4 chapters across the catalog
Windows 10 Transition, Microsoft Vista Comparison, Apple Platform Risks
A transition from Mac to Windows 10 is underway, utilizing a Dell multi-device 4K monitor to run both systems simultaneously. The hosts compare the current state of operating systems to the failure of Microsoft Vista and Windows ME. Concerns are raised regarding the risks of staying on the Apple platform due to the company's tendency to force sudden changes on users.
The hosts complain about the "stolen hour" due to the start of Daylight Saving Time, which they characterize as a government training exercise. Dvorak notes that his Windows XP machine failed to update the time automatically, unlike his Vista machine. The segment transitions into impressions of Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski following Kissinger's appearance on Fareed Zakaria's program.
Jade Dvorak Birthday, Windows Vista Technical Advice
The hosts celebrate the 16th birthday of John C. Dvorak's daughter, Jade. Following the celebration, Dvorak provides technical advice on stabilizing Windows Vista, recommending a clean installation followed by the immediate application of Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2 before any other updates.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, Computer Failures and Weather
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Surrey, UK, and Northern California respectively. Dvorak describes a catastrophic hard drive failure on his primary computer and his subsequent struggle to find Windows Vista installation disks. The hosts compare the reliability of Windows XP and Mac systems following Dvorak's recent rant on the Tech 5 podcast.
