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episode 134 (1x134)

Air date: Jan 25, 2007

STUFF • Vista (for consumers) launches next week. Can't wait? Take a Windows Vista Test Drive... right over the web. • Or buy Vista now. 50% off. OEM versions are on sale online from shops like Newegg and Mwave (Thanks for the heads up, Ryan!) More info on those OEM versions here. • Our fave free firewall? Matt we gotta go with Comodo's Personal Firewall 2.0. Our go to guy for security software Neil's review says Comodo works as well as all but the best pay-for programs. • PS - If you like Neil's free security software tips, do him a favor and read his stuff over at AppScout • Rank basic iPod adapter options? You got it, Seth! we love headunits with auxiliary inputs best for the car 'cause they work with -any- audio device with a headphone jack. • Videolan plays DVDs right out of the box, 'er, download. Thanks for the heads up Jonathan, and thanks for the link to learn more about Videolan and libdvdcss • Are there any advantages to a 64-bit version of Vista? Well, Duncan, if you need huge amounts of main system memory... • 802.11n for $1.99? Absosmurfly, if you own a MacBook. Thanks for the heads up everybody... Patrick's gonna go 802.11n soon at home! NEWS • Big shock: Vista Compatibility Concerns IT Pros • Fujitsu Hard Drives With 1Tb/square Inch Density? That's 7x Today's Capacity... And it's all about the Nano-Holes. Really. • Culture shock: Norway Joins Fight Against iTunes DRM • OWC Seeks Dealers For the ModBook MacBook Tablet You can get your pre-order now at MacSales.com