Editors' Office Hours: Event Calendar

General Help and How-To

• Chart a course to your own GPS

  Hosted by Bonnie Cha, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 12:30AM PST

  CNET senior editor Bonnie Cha and host Brian Tong will answer your questions help you navigate your way through the jumble of GPS devices on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

• Staying safe online

  Hosted by Dong Ngo, and Brian Tong on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 01:30PM PST

  From spyware to computer viruses, there is a lot of malicious software out there that can harm your computer and put your private data in jeopardy. CNET's Dong Ngo and Brian Tong will fill you in on the best practices and software to keep you safe online.

• Stuff and things

  Hosted by Tom Merritt, and Brian Tong on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:30AM PST

  CNET's Tom Merritt and Brian Tong are here to answer your questions on whatever you feel like asking. It's all fair game on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

• No holds barred

  Hosted by Dong Ngo, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 01:30PM PST

  We're opening up today's topic to everything and anything tech. CNET Editors Brian Tong and Dong Ngo are ready to take on your questions on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

• Green-powered gadgets

  Hosted by Elsa Wenzel, and Wayne Cunningham on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Some gadgets billed as "green" can power electronics off the grid. Others help you reduce energy use at home, work, or on your daily commute. CNET editors Elsa Wenzel and Wayne Cunningham talk about some of the latest tools on the market.

• Welcome to Editors' Office Hours

  Hosted by Brian Tong on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  CNET Editor Brian Tong is ready to take any and all of your tech questions on this inaugural edition of Editors' Office Hours.

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Cars, Car Tech and GPS

• The L.A. auto show

  Hosted by Brian Cooley, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 02:30PM PST

  CNET's editor at large Brian Cooley joins Brian Tong to discuss latest and greatest from the Los Angeles Auto Show and answer your car tech questions.

• SEMA auto show

  Hosted by Antuan Goodwin, and Brian Tong on Friday, November 07, 2008 at 02:30PM PST

  Hot of the heels of the event, CNET's car tech editor Antuan Goodwin joins Brian Tong to answer your questions about SEMA and car tech in general.

• What tech to look for in a car

  Hosted by Wayne Cunningham, and Antuan Goodwin on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 03:30PM PDT

  What should a modern car have? There are the obvious things, such as fuel economy, practical interior space, and drivability, but what about great cabin tech? We'll tell you the three most important amenities to look for by the dashboard.

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Cell Phones and Smartphones

• New phones for the holidays

  Hosted by Kent German, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 03:30PM PST

  With the holiday shopping season here, CNET senior editor Kent German joins Brian Tong to answer your questions and discuss the hottest cell phones to give to your special someone...and yourself, too.

• The latest in smartphones

  Hosted by Bonnie Cha, and Brian Tong on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 03:30PM PST

  From the BlackBerry Storm to the HTC Touch Pro, CNET senior editor Bonnie Cha and Brian Tong answer your questions and give their two cents on the latest smartphone releases on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

• Focusing on camera phone features

  Hosted by Kent German, and Brian Tong on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 03:30PM PST

  There are a lot of great and not so great camera phones out for this holiday shopping season. CNET Editor Kent German will let you know what key features to look out for to help you parse the good from the bad.

• Mobile mischief

  Hosted by Nicole Lee, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 01:30PM PST

  CNET's Nicole Lee is here to answer your questions about smartphones, bluetooth accessories, and any other mobile questions you might have.

• Google Android apps and you

  Hosted by Jessica Dolcourt, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 01:30PM PDT

  The first Google Android phone came with a smattering of apps in its marketplace. Are they any good? CNET editor Jessica Dolcourt talks about good and bad Android applications, and compares them with programs for the iPhone.

• Which smartphone is right for you?

  Hosted by Bonnie Cha, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  There are a lot of smartphones out there, and if you're confused about which one to buy or curious about the latest models, join Bonnie Cha and host Brian Tong in a little smartphone gabfest.

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Desktops

• 3D graphics cards

  Hosted by Rich Brown, and Dan Ackerman on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 05:30AM PST

  CNET's Rich Brown just finished reviewing a handful of PC graphics cards, so he and Dan Ackerman are ready to discuss what he found. They're also standing by to take your questions about graphics and PC gaming.

