Call for Help (Season 1)

2.0 Episode 051 (Episode 1)

Air date: 2004-08-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy gives an introduction to Bluetooth, Monica demonstrates "Veeper" animated images, and guest Mark Douglas showed off some X-Box mods. Calls were answered dealing with CD burning, game backups, problematic mice, and applications that wouldn't close.

2.0 Episode 052 (Episode 2)

Air date: 2004-08-17

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Monica shows some alternate mouse pointers, and Andy shows how to set up a home network. Leo answers calls about AMD speeds, screen savers, video cards, and programming on OS X.

2.0 Episode 053 (Episode 3)

Air date: 2004-08-18

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Looking at file sharing and some experimental food websites. Also, Amber MacArthur made her CFH debut with a Web Workshop that gives an introduction to blogging. Calls deal with LCD Monitors, Media Center software, web-based photo albums, reading Mac disks on Windows, and video cards.

2.0 Episode 054 (Episode 4)

Air date: 2004-08-19

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Monica looks at Firefox extensions, Andy explains Windows XP's System Restore, and calls are answered dealing with Wi-Fi ranges, Microsoft .NET, networking Windows and Mac machines, monitor problems, and DVD authoring.

2.0 Episode 055 (Episode 5)

Air date: 2004-08-20

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy demonstrates Windows' Disk Cleanup, Monica shows how to erase Internet Browsing history, and guest John Christopher talks about hard drive recovery. Calls deal with hard drives, faxing drawings, virus protection, and Windows/OS X compatibility.

2.0 Episode 056 (Episode 6)

Air date: 2004-08-23

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy explains SP2, and Monica looks again at Firefox extensions. Guest Mark Douglas looks at PVR alternatives, and Leo answers calls dealing with online video, DVD recording, Windows errors, and the Windows welcome screen.

2.0 Episode 057 (Episode 7)

Air date: 2004-08-24

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy talks cell phones, and Monica looks at some more Firefox extensions. Guest Amber MacArthur gives a basic intro to finding a domain name and starting up a web site. Calls deal with spyware, web-page compatibility, the iPod Mini, and the default directory in Windows Explorer.

2.0 Episode 058 (Episode 8)

Air date: 2004-08-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy discusses drivers, Monica looks at bored.com, and guest Marcel Gagne talks Linux. Callers ask about file sorting, Windows Explorer's default directory, Z-Modem protocols, and dying laptop batteries.

2.0 Episode 059 (Episode 9)

Air date: 2004-08-26

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy talks about cleaning up liquid spills around computers, and Monica looks at a PC diagnostic program, and Guest John Christopher shares some hard drive horror stories. Calls deal with digital cameras, Linux on a Mac, and if moving from XP Home to Professional is worth it.

2.0 Episode 060 (Episode 10)

Air date: 2004-08-27

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at TV on the PC, Monica discusses Winamp, and guest Jim Sanderson demonstrates some Word customisations. Callers ask about PDA's, using Wi-Fi on an iBook, programs that can't be removed, and file sharing between computers with Windows.

2.0 Episode 062 (Episode 11)

Air date: 2004-08-31

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy explains networking over power lines, and Monica runs through some online image storage sites. Guest Sean Carruthers shows off some MP3 players, and Leo answers calls dealing with iTunes, comparisons between audio files, video editing software, and removing DRM from .wma files.

2.0 Episode 063 (Episode 12)

Air date: 2004-09-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy demonstrates the use of a mobile phone as a wireless modem, and Monica looks at some online virus scanners. Guest and Web Specialist Amber MacArthur talks about HTML editors, and Leo answers calls asking about remote PC access, getting WMA onto a Mac, sharing Outlook inboxes between users, and the space needed for defragging.

2.0 Episode 064 (Episode 13)

Air date: 2004-09-02

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy shows how to add more RAM, Monica looks at places to make friends online, and CFH's Office expert Jim Sanderson talks about Powerpoint. Calls deal with the integrity of data moving around the world, Linux for a beginner, finding old arcade ROMs, and problems downloading .zip files in IE.

2.0 Episode 065 (Episode 14)

Air date: 2004-09-07

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Monica introduces bitTorrent, Andy looks at home network troubleshooting, and guest Amber MacArthur goes over some HTML basics. Calls deal with Wi-Fi standards, setting up Linux on a Mac, alternatives to Norton, and using RAM disks.

2.0 Episode 066 (Episode 15)

Air date: 2004-09-08

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy talks about defragmenting, Monica looks at metroblogging, and guest Greg Danbrooke demonstrates retouching in Photoshop. Callers ask about Firefox compatability, mouse problems, the need to enter a password in Windows XP, monitoring network bandwidth, and hard drive drivers.

