Category5 Technology TV - Viewer Question Extravaganza

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{play 11:22}Viewer Questions
Viewer Question: Regarding Debian 6, can you install Gnome Shell?
Viewer Question: Is there a way to plug my cellphone into my computer to provide Internet to the computer?
Viewer Question: Do you think it's right for Microsoft to be able to record all text messages and videos calls on Skype?
Viewer Question: I've recently reviewed Episode 103 and 104 regarding unRAID since I'm interested in setting up a home server on my network. Since setting up unRAID in 2009, how has it been working? Do you still use it, or have you chosen a different solution now that you've had more time to choose a storage option?
- What unRAID has going for it.
- Reviewing 4 years of unRAID as a storage solution.
- Why drives in unRAID flash.
Viewer Question: I'd like to setup DropBox-like behaviour on a local server. Is unRAID capable of this?
Try unRAID from lime-technology.com.
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Viewer Question: What headset microphones are you using on Category5 Technology TV? The sound is really good.
- We use the APEX575 microphones. They sound great, but can be difficult to adjust properly when used by multiple individuals.
Viewer Comment: Thank you for the one year license of ESET NOD32 Antivirus which I won during the New Year giveaway. I've used many other antivirus programs (avast, avg, panda cloud) and ESET NOD32 is much lighter and works great!
- Some of the recent scareware malware has played into people's fear by pretending the FBI has shutdown their Internet connection.
- ESET Smart Security 6 features the new Anti-Theft feature which allows you to track down your laptop (and even see who's using it via the webcam) if it should be stolen or otherwise go missing.
{play 46:23}Hillary's Story Hillary bought a new laptop to avoid "bugging" Robbie after it went mega-funk.
Thoughts about e-waste, gold and cash-monies.
Viewer Question: I was going to see if you can help me setup email associated with your website URL using a Turnkey Linux Lamp Server so I can get my TeamSpeak 3 NPL.
Viewer Question: Where can I find a more recent version of the PerfectBuntu script? I have the old 1.5.3 version which I have been modifying and using, but I'd like newer version.
Viewer Comments: The Microsoft TTF support of PerfectBuntu would be great to have.