• Even more monitors!

  Hosted by Eric Franklin, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 03:30PM PST

  CNET's Brian Tong and Eric Franklin once again answer your monitor questions, from buying advice to the technology behind the devices.

• Monitors: Part two

  Hosted by Eric Franklin, and Brian Tong on Friday, October 31, 2008 at 01:30PM PDT

  LED backlit monitors are the latest and greatest in LCD tech, but are they worth the price? CNET's Tech Editor Eric Franklin will let you know on this edition of Editors' Office Hours, during which he'll answer any and all questions about computer monitors.

• Tune up your old PC

  Hosted by Dong Ngo, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 04:30PM PDT

  Dong Ngo rolls up his sleeves to help you tune up your old PC, returning it back to its glory days when it use to run smoothly and trouble-free.

• Monitors 'R' Us

  Hosted by Eric Franklin, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  What's the point of that hotrod computer without a sweet monitor to go with it? CNET's Tech Editor Eric Franklin offers tips on how to pick out the best monitor for you.

• Editors' Office Hours free-for-all

  Hosted by Tom Merritt, and Brian Tong on Monday, October 06, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Tom Merritt joins in on the fun with Brian Tong and opens the floor to any tech questions you can dish out. Offer up your worst, for these gallant men dread not.

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Digital Cameras and Camcorders

• Digital cameras and camcorders

  Hosted by Lori Grunin, and Dan Ackerman on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 07:30PM PST

  There are a lot of cameras and camcorders out there. If you're confused about which one is best for you, digital imaging editor Lori Grunin and host Dan Ackerman will help set you straight on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

• Point-and-shoot cameras and accessories

  Hosted by Josh Goldman, and Dan Ackerman on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 05:30AM PST

  Senior Editor Josh Goldman answers your questions on the latest point-and-shoot cameras and their features. He also offers up some low-cost accessory suggestions for holiday gifts.

• Photo and video verite

  Hosted by Lori Grunin, and Dan Ackerman on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 11:30PM PST

  Got questions about cameras or camcorders? Digital imaging Editor Lori Grunin gives you 30 minutes to hit her up for answers.

• Stop, point, and shoot

  Hosted by Josh Goldman, and Dan Ackerman on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 09:30PM PDT

  New point-and-shoot cameras are flooding into stores for the holiday shopping season. CNET Editor Josh Goldman will talk about all the new and hot features you should look for or skip altogether.

• Camera Ready

  Hosted by Lori Grunin on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Lori Grunin, Senior Editor for digital imaging, sits on the other side of the camera to to answer your questions about photo and video, from SLRs to snapshooters.

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Downloads

• Talking Windows 7

  Hosted by Ina Fried, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:30AM PST

  CNET News' Ina Fried joins Brian Tong to discuss her experiences with the Windows 7 beta and to tackle your questions about Vista's successor.

• App-palooza

  Hosted by Jessica Dolcourt, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 08:30AM PDT

  Applications can give your smartphone a tremendous boost in power and entertainment value. CNET Download Associate Editor Jessica Dolcourt joins Brian Tong to talk about cool, not-so-cool, and downright awful applications for your No. 1 gadget.

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Games and Gaming Gear

• Games and Gaming Gear

  Hosted by Jeff Bakalar, and Dan Ackerman on Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 07:30PM PST

  CNET Games and Gear Editor Jeff Bakalar will take all of your questions about what's hot this holiday season. From "Gears of War 2" to the new Nyko Wing Controller, Jeff's ready to dish out all the info you need to know from the industry.

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Home Audio and Video

• Blu ray and home theater demystified

  Hosted by John Falcone, and Dan Ackerman on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 06:30PM PDT

  Is now the time to go Blu-ray? What are the key features to look for in an AV receiver? CNET's John Falcone answers all your questions about home audio and video.

• Home-theater homeboy

  Hosted by David Carnoy, and Dan Ackerman on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  David Carnoy answers your questions about home audio and video.

