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On this week's all-star episode, we present commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," and the editor of Mac OS X Hints, who discusses the issues involved in dealing with your personal technology after moving from one country to another. One key question involves dealing with iTunes content protected by DRM, such as movies and videos. We'll also feature Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, will talk about how Microsoft is shooting itself in the foot with current policies, how Samsung was caught in the act paying for anonymous bashing of a rival, HTC, how Google's Eric Schmidt found "religion" on privacy because of mini-drones, and other hot topics.

On this week's all-star episode, we present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, co-host of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, who covers such subjects as the sharp drop in PC sales, the contradictory reports of Mac sales, and what it all means to the tech industry. You'll learn about the latest and greatest high definition TV technology from Carlos Angulo, Marketing Manager of the HDTV division of Vizio. We'll also feature Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, who will cover the reasons why PC sales are dropping, the faults with Windows 8, and will then talk about the latest and greatest Android smartphones.

On this week's all-star episode, we present John Rizzo, of MacWindows.com, who explains why Windows 8 has been such an abject failure, with suggestions on what Microsoft should be doing to improve their latest OS. You'll also hear from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, who continues his discussion about the growing problems with Google's Android mobile platform. He also gives his reasons why the reported adoption rate for Windows 8 is so low.

On this week's all-star episode, we present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who will talk about Apple's large stash of cash and the taxman, plus other subjects, including T-Mobile's new marketing scheme that is intended to eliminate subsidized handsets. You'll also hear from Joe Wilcox, Managing Editor of BetaNews, who will talk about the increase in cyber attacks on major Web sites, including banks and other financial institutions, why he's switching his cellular service to T-Mobile, and other topics that include Samsung's impact on the Android platform.

On this week's all-star episode, we present tech journalist Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will discuss the status of the various mobile platforms, what Google has to fear from Samsung, and why he has problems relying on Google services. From Laptop magazine, Reviews Editor Michael Prospero covers some of the best and worst tech gear tested in 2012 and so far in 2013, along with whether lacking five features that are on the Samsung Galaxy S4 makes the iPhone 5 "ancient." Commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," and the editor of Mac OS X Hints, makes a special return appearance to talk about Apple's answer to virtual desktops in OS X, known as Spaces.

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," and the editor of Mac OS X Hints, discusses the trials and tribulations of buying a new Mac for someone who lives in another country, and the issues he's probably going to confront with his Apple ID and iTunes account when he moves from France to the UK. And now that Samsung has announced the newest possible iPhone killer, the Galaxy S4 smartphone, we bring on board Roy Choi, Managing Editor of TechnoBuffalo, and Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, to discuss the potential impact of the new gadget, and the good and bad points, including hands-on impressions.

On this week's all-star episode, we present an extended conversation with John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who will talk about such topics as why the iOS needs a new "paint job," the apparent shift towards the iPad mini, why John doesn't use FaceBook, the problems of Java on the Mac platform, and his own experiences working for Apple from his home office. You'll also hear from Peter Cohen, a co-host of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, who discusses the possibilities for new Apple gear, such as an iWatch and an Apple connected TV. When it comes to a TV set, just what needs might Apple fill without having to depend on deals with content providers or carriers? And what about all the false information being published about Apple's perceived success or lack of success?

On this week's all-star episode, we'll be joined by Chrysta Olson, Director of Communications for Pheed, a new social networking portal that reportedly combines some of the best features of Facebook, Twitter and other services. You'll hear from Macworld contributor Rob Griffiths, of Many Tricks, who will discuss his comparison between Siri voice recognition and Google, and which service delivered faster and more accurate results on the iOS platform. For a security wrap-up, we present Jeff Erwin, CEO for Intego, a Mac security software publisher, and the company's senior security analyst, Lysa Myers. In addition, tech journalist Rob Pegoraro, who writes a weekly column for USA Today, reports on the 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and some of the most interesting mobile gear introduced at the event. He also gives you his views about how wireless carriers overcharge you for international roaming.

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," describes the most important change in a recent iTunes 11 update along with his viewpoints on how it compares with iTunes 10. You'll also hear Kirk's reaction to the rumors about a possible iWatch from Apple. We'll also present information about two top 10 lists from Avram Piltch, the Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine. The first covers the "Top 10 Tech Myths: True or False?," and the second covers the "10 Worst Tech Rip-Offs and How to Avoid them." You won't be surprised by some of the ones Avram and his staff have exposed. He'll also give you his initial comments about the new HTC One smartphone, the company's flagship handset, introduced this week at press events in New York and London.

On this week's all-star episode, Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, delivers a detailed response to a penetrating probe of the problems with OS X from developer Lloyd Chambers, author of an article about what he perceives as "core rot" in OS X, which was featured on last week's episode. Adam also discusses the recent speculation about the possibility that Apple will release a smart watch later this year. We'll also present more compelling cutting-edge commentary from Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider. This week Daniel continues his ongoing penetrating analysis of the mobile platform wars, and also presents his reaction to Chambers' article, and the ongoing iWatch speculation.

