Tired of pre-configured off the shelf computer systems? Then listen up. In this episode, Steve shows off two computers by Alienware that have personality and power. The desktop and laptop come equipped with the gamer in mind. Both use high-powered processers, state of the art video cards and tons of memory. Steve walks you through the customizing and ordering process at Alienware’s website.

Satellite Radio has become more portable than ever with the Sirius Stiletto. There are no longer any problems moving your satellite radio from your house to your car. No messy antenna setups. The Stiletto allows you to connect to Wi-Fi making it easy to use in your home. It also comes with a pair of headphones with a built in satellite antenna, so you can use it anywhere. 

Steve also shows you some very useful tricks and tips with Microsoft Word.

On this edition of Urban Upgrade, we walk you through setting up your audio system.

Original Airdate: October 6, 2007

Everyone knows that when it comes to Music and Graphics you can’t beat a Mac, and one of the most popular computers with students everywhere is Apple’s MacBook. The MacBook handles everything that students have come to expect from Apple – style, grace and a very small footprint. Steve looks at the main features and benefits of this popular notebook. When it comes to working on essays or assignments the MacBook can run a wide range of today’s popular applications such as Microsoft Office, or Apples own Pages and Numbers. It even does Windows!

But when the school work is over, the MacBook really shines.  It comes bundled with Apple’s amazing iLife suite of digital lifestyle applications enriching student life with photos, music, and video, or lets them  cruise the internet using Apple’s popular Safari browser.

Caroline Drury drops in and hooks her X-box 360 up to her Mac using Nullrivers Connect 360 software. The connect 360 lets you use the X-box as a wireless hub to view photos, music and videos on your television that are stored on your Mac