About this season
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.
Episodes (89)
1. 2.0 Episode 051
Aired 16 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
2. 2.0 Episode 052
Aired 17 August 2004 • 60 min
Monica 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.
3. 2.0 Episode 053
Aired 18 August 2004 • 60 min
Looking 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.
4. 2.0 Episode 054
Aired 19 August 2004 • 60 min
Monica 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.
5. 2.0 Episode 055
Aired 20 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
6. 2.0 Episode 056
Aired 23 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
7. 2.0 Episode 057
Aired 24 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
8. 2.0 Episode 058
Aired 25 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
9. 2.0 Episode 059
Aired 26 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
10. 2.0 Episode 060
Aired 27 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
12. 2.0 Episode 062
Aired 31 August 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
13. 2.0 Episode 063
Aired 1 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
14. 2.0 Episode 064
Aired 2 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
15. 2.0 Episode 065
Aired 7 September 2004 • 60 min
Monica 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.
16. 2.0 Episode 066
Aired 8 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
17. 2.0 Episode 067
Aired 9 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
18. 2.0 Episode 068
Aired 13 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
19. 2.0 Episode 069
Aired 14 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
20. 2.0 Episode 070
Aired 15 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
22. 2.0 Episode 072
Aired 20 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
23. 2.0 Episode 073
Aired 21 September 2004 • 60 min
Monica 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.
24. 2.0 Episode 074
Aired 22 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
25. 2.0 Episode 075
Aired 27 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
26. 2.0 Episode 076
Aired 28 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
27. 2.0 Episode 077
Aired 29 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
28. 2.0 Episode 078
Aired 30 September 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
29. 2.0 Episode 079
Aired 1 October 2004 • 60 min
Monica 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.
30. 2.0 Episode 080
Aired 4 October 2004 • 60 min
Some 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.
31. 2.0 Episode 081
Aired 6 October 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
32. 2.0 Episode 082
Aired 7 October 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
33. 2.0 Episode 083
Aired 11 October 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
34. 2.0 Episode 084 - Learning all those processes
Aired 12 October 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
35. 2.0 Episode 085 - Track your health online
Aired 15 October 2004 • 60 min
Andy 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.
39. 2.0 Episode 089
Aired 27 October 2004 • 60 min
Anti-Spyware Primer, Playlists to Suit Your Mood
40. 2.0 Episode 090
Aired 28 October 2004 • 60 min
Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns
42. 2.0 Episode 092
Aired 2 November 2004 • 60 min
Windows Portable Media Center, Get the Word Out Digitally
43. 2.0 Episode 093
Aired 3 November 2004 • 60 min
How to Use Hijack This, Track Your Cashflow
44. 2.0 Episode 094
Aired 28 October 2004 • 60 min
Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns
45. 2.0 Episode 095
Aired 8 November 2004 • 60 min
USB Tough Test, Build a Simple Site Map, Answers to Your Questions.
46. 2.0 Episode 096
Aired 9 November 2004 • 60 min
How to Optimize Windows XP, Quick Parenting Advice
47. 2.0 Episode 097
Aired 10 November 2004 • 60 min
Record an MP3 file from an LP , Fear-free car shopping
48. 2.0 Episode 098
Aired 11 November 2004 • 60 min
PCI Express and Intel 915 Chipset, Web Workshop Review
49. 2.0 Episode 099
Aired 15 November 2004 • 60 min
Wi-Fi webcams, The ABCs of Apple Mail
50. 2.0 Episode 100
Aired 16 November 2004 • 60 min
More Windows XP Optimization Tips, Take live yoga classes online
51. 2.0 Episode 101
Aired 17 November 2004 • 60 min
How to put music files on MP3 player, Give your time - volunteer online
53. 2.0 Episode 103
Aired 22 November 2004 • 60 min
How an Inkjet Printer Works, Personalize your Mac
54. 2.0 Episode 104
Aired 23 November 2004 • 60 min
MAC address filtering, Go organic on the go
56. 2.0 Episode 106
Aired 25 November 2004 • 60 min
Projection TV Buyer's Guide, Web Workshop Review
57. 2.0 Episode 107
Aired 29 November 2004 • 60 min
Panasonic's PVR, Mac keyboard shortcuts
58. 2.0 Episode 108
Aired 30 November 2004 • 60 min
Rip audio files from CDs, Safe Web surfing and shopping
59. 2.0 Episode 109
Aired 1 December 2004 • 60 min
PCI Express Primer, Safe Web surfing and shopping
60. 2.0 Episode 110
Aired 2 December 2004 • 60 min
VHS to DVD conversion, Get to know your dock
61. 2.0 Episode 111
Aired 6 December 2004 • 60 min
Digital camera buying primer, Make friends in the iPod Lounge!
64. 2.0 Episode 114
Aired 13 December 2004 • 60 min
Gadgets for Guys, Great gift ideas for gals!
