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TechTalk Podcast

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TechTalk
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Dominik hosts TechTalk, a programme on Feature Radio 96.9 FM and podcast focusing on technology. In this episode, Dominik and guest Thordeis Fredriksson critique the Apple iPhone 3G, discuss the security risks of DNS poisoning, and provide hardware advice regarding RAM and netbooks.

Dominik hosts TechTalk, a fortnightly programme broadcast on Feature Radio 96.9 FM and available as a podcast. Dominik describes his interest in technology as an obsession akin to reading gossip magazines rather than professional expertise. The recording features a discussion with guest Thordeis Fredriksson regarding the Apple iPhone, which Dominik critiques for lacking features like a video camera and cut-and-paste. Other segments cover internet security, specifically DNS poisoning and the benefits of OpenDNS, as well as hardware advice concerning RAM and the rise of netbooks. Dominik also recommends using Gmail to avoid ISP lock-in and suggests watching 'The Guild' on YouTube.

Topics

  • Critique of the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G
  • Internet security and DNS poisoning
  • Computer hardware purchasing advice and netbooks
  • Cloud computing and email services
  • Online video recommendations
  • ISP lock-in

Participants

  • Dominik
  • Thordeis Fredriksson

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So this is not at all my expertise. Even though I've sort of made websites and taught computers here and there, is just basically it's for me it's like a not even a hobby. It's like an obsession. Like some people read gossip mags about what this actor. I read computer mags.

Greatly, I don't know how you feel about it. I hate it from the bottom of my soul. Of course, Dominic is known for his hatred of all things Apple. Yeah, well, apart from the fruit. Apart from the fruit, yes. Well.

And you know, so Apple's companies, Apple doesn't actually make their own computers in their Apple factory. They you know they buy it from some, they get it somebody they you know hire somebody to make it for them. And Dell, everybody does it that way.

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