2.0 Episode 067 (Episode 16)

Air date: 2004-09-09

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy talks firewalls, Monica shows off hello.com, and guest Heather McBurney gives some Powerpoint tips. Leo answers calls about synching email and calendars over a home network, mp3 ripping, boot CDs, sound cards, and making the move to Mac.

2.0 Episode 068 (Episode 17)

Air date: 2004-09-13

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at some software that protects your keyboard from your cat, and Monica looks at an animated character maker. Guest Amber MacArthur gives some basic web design tips. Leo answers questions asking about storing digital photos, differences between Office for Windows and Mac, sychronising email and contacts between computers, updating pirated versions of Windows, and getting the internet to work after upgrading to XP.

2.0 Episode 069 (Episode 18)

Air date: 2004-09-14

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy reviews some SPOT watches, Monica looks at audio file converters, and guest Greg Danbrooke explains layers in Photoshop. Questions deal with repairing XP, getting around Macrovision protection, upgrading a gaming machine, backing up to CD, and the importance of XP SP2.

2.0 Episode 070 (Episode 19)

Air date: 2004-09-15

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy gives some "emergency Windows tricks", Monica looks at the top IM clients, and CFH's Linux Guru Marcel Gagne gives gives some software suggestions for making the Windows-to-Linux transition easier. Calls deal with hard drive formatting, upgrading from ME to XP, putting video on a website, and IE errors.

2.0 Episode 072 (Episode 20)

Air date: 2004-09-20

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at some software that can turn your PC into a karaoke machine, and Monica demos a device that helps manage your time. Guest Amber MacArthur shares some web usability tips, and Leo answers calls about DVD playback problems, media file conversion, slow network speeds, video editing, and recovering hard drive space.

2.0 Episode 073 (Episode 21)

Air date: 2004-09-21

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Monica looks at a fun website, Andy troubleshoots Wi-Fi, and guest Andrew Moore-Crispin looks at music mixers. Calls deal with Adware, borderless printing problems, wireless network range, sharing internet history, and a potential risk of laser pointers.

2.0 Episode 074 (Episode 22)

Air date: 2004-09-22

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at SMS news updates, Monica looks at a site to help you find the cheapest gas, and Photoshop expert Greg Danbrooke demonstrates 3D Anaglyphs. Leo answers calls about Apple LCD's, restore discs, looking at IP addresses on a router, .ca domain names, and burning problems.

2.0 Episode 075 (Episode 23)

Air date: 2004-09-27

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy checks out some of SP2's updates, and Monica finds some online stress relief. Heather McBurney shows how to use Smart tags in Outlook. Leo answers calls about 64-bit computing, video card troubles, IE running slow, internet telephony, and web video.

2.0 Episode 076 (Episode 24)

Air date: 2004-09-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at Windows Connect Now, Monica demonstrates a couple of Firefox extensions, and CFH's office expert Heather shows how to get row/column subtotals for spreadsheets. Leo answers calls about password protecting folders, remote PC access, firewalls, networking, and surge protection.

2.0 Episode 077 (Episode 25)

Air date: 2004-09-29

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy sends SMS from a PC, Monica looks at a directory of catchy advertising songs, and guest Amber MacArthur discusses web navigation. Calls deal with web design software, recording internet radio to .mp3, firewalls, installing software in XP, and anti-spyware.

2.0 Episode 078 (Episode 26)

Air date: 2004-09-30

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at Wi-Fi security in SP2, Monica looks at a free online calendar, and guest Heather explains labels and automatic formatting in Outlook. Leo answers calls dealing with Windows activation, erasing data from USB drives, running multiple firewalls, automatic software installation, and preventing a PC from dialing out on its own.

2.0 Episode 079 (Episode 27)

Air date: 2004-10-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Monica looks at more Firefox extensions, Andy shows how to share printers over networks. CFH's Photoshop expert looks at the liquify feature, and Leo answers more viewer calls.

2.0 Episode 080 (Episode 28)

Air date: 2004-10-04

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Some email-related Firefox extensions from Monica, while Andy looks at the advantages of USB security keys. Leo answers calls about DivX encoding problems, cost-effective computer parts, AirSnare in the workplace, PVRs, and the dependability of AVG anti-virus.

2.0 Episode 081 (Episode 29)

Air date: 2004-10-06

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy shows off some software that can recover data from scratched CD's, and new co-host Amber looks at the best workout-friendly mp3 players. Guest Bill Jelen introduces pivot tables in Excel, and calls deal with personalised menus, removing Windows updates, LCD screen resolutions, sharing email between user accounts, and file sharing between Mac and PC.

