Category5 Technology TV (HD Video)

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Weekly live digital TV show with Robbie Ferguson focused on topics of interest to tech minds. Ask your questions and get live answers. Recipient of 2014 and 2017 Top 100 Tech Podcasters award. The broadcast-length format aired from 2007-2021 before switch

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522 episodes
Updated Jan 14, 2021

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Feb 22, 2012 · 1 hr 2 min
Monitoring Your Web Sites and Servers For Free - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 231
Robbie and Hillary demonstrate how to setup service monitoring using the free Uptime Robot service, allowing you to see when your web site, server or service is up or down.
Feb 15, 2012 · 1 hr
Creating a Headless VirtualBox Server - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 230
Robbie and Rachel demonstrate how to create a headless virtualization platform using free software, and test the Microsoft Lifecam Studio 1080p webcam in Telestream Wirecast.
Feb 8, 2012 · 1 hr
Controlling Your Computer with an iDevice - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 229
Robbie and Eric show you how to control your computer with an iDevice and freely available VNC software.
Feb 1, 2012 · 1 hr
Controlling Your Computer with Your Head - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 228
Robbie and Hillary demonstrate an amazing piece of technology for ergonomic or accessible use which allows you to control your computer's mouse by simply moving your head.
Jan 25, 2012 · 59 min
Freeplay Human Powered Devices - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 227
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!
Jan 18, 2012 · 1 hr 2 min
Creating a Desktop Wallpaper for Linux with GIMP - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 226
Robbie and Rachel demonstrate how to create a simple desktop wallpaper for your Linux machine.
Jan 11, 2012 · 1 hr
Changing Photo Backgrounds Using the GIMP - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 225
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.
Jan 4, 2012 · 1 hr 1 min
Linux for Little Ones - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 224
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.
Dec 28, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
Customizing Debian for the best Linux desktop - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 223
Robbie and Eric demonstrate how to use Compiz to spice up the default Debian installation, allowing for a very fast and customizable Linux desktop.
Dec 21, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
Tiling your Linux applications - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 222
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.
Dec 14, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
Making the Internet faster ... for free - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 221
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.
Dec 7, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
HD Video, Web Streaming and Shopping for HD - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 220
Robbie and Eric show you the difference between four different grades of consumer video camera, and explain what each is capable of.
Nov 30, 2011 · 1 hr
Be a smart kid - Understand and stand up against cyber bullying - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 219
Sharron-Ann Reynolds from iamaSMARTkid.org joins Robbie and Hillary to discuss how technology has changed the bully and created the cyber bully. Important information for parents, and young people alike.
Nov 23, 2011 · 1 hr
Linux Distros - Part 4: Linux Mint 12 - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 218
Linux Mint 12 RC gives us a glimpse into the upcoming "Lisa" release of Linux Mint. Robbie and Christa also give away prizes to our draw winner as well as on Click Race.
Nov 16, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
Home Office Tech with Brother Canada - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 217
Robbie and Rachel talk to Marc Ruel about technology to help the home office.
Nov 9, 2011 · 1 hr
The Cloud Powered by Asigra - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 216
Robbie and Eric chat with Eran Farajun from Asigra Inc. about Cloud backups and how "the cloud" relates to businesses and end users.
Nov 1, 2011 · 1 hr
Falling Back in Love With Ubuntu - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 215
Robbie and Hillary show you how to make Ubuntu 11.10 look more like the old-style Ubuntu with a Gnome 3 running with a Gnome 2.x-looking layout and theme.
Oct 25, 2011 · 1 hr 2 min
Viewer Question Extravaganza - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 214
Robbie and Christa (Spock and Paper Bag Princess) answer a slew of viewer questions in this special Viewer Question Extravaganza.
Oct 18, 2011 · 1 hr 1 min
Adding Textures in Photoshop (and GIMP) - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 213
Robbie and Rachel compare notes between Photoshop and the GNU Image Manipulation Program in a battle of epic proportions.
Oct 11, 2011 · 1 hr
Enhancing the Linux Clipboard - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 212
Robbie and Eric show you how to obtain, install and use Glipper, an excellent clipboard enhancement for Gnome.