CNET.com http://realdeal.cnet.com/ 2008 CNET.com Ever wondered how technology and the Web really work? CNET's Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman give you the Real Deal on computers, cell phones, Twitter, Pownce, free games, Microsoft office replacements and more. realdeal@cnet.com (RealDeal) realdeal@cnet.com en-us Clean Helping you fight technology's fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Wireless headphones, Twitter, Pownce, free games, computers, the iPhone and more got you confused? CNET's Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman give you the Real Deal. http://www.cnet.com/i/pod/images/realdeal_podcast_300x.jpg http://realdeal.cnet.com/ geek TV,internet,online,download,open source,freeware,tutorial,linux,web,pc,mac, Technology realdeal@cnet.com CNET.com realdeal@cnet.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:43:46 GMT Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:43:46 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.070808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal070808.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Revision3's Martin Sargent sits down to talk about what makes someone Internet famous and what that fame actually means. What exactly is Internet fame? Revision3's Martin Sargent sits down to talk about what makes someone Internet famous and what that fame actually means. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal070808.mp3 23:15 cnet, podcast, celebrity, internet, fame, internet famous, internet celebrity, martin sargent Podcasts Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:43:46 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.063008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal063008.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We'll talk through allt he different ways to get video off the Internet and on to your TV. We'll talk through allt he different ways to get video off the Internet and on to your TV. We'll talk through allt he different ways to get video off the Internet and on to your TV. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal063008.mp3 11:14 cnet, podcast, Vudu, Apple TV, Popcorn Hour, video, TV, PC, Xbox 360 Podcasts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:33:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.062408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal062408.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Merlin Mann joins the show to talk about how to deal with email overload. Merlin Mann tells us how to tame your inbox. Merlin Mann joins the show to talk about how to deal with email overload. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal062408.mp3 28:23 cnet, email, Merlin Mann, inbox zero, organize, productivity, Podcasts Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:21:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.061708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal061708.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe discuss the tech they've been using, like VoP, Warcraft and Plurk. Tom and Rafe discuss the tech they've been using, like VoP, Warcraft and Plurk. Tom and Rafe discuss the tech they've been using, like VoP, Warcraft and Plurk. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal061708.mp3 17:06 cnet, podcast, voip, ups, warcraft, plurk Podcasts Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:38:37 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.061108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal061108.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe talk about Mobile Me from Apple, a bit about Snow Leopard,a.k.a. OS X 10.6, and of course they touch ont he iPhone too. Get the scoop on the non-iPhone news from Apple's WWDC keynote.. Tom and Rafe talk about Mobile Me from Apple, a bit about Snow Leopard,a.k.a. OS X 10.6, and of course they touch ont he iPhone too. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal061108.mp3 19:35 cnet, apple, mobile me, os x, iPhone, switch Podcasts Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:12:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.060408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal060408.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe and Tom talk Firefox. Find out about the forthcoming new release, some of the best plugins, and whether Firefox is still truly cool or not. The scoop on the Firefox browser's pros and cons. Rafe and Tom talk Firefox. Find out about the forthcoming new release, some of the best plugins, and whether Firefox is still truly cool or not. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal060408.mp3 19:48 cnet, firefox, mozilla, browser, plugins, version 3 Podcasts Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:08:54 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.052708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal052708.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom describes what virtualization is, and what his experiences with it have been. How to run one OS inside another. Tom describes what virtualization is, and what his experiences with it have been. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal052708.mp3 15:49 cnet, virtualization, VMware, Parallels, VirtualBox, OS X, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu Podcasts Tue, 27 May 2008 22:56:30 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.052008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal052008.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe and Tom talk about the new apps and services that use geolocation. They help you find people and help people find you. But is that a good thing? Rafe and Tom talk about the new apps and services that use geolocation. They help you find people and help people find you. But is that a good thing? Rafe and Tom talk about the new apps and services that use geolocation. They help you find people and help people find you. But is that a good thing? No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal052008.mp3 18:33 cnet, podcast, geolocation, apps, web Podcasts Tue, 20 May 2008 22:51:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.051308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal051308.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe talks about the Windows Vista machine he built from scratch. Then Tom and Rafe both talk about their varying experiences with Vista. Building a Windows Vista PC. Rafe talks about the Windows Vista machine he built from scratch. Then Tom and Rafe both talk about their varying experiences with Vista. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal051308.mp3 24:44 cnet, podcast, DIY, PC, build, Windows Vista, parts, motherboard Podcasts Tue, 13 May 2008 23:15:43 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.050608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal050608.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe share their favorite ways to shoot, edit, convert, and post videos. How to shoot edit, and post your videos. Tom and Rafe share their favorite ways to shoot, edit, convert, and post videos. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal050608.mp3 18:37 cnet, video, shoot, convert, edit, post Podcasts Tue, 06 May 2008 23:08:00 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.042908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal042908.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com What is this cloud computing buzzword-mongers are buzzing about? How does it work? Will it replace regular old software? An explanation of cloud computing and how it can be used. What is this cloud computing buzzword-mongers are buzzing about? How does it work? Will it replace regular old software? No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal042908.mp3 22:47 cnet, podcast, cloud computing, Amazon, Google Podcasts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:49:08 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.042208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal042208.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We review some of the winners of the Webware 100 and talk about some of our favorite sites and apps. The 100 best applications on the Web. We review some of the winners of the Webware 100 and talk about some of our favorite sites and apps. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal042208.mp3 21:53 cnet, webware, web apps, websites, online apps, applications Podcasts Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:50:17 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.041508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal041508.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Colette Vogele of the Rules for the Revolution podcast joins Tom and Rafe to talk about what you can and can't do online, and how to protect your digital content. What you need to know about copyright online. Colette Vogele of the Rules for the Revolution podcast joins Tom and Rafe to talk about what you can and can't do online, and how to protect your digital content. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal041508.mp3 35:51 cnet, copyright, law, DMCA, fair use, creative commons Podcasts Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:25 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.040808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal040808.