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  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Renowned author Scott Mueller continues this series about his newest book, "Upgrading and Repairing PCs," now in it's 19th Edition.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
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  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, in the second of a series of interviews on Diskeeper's technology, talks about I-FAAST, the Diskeeper proprietary technology that accelerates file and disk access time.

    To find out more about Diskeeper “I-FAAST” and How This Technology Can Access Files And Data Fast and to read the complete transcripts of this interview go to: http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/march-06-2010

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  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Toby Richards, Microsoft General Manager, Community & Online Support, talks about Microsoft's 2010 MVP Global Summit and how MVPs are enriching technical communities everywhere.
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  • ESET is a global security software company that provides integrated, real-time threat protection. Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education with ESET, talks about the question we all ask, "Is Malware Smarter Than You Are?"

    To find out about " Is Malware Smarter Than You Are?" and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.eset.com/ltc_interviews/february_27_2010/

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    February 20, 2010:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Author Scott Mueller, continues this series about his newest book, "Upgrading and Repairing PCs," now in it's 19th Edition.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's February 20, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Since 1985 StarTech.com has provided a complete range of IT and A/V products for a diverse customer base and is a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts. Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com, discuses the history of USB connections and why StarTech's new USB 3.0 adapters will make it easy for anyone to get increased speed now that USB 3.0 has been released.
  • Startech.com's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Startech.com's February 20, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    February 13, 2010:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Author Scott Mueller, continues this series about his newest book, "Upgrading and Repairing PCs," now in it's 19th Edition.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's February 13, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. In the first of a series of interviews, Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, talks about InvisiTasking, the unique technology that only Diskeeper provides.

    To find out more about Diskeeper - InvisiTasking and How this Technology can save you both time and money and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/february-13-2010

  • Diskeeper Corporation's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper Corporation's February 13, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    February 6, 2010:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Scott Mueller, talks about his newest book, "Upgrading and Repairing PCs," now in it's 19th Edition.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's February 6, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Sams Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Morten Rand-Hendriksen, Author of the book, "Sams Teach yourself Microsoft Expression Web3 in 24 Hours, " continues talking about how to build your own web sites quickly and easily using Microsoft Expression Web3.
  • Sams Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Sams Publishing's February 6, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    January 30, 2010:

  • Sams Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Morten Rand-Hendriksen, Author of the book, "Sams Teach yourself Microsoft Expression Web3 in 24 Hours, " talks about how to build your own web sites the easy way using Microsoft Expression Web3.
  • Sams Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Sams Publishing's January 30, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, talks about "Why You Need A Quality Defragger Like Diskeeper 2010 Even If You Have A Large Hard Drive."

    To find out "Why You Need A Quality Defragger Like Diskeeper 2010 Even If You Have A Large Hard Drive" and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/january-30-2010

  • Diskeeper Corporation's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper Corporation's January 30, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    January 23, 2010:

  • Symantec, (NASDAQ: SYMC), makers of Norton products and the global leader in Internet security, protects consumers from the latest cyber threats with industry-leading software that is also light on system resources. Gerry Egan, Director of Product Management with Symantec, talks about the Top Web Threats in the History of the Internet," and how we can be prepared for the next attack.
  • Symantec's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Symantec's January 23, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Founded in 1807, Wiley Publishing, Inc. (NYSE: Jw-a) (NYSE: JWb) provides must-have content to customers worldwide. Andy Rathbone, author of "Windows 7 for Dummies," rounds out this series on Windows 7, talking about some of the pitfalls we could experience when upgrading to the Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System.
  • Wiley Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Wiley Publishing's January 23, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    January 16, 2010:

  • Founded in 1807, Wiley Publishing, Inc. (NYSE: Jwa) (NYSE: JWb) provides must-have content to customers worldwide. Andy Rathbone, author of "Windows 7 for Dummies," continues this series of interviews that deal with questions that help us get up and running quickly with this new operating system.
  • Wiley Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Wiley Publishing's January 16, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • ESET is a global security software company that provides integrated, real-time threat protection. Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education with ESET, talks about "Why Education is the Key to Safe Web Surfing and how we can best Protect ourselves from Internet Threats."

