The Real Deal from CNET
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.
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Real Deal 85 - Specialty information 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. ...
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Real Deal 84 - Geek TV
What makes a TV show geeky, and what are the best geek TV shows. ...
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Real Deal 83 - Online Finances
In this episode, Rafe discusses new products and services for personal money management. ...
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Real Deal 82 - Online music
From streaming to subscribing to downloading, we cover the best ways to get your music from the Internet. ...
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Real Deal 81 - Game consoles vs. PCs
Let the gaming war begin. Which is right for you? A game console ora PC? Maybe both? Find out! ...
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Real Deal 80 - Wikis
What's a wiki and what do you use it for? We'll tell you that and how to set one up too. ...
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Real Deal 79 - Social bookmarking
From del.icio.us to Digg, we'll cover the new trends in online bookmarking and sharing. ...
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Real Deal 78 - Hybrid cars
Rafe and Tom get deep into the world of hybrid cars to help you decide if you want one. ...
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Real Deal 77 - Hack the iPhone
We discuss how to get third-party apps on your iPhone and how to unlock it. Plus a short discussion of the legal implications. ...
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The Real Deal 76 - Network Storage
From RAID, to NAS, to Smoothwall we cover your network storage options and bring a few tips from the audience as well. ...
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Real Deal 75 - Home Automation
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. ...
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Real Deal 74 - Keep Two PCs in Sync
In this episode we're going to discuss how to live with two PCs, and keep the data on them in sync. ...
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Real Deal 73 - Social network overload
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. ...
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Real Deal 72 - Software for a new PC
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. ...
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Real Deal 71 - Wireless Headphones
Senior editor Donald Bell joins me to discuss wireless headphones. How do they work and which ones are best? ...
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Real Deal 70 - Digital TV Transition
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. ...
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Real Deal 69 - Be your own IT department
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. ...
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Real Deal 68 - Twitter Alternatives
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? ...
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Real Deal 67 - Free Games
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. ...
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Real Deal 66 - Microsoft Office replacements
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. ...

The Real Deal from CNET