps & Aerial Photos Ep. 147

Checking Road Traffic Conditions: Ep. 146

Free Music Sites to Use as Soundtracks: Ep. 145

Creating Time Lapse Videos and Converting for PowerPoint Ep.144

Free Phone Calls This Holiday Season w/Google Voice: Ep. 143

Exploring Interactive Books on iPad with PopOut! Peter Rabbit: Ep. 142

Cases for iPads, iPhones & even Kindles: Episode 141

iOS 4.2 Find an iPad if Lost: Episode 140

iOS 4.2 AirPrint and AirPlay on the iPad: Episode 139

iOS 4.2 Managing Folders on the iPad: Episode 138

iOS 4.2 Multitasking on the iPad: Episode 137

iOS 4.2 and Screen Locking: Episode 136

Wolfram Alpha Review: Episode 135

Alternative iPad/iPhone Web Browser - Atomic Web Browser (Ep. 134)

How to Download & Convert Videos: Ep. 133

Speech Recognition on Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone: Ep. 132

Review of iPad Apps: Photos and Maps - Episode 131

Video Options on the iPad - Ep. 130

How to Run Windows7 or Mac OS X on an iPad - Ep. 129

Books on the iPad: Ep. 128

iPad In-Depth Review - Ep. 127

iPad: To Buy or Not to Buy? Ep. 126