    To find out "Why Education is The Key to Safe Web Surfing and how we can best protect ourselves from internet threats." and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to:
    http://www.eset.com/ltc_interviews/january_16_2010/

  • ESET's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to ESET's January 16, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    January 9, 2010:

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Stefan Weitz Director, Bing Search Group, talks about Microsoft's search engine, Bing and how you can save a lot of time and money, whether you're looking for the cheapest hotel rates or just want to see a better map of where you are going.
  • Microsoft's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Microsoft's January 9, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, talks about "Why Fragmentation Causes Computers To Run Slow and How Diskeeper 2010 Solves This Problem"

    To find out "Why Fragmentation Causes Computers To Run Slow and How Diskeeper 2010 Solves This Problem" and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/january-09-2010

  • Diskeeper Corporation's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper Corporation's January 9, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    January 2, 2010:

  • Founded in 1807, Wiley Publishing, Inc. (NYSE: Jwa) (NYSE: JWb) provides must-have content to customers worldwide. Andy Rathbone, author of "Windows 7 for Dummies," continues this series of interviews that deal with questions that help us get up and running quickly with this new operating system.
  • Wiley Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Wiley Publishing's January 2, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Tee Morris, author of "All a Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter," concludes this series on Twitter, talking about the correct way that people should use Twitter and how this applies to Social Networking in general.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's January 2, 2010 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    December 26, 2009:

  • Founded in 1807, Wiley Publishing, Inc. (NYSE: JWa) (NYSE: JWb) provides must-have content to customers worldwide. Andy Rathbone, author of "Windows 7 For Dummies," begins a series of interviews that deal with questions that help us get up and running quickly with the new operating system.
  • Wiley Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Wiley Publishing's December 26, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, talks about "Why Diskeeper 2010 May be a Better Solution Than Replacing your Slow Computer."

    To find out "Why Diskeeper 2010 May be a Better Solution Than Replacing your Slow Computer" and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/december-26-2009

  • Diskeeper's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper's December 26, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    December 19, 2009:

  • Logitech International, a Swiss public company traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (LOGI), provides intuitive devices that people use to connect to the digital world. Chris Pate, Global Product Marketing Manager with Logitech, explains why the Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard, with its 25 programmable keys, and Programmable mini-joystick is giving gamers game-changing comfort and control.
  • Logitech's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Logitech's December 19, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Tee Morris, author of "All a Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter," continues this series, talking about how people are using and misusing Twitter as well as the "darker side" of Twitter.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's December 19, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    December 12, 2009:

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Matt Lundy, Microsoft Senior Attorney of Worldwide Anti-Piracy Team, talks about how pirated software can cause major problems and what consumers need to protect them self against this threat.
  • Microsoft's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Microsoft's December 12, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • ioSafe designs and manufactures disaster proof hardware to protect digital assets, photos and video. Robb Moore, CEO of ioSafe, talks about why your computer backups are only as good as the external drive you back up to and why the ioSafe Solo fireproof external hard drives that can survive floods are a wise choice to make sure your backup is always available.
  • IoSafe's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to IoSafe's December 12, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    December 5, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Paul McFedries, author of "Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed," talks about how to set up wired and wireless networks in Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's December 5, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • ESET is a global security software company that provides integrated, real-time threat protection. Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education with ESET, talks about "Why Even Well-Known Websites Can Become Infected And How Consumers Can Stay Safe While On The Internet."

    To find out "Why Even Well-Known Websites Can Become Infected and How Consumers Can Stay Safe While OnThe Internet" and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to:
    http://www.eset.com/ltc_interviews/december_05_2009/

  • ESET's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to ESET's December 5, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    November 28, 2009:

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Pamela Passman, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs and Robert Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, talk about the state of Information Technology and how it will be the driving force in creating new jobs and assist in the economic recovery.
  • Microsoft's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Microsoft's November 28, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Diskeeper Corporation, talks about why a maintenance Agreement is beneficial for businesses to keep their computers running at peak performance.

    To find out more about "The Many Reasons That Businesses Will Benefit With A Maintenance Agreement,” and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to:
    http://www.diskeeper.com/press/ltc/november-28-2009
    or alternative url
    http://www.lets-talk-computers.net/guests/diskeeper/maintenance_contract/Transcript_maintenance_contract.htm

  • Diskeeper Corporation's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper Corporation's November 28, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    November 21, 2009:

