This Old Nerd (HD)

This Old Nerd (HD) episodes:

• 07.26.2022

  “This Old Nerd” coming back? Yep.

  I’ve got a lot of projects I’ve got to do around our new place, so why not continue “This Old Nerd?” Download: 4K (mp4)

  
• 09.25.2011

  Home Theater Components: The Epic Setup

  Last time, we wall mounted our television. This time, find out what components power our home theater. Come join us for our season finale! Download: HD (m4v) | HD (mp4) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4)

  
• 09.01.2011

  Wall mounting a flat-panel TV

  Time to get the home theater re-started! The #1 thing on our list was wall mounting our new HDTV. However, we got a couple of professionals to install the TV and give us some insights on what you should know...

  
• 08.17.2011

  Fitness Technology

  Being a nerd, old or young, requires you to put yourself in some weird positions. We’ve been in cramped attics, under desks, roofs and all kinds of places and that requires some fitness. Today we took a look at some...

  
• 08.07.2011

  Wirelessly sync photos & videos with an iOS device without iCloud

  Live and learn. My wife almost lost all of her pictures of our kid due to a lack of syncing her iPhone. So, since she’s married to “This Old Nerd,” we fixed it and made it an episode. Learn how...

  
• 07.31.2011

  Hack the Nintendo Wii

  We go in-depth on how to hack the Nintendo Wii. Considering a brand new Wii is expected in 2012, there hasn’t been a better time to try this out. Rob Borgesi hosts this super-sized episode. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v)...

  
• 07.21.2011

  Access your home media server from anywhere

  We built a home media server with our movies and music, but we wanted to access that content everywhere. So, we tried out a whole bunch of services like ZumoCast, Air Video, Audiogalaxy, and Orb. Find out which ones worked...

  
• 07.14.2011

  Setting up a home network

  We need to get our new house up to speed and that means we need a wired home network. Today’s episode shows you how to make your own ethernet cables, how to attach ethernet to keystones for a great finished...

  
• 07.07.2011

  Get free HDTV using an over-the-air antenna

  We’re in a brand new house, so we’ve got to start all over again. This time, we’re sticking to our cord cutting ways by installing a new over-the-air antenna using some old and new tricks. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v)...

  
• 06.30.2011

  Livestreaming from your car

  This time, we’re showing you how you can set up a livestream from you car while being able to hear a chat room so you can interact while you drive. An odd project, but one we did in real life....

  
• 06.23.2011

  Living without a cell phone: The Road Test

  Last season, we ditched a cell phone for a MiFi plus an iPod Touch and we’ve been living with that set up for months. Is it possible to live without a cell phone in this day and age? Find out...

  
• 02.24.2011

  016: How to build a PC with HotHardware

  Marco Chiappetta of HotHardware.com shows us how to build a PC from the ground up in this super-sized episode of This Old Nerd (over 30 minutes!). A big thank you to HotHardware.com and Marco for being on the show. Download: HD (mp4) |...

  
• 02.06.2011

  014: Front-Ends: What I Actually Use

  After our front-end series, I wanted to show you what I actually use from day to day. This was originally planned to be an online exclusive, but we wanted all of you to watch. We’ve got 2 more season 1...

  
• 01.01.2011

  Scheduling Update

  We wanted to give you a quick update on our schedule. Two new episodes are coming in January 2011 and a new season begins in February with regular weekly episodes. Thanks for watching! Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD...

  
• 12.19.2010

  Outtake Special

  Nope, doing a show isn’t easy. In fact, “This Old Nerd” makes lots of mistakes. With the end of the year looming, we’ve collected some of our favorite outtakes for you. Download:

  
• 12.09.2010

  13: Sell or donate your gadgets

  Edit: July 26, 2022 – Not sure where this episode is either. Looks like we’ve got a backlog of lost episodes to put up.  To stay on the cutting edge of technology, you can use your old gadgets to fund your...

  
• 12.04.2010

  12: Front-ends for your media server: Video Game Systems

  Edit: July 26, 2022. This episode seems to be missing from YouTube as well. I’ll try to hunt it down, but no promises.  Find out how to access your media server using your XBox 360 and Sony PS3. It’s actually easier...

  
• 11.26.2010

  11: Front-ends for your media server: Set-Top Boxes

  You built your media server and now you want to access it in your living room? Do you buy another computer? Nope. Try a set-top box instead. In this episode, we look at three different set-top box solutions to access...

  
• 11.18.2010

  10: Front-ends for your media server: Windows

  Today we’re covering how to access your media server using Windows front-end software. We check out MediaPortal, XBMC (formerly known as “Xbox Media Center”), and Microsoft’s own Windows Media Center. If you’d like to see what we thought about Boxee,...

  
• 11.11.2010

  09: Front-ends for your media server: Mac OS X

  So you built a media server that has all your content. Today, we cover how to access your server using front-ends for Mac OS X. Windows users, don’t miss this episode because we also talk about the cross-platform Boxee. Find out...

  
• 11.03.2010

  08: How to ditch your phone but stay connected

  Got a voice plan, data plan, texting plan, and a tethering plan? Getting overcharged with cell phone bills? Forget that. We’re going data only which means huge savings in your wallet. Don’t worry – you’ll still be able to make...

  
• 10.28.2010

  07: Create great-looking video chats

  Almost every computer and a lot of phones can do video calls. The problem is that the vast majority of people don’t know how to make their video calls look great. Today, we’ll show you the basics when it comes...

  
• 10.20.2010

  06: Cutting cable TV Part II: Victory!

  Today, the show is “This Victorious Nerd.” Some helpful links and a deleted scene after the jump. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (m4v) | SD (mp4) | Tiny (mp4) Show links: These guys helped us out, so here are some links: HotHardware.com Elgato HDTV and...

  
• 10.13.2010

  Coming Next Week: Cutting Cable TV Part II

  We’re getting in some new tech to help us cut out cable. Unfortunately, that delays this week’s episode. We’ll be back next week and it will be full of win this time. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) |SD (mp4)

  
• 10.07.2010

  05: Cutting cable TV

  Today, we try to say goodbye to cable television using a simple combo of Hulu, an HTPC, and an over-the-air antenna. How did it go? Not according to plan. Expect another attempt at an over-the-top solution soon. Download: HD (mp4) |...

  
• 09.30.2010

  04: Installing a home gym entertainment center

  So you’re getting older and you need to stay in shape. However, certain exercises can be very boring. Today’s episode shows you how to install an entertainment center in your home gym. We cover mounting a monitor to a wall,...

  
• 09.23.2010

  03: Home Theater/HDMI splitting

  /div>This week we’re taking our home theater and duplicating it using a combination of technologies. This episode is also useful if you just want to create a long run of HDMI. Visit our store to find all the products we...

  
• 09.16.2010

  02: Put together a home media server

  Last week, we built a gigabit Ethernet network. This week, we’re putting all our pictures, music, and movies on a server and accessing everything through front end software all over the network. Download: HD (mp4) | HD (M4V) | SD (mp4)

  
• 09.14.2010

  Coming Thursday: Home Media Server

  We just got picked up by iTunes in the New and Noteworthy section and wanted to let you know what’s coming up this week. Download: HD (MP4)| HD (m4v) | SD (iPod)

  
• 09.02.2010

  01: Set up a wired home network

  So you’ve managed to settle down, but how’s your tech life? In the first episode of “This Old Nerd,” your host guides you through setting up a wired network in your home. Programming note: this is a sneak peek of...