Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn cover a range of mini-subjects in their second "Hodgepodge" episode. TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: Everything Search Engine   Teacher Tip of the Week: GeoCam.tv

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by John Mikulski of the Niagara - Wheatfield School District to discuss his use of tightwad tech in his 7th and 8th grad Language Arts classes. Sponsor: Power PTC   Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: John's Blog iEtherPad TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: Duplicate Commander   Teacher Tip of the Week: www.zarastudio.com

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Michael McKean and Elaine Robinette of CDI Computer Dealers to talk about how refurbished computer equipment can be a tightwad's best friend. Sponsor: Power PTC   Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: CDI Computer Dealers TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: ITSamples.com   Teacher Tip of the Week: Skype in the Classroom

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are by Steve Cherubino of the Podnutz podcast network for a great discussion of the art and science of podcasting. Sponsor: Power PTC   Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: Podnutz.com Reaper.fm TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: WinX DVD Author   Teacher Tip of the Week: Khan Academy

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by listeners Pete Kuykendall and Rose Keating for our fifth Listener Spoghtlight. Sponsor: Power PTC   Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: Denver Tech for All ZoneMinder TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: Drag2Up- Chrome/Firefox extension for easy file uploading to Web services   Teacher Tip of the Week: Google News Timeline

Synopsis:     This week for our one-year anniversary episode, Mark and Shawn are joined by a group of regular listeners and contributors for an all-out operating system smack-down! Links: opensourcehelpdesklist.com kodingen.com http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/01/17/2255247/Best-FOSS-Active-Directory-Alternative ClearFoundation.com PuppyLinux.org FSF.org TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: Drag2Up- Chrome/Firefox extension for easy file uploading to Web services   Teacher Tip of the Week: MyFakeWall.com - Make your own Facebook-like walls.

Synopsis:     This week we're launching a new show on the Tightwad Tech network called Everyday Linux, featuring community members Chris Neves (Slipp3d) and Josh Reetz (Tux2).  In this show our two seasoned Linux users will be joined by a Linux newbie to answer questions and give tips regarding the day-to-day use of Linux-based operating systems. Links: tux2.myniche.tk jrtechsupport.com twitter.com/chrisn facebook.com/rebootit

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by listeners Josh Reetz, Shane Sell and John Adams for our fourth Listener Spotlight. Links: PopuliWeb.com OCS Inventory NG ClearOS DDWRT PaperCut MyFavs.me MyWOT

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Tobias Doerffel, the developer of one of their favorite classroom management tools- iTALC. Links: iTALC LMMS- Toby's other project TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week: GreenShot- "A free screenshot tool optimized for productivity"   Teacher Tip of the Week: BibMe.org- online bibliography maker.

Synopsis:     This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Zohar Babin, Head of Community and Developer Relations for Kaltura. Links: Kaltura.org Kaltura.com ShotClip.com OpenVideoAlliance.org ZoharBabin.com Dearborn Public Schools TIPS:   Tech Tip of the Week:  SlimDrivers- Automatically scan for and locate device drivers on your Windows system    Teacher Tip of the Week: Timeme.com - Free web based or computer installed timer/stopwatch.