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Stefan Weitz Director, Bing Search Group, talks about Microsoft's search engine, Bing - the search engine that finds and organizes the answers you need so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
  • Microsoft's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Microsoft's November 21, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Alpha Software has over 1 million users by focusing on building desktop and web databases quickly and easily. Richard Rabins, Co-Chairman of Alpha Software, continues talking about more of the reasons that web developers have been giving Alpha Five Version 10 rave reviews even before it has been released.
  • Alpha Software's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Alpha Software's November 21, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    November 14, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Paul McFedries, author of "Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed," continues with our series on everything you want to know about Microsoft's just released operating system, Windows 7.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's November 14, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. In a series of interviews, Mark Edward Soper, author of "The Shot Doctor, The Amateur’s Guide to Taking Great Digital Photos," continues his discussion about the facts that you need to know in order to create great digital photographs.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's November 14, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    November 7, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Tee Morris, author of "All a Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter," continues this series, talking about all that we need to know to maximize our Twitter experience.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's November 7, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Bill Jelen, Author of "LiveLessons - Excel VBA and Macros with MrExcel," shares with us some of his neat tips to get more power from using Excel.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's November 7, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 31, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Paul McFedries, author of "Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed", continues with our series on everything you want to know about Microsoft's just released operating system, Windows 7.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's October 31, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Alpha Software has over 1 million users by focusing on building desktop and web databases quickly and easily. Richard Rabins, Co-Chairman of Alpha Software, continues talking about more of the reasons that web developers have been giving Alpha Five Version 10 rave reviews even before it has been released.

    To find out more about "A Behind-the-Scenes Look in Creating Web Applications with Alpha Five Version 10 - part 2" and to read the complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.alphasoftware.com/press/letstalkcomputers/a5v10_part4.asp

  • Alpha Software's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Alpha Software's October 31, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 24, 2009:

  • Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) is the worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage solutions. Jon van Bronkhorst, Executive Director of Product Marketing for Seagate Retail, talks about why the Seagate Black Armor family of solutions and the NAS 220 in particular make the perfect storage solutions for small businesses.
  • Seagate's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Seagate's October 24, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • ESET is a global security software company that provides integrated, real-time threat protection. Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education with ESET, talks about "Why An Advanced Heuristic Engine Is A Must to Stop Today's Malware Threats".

    Find out "Why an Advanced Heuristic Engine Is A Must to Block Today's Malware Threats." Read the complete transcript of this interview by going to: http://www.eset.com/ltc_interviews/october_24_2009/

  • ESET's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to ESET's October 24, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 17, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Paul McFedries, author of "Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed", continues with our series on everything you want to know about Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 7.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's October 17, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Avanquest Software is a world leading developer and publisher of consumer software and business solutions. Ryan Smith, Avanquest Director of Product Marketing, explains why using Double Anti-Spy Professional, with it's revolutionary double anti-spyware engines, gives more effective spyware scans and real-time spyware protection that remove even some of the most deeply rooted spyware from your PC.
  • Avanquest Software's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Avanquest Software's October 17, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 10, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Paul McFedries, author of "Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed", begins a series of interviews with everything you want to know about Windows 7.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's October 10, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Diskeeper Corporation is the undisputed leader in performance and reliability technologies. Mark Harrer, Spokesperson for Undelete 2009, with Diskeeper Corporation, talks about what the real test for recovering deleted files is and how easy it is to recover them. Files that have been accidentally deleted or overwritten can cost corporations an inordinate amount of time and money. Undelete 2009 performs immediate restoration of files on desktops or servers invisibly, in the background, using Diskeeper Corporation's proprietary InvisiTasking® technology.
  • Diskeeper's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Diskeeper's October 10, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 3, 2009:

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Amy Barzdukas, General Manager of Consumer Security at Microsoft talks about the many ways their Microsoft Security Essentials is helping to keep consumers safe by fighting malware threats - which is absolutely FREE and available TODAY, as a download.
  • Microsoft's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Microsoft's October 3, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Alpha Software has over 1 million users by focusing on building desktop and web databases quickly and easily. Richard Rabins, Co-Chairman of Alpha Software, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Alpha Five version 10 and how this version is really a break-through for web developers.

    To find out about "A Behind The Scenes Look In Creating Web Applications With Alpha Five Version 10 - part 1" and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.alphasoftware.com/press/letstalkcomputers/a5v10_part3.asp

  • Alpha Software's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Alpha Software's October 3, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    September 26, 2009:

  • Symantec, (NASDAQ: SYMC), makers of Norton products and the global leader in Internet security, protects consumers from the latest cyber threats with industry-leading software that is also light on system resources. Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate for Symantec, discusses the perils of WiFi and how to protect yourself from them.
  • Symantec's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Symantec's September 26, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • AppDev is a technical learning company nationally recognized for providing in-depth, real-world content in multiple formats to IT professionals and computer users. Craig Jensen, President and CEO of AppDev, Martin Schaeferle, Vice President of Product Dev. with AppDev, and Brian Ewoldt, Product Manager with AppDev, talk about why the "Best Way to Master Microsoft Development Tools is with a Team of Experts" and why their AppDev EDGE, the new developer and IT pro member site, created exclusively for AppDev customers, that will give your company a leg-up on the competition.