2.0 Episode 082 (Episode 30)

Air date: 2004-10-07

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy gives some spyware removal tips, Amber presents some simple ways to improve your internet searching, and Leo answers calls about doing a clean install of XP, problems with Windows Update, overclocking a video card, facing a monitor in a certain direction, and choosing the right hardware for a PC.

2.0 Episode 083 (Episode 31)

Air date: 2004-10-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy discusses some of XP's backup options, and Amber looks at some autumn-themed sites. Calls deal with disk defragging, user account types in XP, gaming performance issues, cheap web hosting options, and VoIP.

2.0 Episode 084 - Learning all those processes (Episode 32)

Air date: 2004-10-12

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy looks at the processes tab in the task manager, Amber discusses the best way to link, and Leo answers calls about power setting in XP, mysterious reboots, Bluetooth, flash memory, and creating images of a hard drive.

2.0 Episode 085 - Track your health online (Episode 33)

Air date: 2004-10-15

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy explains the workings of CD burners. Amber finds a website that allows you to keep track of your health and fitness. Calls deal with USB radio receivers, connecting two machines by their parallel ports, broken Photo Wizards, using Perl in Windows 2000, and software equalisers.

2.0 Episode 089 (Episode 34)

Air date: 2004-10-27

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Anti-Spyware Primer, Playlists to Suit Your Mood

2.0 Episode 090 (Episode 35)

Air date: 2004-10-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns

2.0 Episode 092 (Episode 36)

Air date: 2004-11-02

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Windows Portable Media Center, Get the Word Out Digitally

2.0 Episode 093 (Episode 37)

Air date: 2004-11-03

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How to Use Hijack This, Track Your Cashflow

2.0 Episode 094 (Episode 38)

Air date: 2004-10-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns

2.0 Episode 095 (Episode 39)

Air date: 2004-11-08

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: USB Tough Test, Build a Simple Site Map, Answers to Your Questions.

2.0 Episode 096 (Episode 40)

Air date: 2004-11-09

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How to Optimize Windows XP, Quick Parenting Advice

2.0 Episode 097 (Episode 41)

Air date: 2004-11-10

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Record an MP3 file from an LP , Fear-free car shopping

2.0 Episode 098 (Episode 42)

Air date: 2004-11-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: PCI Express and Intel 915 Chipset, Web Workshop Review

2.0 Episode 099 (Episode 43)

Air date: 2004-11-15

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Wi-Fi webcams, The ABCs of Apple Mail

2.0 Episode 100 (Episode 44)

Air date: 2004-11-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: More Windows XP Optimization Tips, Take live yoga classes online

2.0 Episode 101 (Episode 45)

Air date: 2004-11-17

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How to put music files on MP3 player, Give your time - volunteer online

2.0 Episode 103 (Episode 46)

Air date: 2004-11-22

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How an Inkjet Printer Works, Personalize your Mac

2.0 Episode 104 (Episode 47)

Air date: 2004-11-23

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: MAC address filtering, Go organic on the go

2.0 Episode 106 (Episode 48)

Air date: 2004-11-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Projection TV Buyer's Guide, Web Workshop Review

2.0 Episode 107 (Episode 49)

Air date: 2004-11-29

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Panasonic's PVR, Mac keyboard shortcuts

2.0 Episode 108 (Episode 50)

Air date: 2004-11-30

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Rip audio files from CDs, Safe Web surfing and shopping

2.0 Episode 109 (Episode 51)

Air date: 2004-12-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: PCI Express Primer, Safe Web surfing and shopping

2.0 Episode 110 (Episode 52)

Air date: 2004-12-02

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: VHS to DVD conversion, Get to know your dock

2.0 Episode 111 (Episode 53)

Air date: 2004-12-06

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Digital camera buying primer, Make friends in the iPod Lounge!

2.0 Episode 114 (Episode 54)

Air date: 2004-12-13

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Gadgets for Guys, Great gift ideas for gals!

2.0 Episode 115 (Episode 55)

Air date: 2004-12-14

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Stocking stuffers, Great gift ideas for kids!

2.0 Episode 116 (Episode 56)

Air date: 2004-12-15

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Andy's Wishlist, What Amber wants for Christmas

2.0 Episode 117 (Episode 57)

Air date: 2004-12-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Gadgets for Geeks, Santa's Web Workshop, Sending holiday greetings online

2.0 Episode 118 (Episode 58)

Air date: 2004-12-18

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Lazy Man's Xmas Shopping, Take your kids to the North Pole!

