As America Online transitions from an internet service provider to an online content provider, what can the consumer expect to change? Are they going to reinvent themselves? Mario discusses AOL’s future with IHollywood’s digital media analyst, Josh Martin.

Mario is fed up, and you should be too. Sensitive personal information is increasingly being lost or stolen from a government or corporate laptop. Why does this happen and how can this be prevented?

What is your laptop worth to you? There are many factors you not may consider besides the monetary cost until it gets stolen: the price of software, the value of stored data, passwords, the time it took to enter that data, upload personal photos, etc. Mario gives you plenty of practical and non-technical ideas to safeguard your computer, as well as a few services that will allow you trace a stolen computer.

Confused by all the options when shopping for a new car? Mario interviews John Davis, from Maryland Public Televison’s Motorweek. They debunk the advertising and reports surrounding hybrids and show you how to determine their real fuel economy. John also provides crucial safety tips that everyone should know.

Mario speaks with Tim Train (at time of the interview he was the VP of Development) now Pres. & Chief Operating Officer at Big Huge Games, a Maryland-based game company about their title, Rise of Legends. It allows players to build cities, grow economies, develop armies, and attack enemies. The game requires leadership and strategy with the need to utilize limited resources and allocate them effectively. Who said playing video games only rotted your brain?

The # of incoming freshmen who declared themselves computer science majors is down 60% since 2000. The National Science Foundation aims to change this number through their “Broadening Participation In Computing” program that awards large grants with the goal of increasing gender and ethnic diversity to build back the United States’ global competitiveness in this field. To find out more, listen to the show and visit their website here.

Will content providers like Verizon, Comcast, and others soon have the power to regulate what is online? What affect would this have on you as an indivudal or as an online business? Congress is pushing a law that would abandon what might be considered the Internet’s "First Amendment," Net Neutrality. Mario speaks with Chris Rabb of the Save the Internet Coalition.

Electronics have a short shelf life but a long landfill life. When American TVs are required to receive digital broadcast signals in 2009, a great deal of them will probably be thrown away. Computers, cellphones, and rechargeable batteries are creating major problems for the environment. What can you do to reduce the problems that tech trash is causing? Listen to the show and find out more information at www.computertakeback.com.

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How can schools ensure that technology is put to good use and that students aren’t using it as a potential distraction? Mario speaks with Greg Wright, of Renaissance Learning, about these issues and the factors involved in successfully integrating tech with the classroom.

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According to Sage.com research, 29% of businesses believe that their efficiency and effectiveness of services could be improved by making better use of technology. Mario reviews three key areas that are essential to becoming a fully connected professional. They are wireless, smart phones, and tune in to find out about the third one…

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