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Episode 227 Robbie and Eric take a look at Freeplay's line of flashlights and radios. But what's neat about these ones is that you never have to change a battery or light bulb; they are entirely self-sufficient.

Robbie demonstrates that androids do indeed exist.

Don't miss Episode 227 as we look at Freeplay's line of amazing human-powered products.
Episode 226 Robbie and Rachel show you how to use the free GNU Image Manipulation Program to create a desktop wallpaper for your Linux computer and activate it.

Eric Kidd kicks things off with as an imposter.

Don't miss Episode 226 as we setup a new wallpaper image in Linux.
Episode 225 Robbie and Hillary show you how to use the free GNU Image Manipulation Program to remove the background from a photo and replace it with another, rather realistically.

Don't miss Episode 225 as we do some cool image manipulation with free tools.
Episode 224 Robbie and Christa take a look at how to use the free Qimo distro as a session, allowing you to set up your Linux computer as a perfect system for both you and your pre-school and young children.

Oh, and there was pizza.

Don't miss Episode 224 as we check out the Qimo session for Linux.
Episode 223 Robbie and Eric show you how to customize a base Debian installation using Compiz tools to create the ultimate, customized Linux distribution for your own preferences, complete with desktop effects and all you'd need from a desktop operating system.

Rachel Xu makes a surprise appearance. As a Vulcan.

Don't miss Episode 223 as we look at Debian Linux with Compiz.
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Episode 227 - January 24, 2012
Freeplay Solar and Human-Powered Flashlights, Radios, Lanterns and Mobile Power
Robbie and Eric take a look at a handful of the awesome flashlights in the Freeplay product catalogue. Never change a light bulb or battery again!
 
 
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Episode 226 - January 17, 2012
Creating a desktop wallpaper image in the GIMP and placing it on your Linux desktop
Robbie and Rachel demonstrate how to create a simple desktop wallpaper for your Linux machine.
 
 
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Episode 225 - January 10, 2012
Changing the background of a photo using GNU Image Manipulation Program
Robbie and Hillary show you how to use the free GNU Image Manipulation Program to remove and replace the background in a photograph to make a Christmas photo usable throughout the year.
 
 
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Episode 224 - January 3, 2012
Setting up Qimo as a session for your kids on Linux
Robbie and Christa show you how to setup Qimo as a session so when your young children login to your computer they are presented with a "made for kids" desktop experience.
 
 
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Episode 223 - December 27, 2011
Using a base Debian install to create the ideal Linux desktop customized to your wishes.
Robbie and Eric demonstrate how to use Compiz to spice up the default Debian installation, allowing for a very fast and customizable Linux desktop.
 
 
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Episode 222 - December 20, 2011
Installing PyTyle and using it to tile your application windows on Linux
Robbie and Christa introduce you to a Python script which lets you tile the windows on your Linux desktop, helping you organize your running applications and improve ergonomics.
 
 
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Episode 221 - December 13, 2011
How to tap into faster Domain Name System servers in order to speed up your Internet
Robbie and Rachel demonstrate how to make your Internet service faster by using different DNS servers than those supplied by your Internet Service Provider. And best of all, it's a free upgrade, and you can change it at any time if you're not satisfied.
 
 
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Episode 220 - December 6, 2011
Understanding 720p vs 1080p as it relates to TVs and video cameras.
Robbie and Eric show you the difference between four different grades of consumer video camera, and explain what each is capable of.
 
 

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