2.0 Episode 119 (Episode 59)

Air date: 2004-12-27

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Demystifying megapixels, Online tips for sleeping in airports!

2.0 Episode 120 (Episode 60)

Air date: 2004-12-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Cover your tracks in XP, Web Workshop Review, Ron Berard's Astrophotography Review

2.0 Episode 121 (Episode 61)

Air date: 2004-12-29

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Belkin Pre-N kicks wireless butt, Make cheap gifts with unique twists

2.0 Episode 122 (Episode 62)

Air date: 2004-12-30

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Cover your Web tracks with IE, Web Workshop Review - Sydney Tar Ponds Review

2.0 Episode 123 (Episode 63)

Air date: 2004-12-31

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Command Line Secrets, Web Workshop - Vernon Search and Rescue Review

2.0 Episode 124 (Episode 64)

Air date: 2005-01-03

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How to Remotely Access Your Computer, Tide Stain Detective

2.0 Episode 125 (Episode 65)

Air date: 2005-01-04

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Be a do-gooder with your PC, Make a mini movie in five minutes

2.0 Episode 126 (Episode 66)

Air date: 2005-01-05

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Customize your system shutdown, Find the best skinny recipes online

2.0 Episode 127 (Episode 67)

Air date: 2005-01-06

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Make phone calls with your PC, Great Web tips for road trips

2.0 Episode 129 (Episode 68)

Air date: 2005-01-10

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Troubleshooting Shutdown in XP, Excel-erate your workout miles

2.0 Episode 130 (Episode 69)

Air date: 2005-01-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Webcam with MSN Messenger, Email money transfer

2.0 Episode 131 (Episode 70)

Air date: 2005-01-12

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Record Streaming Audio, Online book club

2.0 Episode 132 (Episode 71)

Air date: 2005-01-14

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Quick Launch Bar, iSight and iChat for video chats

2.0 Episode 133 (Episode 72)

Air date: 2005-01-17

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: BIOS Primer, Web Workshop Review

2.0 Episode 134 (Episode 73)

Air date: 2005-01-18

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Record streaming video to your PC, Share home videos with the world

2.0 Episode 135 (Episode 74)

Runtime: 60 min

2.0 Episode 136 (Episode 75)

Air date: 2005-01-21

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: How to update your BIOS, Web Workshop Review

2.0 Episode 137 (Episode 76)

Air date: 2005-01-24

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Make Your Own RingTone, Custom CD covers

2.0 Episode 138 (Episode 77)

Air date: 2005-01-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: VOIP Home Phones, Speak French with simple software

2.0 Episode 139 (Episode 78)

Air date: 2005-01-26

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Change the boot sequence on your PC, Web Workshop Review

2.0 Episode 140 (Episode 79)

Air date: 2005-01-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: VHS/DVD Recorders, Get groovy hairstyles online

2.0 Episode 141 (Episode 80)

Air date: 2005-02-03

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: The world's biggest plasma TV at CES, Hip and hot music madness at CES!, Desktop X

2.0 Episode 142 (Episode 81)

Air date: 2005-02-08

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Tech-savvy Valentine's Gifts for Men, Web tips for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, ISO Recorder

2.0 Episode 143 (Episode 82)

Air date: 2005-02-09

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta, Read with your ears!, LogMeIn

2.0 Episode 144 (Episode 83)

Air date: 2005-02-10

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Bandwidth explained, Web Workshop - Kincardine Summer Music Festival, Calculate your costs!

2.0 Episode 145 (Episode 84)

Air date: 2005-02-04

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Cell phone accessories gone wild, Tiny and trendy camcorders, Yahoo Desktop Search

2.0 Episode 146 (Episode 85)

Air date: 2005-02-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Norton SystemWorks 2005: An ok buy, How to organize your chaotic life, Virtue

2.0 Episode 147 (Episode 86)

Air date: 2005-02-17

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Laptop Desk Test, Web Workshop - Paddlewheelers Lions Club, PC Aligner

2.0 Episode 148 (Episode 87)

Air date: 2005-02-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Attack of the killer data packets, Web Workshop - Zunior, WinPatrol

2.0 Episode 149 (Episode 88)

Air date: 2005-03-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Get to your email from anywhere in the world, How to plan your wedding online, Read thousands of news headlines at once!

2.0 Episode 150 (Episode 89)

Air date: 2005-03-02

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Do it yourself freebie PC fix-it software suite, Turn your favourite photos into pop art!, Get free Mac software to find your flicks