There's a new place for LIVE talk shows on the net and after seeing the success of a fellow Friends in Tech Member, Victor Cajiao of the Typical Mac User podcast, I figured I would try it. So, now you can join me for the next edition of Technology IQ LIVE!

Technology IQ is a talk show about technology, including, but not limited to computers, home appliances, cell phones and any other technology you might encounter during your day. Join the discussion and ask your most pressing questions LIVE. The show will also be available as a podcast -- meaning you can still receive it automatically, even if you can't attend.

If you ever attended one of my computer classes at the Sherman Oaks Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, this show will be along the same question and answer format but the topics will be more varied.

The first episode of Technology IQ is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2006 @ 6PM PST, before the Christmas holiday, so you can get some great advice for all those holiday purchases. Please let me know what days and times would be best for you for future shows. We will have a national audience, but I want to include as many of my clients and past students in the mix, as possible.

Join the conversation at TalkShoe.com

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You can participate in Technology IQ in several ways:

• Listen Live directly from the web site This requires nothing but your web browser. Visit the show link (http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/7488) and click the Listen Only link. You'll hear the live stream of the show, as it happens.

• Chat and Listen LIVE using the Free TalkShoe client Visit http://talkshoe.com/ and create your FREE TalkShoe account and register your own unique PIN number (usually your telephone number) Download the FREE TalkShow client software (http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/Downloads.jsp) and install it on your Windows or Mac OS X computer. Set this up today, and perhaps try it out with another TalkShoe show, so you are ready for the Career Opportunities show when it happens. Next, visit the episode link (http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=7488) and click the Listen, Text or Talk LIVE! button. This will automatically start the TalkShoe software, connect you to the show's chat room and start the LIVE audio Stream. Everyone can see what you type.

• Chat, Listen Live and participate using any telephone Take your experience to the next level by calling the TalkShoe switchboard (724- 444-7444) and entering the Talkcast ID # and your PIN. Now you can talk to the host and other listeners. You can also use popular Voice over IP software like Skype and Gizmo to make your call for FREE. Simply use the phone number, Talkcast ID and PIN listed above.

Drop me a line at techiq@welchwrite.com if you have any questions or issues with setting up your TalkShoe account.

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