Topic: Computing Show

John C. Dvorak describes a technical failure of his B-Link computer, which forced him to switch to a backup machine and adopt open-source software. This led to him using ODT files instead of proprietary formats. The hosts transition into the end-of-show music and producer-submitted mixes.

A historical anecdote reveals that Rush Limbaugh's syndication success led to Leo Laporte being bumped from his radio slot on KNBR. Despite this, Limbaugh later recorded a promo for a computing show hosted by Laporte and one of the podcast hosts, as Limbaugh was a known "Mac head." A personal meeting with Limbaugh at New York's 21 Club is described, noting his surprisingly average height and pleasant demeanor.

Amazon's "Show and Tell" feature for the Echo Show allows blind and low-vision users to identify household items by holding them up to the camera. While touted as a revolutionary accessibility tool, the hosts point out the broader implications of Amazon's computer vision technology. They recall the "Fire Phone" which had similar object-recognition features intended to drive instant purchases from the Amazon store.