Call for Help

Call for Help

1998 · 1 Season · 89 Episodes · 6.8

Call for Help, also known as CFH, was a computer-themed television program that first aired exclusively on TechTV, a cable and satellite television network focused on technology, and then aired on G4techTV Canada and the HOW TO Channel in Australia. The final taped episode aired on February 26, 2007, but because the episodes were taped out of order, a number of other episodes taped during the same shooting week aired through April 6, 2007. A spin-off called The Lab with Leo Laporte aired much of the same content as Call for Help and ran on the same networks. The Lab was canceled about one year later due to low viewer ratings and the final episode aired in August 2008.

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E11. 2.0 Episode 05160m · 2004-08-16Andy 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.E22. 2.0 Episode 05260m · 2004-08-17Monica 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.E33. 2.0 Episode 05360m · 2004-08-18Looking 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.E44. 2.0 Episode 05460m · 2004-08-19Monica 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.E55. 2.0 Episode 05560m · 2004-08-20Andy 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.E66. 2.0 Episode 05660m · 2004-08-23Andy 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.E77. 2.0 Episode 05760m · 2004-08-24Andy 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.E88. 2.0 Episode 05860m · 2004-08-25Andy 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.E99. 2.0 Episode 05960m · 2004-08-26Andy 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.E1010. 2.0 Episode 06060m · 2004-08-27Andy 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.E1212. 2.0 Episode 06260m · 2004-08-31Andy 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.E1313. 2.0 Episode 06360m · 2004-09-01Andy 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.E1414. 2.0 Episode 06460m · 2004-09-02Andy 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.E1515. 2.0 Episode 06560m · 2004-09-07Monica 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.E1616. 2.0 Episode 06660m · 2004-09-08Andy 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.E1717. 2.0 Episode 06760m · 2004-09-09Andy 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.E1818. 2.0 Episode 06860m · 2004-09-13Andy 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.E1919. 2.0 Episode 06960m · 2004-09-14Andy 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.E2020. 2.0 Episode 07060m · 2004-09-15Andy 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.E2222. 2.0 Episode 07260m · 2004-09-20Andy 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.E2323. 2.0 Episode 07360m · 2004-09-21Monica 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.E2424. 2.0 Episode 07460m · 2004-09-22Andy 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.E2525. 2.0 Episode 07560m · 2004-09-27Andy 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.E2626. 2.0 Episode 07660m · 2004-09-28Andy 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.E2727. 2.0 Episode 07760m · 2004-09-29Andy 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.E2828. 2.0 Episode 07860m · 2004-09-30Andy 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.E2929. 2.0 Episode 07960m · 2004-10-01Monica 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.E3030. 2.0 Episode 08060m · 2004-10-04Some 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.E3131. 2.0 Episode 08160m · 2004-10-06Andy 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.E3232. 2.0 Episode 08260m · 2004-10-07Andy 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.E3333. 2.0 Episode 08360m · 2004-10-11Andy 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.E3434. 2.0 Episode 084 - Learning all those processes60m · 2004-10-12Andy 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.E3535. 2.0 Episode 085 - Track your health online60m · 2004-10-15Andy 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.E3939. 2.0 Episode 08960m · 2004-10-27Anti-Spyware Primer, Playlists to Suit Your MoodE4040. 2.0 Episode 09060m · 2004-10-28Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-LanternsE4242. 2.0 Episode 09260m · 2004-11-02Windows Portable Media Center, Get the Word Out DigitallyE4343. 2.0 Episode 09360m · 2004-11-03How to Use Hijack This, Track Your CashflowE4444. 2.0 Episode 09460m · 2004-10-28Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-LanternsE4545. 2.0 Episode 09560m · 2004-11-08USB Tough Test, Build a Simple Site Map, Answers to Your Questions.E4646. 2.0 Episode 09660m · 2004-11-09How to Optimize Windows XP, Quick Parenting AdviceE4747. 2.0 Episode 09760m · 2004-11-10Record an MP3 file from an LP , Fear-free car shoppingE4848. 