65. 2.0 Episode 115
Aired 14 December 2004 • 60 min
Stocking stuffers, Great gift ideas for kids!
66. 2.0 Episode 116
Aired 15 December 2004 • 60 min
Andy's Wishlist, What Amber wants for Christmas
67. 2.0 Episode 117
Aired 16 December 2004 • 60 min
Gadgets for Geeks, Santa's Web Workshop, Sending holiday greetings online
68. 2.0 Episode 118
Aired 18 December 2004 • 60 min
Lazy Man's Xmas Shopping, Take your kids to the North Pole!
69. 2.0 Episode 119
Aired 27 December 2004 • 60 min
Demystifying megapixels, Online tips for sleeping in airports!
70. 2.0 Episode 120
Aired 28 December 2004 • 60 min
Cover your tracks in XP, Web Workshop Review, Ron Berard's Astrophotography Review
71. 2.0 Episode 121
Aired 29 December 2004 • 60 min
Belkin Pre-N kicks wireless butt, Make cheap gifts with unique twists
72. 2.0 Episode 122
Aired 30 December 2004 • 60 min
Cover your Web tracks with IE, Web Workshop Review - Sydney Tar Ponds Review
73. 2.0 Episode 123
Aired 31 December 2004 • 60 min
Command Line Secrets, Web Workshop - Vernon Search and Rescue Review
74. 2.0 Episode 124
Aired 3 January 2005 • 60 min
How to Remotely Access Your Computer, Tide Stain Detective
75. 2.0 Episode 125
Aired 4 January 2005 • 60 min
Be a do-gooder with your PC, Make a mini movie in five minutes
76. 2.0 Episode 126
Aired 5 January 2005 • 60 min
Customize your system shutdown, Find the best skinny recipes online
77. 2.0 Episode 127
Aired 6 January 2005 • 60 min
Make phone calls with your PC, Great Web tips for road trips
79. 2.0 Episode 129
Aired 10 January 2005 • 60 min
Troubleshooting Shutdown in XP, Excel-erate your workout miles
80. 2.0 Episode 130
Aired 11 January 2005 • 60 min
Webcam with MSN Messenger, Email money transfer
81. 2.0 Episode 131
Aired 12 January 2005 • 60 min
Record Streaming Audio, Online book club
82. 2.0 Episode 132
Aired 14 January 2005 • 60 min
Quick Launch Bar, iSight and iChat for video chats
83. 2.0 Episode 133
Aired 17 January 2005 • 60 min
BIOS Primer, Web Workshop Review
84. 2.0 Episode 134
Aired 18 January 2005 • 60 min
Record streaming video to your PC, Share home videos with the world
85. 2.0 Episode 135
86. 2.0 Episode 136
Aired 21 January 2005 • 60 min
How to update your BIOS, Web Workshop Review
87. 2.0 Episode 137
Aired 24 January 2005 • 60 min
Make Your Own RingTone, Custom CD covers
88. 2.0 Episode 138
Aired 25 January 2005 • 60 min
VOIP Home Phones, Speak French with simple software
89. 2.0 Episode 139
Aired 26 January 2005 • 60 min
Change the boot sequence on your PC, Web Workshop Review
90. 2.0 Episode 140
Aired 28 January 2005 • 60 min
VHS/DVD Recorders, Get groovy hairstyles online
91. 2.0 Episode 141
Aired 3 February 2005 • 60 min
The world's biggest plasma TV at CES, Hip and hot music madness at CES!, Desktop X
92. 2.0 Episode 142
Aired 8 February 2005 • 60 min
Tech-savvy Valentine's Gifts for Men, Web tips for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, ISO Recorder
93. 2.0 Episode 143
Aired 9 February 2005 • 60 min
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta, Read with your ears!, LogMeIn
94. 2.0 Episode 144
Aired 10 February 2005 • 60 min
Bandwidth explained, Web Workshop - Kincardine Summer Music Festival, Calculate your costs!
95. 2.0 Episode 145
Aired 4 February 2005 • 60 min
Cell phone accessories gone wild, Tiny and trendy camcorders, Yahoo Desktop Search
96. 2.0 Episode 146
Aired 16 February 2005 • 60 min
Norton SystemWorks 2005: An ok buy, How to organize your chaotic life, Virtue
97. 2.0 Episode 147
Aired 17 February 2005 • 60 min
Laptop Desk Test, Web Workshop - Paddlewheelers Lions Club, PC Aligner
98. 2.0 Episode 148
Aired 28 February 2005 • 60 min
Attack of the killer data packets, Web Workshop - Zunior, WinPatrol
99. 2.0 Episode 149
Aired 1 March 2005 • 60 min
Get to your email from anywhere in the world, How to plan your wedding online, Read thousands of news headlines at once!
100. 2.0 Episode 150
Aired 2 March 2005 • 60 min
Do it yourself freebie PC fix-it software suite, Turn your favourite photos into pop art!, Get free Mac software to find your flicks