Real Deal (MP3)
Real Deal (MP3)
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. Send Tom and Rafe e-mail at realdeal@cnet.com or call them at 1-877-600-2638 (CNET). ...
The Real Deal 187:Should you buy that warranty?
Should you buy that extended warranty? Tom Merritt says no. Rafe Needleman says sometimes. We'll give you some guidance on how to decide if it's worth the money.
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The Real Deal 186: Essential software for a new PC (or Mac)
Tom and Rafe discuss the apps they put on first thing when they get a new computer.
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The Real Deal 185: Road test: Windows 7
Tom and Rafe discuss life with Windows 7, Entourage, Seagate hard drives, Ubuntu and more.
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The Real Deal 184: Who should own the Internet
Chris Mitchell from Muninetworks.org joins us to discuss Net Neutrality and who should own the pipes.
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The Real Deal 183: All about Windows 7
CNET Download.com's Seth Rosenblatt joins the Real Deal to answer all your questions about Windows 7 so you can be prepared for October 22.
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The Real Deal 182: All questions episode
Tom and Rafe take questions about Windows 7, MacBook Pro, SD cards, and more.
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The Real Deal 181: Steve Jobs
Carmine Gallo joins the show to unveil some of the Steve Jobs secrets from his book "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs"
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The Real Deal 180: Monitors
Rafe Needleman and Brian Cooley talk monitor tech and advice with special guest Eric Franklin from CNET Labs.
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The Real Deal 179: Gadget road test
Rafe and Tom talk about the long-term use of gadgets like TiVo, the MiFi, and more. We even get a road test report on FreeNAS from Dave the psychologist!
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The Real Deal 178: Macs
Tom and Rafe discuss what they love and hate about Apple computers.
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The Real Deal 177: Home security cameras
Rafe Needleman and Brian Cooley (a.k.a. the Cat Master) discuss the best hardware and software for monitoring your home when you're not there. Plus, your questions answered!
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The Real Deal 176: Fiber versus copper
John Cioffi joins the show to explain the difference between fiber optic cable and copper cable. Find out what you should know and why you should care.
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The Real Deal 175: All-questions show
Rafe and Tom answer tech questions about getting Microsoft software for cheap, the security of bank apps and more.
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The Real Deal 174: Virtualization
Rafe and Tom explain what virtualization is and how it works, plus they take your calls and questions on Windows installations, virtualizing Android, and more.
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The Real Deal 173: Road Test - Navigation
Rafe and Tom talk navigation issues, take calls on the Verizon MiFi, and solve some pesky computer problems.
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The Real Deal 172: Computer repair
Rafe Needleman and Tom Merritt talk tips for fixing your own computers, as well as take live calls from the audience.
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Real Deal 171: All-questions, phones, Google Chrome, and more
Tom and Brian take live calls and answer e-mail questions about cell phone plans, wireless reception, and Google Chrome issues.
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The Real Deal 170: Road test
Brian and Tom take live calls during the recording of The Real Deal as well discuss their road testing of TVs, phones and monitors.
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The Real Deal 169: Travel tech tips
Rafe and Tom share some essential things to know before you take your tech traveling abroad.
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