On this week's all-star episode, veteran Mac developer Lloyd L. Chambers, who worked on such apps as DiskDoubler in the 1990s, explains why he finds "core rot" in OS X. He'll explain the problems he's encountered with iTunes, the Finder and general system reliability. You'll also hear from outspoken commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will cover the state of Apple, and how Wall Street said Apple was in deep trouble despite the fact that the company had a record quarter for sales and profits. From Avram Piltch, the Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, you'll discover the 13 tech terms that are outdated, and prepare to disagree with what he says. Avram will also discuss his mixed review of the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet.

On this week's all-star episode, tech blogger Roy Choi, managing editor of TechnoBuffalo, discusses the state of the smartphone market, and reports on his hands-on experiences with the newest BlackBerry 10 handsets, including the touch-based Z10. Can BlackBerry's new products reverse the company's trend towards oblivion? With an update on the state of Apple, and why Wall Street is down on the company, you'll hear from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider. Daniel will also focus on the state of Apple's competition. Stephen Baker, Vice President for Industry Analysis at the NPD Group, will discuss Apple's ongoing prospects despite taking a drubbing on Wall Street, how Microsoft's Windows 8 and Surface tablets are faring so far, and whether new TV technologies, such as the higher resolution 4K models, are sufficient to convince lots of customers to replace their sets.

On this week's all-star episode, we explore the common sense reasons behind Apple's earnings miss, how Wall Street has overreacted, and why some so-called industry analysts and tech commentators have totally misunderstood Apple's real sales and prospects. You'll also discover the latest possibilities about the next Mac Pro, and where Apple's TV initiative might go. Our guests include John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, and Peter Cohen, a co-host of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop.

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," discusses lemons for 2012, a list of the products that caused him lots of grief. He'll also talk about the prospects for an Apple TV set. You'll also hear from tech journalist Rob Pegoraro, who writes a weekly column for USA Today," discussing the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, including some of the great and not-so-great product intros.

On this week's all-star episode, tech author Keir Thomas, author of "Mac Kung Fu: Over 400 Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks for Apple OS X (Pragmatic Programmers)," joins us to present some of his favorite OS X secrets. He'll also comment on current news in the Apple universe. You'll also hear from Macworld Senior Editor Dan Frakes, who speaks to the possibility that Apple will release a low-cost iPhone, as is being predicted in the media, and the potential outcome of the company's Apple TV hobby. From Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, you'll hear his comments about the possibility of a cheaper iPhone, and whether Apple wants to build a smart TV set. He'll also offer OS X and iOS tips from some of his best-selling books.

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Joe Wilcox, Managing Editor of BetaNews, discusses the outcome of the Federal Trade Commission's probe into Google's search policies, and the verdict that addresses the patent licensing policies of Google's Motorola Mobility division. Joe will also discuss his article suggesting that Apple may have lost its stomach for industry-shaking revolutions of their product lines. You'll also hear from Avram Piltch, Online Editor Director of Laptop magazine, who will talk about the sort of product intros expected at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, held the second week of January and express his ongoing concerns about the prospects for Windows 8.

We explore 2012's wins and losses in the tech industry, with the emphasis on Apple Inc. Was, as some people suggest, Mapgate, involving the trials and tribulations of Maps for iOS 6, the biggest tech failure of the year? What about the buggy initial release of iTunes 11, and is Apple going to release a smart TV set next year? Along to discuss these and other subjects are Peter Cohen, from the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, and tech journalist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy."

On this week's all-star episode, we present Michael Prospero, Reviews Editor for Laptop magazine, to discuss some of the notable products he and his crew have tested over the past year, along with ongoing speculation that Apple has a smart TV coming next year. You'll also hear from John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who will cover his multipart series on ebook readers and tablets. He'll tell you his favorites, and then explain why he believes it is inevitable that Apple will release a TV set.

We discuss all those rumors that Apple is planning to build a smart TV set, perhaps in 2013. You'll also hear more discussions about the problems and the benefits of iTunes 11. Along to talk about these and other issues are Adam Engst from TidBITS and Take Control Books, and Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop. In addition, Avram Piltch, the Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, joins us with his 2012 best/worst list. You might be able to guess what the magazine concludes was number one on the list of the worst tech failures. He'll also list some of the best laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," returns for a detailed discussion of the good, bad and ugly elements of iTunes 11 for the Mac and PC. You'll learn about which features Apple removed, the feature that will soon be restored, and about things that might be done better in a future version. We'll also feature Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who will talk about his recent odyssey, where the electric power in his office, powering loads of tech gear, was "fried" while on a recent vacation. He'll also discuss Tim Cook's lengthy interviews with NBC and Bloomberg Businessweek, and the implications of those tantalizing statements about building Macs in the U.S., and the potential for an Apple smart TV set.