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Laptops

• The Latest laptops

  Hosted by Dan Ackerman, and Mark Licea on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 11:30AM PST

  Editors' Office Hours host Dan Ackerman takes a turn in the hot seat and answers your laptop questions.

• Picking the perfect laptop

  Hosted by Dan Ackerman on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Ask Dan Ackerman about how to pick the perfect laptop, from tiny netbooks to 18-inch Blu-ray multimedia monsters, or just quiz him on this year's hot holiday video games - he's already played them all.

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MP3 Players and Accessories

• iPods and iTunes

  Hosted by Donald Bell, and Brian Tong on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 11:30AM PST

  Let CNET senior editor Donald Bell help you master iTunes and your iPod. Need help converting video for your Nano? Wondering how to create a temporary holiday music library? Donald has the answers.

• Portable tunes

  Hosted by Jasmine France, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 01:30PM PST

  CNET associate editor Jasmine France answers all your burning questions about MP3 players, headphones, and other related accessories.

• MP3 players

  Hosted by Donald Bell, and Brian Tong on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Senior Editor Donald Bell answers your questions about iPods and other MP3 players, along with CNET TV's Brian Tong and his golden shoes.

• All about MP3 players

  Hosted by Jasmine France on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  CNET senior associate editor Jasmine France talks shop about MP3 players, letting you know how to get the most out of them with accessories and headphones.

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Networking

• Networking, from PAN to WAN

  Hosted by Dong Ngo, and Brian Tong on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 08:30AM PDT

  Want to know if a wireless "N" is worth the upgrade, or can't figure out how to protect your wireless access point? Dong Ngo offers up his expertise to help you with your networking questions and problems, whether it be in the home or out in today's connected world.

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News

• 25 years of the Apple Macintosh

  Hosted by Tom Krazit, and Brian Tong on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 01:30PM PST

  As the Mac celebrates its 25th anniversary, CNET's Tom Krazit and Brian Tong discuss what Apple may have in store for the future. They also answer your questions about the Mac's history, from the beige box that kick-started the personal computer revolution to the super-sleek iMac of today.

• Tech and the Obama presidency, Part 2

  Hosted by Brian Tong on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 02:30PM PST

  As Barack Obama takes office and with CNET News chief political correspondent Declan McCullagh regrettably unable to make this edition of Editors' Office Hours, Brian Tong goes solo and does an admirable job in answering your tech questions and looking at the impact the new president will have on the tech landscape.

• Tech and the Obama presidency

  Hosted by Declan McCullagh, and Brian Tong on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12:30AM PST

  CNET News chief political correspondent Declan McCullagh joins Brian Tong to answer your questions and discuss political issues regarding technology, from the economy to President-elect Barack Obama's next tech-related steps.

• The 4G wireless broadband revolution

  Hosted by Maggie Reardon, and Dan Ackerman on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 03:30AM PDT

  Sprint has launched its new WiMax network, and Google and Microsoft have big plans for unused white space wireless spectrum. What will the 4G wireless broadband revolution mean to you?

• Vista, Windows 7, and more

  Hosted by Ina Fried, and Brian Tong on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 01:30PM PDT

  With just two weeks until a key developer conference, Windows watcher Ina Fried answers your questions.

• The presidential election

  Hosted by Declan McCullagh, and Brian Tong on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Why should anyone care about broadband policy when the economy's melting down? CNET's chief political correspondent, Declan McCullagh, explains why and answers your questions on this edition of Editors' Office Hours.

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Peripherals

• Back it up

  Hosted by Dong Ngo, and Brian Tong on Monday, November 03, 2008 at 12:30AM PST

  Backing up all your data can sometimes be like going to the dentist for a checkup. You don't want to go through it, but it's something that has to be done. CNET tech editor Dong Ngo joins Brian Tong to talk about the best backup practices, solutions, and storage to help keep your data safe.

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Web 2.0

• Don't let Facebook get you fired

  Hosted by Caroline McCarthy, and Dan Ackerman on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 11:30AM PDT

  Balancing a professional life and an online life is especially tough now that everyone has a Facebook, MySpace, or Flickr account-- including your boss. Here's how to master the art of privacy controls, limited profiles, and self-Googling damage control.

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