Anyone watch TechTV? I am an addict!!!
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Anyone watch TechTV? I am an addict!!!
I recently got myself a new house and with it I had DSS installed...
I was welcomed to channel 354.
I find that I am hopelessly drawn to watching it...
The Screen Savers is a killer show mixing great info with a laid back environment... although some of the "tips" are a little wimpy... that is really the one I watch the most, only because it is new every day... but also ...
AudioFile - All about music on your PC
Big Thinkers - Some smart people who I wish I could be one of...
Call for Help - More good computer information
CyberCrime - Cool computer crime stuff
Extended Play - VIDEO GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, VIDEO GAMES!!!
Eye Drops - Awesome computer animation
Fresh Gear - Stuff I want, but can't afford
Future Fighting Machines - Can you say COOL?
The Tech Of: - A Geeks "How does it work" show
Tomorrow's World - Future stuff in the works...
All I do is watch that channel...
Anyone else in the same boat as me?
I was welcomed to channel 354.
I find that I am hopelessly drawn to watching it...
The Screen Savers is a killer show mixing great info with a laid back environment... although some of the "tips" are a little wimpy... that is really the one I watch the most, only because it is new every day... but also ...
AudioFile - All about music on your PC
Big Thinkers - Some smart people who I wish I could be one of...
Call for Help - More good computer information
CyberCrime - Cool computer crime stuff
Extended Play - VIDEO GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, VIDEO GAMES!!!
Eye Drops - Awesome computer animation
Fresh Gear - Stuff I want, but can't afford
Future Fighting Machines - Can you say COOL?
The Tech Of: - A Geeks "How does it work" show
Tomorrow's World - Future stuff in the works...
All I do is watch that channel...
Anyone else in the same boat as me?
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I've been watching TechTV since it was ZDTV.
Currently, the only show I watch on it though is The Screen Saver. That show kicks ass. I liked it better when the hosts were Leo and Kate though.
Currently, the only show I watch on it though is The Screen Saver. That show kicks ass. I liked it better when the hosts were Leo and Kate though.
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I also watch the Screen Savers. Also have watched since it was ZDTV. I wonder what Kate is doing now, since she left Extended Play? Anyway, I wouldn't get too attached to this channel; word is, that they are losing lots of money (have had lots of layoffs recently), and are only still on the air due to Paul Allen's funding. If he ever decides it isn't worth it, the plug will be pulled.
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Originally posted by TheMadMonk
I also watch the Screen Savers. Also have watched since it was ZDTV. I wonder what Kate is doing now, since she left Extended Play? Anyway, I wouldn't get too attached to this channel; word is, that they are losing lots of money (have had lots of layoffs recently), and are only still on the air due to Paul Allen's funding. If he ever decides it isn't worth it, the plug will be pulled.
I also watch the Screen Savers. Also have watched since it was ZDTV. I wonder what Kate is doing now, since she left Extended Play? Anyway, I wouldn't get too attached to this channel; word is, that they are losing lots of money (have had lots of layoffs recently), and are only still on the air due to Paul Allen's funding. If he ever decides it isn't worth it, the plug will be pulled.
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I too have been watching it since it was ZDTV. I don't watch it as much nowadays as I used to, but I liked it a LOT better when Leo was the host of Call For Help. I can deal with Patrick and Leo on the Screensavers but NOT the dude on Call For Help. That chick Morgan is hot too!
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Pretty much the only channel my tv stays on. Have been with it since the beginning with Kate and Leo.
It has great programming and I have really learned a ton of information by watching.
And speaking of people who have left. What ever happend to Jessica Corbin? She is the other red head besides Kate that just vanished last year.
It has great programming and I have really learned a ton of information by watching.
And speaking of people who have left. What ever happend to Jessica Corbin? She is the other red head besides Kate that just vanished last year.
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the screensavers is the only show I can stand watching, the other shows always have a few people who are blabbing on about something they obviously have no idea about, and maybe put an hour of research into it before talking about it. but the screensavers is great. and that chick on call for help is cute.
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I used to watch it every once in a while, but then I got rid of cable and haven't had anything, but local channels until about 2 months ago. I had DishNetwork installed and found myself watching TechTV all the time! Every time I turned on the TV I flipped straight to TechTV, it was so addictive. In the past couple of weeks I have found my addiction to be waining, but only because they are having a preview of channel package that is higher than mine and it has Boomerang on it. I haven't been able to stop watching those old cartoons for a week now. The preview ends tomorrow so I might have to go back to watching TechTV again.
Cat
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I like The Screen Savers but sometimes their little geek asides and humor makes me a little embarassed, especially when I'm watching it with my wife.
The guy (Chris Parillo?) that is hosting Call for Help. I've been in his room at his parent's house. Back when there was the flurry of email viruses a few years ago, the news station I worked at in Des Moines got in touch with him (he was doing lockergnome.com from his parents basement in Des Moines.) We had him on our newscasts and we went to his house to interview him one day. He's a really nice guy.
The guy (Chris Parillo?) that is hosting Call for Help. I've been in his room at his parent's house. Back when there was the flurry of email viruses a few years ago, the news station I worked at in Des Moines got in touch with him (he was doing lockergnome.com from his parents basement in Des Moines.) We had him on our newscasts and we went to his house to interview him one day. He's a really nice guy.
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TSS Girls:
Catherine Schwartz
Megan Morrone
Jessica Corbin
Morgan Webb
All these and the rest of TSS staff:
TSS Staff
Catherine Schwartz
Megan Morrone
Jessica Corbin
Morgan Webb
All these and the rest of TSS staff:
TSS Staff
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I catch it every once in a while. They broadcast it at work in the cafe, so I catch it on my 15 minute breaks.
Some cool gadgets are showcased every once in a while. I wonder what happens to the bulk of the gadgets that don't make it big commercially?
Some cool gadgets are showcased every once in a while. I wonder what happens to the bulk of the gadgets that don't make it big commercially?
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TechTV is about the only channel I watch other than ESPNews. TSS is by far their best show. I'm still a bit upset that they let Scott Herriott go. He was a riot. I too have been following the channel when they were ZDTV.
You guys forgot to do this so I will.
mmm...Cat Schwartz...mmm
You guys forgot to do this so I will.
mmm...Cat Schwartz...mmm
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Originally posted by dancinns
You guys forgot to do this so I will.
mmm...Cat Schwartz...mmm
You guys forgot to do this so I will.
mmm...Cat Schwartz...mmm
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Cat wore sexier clothes than the other girls when she was on Screensavers(always showing a little skin). Now she's like a schoolteacher on Call for Help. Megan is still a hottie though.
I always wondered if Kate left Extended Play on her own or if she was a victim of the layoffs(Jessica ,too?)
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I always wondered if Kate left Extended Play on her own or if she was a victim of the layoffs(Jessica ,too?)
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Originally posted by dancinns
I'm still a bit upset that they let Scott Herriott go. He was a riot.
I'm still a bit upset that they let Scott Herriott go. He was a riot.
Morgan is definatelt my favorite, although Jessica was a close second when she was there?
I've also been watching since the days of ZDTV. May of 1999 was when I first discovered the network.
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According to Jessica on her last night with Screen Savers, she left to be closer to her family in LA. Her brother had a severe accident and I believe he's paralyzed. He was in a coma for a long time. Her departure had nothing to do with layoffs (or so the story goes).
I teach computer science and I am always telling my students to watch Screen Savers. I love it! Marty Seargent is a hottie!
*meow*
I teach computer science and I am always telling my students to watch Screen Savers. I love it! Marty Seargent is a hottie!
*meow*