Yes, you read the title correctly. I’m actually doing production notes. Been a while eh? Yes, I did just write eh. I blame our special guest this episode. So far everything is running smoothly. I’m very happy with the way this episode is coming out. We have some really solid segments either in the can or on the deck, and our sketch shoot tomorrow is going to be so much fun. We’re also happy to be harboring a Canadian in studio. Yes, the clever Jenn Cutter of OpenAlpha is joining us for some Hak.5 and OA fun, and she brought Guitar Hero. Wess has been practicing his micro to no end, it’s amazing he’s available to direct a segment at all .

Jenn Cutter and Tux school Wess

I love the image quality of Jenn’s Canon XL2, but the green lens flare has got to go!

Can’t wait ’till the 5th!

–Darren

Just for fun. Hope you get it, if not go watch Pure Pwnage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Friday night I was on the Computer America show to talk about Hak.5. Unfortunately the show was plagued with technical difficulties throughout the night. Half hour in the board operator could not get me on as the phone network was down in their area. Finally, co-host Carey Holzman calls me from his cell phone, puts it on speaker, and holds it next to the mic. It works slightly better than tin cans and string.

Download the train wreck here: Hour 1 MP3, Hour 2 MP3.

We’ve been invited on again and I’m sure next time it won’t sound so horrible.

Hak.5 will be on the Computer America radio show with Craig Crossman and Carey Holzman for at 10pm EST (-5 GMT)/ 7pm PST. Computer America is “America’s longest-running nationally syndicated radio talk show about computers”. You can tune into the radio broadcast if it’s carried in your area or listen to the Internet stream.

I’ll make the MP3 available here tomorrow. This is a live call in show so feel free to join in!

–Darren

Last month we got very excited to find that issue #648 of the Amazing Adventures of Superman included references to TWiT, CommandN, and Hak.5.

On a recent trip to Toronto for Call for Help the infamous Sean Carruthers of Lab Rats suggested that we autograph a number of copies to benefit the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

A limited edition eight copies have been autographed by Amber MacArthur (CommandN, TWiT), Darren Kitchen (Hak.5), Leo Laporte (TWiT), Mike Lazazzera (commandN), Wess Tobler (Hak.5)

The top three bidders will get theirs also autographed by Hak.5’s Alli and a special TWiT Pocket Protector autographed by Kevin Rose, Patrick Norton, the Woz, and Leo Laporte plus bonus TWiT swag.

All the money raised will go to benefit the Electronic Frontier Foundation in their ongoing fight to protect your rights online.

Head over to ebay and bid for this unique podcast collectible!

PS: I had so much fun photoshopping Sean Carruther’s original image that I couldn’t resist turning it into a desktop wallpaper. 1024×768, 1280×1024

–Darren

After waiting for so long for the ISP hosting our forums to come back online we can’t wait any longer. The forums are back, hosted at dreamhost. They rock and I’ve got nothing but nice things to say about them. Unfortunately we had to start from scratch so I hope you’ll understand as we rebuild the forums community.

–Darren

In this episode of Hak.5 the gang dives into IPTV subscription apps, pandora timeshifting hacks, and routing PC video over existing home coax. Plus an interview Chris Munton of Mathclub Productions, viewer questions, a sneak peak at episode 9, and a TikiBar parody way over the top. Guest intro by Kyle from Pure Pwnage and theme song by Ashley Witt.
 
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It’s the 5th! Hak.5 episode 8 will be released today. Come join the party in #hak5 on irc.techphile.ca!