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe discuss the Feb. 17, 2009 end of analog TV broadcasts in the United States. Get the facts and spread the word. Get the facts on the analog TV shutoff and swicth to digital TV. Tom and Rafe discuss the Feb. 17, 2009 end of analog TV broadcasts in the United States. Get the facts and spread the word. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal040808.mp3 19:48 cnet, TV, DTV, HDTV, digital TV, transition, switchover, shutoff Podcasts Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:33:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.040108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal040108.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe talk about solid state drives with Lenovo's Matthew Kohut. Find out how long a solid state drive can last. It's less than a decade. Will flash drives replace the old hard drives we know today? Tom and Rafe talk about solid state drives with Lenovo's Matthew Kohut. Find out how long a solid state drive can last. It's less than a decade. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal040108.mp3 19:53 cnet, podcast, solid state drives, flash drives, limits, life Podcasts Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:39:12 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.032508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal032508.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Dr. Jose Nazario of Arbor Networks joins Tom and Rafe to discuss the ins and outs of botnets. Dr. Jose Nazario of Arbor Networks joins Tom and Rafe to discuss the ins and outs of botnets. Dr. Jose Nazario of Arbor Networks joins Tom and Rafe to discuss the ins and outs of botnets. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal032508.mp3 18:41 cnet, botnet, malware, spam Podcasts Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:31:43 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.031808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal031808.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe discuss essential websites, gadgets, and other tech tips for traveling. Tom and Rafe discuss essential websites, gadgets, and other tech tips for traveling. Tom and Rafe discuss essential websites, gadgets, and other tech tips for traveling. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal031808.mp3 19:03 cnet, podcast, travel, airline, power, phone, GPS, seat, selection, EVDO, wifi Podcasts Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:51:15 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.031208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal031208.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Get green! Rafe Needleman talks with Andrew Beebe, president of Energy Innovations, about personal carbon credit trading. Get green! Rafe Needleman talks with Andrew Beebe, president of Energy Innovations, about personal carbon credit trading. Get green! Rafe Needleman talks with Andrew Beebe, president of Energy Innovations, about personal carbon credit trading. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal031208.mp3 18:55 cnet, carbon,footprint,Andrew Beebe,energy innovations Podcasts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:15:55 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.030408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal030408.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt runs through the basics of running Windows on a Mac, both from Boot camp and using virtualization. We run through the ways to run Windows on a Mac. Tom Merritt runs through the basics of running Windows on a Mac, both from Boot camp and using virtualization. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal030408.mp3 21:57 cnet, podcast, windows, mac, boot camp, parralells, VMWare Podcasts Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:42:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.022608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal022608.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman talk about living with the Apple TV, Pleo, Chumy, Amazon Kindle, Logitech Harmony and more. Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman talk about living with the Apple TV, Pleo, Chumy, Amazon Kindle, Logitech Harmony and more. Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman talk about living with the Apple TV, Pleo, Chumy, Amazon Kindle, Logitech Harmony and more. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal022608.mp3 28:10 cnet, podcast, Apple TV, Pleo, Chumby, Kindle, Harmony, remote Podcasts Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:57:00 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.021908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal021908.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We discuss all our favorite places to find TV shows and movies and some of your favorites too. The best places to find TV shows and movies online. We discuss all our favorite places to find TV shows and movies and some of your favorites too. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal021908.mp3 27:04 cnet, podcast, TV, movie, online, IPTV, bittorrent, download, stream Podcasts Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:46:54 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.021208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal021208.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Wouldn't it be great to have a single sign-on for all websites? One password to be stolen? Oh wait? would it be great or not? One ID to login to everything. Is it a good idea? Wouldn't it be great to have a single sign-on for all websites? One password to be stolen? Oh wait? would it be great or not? No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal021208.mp3 25:38 cnet, openid, logon, password, authentication Podcasts Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:42:46 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.020508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal020508.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe discuss Windows Home Server, moving from a ThinkPad to a MacBook Pro running Windows and get a listener tip about the DirecTV DVR. How Windows Home Server and a new MacBook Pro running Windows work in the real world. Tom and Rafe discuss Windows Home Server, moving from a ThinkPad to a MacBook Pro running Windows and get a listener tip about the DirecTV DVR. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal020508.mp3 29:50 cnet, podcast, windows home server, laptop, nacbook, boot camp Podcasts Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:49:46 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.012908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal012908.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com All about throughput, chanel capacity, bit rate and other misunderstood terms. Plus a small bit on migrating data to a new laptop. From bit rate to goodput, what you need to know. All about throughput, chanel capacity, bit rate and other misunderstood terms. Plus a small bit on migrating data to a new laptop. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal012908.mp3 21:53 cnet, bandwidth, throughput, goodput, channel capacity, protocol overhead Podcasts Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:40:24 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.012208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal012208.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe shares why more megapixels isn't always better. Find out how to determine what you need in a new camera. Get the scoop on why more megapixels isn't always better. Rafe shares why more megapixels isn't always better. Find out how to determine what you need in a new camera. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal012208.mp3 22:36 cnet, megapixel, camera, digital, dSLR, snapshot, Nikon, Canon Podcasts Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:53:13 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.011508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal011508.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe and Tom talk about the live blogging of the Steve Jobs keynotes, how to use multiple monitors, review the Kindle, flying Virgin America, and using wirelss while traveling. Rafe and Tom talk about their recent tech experiences with multiple monitors, the Kindle, Virgin America and more. Rafe and Tom talk about the live blogging of the Steve Jobs keynotes, how to use multiple monitors, review the Kindle, flying Virgin America, and using wirelss while traveling. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal011508.mp3 21:35 cnet, podcast, Steve Jobs, live blog, multiple monitors, Kindle, Virgin America, CES, wireless Podcasts Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:56:33 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.010708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal010708.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com So how does a Wiki search engine work, and will you use it? We tackle both topics. So how does a Wiki search engine work, and will you use it? We tackle both topics. So how does a Wiki search engine work, and will you use it? We tackle both topics. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal010708.mp3 11:26 cnet, wiki, wikia, search, google Podcasts Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:27:27 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.123107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal123107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com From the Epic ofGilgamesh, to Haiti, to George Romero, we talk the history of Zombies and how to defend yourself against them. From the Epic ofGilgamesh, to Haiti, to George Romero, we talk the history of Zombies and how to defend yourself against them. From the Epic ofGilgamesh, to Haiti, to George Romero, we talk the history of Zombies and how to defend yourself against them. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal123107.mp3 11:08 cnet, zombies, George Romero, undead, livingdead, Haiti, Voodoo, Voudon, virus Podcasts Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:08:16 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.122507/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal122507.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe get futuristic and talk about topics they'd love to cover someday on the podcast. What topics will the Real Deal cover in the far future? Tom and Rafe get futuristic and talk about topics they'd love to cover someday on the podcast. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal122507.mp3 11:38 cnet, fantasy, future, futurism, flying cars, gentics Podcasts Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:08:16 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.121807/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal121807.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe award the "FUDdies" to those who fought the best or spread the worst fear uncertainty anddoubt in 2007. The best and worst FUD of 2007. Tom and Rafe award the "FUDdies" to those who fought the best or spread the worst fear uncertainty anddoubt in 2007. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal121807.mp3 21:35 cnet, awards, fuddies, best, worst, FUD, fear, uncertainty, doubt Podcasts Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:08:16 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.121107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal121107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com How do tech product reviews happen? What are the pressures? How can you trust what reviewers write? How tech product advice gets written. How do tech product reviews happen? What are the pressures? How can you trust what reviewers write? No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal121107.mp3 28:24 cnet, product, reviews, podcast, tech, ratings, opinion Podcasts Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:38:27 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.120407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal120407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com From Pop3 to IMAP to web-based, we talk about the kinds of email clients and how email is used. All about this electronic mail fad people are IM-ing me about From Pop3 to IMAP to web-based, we talk about the kinds of email clients and how email is used. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal120407.mp3 25:37 cnet, podcast, email, pop3, IMAP, Exchange, Web,client, IM Podcasts Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:52:27 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.112707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal112707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Can eBooks replace paper books? We look at the Amazon Kindle and Sony eReader as examples, and discuss what has kept paper on top. Why haven't eBooks pushed paper off its throne? Can eBooks replace paper books? We look at the Amazon Kindle and Sony eReader as examples, and discuss what has kept paper on top. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal112707.mp3 20:29 cnet, eBook, reader, eReader, Kindle, Amazon, Sony Podcasts Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:32:51 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.112007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal112007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Google, or a search engine of any kind, isn't always the best way to find information. We'll introduce you to some of our favorite specialised information sources. Find hidden information on the Web with specialized sources. Google, or a search engine of any kind, isn't always the best way to find information. We'll introduce you to some of our favorite specialised information sources. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal112007.mp3 16:50 cnet, podcast, search, info, special, database, wiki Podcasts Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:58:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.111407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal111407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com What makes a TV show geeky, and what are the best geek TV shows. What makesa TV show geeky, and what are the best geek TV shows. What makes a TV show geeky, and what are the best geek TV shows. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal111307.mp3 20:01 cnet, TV, geek, shows, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Lost, Journeyman, Chuck, Big Bang Theory, Stargate Podcasts Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:47:22 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.110607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal110607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com In this episode, Rafe discusses new products and services for personal money management. Financial software and Web 2.0 products. In this episode, Rafe discusses new products and services for personal money management. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal110607.mp3 11:30 cnet, quicken,money,microsoft,mint,cake,spendview,buxfer,billmonk,ioweyou,propsper,webware Podcasts Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:22:05 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.103007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal103007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com From streaming to subscribing to downloading, we cover the best ways to get your music from the Internet. All the ways to get music online. From streaming to subscribing to downloading, we cover the best ways to get your music from the Internet. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal103007.mp3 18:36 cnet, music, online, subscription, download, streaming, pandora, lastfm, amazon, itunes, cdbaby, magnatune, wal-mart Podcasts Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:42:51 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.102307/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal102307.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Let the gaming war begin. Which is right for you? A game console ora PC? Maybe both? Find out! Which is right for you? Let the gaming war begin. Let the gaming war begin. Which is right for you? A game console ora PC? Maybe both? Find out! No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal102307.mp3 17:03 cnet, game consoles, PCs, video games, Sony, PS3, Xbox 360, Microsoft, Nintendo, Wii Podcasts Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:40:26 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.101607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal101607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com What's a wiki and what do you use it for? We'll tell you that and how to set one up too. What wikis are and how to run one. What's a wiki and what do you use it for? We'll tell you that and how to set one up too. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal101607.mp3 14:30 cnet, wiki, wikiality, wikipedia, ethics Podcasts Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:36:29 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.100907/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal100907.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com From del.icio.us to Digg, we'll cover the new trends in online bookmarking and sharing. Share your bookmarks with others. From del.icio.us to Digg, we'll cover the new trends in online bookmarking and sharing. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal100907.mp3 17:58 cnet, bookmarking, online, sharing, social, delicious, digg, reddit Podcasts Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:46:35 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.100207/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal100207.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe and Tom get deep into the world of hybrid cars to help you decide if you want one. Should you go partially electric with your car? Rafe and Tom get deep into the world of hybrid cars to help you decide if you want one. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal100207.mp3 24:32 cnet, hybrid, car, automobile, toyota, honda, synergy, series, parralell Podcasts Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:40:26 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.092507/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal092507.