December 4, 2004
Dr. Dave explains why using a computer brings a personal responsibility to secure it, recalls getting cameras ready for a large family Thanksgiving and answers an old friend’s question about rain affecting a weak Wi-Fi signal. The program captures several major moments in technology history, including Microsoft’s piracy-amnesty plan, a 1954 prediction of the 2004 home computer and Dr. Dave’s immediate reaction to the possible sale of IBM’s PC business to Lenovo. A PalmOne representative describes handheld devices becoming portable stores for documents, music and photographs, while Dr. Dave and Evil Steve compare iTunes prices around the world, answer callers and turn an unprepared Apple update into live-radio comedy.
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