Chuck Fresh, The PC GYN, Show 6: Interview with a Technician

Chuck Fresh manages to score an interview with a typical computer technician, and exposes secret tricks of the trade that may affect you. Listen closely, and the next time you go to get your computer fixed, you'll be armed with the information you need to avoid your own personal tragedy.

Download | Duration: 00:17:30

        

SHOW 002: LEAVE IT ON, OR TURN IT OFF?

There seems to be a large controversy regarding turning one’s computer off when not using it, versus leaving it on. Is thermal stress a real problem or an antiquated fallacy? Are the savings on your electric bill counterproductive? After he plays with a telemarketer, Chuck chats with Darth Vader regarding the pros and cons of powering your PC.There seems to be a large controversy regarding turning one’s computer off when not using it, versus leaving it on. Is thermal stress a real problem or an antiquated fallacy? Are the savings on your electric bill counterproductive? After he plays with a telemarketer, Chuck chats with Darth Vader regarding the pros and cons of powering your PC.

Download | Duration: 00:13:33

        

SHOW 004: Backing up your Computer.

Gay Steve has tons of pictures stored on his backup drive on his computer. But a friend's hard drive just went bad, and he lost all his pictures. What's the best way to back up your PC? What method works best? Which way is the most secure? What are the pros and cons of each method? Join Chuck and Gay Steve as they chat about the most popular backup options.

Download | Duration: 00:13:18

        

SHOW 003: CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROCESSOR

Following up to a question I get in my computer store weekly, what processor should I choose in my new computer? You’ve got choices in brands, Intel or AMD. Then there’s the 32 or 64 bit decision. And then do you want a full Pentium, or will a Celeron or Sempron do? Did you know a Celeron may be the same exact chip as the Pentium that costs $100 more? Your choice depends on a couple of things. First of all, how much cash do you want to spend?  And secondly, what do you intend to do with your new PC? Are you going to surf porn and send emails on the net, or do you intend to edit high definition video and control manned spaceflight? Learn about all the secrets of processors.

Download | Duration: 00:11:33

        

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