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We discuss how to get third-party apps on your iPhone and how to unlock it. Plus a short discussion of the legal implications. How to unlock, add apps, and whether it's legal. We discuss how to get third-party apps on your iPhone and how to unlock it. Plus a short discussion of the legal implications. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal092507.mp3 15:13 cnet, podcast, iphone, hack, unlock, app tapp, apps, third-party Podcasts Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:14:30 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.091907/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal091907.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com From RAID, to NAS, to Smoothwall we cover your network storage options and bring a few tips from the audience as well. All the best ways to store data on your home network. From RAID, to NAS, to Smoothwall we cover your network storage options and bring a few tips from the audience as well. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal091907.mp3 18:19 cnet, podcast, NAS, RAID, storage, hard drive, disks, network, Podcasts Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:52:54 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.091107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal091107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Whether you want to make the home of the future, or just spy on the cat, we'll introduce you to the wonders of X10, Insteon, Zwave and more. How to get your home to serve you better. Whether you want to make the home of the future, or just spy on the cat, we'll introduce you to the wonders of X10, Insteon, Zwave and more. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal091107.mp3 16:39 cnet, home automation, cameras, insteon, x10, zwave, lukwerks Podcasts Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:37:18 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.090407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal090407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com In this episode we're going to discuss how to live with two PCs, and keep the data on them in sync. In this episode we're going to discuss how to live with two PCs, and keep the data on them in sync. In this episode we're going to discuss how to live with two PCs, and keep the data on them in sync. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal090407.mp3 10:05 cnet, rafe, pc, vista, sync, network, ethernet, FolderShare, simplifymedia Podcasts Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:36:54 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.082807/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082807.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com With all the Facebooks and Twitters and Last.FMs, it's hard to keep up with all your socializing options. We'll help you cut through the clutter of the Web 2.0 whirlwind. With all the Facebooks and Twitters and Last.FMs, it's hard to keep up with all your socializing options. We'll help you cut through the clutter of the Web 2.0 whirlwind. With all the Facebooks and Twitters and Last.FMs, it's hard to keep up with all your socializing options. We'll help you cut through the clutter of the Web 2.0 whirlwind. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082807.mp3 16:49 cnet, social newtork, bacn, twitter, facebook, myspace, jaiku, pownce Podcasts Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:12:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.082107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal082107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Got a new PC? We tell you all the software you need to get to make it nice and comfy to use right from the start. Got a new PC? We tell you all the software you need to get to make it nice and comfy to use right from the start. Got a new PC? We tell you all the software you need to get to make it nice and comfy to use right from the start. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal082107.mp3 16:15 cnet, podcast, software, pc, security, antivirus, firewall, spyware, office, photos Podcasts Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:36:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.081407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal081407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Senior editor Donald Bell joins me to discuss wireless headphones. How do they work and which ones are best? The scoop on wireless headphones. Senior editor Donald Bell joins me to discuss wireless headphones. How do they work and which ones are best? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal081407.mp3 14:28 cnet, podcast, help, wireless, headphones, bluetooth, RF, Logitech, A2DP Podcasts Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:55:23 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.080707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com The US analog TV signal will be shut down on Feb. 17, 2009. What will yo do? Will your TV still work? We'll tell you. Find out all you need to know about the digital TV switchover in 2009. The US analog TV signal will be shut down on Feb. 17, 2009. What will yo do? Will your TV still work? We'll tell you. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080707.mp3 15:01 cnet, podcast, help, TV, switchover, cutoff, digital, high-def, HDT, analog, broken Podcasts Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:13:20 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.073107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_realdeal073107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com If you know anything about computers you're likely to have to provide tech support for friends and family. Here's some tips and tools to help you help others. How to help yourself help others with tech problems. If you know anything about computers you're likely to have to provide tech support for friends and family. Here's some tips and tools to help you help others. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal073107.mp3 19:31 cnet, podcast, help, IT, support, friends, family, spyware, antivirus, virus, firewall Podcasts Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:28:20 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.072407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal072407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com The miniblog, short message, nanoblog sensation continues, rocketed to popularity by Twitter. Other services like Pownce and Jaiku are popping up as well. So what's it all about? First Twitter, now Jaiku, Pownce and more. What's all this miniblogging about? The miniblog, short message, nanoblog sensation continues, rocketed to popularity by Twitter. Other services like Pownce and Jaiku are popping up as well. So what's it all about? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal072407.mp3 15:57 cnet, miniblog, nanoblog, twitter, jaiku, pownce Podcasts Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:13 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.071707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal071707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Free games pretty much litter the Internet. You can play free games online or download them. Some our open source and some are not. Find out the ins and outs and some of our favorite places to find free games. Best free games online, offline, and on your shelf. Free games pretty much litter the Internet. You can play free games online or download them. Some our open source and some are not. Find out the ins and outs and some of our favorite places to find free games. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal071707.mp3 16:15 cnet, free, games, pogo, flash, online, download, open source, freeware Podcasts Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:33:26 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.071007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal071007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Why spend hundreds of dollars on Microsoft Office when you can get the same functionality for free? We go over web-based and software office suites and the advantages and disadvantages to replacing Microsoft. Why spend hundreds of dollars on Microsoft Office when you can get the same functionality for free? We go over web-based and software office suites and the advantages and disadvantages to replacing Microsoft. Why spend hundreds of dollars on Microsoft Office when you can get the same functionality for free? We go over web-based and software office suites and the advantages and disadvantages to replacing Microsoft. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal071007.mp3 21:51 cnet, microsoft office, open office, Google Docs, GNOME Office, ThinkFree, word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, excel, word, powerpoint Podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:35:58 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.070307/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal070307.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com So now that we actually got to use one, what's the real deal with the iPhone? The real scoop on the iPhone. So now that we actually got to use one, what's the real deal with the iPhone? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal070307.mp3 15:02 cnet, iphone, features, good, bad, interface, keyboard Podcasts Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:11:39 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.062607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal062607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe and Tom discuss different places on the Web to store and to share your digital photos. The best places to share and store your photos. Rafe and Tom discuss different places on the Web to store and to share your digital photos. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal062607.mp3 24:27 cnet, podcast, photo, online, web, storage, share, print, pictures, snapshots, cameras Podcasts Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:31:35 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.061907/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal061907.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Get the scoop on how to find yourself. We discuss the tech behind GPS devices and give you some advice when shopping for a GPS device. The basics on how the global positioning system works. Get the scoop on how to find yourself. We discuss the tech behind GPS devices and give you some advice when shopping for a GPS device. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal061907.mp3 19:27 cnet, GPS, Garmin, phone, map, hardware, software Podcasts Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:17:48 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.061207/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal061207.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Don't know your HSDPA from your EV-DO? Want to just get data over the air wherever you go? Tom and Rafe can help you understand it all. All the ways to get your laptop hooked up to a wireless network. Don't know your HSDPA from your EV-DO? Want to just get data over the air wherever you go? Tom and Rafe can help you understand it all. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal061207.mp3 18:24 cnet, wifi, HSDPA, GSM, EV-DO, EDGE, GPRS, WiFi, WiMax, networking, cellular card, wireless internet Podcasts Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:46:46 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.060407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal060407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Questions over the rights and responsibilities of bloggers are coming more and more frequently. As a blogger, what are your boundaries, and how do you learn journalistic ethics? Where's the line between right and wrong for bloggers? Questions over the rights and responsibilities of bloggers are coming more and more frequently. As a blogger, what are your boundaries, and how do you learn journalistic ethics? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal060407.mp3 18:50 cnet, blogs, blogging, ethics, rights, responsibilities, jornalism Podcasts Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:39:58 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.052907/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal052907.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Think you'll be using the next Internet? Think again. Tom explains what Internet2 is and how it differs from Abilene, National Lambda Rail and the Internet you use. Find out the real truth about the Internet2 and whether or not you can use it. Think you'll be using the next Internet? Think again. Tom explains what Internet2 is and how it differs from Abilene, National Lambda Rail and the Internet you use. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal052907.mp3 10:45 cnet, internet2, national lambda rail, internet 2 network, experimental internet, SONET Podcasts Tue, 29 May 2007 22:09:53 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.052207/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal052207.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We'll tell you how to put your whole life online, video, audio, and text. But will you want to? We'll tell you that too. We'll tell you how to put your whole life online, video, audio, and text. But will you want to? We'll tell you that too. We'll tell you how to put your whole life online, video, audio, and text. But will you want to? We'll tell you that too. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal052207.mp3 14:44 cnet, lifecasting, vlogging, blogging, podcast, streaming, life streaming, live streaming, justin.tv, ustream Podcasts Tue, 22 May 2007 22:19:01 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.051507/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal051507.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Microsoft's got a new competitor to Flash, but it's much more than that, and much different. Find out why. The scoop on Microsoft's new competitor to Flash. Microsoft's got a new competitor to Flash, but it's much more than that, and much different. Find out why. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal051507.mp3 15:09 cnet, silverlight, video, encoding, flash, JAvaFX Podcasts Tue, 15 May 2007 23:12:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.050807/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal050807.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Twitter has taken the Web world by storm. Why is it so hot? What is it? We'll get you up to speed on miniblogging in this episode. Why is everyone Twittering, and what is it? Twitter has taken the Web world by storm. Why is it so hot? What is it? We'll get you up to speed on miniblogging in this episode. No Tom Merritt and Rafe Needleman http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal050807.mp3 15:56 cnet, twitter, miniblogging, nanoblogging, twitterholic, Web 2.0, Twittervision, Twitterment Podcasts Tue, 08 May 2007 22:24:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.050107/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal050107.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com We deal with all the instant messenger protocols and review some of the best multi-protocol clients. The best clients and best practices for fast communication. We deal with all the instant messenger protocols and review some of the best multi-protocol clients. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal050107.mp3 9:54 cnet, AIM, Yahoo, MSN, GAIM, Pidgin, jabber, trillian, gadu-gadu, IRC, ICQ, instant messenger Podcasts Tue, 01 May 2007 22:13:18 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.042407/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal042407.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Wondering what all the fuss about SATA drives is? We'll unravel the mystery. Serial ATA drives, or SATA drives are faster than older drives, but are they better? Wondering what all the fuss about SATA drives is? We'll unravel the mystery. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal042407.mp3 10:52 cnet, SATA, PATA, ATA, IDE, ATAPI, SCSI Podcasts Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:18:51 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.041707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal041707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Find out what VoIP is, how it works, and whether you should trade in your landline for Internet telephony. Get the scoop on Internet telephone service. Find out what VoIP is, how it works, and whether you should trade in your landline for Internet telephony. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal041707.mp3 17:20 cnet, podcast, voip, internet phone, skype, vonage, cable Podcasts Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:37:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.041007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal041007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com You can play games from Pong, to Atari to Nintendo, all on your current PC. Tom Merritt talks game emulators. Play games from Pong, to Atari to Nintendo, all on your current PC. You can play games from Pong, to Atari to Nintendo, all on your current PC. Tom Merritt talks game emulators. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal041007.mp3 13:09 cnet, game emulators, MAME, Stella, arcade games, atari 2600, dosbox, Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Mac Podcasts Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:15:49 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.040307/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal040307.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com So what's all this hooplah about the Apple TV? And did you know there are other devices that do the same thing? The scoop on the Apple TV hype, and some details about alternatives. So what's all this hooplah about the Apple TV? And did you know there are other devices that do the same thing? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal040307.mp3 14:26 cnet, apple TV, streamers, content, video, music, network, device, dock Podcasts Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:18:09 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.032707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal032707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com A media center isn't just a program from Windows. Oh no! Find out what a good media center does and what all your options are. Media centers aren't just from Windows. Find out the truth. A media center isn't just a program from Windows. Oh no! Find out what a good media center does and what all your options are. