Tech Talk: Of Browsers, Privacy, and DTV
Thursday, August 28, 2008 TECH TOOLS. TECH TOYS. TECH LEADERS.
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In this edition of Tech Talk, NBR's techonology maven Scott Gurvey has the latest on Microsoft's latest version of Internet Explorer and a Google-Verizon deal. He also has more information about the switch to digital television.
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Tips for Rural Viewers
Scott Gurvey gathered these tips about the digital transition for rural viewers who recieve TV signals via translators or repeaters.
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- Get pass-through converter |
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- Use A/B switch |
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- Get info from local stations |
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- 04-17-08: Tech Talk - Going Green
- 02-28-08: Tech Talk - Flat Rate Pricing
External Links/Articles*
To find out more about the tech products and firms mentioned in Scott Gurvey's report, explore these external links:
- DTVNow.org
DTVNow.org is the website of the Community Broadcasters Association, a trade association representing Class A and Low Power Television (LPTV) stations. Many of these stations will not go digital in 2009 and, as a result, are fighting to make sure their audiences can still watch them after the digital transition. - Google
This links to information about Google's search product for mobile phones. As Scott Gurvey explains, Google is in talks to be Verizon's search provider. - Microsoft
This links to an August 25, 2008 entry in Microsoft's IEBlog. The blog entry is titled "IE8 and Privacy," and it discusses the InPrivate Browsing privacy feature Scott Gurvey mentions in his report. - TV Converter Box Coupon Program
This U.S. Department of Commerce site offers information about the digital TV transition. It includes a section titled, "Questions about Low Power/Translator Stations." - Verizon Wireless
This links to the "About Us" section of teh Verizon Wireless website, which offers data about the New Jersey based company.
*Clicking these external links will take you off the NBR web site on PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