    To find out "Why the Best Way to Master Microsoft Development Tools is with a Team of Experts" and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to: http://www.appdev.com/ltc_interviews/sep_26_2009

  • AppDev's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to AppDev's September 26, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    September 19, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Peter Bruzzese, author of the eBook, "Microsoft Windows 7 Unveiled," in part 3 continues talking about many of the new features that will be included in the new Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System and how these features will be making computing easier for all.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's September 19, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Apricorn, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of PC storage products, utilities and accessories. Mike McCandless, Apricorn Vice President of Sales and Marketing, talks about their EZ Upgrade line of laptop upgrade kits that makes upgrading your laptop hard drive as easy at 1-2-3.
  • Apricorn, Inc.'s page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Apricorn, Inc.'s September 19, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    September 12, 2009:

  • Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Peter Bruzzese, author of the eBook, "Microsoft Windows 7 Unveiled," in part 2 continues talking about many of the new features that will be included in the new Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System.
  • Que Publishing's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Que Publishing's September 12, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
  • Applian Technologies develops and provides world-class affordable streaming media recording software to the Windows user. Leslie Bee, Applian Director of Marketing, talks about why consumers are using Replay Media Catcher and Replay Video Capture to capture streaming video and audio from millions of sites for their own personal use.
  • Applian's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Applian's September 12, 2009 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player

    October 17, 1998:

    Company: Corel
    Topic: If a Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
    Product: Corel Gallery 1,000,000
    Guest: Frank Tomei
     
  • More about this interview on Corel's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Corel's October 17, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    October 3, 1998:

    Company: DataViz
    Topic: Convert Your Documents
    Product: Conversions Plus
    Guest: Rob Hoxie
     
  • More about this interview on DataViz's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to DataViz's October 3, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: Corel
    Topic: A Unified Company Image
    Product: Corel Print Office
    Guest: Peter Robinson
     
  • More about this interview on Corel's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Corel's September 26, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    September 26, 1998:

    Company: Purple Moon
    Topic: Making Choices: Girls' Software
    Product: Secret Paths to the Sea, Rockett's Secret Invitation
    Guest: Karen Gould
     
  • More about this interview on Purple Moon's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Purple Moon's September 26, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    September 19, 1998:

    Company: Sierra On-Line
    Topic: Classic Games
    Product: Hoyle Board Games, Hoyle Card Games, Hoyle Casino, Sierra Chess
    Guest: Karen Thomas
     
  • More about this interview on Sierra On-Line's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Sierra On-Line's September 19, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: V Communications
    Topic: Using Multiple Operating System's a Breeze
    Product: System Commander, System Commander Deluxe
    Guest: Jeff Hyman
     
  • More about this interview on V Communications' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to V Communications' August 22, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    August 22, 1998:

    Company: NewMedia
    Topic: Industry Merger and Acquisitions
    Product: NewMedia 500
    Guest: Eric Brown
     
  • More about this interview on NewMedia's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to NewMedia's August 22, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    August 15, 1998:

    Company: Peachtree
    Topic: What's Your Accounting Need?
    Product: Peachtree accounting packages
    Guest: Doug Myer
     
  • More about this interview on Peachtree's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Peachtree's August 15, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    August 1, 1998:

    Company: Discovery Communications
    Topic: Discovery Online
    Product: Evolution, Intelligent Life, Discovery Channel Online
    Guest: Randy Weiland
     
  • More about this interview on Discovery Communications' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Discovery Communications' August 1, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    July 18, 1998:

    Company: Touchstone
    Topic: Optimize Your Network
    Product: Check It Net Optimizer
    Guest: Joe Lorenzini
     
  • More about this interview on Touchstone's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Touchstone's July 18, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: CyberMedia
    Topic: What Does it Take to Upgrade to Windows 98
    Product: Uninstaller, First Aid
    Guest: David Perry
     
  • More about this interview on CyberMedia's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to CyberMedia's July 11, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: Lotus
    Topic: Office Suites for the Millennium
    Product: Lotus Millennium
    Guest: Rob Ingram
     
  • More about this interview on Lotus' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Lotus' June 27, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    June 27, 1998:

    Company: Promote One
    Topic: "Why Most Web Sites Fail"
    Product: The Step by Step Guide to Promoting a Web Site
    Guest: John DeUlloa
     
  • More about this interview on Promote One's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Promote One's June 27, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    June 13, 1998:

    Company: Logitech
    Topic: Wireless Input Devices
    Product: Logitech Wireless Keyboard
    Guest: Denis Pavilard
     
  • More about this interview on Logitech's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Logitech's June 13, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    June 6, 1998:

    Company: Expert Software
    Topic: Affordable Fun
    Product: Home Design 3D, Landscape Design 3D, Complete Home Gardener, Home Design Premier, Home Plan Collect.
    Guest: Ken Currier
     
  • More about this interview on Expert Software's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Expert Software's June 6, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    May 30, 1998:

    Company: askSam
    Topic: Develop Your Own Freeform Database
    Product: askSam 3.0, askSam Web, SurfSaver
    Guest: Phil Schnyder
     
  • More about this interview on askSam's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to askSam's May 30, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: IDG Books
    Topic: Online Marketing-What You Need To Know
    Product: Marketing Online for Dummies
    Guest: Bud Smith
     
  • More about this interview on IDG Books' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to IDG Books' May 16, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    May 16, 1998:

    Company: Mijenix
    Topic: Get Some Power Behind Your Desktop
    Product: PowerDesk Utilities 98
    Guest: Alex Eckelberry
     
  • More about this interview on Mijenix's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Mijenix's May 16, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    May 2, 1998:

    Company: Qualcomm
    Topic: Communication and Internet Integration
    Product: Eudora Pro
    Guest: Matt Parks
     
  • More about this interview on Qualcomm's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Qualcomm's May 2, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    April 18, 1998:

    Company: Theatrix Interactive
    Topic: "In Your Face" Education
    Product: Julliard Music Adventure, Hollywood High, Math Heads
    Guest: Michelle Kraus
     
  • More about this interview on Theatrix Interactive's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Theatrix Interactive's April 18, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    March 28, 1998:

    Company: Purple Moon
    Topic: Girls' Software
    Product: Rockett's New School, Secret Paths in the Forest
    Guest: Karen Gould
     
  • More about this interview on Purple Moon's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Purple Moon's March 28, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    March 21, 1998:

    Company: ViaGrafix
    Topic: Computer-Aided Design
    Product: ViaGrafix DesignCAD
    Guest: Rick Spalding
     
  • More about this interview on ViaGrafix's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to ViaGrafix's March 21, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: Computer Associates
    Topic: Anti-Virus Software
    Product: InocuLAN Anti-Virus 5.0 for Windows 95
    Guest: Steve Gersten and Richard Miles
     
  • More about this interview on Computer Associates' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Computer Associates' March 14, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    March 7, 1998:

    Company: Visio
    Topic: Better Than A Chart
    Product: Visio Standard 5.0 and Visio Professional 5.0
    Guest: Christy Delger
     
  • More about this interview on Visio's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Visio's March 7, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    February 28, 1998:

    Company: IBM
    Topic: Home Automation
    Product: Home Director Starter Kit
    Guest: Mark Schmidt
     
  • More about this interview on IBM's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to IBM's February 28, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    February 21, 1998:

    Company: Edmark
    Topic: Children's Education
    Product: Let's Go Read, Thinking Science
    Guest: Donna Stanger
     
  • More about this interview on Edmark's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Edmark's February 21, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    January 24, 1998:

    Company: Quarterdeck
    Topic: Do You Have "Orphans" On Your Drive?
    Product: Clean Sweep
    Guest: Joe Fusco
     
  • More about this interview on Quarterdeck's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Quarterdeck's January 24, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
    Company: Symantec
    Topic: Keeping Your Computer Humming Along
    Product: Norton Crash Guard
    Guest: Tom Gifford
     
  • More about this interview on Symantec's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Symantec's January 10, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    January 10, 1998:

    Company: Intuit
    Topic: Getting Through Tax Season Painlessly
    Product: TurboTax
    Guest: Barry Saik
     
  • More about this interview on Intuit's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Intuit's January 10, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio

    December 13, 1997:

    Company: Broderbund
    Topic: Edutainment
    Product: Carmen Sandiego - Word Detective
    Guest: Shannon Jameson
     
  • More about this interview on Broderbund's page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to Broderbund's December 13, 1997 interview using --- Real Audio

    December 6, 1997:

    Company: IDG Books
    Topic: Windows 95
    Product: Windows 95 Secrets
    Guest: Brian Livingston
     
  • More about this interview on IDG Books' page on Let's Talk Computers.
  • Listen to IDG Books' December 6, 1997 interview using --- Real Audio

 

 
 
 
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