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal032707.mp3 15:53 cnet, media center, WMC, Windows, MythTV, Linux MCE, MCE, Zbox 360 Podcasts Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:23:24 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.032007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal032007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Refurbished electronics sell for cheaper than brand new items, and usually are identical. So what's the catch? Tom Merritt tells you hot to safely negotiate the world of refurbished tech gadgets and reap the savings. Can refurbished electronics safely save you money? Find out. Refurbished electronics sell for cheaper than brand new items, and usually are identical. So what's the catch? Tom Merritt tells you hot to safely negotiate the world of refurbished tech gadgets and reap the savings. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal032007.mp3 14:17 cnet, refurbished, reconditioned, used, discount, deals, bargains Podcasts Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:29:22 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.030707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal030707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom discusses how he gets web video on his living room TV, and reveals some of his favorite sources. Tom discusses how he gets web video on his living room TV, and reveals some of his favorite sources. Tom discusses how he gets web video on his living room TV, and reveals some of his favorite sources. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal030707.mp3 8:31 cnet, Web video, Joost, CNET TV, YouTube, daily motion Podcasts Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:21:05 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.030607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal030607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Want cheap software? If you're willing to do without a few niceties like tech support, OEM can save you big bucks. Want cheap software? If you're willing to do without a few niceties like tech support, OEM can save you big bucks. Want cheap software? If you're willing to do without a few niceties like tech support, OEM can save you big bucks. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal030607.mp3 10:54 cnet, OEM, software, savings, retail, shopping, piracy Podcasts Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:21:05 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.022707/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal022707.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Did you know you can get a small PC card that allows you to get digital cable in any device? It's CableCARD. And if only it was as easy as I just made it sound. Did you know you can get a small PC card that allows you to get digital cable in any device? It's CableCARD. And if only it was as easy as I just made it sound. Did you know you can get a small PC card that allows you to get digital cable in any device? It's CableCARD. And if only it was as easy as I just made it sound. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal022707.mp3 18:38 cnet, CableCARD, DCAS, digital cable, TiVo, telecommunications act of 2006, PCMCIA, NCTA, CEA Podcasts Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:14:50 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.022007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal022007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Why are videos so frustrating? One of the reasons is codecs. There are lots and lots of codecs out there. Tom and Justin attempt to explain why that is, how codecs work, and ho to navigate the confusing world of video. Why are videos so frustrating? One of the reasons is codecs. There are lots and lots of codecs out there. Tom and Justin attempt to explain why that is, how codecs work, and ho to navigate the confusing world of video. Why are videos so frustrating? One of the reasons is codecs. There are lots and lots of codecs out there. Tom and Justin attempt to explain why that is, how codecs work, and ho to navigate the confusing world of video. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal022007.mp3 20:12 cnet, podcast, video, codec, MPEG, DivX, xvid, WMV, h.264 Podcasts Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:12:28 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.021307/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal021307.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com A little primer on CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). What it is, what it does, and how to use it. A little primer on CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). What it is, what it does, and how to use it. A little primer on CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). What it is, what it does, and how to use it. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal021307.mp3 14:37 cnet, CSS, cascading style sheets, HTML, W3C, standards, browsers, web pages, coding, styles, style sheets Podcasts Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:57:20 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.020607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal020607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Digital cameras can be hard to understand. Don't know your ISO settings from your RAW image format? Lori Grunin helps Tom understand how digital cameras work. Digital cameras can be hard to understand. Don't know your ISO settings from your RAW image format? Lori Grunin helps Tom understand how digital cameras work. Digital cameras can be hard to understand. Don't know your ISO settings from your RAW image format? Lori Grunin helps Tom understand how digital cameras work. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal020607.mp3 19:25 cnet, podcast, digital cameras, ISO, RAW, DSLR, lens, settings, megapixels, resolution, noise Podcasts Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:27:48 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.020207/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal020207.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe Needleman reports on the latest product pitches from the Demo 2007 conference in Arizona. Rafe Needleman reports on the latest product pitches from the Demo 2007 conference in Arizona. Rafe Needleman reports on the latest product pitches from the Demo 2007 conference in Arizona. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal020207.mp3 12:12 cnet, Demo, venture capital, products, pitches Podcasts Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:12:38 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.013007/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal013007.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com The new version of Windows is here. Should you get Windows Vista? Tom Merritt runs through some of the new features as well as his experience with Vista and advice on whether to upgrade. The new version of Windows is here. Should you get Windows Vista? Tom Merritt runs through some of the new features as well as his experience with Vista and advice on whether to upgrade. The new version of Windows is here. Should you get Windows Vista? Tom Merritt runs through some of the new features as well as his experience with Vista and advice on whether to upgrade. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal013007.mp3 18:40 cnet, Windows, Vista, Windows Vista, ultimate, home premium, basic, business Podcasts Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:28:29 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.012307/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal012307.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Robert Vamosi joins Tom Merritt to talk about the proper ways to secure your Wi-Fi router in your home. They also discuss safety precautions to use when surfing over Wi-Fi in public. Robert Vamosi joins Tom Merritt to talk about the proper ways to secure your Wi-Fi router in your home. They also discuss safety precautions to use when surfing over Wi-Fi in public. Robert Vamosi joins Tom Merritt to talk about the proper ways to secure your Wi-Fi router in your home. They also discuss safety precautions to use when surfing over Wi-Fi in public. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal012307.mp3 15:33 cnet, wi-fi, security, wireless, Internet, surfing, phishing, 802.11 Podcasts Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:12:38 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.011607/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal011607.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt reviews some of his favorite gadgets from CES. He also dishes out some of the inside scoop on how the gadget press mill works at the largest electronics show on Earth. Tom Merritt reviews some of his favorite gadgets from CES. He also dishes out some of the inside scoop on how the gadget press mill works at the largest electronics show on Earth. Tom Merritt reviews some of his favorite gadgets from CES. He also dishes out some of the inside scoop on how the gadget press mill works at the largest electronics show on Earth. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal011607.mp3 16:31 cnet, gadgets, PR, press releases, LG, Nokia Podcasts Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:06:48 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.010807/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal010807.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Jason Oxman from the Conusmer Electronics Association talks about how they pull off the biggest trade show on the continent, and what it takes to get inside CES. Jason Oxman from the Conusmer Electronics Association talks about how they pull off the biggest trade show on the continent, and what it takes to get inside CES. Jason Oxman from the Conusmer Electronics Association talks about how they pull off the biggest trade show on the continent, and what it takes to get inside CES. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal010807.mp3 13:12 cnet, CES, CEA, consumer electronics, trade show Podcasts Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:27:01 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.010207/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal010207.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt discusses the ins and outs of wiring a new house for an Internet connection. Tom Merritt discusses the ins and outs of wiring a new house for an Internet connection. Tom Merritt discusses the ins and outs of wiring a new house for an Internet connection. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal010207.mp3 12:11 cnet, hone networking, cable, ethernet, wifi Podcasts Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:19:17 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.122006/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal122006.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt previews the top 5 tech topics you'd like him to cover in 2007. These topics were determined based on listener feedback. Tom Merritt previews the top 5 tech topics you'd like him to cover in 2007. These topics were determined based on listener feedback. Tom Merritt previews the top 5 tech topics you'd like him to cover in 2007. These topics were determined based on listener feedback. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal122006.mp3 11:32 cnet, Windows Vista, digital camera, WiFi, security, Media Center, CSS, Hack, game console, infrared, cell phone, podcast Podcasts Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:02:17 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.121906/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal121906.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt reviews the top 5 most popular tech topics of 2006 as determined by listeners to the Real Deal podcast. Tom Merritt reviews the top 5 most popular tech topics of 2006 as determined by listeners to the Real Deal podcast. Tom Merritt reviews the top 5 most popular tech topics of 2006 as determined by listeners to the Real Deal podcast. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal121906.mp3 11:25 cnet, free software, online, apps, portable, RSS, WiMAX, Media Center, podcast Podcasts Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:02:17 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.121206/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal121206.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt runs down the specs on the three next generation game consoles and helps you decide which one's right for you. Tom Merritt runs down the specs on the three next generation game consoles and helps you decide which one's right for you. Tom Merritt runs down the specs on the three next generation game consoles and helps you decide which one's right for you. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal121206.mp3 13:19 cnet, sony, PS3, wii, Nintendo, Xbox, DS, PS2, Wiimote, game console Podcasts Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:10:04 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.120506/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal120506.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Robert Vamosi joins the podcast to talk about the best way to protect your computer from viruses. What are some of the best antivirus programs out there? Robert Vamosi joins the podcast to talk about the best way to protect your computer from viruses. What are some of the best antivirus programs out there? Robert Vamosi joins the podcast to talk about the best way to protect your computer from viruses. What are some of the best antivirus programs out there? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal120506.mp3 13:37 cnet, antivirus, spyware, virus, Kaspersky, Vamosi, security Podcasts Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:27:25 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.112806/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal112806.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt explains the ins and outs of the programming technique called AJAX. It powers the wonderful world of Web 2.0. Tom Merritt explains the ins and outs of the programming technique called AJAX. It powers the wonderful world of Web 2.0. Tom Merritt explains the ins and outs of the programming technique called AJAX. It powers the wonderful world of Web 2.0. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal112806.mp3 15:35 cnet, AJAX, programming, Web2.0, XML, HTMl, DHTML, javascript Podcasts Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:26:47 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.112106/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal112106.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt gives the straight scoop on how rebates work and what to look for when you're shopping. Tom Merritt gives the straight scoop on how rebates work and what to look for when you're shopping. Tom Merritt gives the straight scoop on how rebates work and what to look for when you're shopping. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal112106.mp3 10:33 cnet, rebates, shopping, technology Podcasts Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:08:09 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.111406/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal111406.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Some software is free as in beer, and some is free as in speech and some isn't free at all. Tom Merritt explains the difference and also gives a tip of the hat to a few of his favorite free pieces of software. Not all free software is free and not all of it is good. Find out what you need to know about free. Some software is free as in beer, and some is free as in speech and some isn't free at all. Tom Merritt explains the difference and also gives a tip of the hat to a few of his favorite free pieces of software. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal111406.mp3 15:53 cnet, free software, free, software, freeware, stallman, open source, free software foundation, shareware Podcasts Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:32:47 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.110706/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal110706.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com CNET's resident radio expert, Brian Cooley, joins Tom to explain what HD radio is and how it differs from regular radio. CNET's resident radio expert, Brian Cooley, joins Tom to explain what HD radio is and how it differs from regular radio. CNET's resident radio expert, Brian Cooley, joins Tom to explain what HD radio is and how it differs from regular radio. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal110706.mp3 12:55 cnet, radio, hd radio, satellite, XM, Sirius Podcasts Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:36:17 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.103106/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal103106.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Why you would need to store files online, and where to find the best places to store them. Why you would need to store files online, and where to find the best places to store them. Why you would need to store files online, and where to find the best places to store them. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal103106.mp3 15:17 cnet, online storage, backups, data, files, computers Podcasts Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:37:34 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.102406/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal102406.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Veronica joins Tom to talk online gaming, inlcuding MUDs, MMORPGs, and the current craze of World of Warcraft. Veronica joins Tom to talk online gaming, inlcuding MUDs, MMORPGs, and the current craze of World of Warcraft. Veronica joins Tom to talk online gaming, inlcuding MUDs, MMORPGs, and the current craze of World of Warcraft. Tom Merritt No http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal102406.mp3 19:07 cnet, online gaming, warcraft, MUD, MMORPG, Veronica Belmont Podcasts Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:32:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.101706/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal101706.