2.0 Episode 09860m · 2004-11-11PCI Express and Intel 915 Chipset, Web Workshop ReviewE4949. 2.0 Episode 09960m · 2004-11-15Wi-Fi webcams, The ABCs of Apple MailE5050. 2.0 Episode 10060m · 2004-11-16More Windows XP Optimization Tips, Take live yoga classes onlineE5151. 2.0 Episode 10160m · 2004-11-17How to put music files on MP3 player, Give your time - volunteer onlineE5353. 2.0 Episode 10360m · 2004-11-22How an Inkjet Printer Works, Personalize your MacE5454. 2.0 Episode 10460m · 2004-11-23MAC address filtering, Go organic on the goE5656. 2.0 Episode 10660m · 2004-11-25Projection TV Buyer's Guide, Web Workshop ReviewE5757. 2.0 Episode 10760m · 2004-11-29Panasonic's PVR, Mac keyboard shortcutsE5858. 2.0 Episode 10860m · 2004-11-30Rip audio files from CDs, Safe Web surfing and shoppingE5959. 2.0 Episode 10960m · 2004-12-01PCI Express Primer, Safe Web surfing and shoppingE6060. 2.0 Episode 11060m · 2004-12-02VHS to DVD conversion, Get to know your dockE6161. 2.0 Episode 11160m · 2004-12-06Digital camera buying primer, Make friends in the iPod Lounge!E6464. 2.0 Episode 11460m · 2004-12-13Gadgets for Guys, Great gift ideas for gals!E6565. 2.0 Episode 11560m · 2004-12-14Stocking stuffers, Great gift ideas for kids!E6666. 2.0 Episode 11660m · 2004-12-15Andy's Wishlist, What Amber wants for ChristmasE6767. 2.0 Episode 11760m · 2004-12-16Gadgets for Geeks, Santa's Web Workshop, Sending holiday greetings onlineE6868. 2.0 Episode 11860m · 2004-12-18Lazy Man's Xmas Shopping, Take your kids to the North Pole!E6969. 2.0 Episode 11960m · 2004-12-27Demystifying megapixels, Online tips for sleeping in airports!E7070. 2.0 Episode 12060m · 2004-12-28Cover your tracks in XP, Web Workshop Review, Ron Berard's Astrophotography ReviewE7171. 2.0 Episode 12160m · 2004-12-29Belkin Pre-N kicks wireless butt, Make cheap gifts with unique twistsE7272. 2.0 Episode 12260m · 2004-12-30Cover your Web tracks with IE, Web Workshop Review - Sydney Tar Ponds ReviewE7373. 2.0 Episode 12360m · 2004-12-31Command Line Secrets, Web Workshop - Vernon Search and Rescue ReviewE7474. 2.0 Episode 12460m · 2005-01-03How to Remotely Access Your Computer, Tide Stain DetectiveE7575. 2.0 Episode 12560m · 2005-01-04Be a do-gooder with your PC, Make a mini movie in five minutesE7676. 2.0 Episode 12660m · 2005-01-05Customize your system shutdown, Find the best skinny recipes onlineE7777. 2.0 Episode 12760m · 2005-01-06Make phone calls with your PC, Great Web tips for road tripsE7979. 2.0 Episode 12960m · 2005-01-10Troubleshooting Shutdown in XP, Excel-erate your workout milesE8080. 2.0 Episode 13060m · 2005-01-11Webcam with MSN Messenger, Email money transferE8181. 2.0 Episode 13160m · 2005-01-12Record Streaming Audio, Online book clubE8282. 2.0 Episode 13260m · 2005-01-14Quick Launch Bar, iSight and iChat for video chatsE8383. 2.0 Episode 13360m · 2005-01-17BIOS Primer, Web Workshop ReviewE8484. 2.0 Episode 13460m · 2005-01-18Record streaming video to your PC, Share home videos with the worldE8585. 2.0 Episode 13560m · E8686. 2.0 Episode 13660m · 2005-01-21How to update your BIOS, Web Workshop ReviewE8787. 2.0 Episode 13760m · 2005-01-24Make Your Own RingTone, Custom CD coversE8888. 2.0 Episode 13860m · 2005-01-25VOIP Home Phones, Speak French with simple softwareE8989. 2.0 Episode 13960m · 2005-01-26Change the boot sequence on your PC, Web Workshop ReviewE9090. 2.0 Episode 14060m · 2005-01-28VHS/DVD Recorders, Get groovy hairstyles onlineE9191. 2.0 Episode 14160m · 2005-02-03The world's biggest plasma TV at CES, Hip and hot music madness at CES!, Desktop XE9292. 2.0 Episode 14260m · 2005-02-08Tech-savvy Valentine's Gifts for Men, Web tips for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, ISO RecorderE9393. 2.0 Episode 14360m · 2005-02-09Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta, Read with your ears!, LogMeInE9494. 2.0 Episode 14460m · 2005-02-10Bandwidth explained, Web Workshop - Kincardine Summer Music Festival, Calculate your costs!E9595. 2.0 Episode 14560m · 2005-02-04Cell phone accessories gone wild, Tiny and trendy camcorders, Yahoo Desktop SearchE9696. 2.0 Episode 14660m · 2005-02-16Norton SystemWorks 2005: An ok buy, How to organize your chaotic life, VirtueE9797. 2.0 Episode 14760m · 2005-02-17Laptop Desk Test, Web Workshop - Paddlewheelers Lions Club, PC AlignerE9898. 2.0 Episode 14860m · 2005-02-28Attack of the killer data packets, Web Workshop - Zunior, WinPatrolE9999. 2.0 Episode 14960m · 2005-03-01Get to your email from anywhere in the world, How to plan your wedding online, Read thousands of news headlines at once!E100100. 2.0 Episode 15060m · 2005-03-02Do it yourself freebie PC fix-it software suite, Turn your favourite photos into pop art!, Get free Mac software to find your flicks

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