Tech News & Commentary
John in Hollywood, Florida listening on the Android App asked: “I have the G1 and have had it since it came out. I keep hearing about this new sidekick coming out for T-Mobile. Will this be their flagship device? The replacement for the G1? The upgrade? Or should I hold out and see if something bigger and better comes out with T-Mobile?”
For more information, tune in to Hour 2 of our podcast.
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Kenneth in Wilmington, Delaware listening on 1150 WILM asked: “I have an HP all in one printer and I can’t find my cartridges for it. What would you suggest?”
Have you tried going to HP’s website? On their main page on the left side, it has a button called “Ink, Toner & Paper.” If you click on this, it allows you to search for the proper ink cartridges by the type of printer you have, the ink cartridge number, or the printer series.
While ordering from HP directly may not be the cheapest alternative once you have the proper cartridge information, you could check at some local stores, or you check out one of our sponsors websites, such as New Egg or TigerDirect.
Lew sent us the following question on our Facebook Fan Page: “How do I secure a domain name for my organization to protect the new name?”
We’re not entirely sure what you mean when you say “secure a domain name” in order to protect it. If what you mean is how can you register the name of your organization as an Internet domain name, well, nothing could be easier. Visit any of the dozens and dozens of companies that are domain name registrars and it will take you only a few minutes to find out if your name is available. If it is, you can register it on the spot for just a few dollars per year.
For example, we’ve used GoDaddy.com to register domain names, and we find their domain control panel to be an excellent tool for administering your domain. They also have DNS services available if you need them.
For more information, tune in to Hour 2 of our podcast.
Guest in this hour:
Matthew Dean, Director, Tools & Home Improvement – Amazon.com
We recently celebrated Mom’s Day and now we’re getting ready for Grads and Father’s Day. Matt has some cool tech gift ideas.
“Into Tomorrow” Product Spotlight with Rob Almanza: Sonos ZonePlayer S5 – Multi-Room Music System — Click Here or on Rob’s face for details
Dale in Mobile, Alabama listening on XM Ch.139 asked: “I got a 1972 (floor model) RCA, and it keeps shocking me every time I touch it.”
Don’t touch it. That 1972 floor model is something special you have, but with a TV that old and it shocking you, maybe its time you come “Into Tomorrow,” and buy a newer TV. As far as why your TV is shocking you, we are certainly not electricians here, but there might be some loose wires inside of the TV. And when you touch the TV, your body is completing the circuit and that’s possibly how you are getting zapped.
First, unplug the set and then check the back of the TV and all outside wires to see if they are fraying or disconnected and see if you can fix it with some electrical tape. We wouldn’t recommend opening up the TV and looking around, unless you have training in that area, so your best bet might be to take it to a repair shop and see what they tell you to do.
For more information, tune in to Hour 2 of our podcast.
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