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom tells you how you can take your favorite software programs with you without lugging around your computer. Tom tells you how you can take your favorite software programs with you without lugging around your computer. Tom tells you how you can take your favorite software programs with you without lugging around your computer. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal101706.mp3 12:17 cnet, portable apps, open source, mobile, USB, thumb drives, freeware Podcasts Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:34:28 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.101006/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal101106.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com A bonus episode this week where Tom gives some tips to avoid phishing scams. A bonus episode this week where Tom gives some tips to avoid phishing scams. A bonus episode this week where Tom gives some tips to avoid phishing scams. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal101106.mp3 10:06 cnet, security, phishing, safety, PC, computers, Internet, email Podcasts Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:31:02 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.100906/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal100906.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Rafe Needleman joins Tom to talk about online apps. They get a few minutes in before the use the term Web 2.0. Not bad. Rafe Needleman joins Tom to talk about online apps. They get a few minutes in before the use the term Web 2.0. Not bad. Rafe Needleman joins Tom to talk about online apps. They get a few minutes in before the use the term Web 2.0. Not bad. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal100906.mp3 13:44 cnet, online apps, thin client, web, internet, applications, word, writely Podcasts Mon, 09 Oct 2006 23:27:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.100306/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal100206.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom Merritt talks with Cory Doctorow about digital rights management, also known as DRM. Tom Merritt talks with Cory Doctorow about digital rights management, also known as DRM. Tom Merritt talks with Cory Doctorow about digital rights management, also known as DRM. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal100206.mp3 18:02 cnet, podcast, DRM, Cory Doctorow, digital rights management, music, videos, internet Podcasts Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:42:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.092606/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal092606.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Get up to speed on the basics of HTML,some good software for making Web pages and places to learn more. A few basics on HTML and where to learn more. Get up to speed on the basics of HTML,some good software for making Web pages and places to learn more. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal092606.mp3 14:26 cnet, HTML, editor, notetab, WYSIWYG, tags, XHTML Podcasts Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:41:04 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.091206/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal091206.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Can WiMAX bring hig speed wireless Internet into your home for cheap? The thorny but promising wireless internet protocol explained. Can WiMAX bring hig speed wireless Internet into your home for cheap? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal091206.mp3 15:29 cnet, WiMAX, Internet, ISP, broadband, wireless, WiFi Podcasts Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:00:43 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.090506/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal090506.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom talks about what Bluetooth is, how it works , and what you can use it for. The scoop on Bluetooth. Tom talks about what Bluetooth is, how it works , and what you can use it for. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal090506.mp3 16:47 cnet, Bluetooth, devices, how it works, connectivity Podcasts Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:42:52 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.082906/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082906.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom and Rafe explain what RSS is, a little bit about how it works, and make some recommendations of their favorite RSS readers. What's all this RSS business about? You're using one right now! Tom and Rafe explain what RSS is, a little bit about how it works, and make some recommendations of their favorite RSS readers. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082906.mp3 11:57 cnet, RSS, readers, Atom, feeds, XML Podcasts Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:48:19 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.082206/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082206.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom gives a very general overview of the Ubuntu distribution of Linux and how it works. Tom gives a very general overview of the Ubuntu distribution of Linux and how it works. Tom gives a very general overview of the Ubuntu distribution of Linux and how it works. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal082206.mp3 15:15 cnet, Linux, Ubuntu, distro, distribution, installation Podcasts Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:49:01 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.081606/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal081606a.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com With so many tales of exploding batteries, and real recalls, do you need to worry? Tom delves into the world of Lithium Ion batteries and explains the risks and tips for keeping your batteries safe. Why laptop batteries explode, and how to keep yours unexploded. With so many tales of exploding batteries, and real recalls, do you need to worry? Tom delves into the world of Lithium Ion batteries and explains the risks and tips for keeping your batteries safe. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal081606a.mp3 10:44 cnet, lithium ion, ion polymer, battery, batteries, laptop batteries, recall, dell, explode Podcasts Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:55:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.081506/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal081606.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com What is an unlocked phone? How can you get one, and how do you activate it? Why would you want an unlocked phone? Are they good for international travel? How you can get an unlocked phone and why you might want to. What is an unlocked phone? How can you get one, and how do you activate it? Why would you want an unlocked phone? Are they good for international travel? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal081606.mp3 10:34 cnet, unlocked cell phones, GSM, SIM card, mobile phone, carrier Podcasts Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:55:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.080806/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080806.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Dan Miller joins Tom Merritt to discuss the safety of online shopping Dan Miller joins Tom Merritt to discuss the safety of online shopping Dan Miller joins Tom Merritt to discuss the safety of online shopping No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080806.mp3 17:08 cnet, shopping, ebay, pricewatch, bizrate, shopper, paypal Podcasts Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:13:09 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.080106/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080106.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom walks you through registering a domain name and touches on finding a web host. Tom walks you through registering a domain name and touches on finding a web host. Tom walks you through registering a domain name and touches on finding a web host. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal080106.mp3 11:28 cnet, registrar, domain name, register, website, web host Podcasts Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:14:06 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.072506/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal072506.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com What is BitTorrent, how does it work, and how do I use it? What is BitTorrent, how does it work, and how do I use it? What is BitTorrent, how does it work, and how do I use it? No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal072506.mp3 12:42 cnet, BitTorrent, file sharing, tracker, torrent, swarm Podcasts Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:53:22 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.rdpod.071806/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal_071706.mp3 realdeal@cnet.com Tom discusses what to look for when choosing a new Internet Service Provider. Tom discusses what to look for when choosing a new Internet Service Provider. Tom discusses what to look for when choosing a new Internet Service Provider. No Tom Merritt http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/realdeal_071706.mp3 16:40 cnet, ISP, broadband, dial-up, DSL, cable, Wi-Fi, WiMax, satellite, ISP, Speed