Call for Help
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Call for Help

3.5 / 10
1998
1 season
89 episodes

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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Cast

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.2.0 Episode 051

    16-08-200460m

    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 burnin...

  • Ep 2

    2.2.0 Episode 052

    17-08-200460m

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.2.0 Episode 053

    18-08-200460m

    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 LC...

  • Ep 4

    4.2.0 Episode 054

    19-08-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 5

    5.2.0 Episode 055

    20-08-200460m

    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 drive...

  • Ep 6

    6.2.0 Episode 056

    23-08-200460m

    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, Windo...

  • Ep 7

    7.2.0 Episode 057

    24-08-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 8

    8.2.0 Episode 058

    25-08-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 9

    9.2.0 Episode 059

    26-08-200460m

    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 de...

  • Ep 10

    10.2.0 Episode 060

    27-08-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 12

    12.2.0 Episode 062

    31-08-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 13

    13.2.0 Episode 063

    01-09-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 14

    14.2.0 Episode 064

    02-09-200460m

    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 m...

  • Ep 15

    15.2.0 Episode 065

    07-09-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 16

    16.2.0 Episode 066

    08-09-200460m

    Andy talks about defragmenting, Monica looks at metroblogging, and guest Greg Danbrooke demonstrates retouching in Photoshop. Callers ask about Firefox compatability, mouse problem...

  • Ep 17

    17.2.0 Episode 067

    09-09-200460m

    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, m...

  • Ep 18

    18.2.0 Episode 068

    13-09-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 19

    19.2.0 Episode 069

    14-09-200460m

    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 Macro...

  • Ep 20

    20.2.0 Episode 070

    15-09-200460m

    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-Li...

  • Ep 22

    22.2.0 Episode 072

    20-09-200460m

    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 tip...

  • Ep 23

    23.2.0 Episode 073

    21-09-200460m

    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 networ...

  • Ep 24

    24.2.0 Episode 074

    22-09-200460m

    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 App...

  • Ep 25

    25.2.0 Episode 075

    27-09-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 26

    26.2.0 Episode 076

    28-09-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 27

    27.2.0 Episode 077

    29-09-200460m

    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, recordin...

  • Ep 28

    28.2.0 Episode 078

    30-09-200460m

    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 W...

  • Ep 29

    29.2.0 Episode 079

    01-10-200460m

    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.

  • Ep 30

    30.2.0 Episode 080

    04-10-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 31

    31.2.0 Episode 081

    06-10-200460m

    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 tabl...

  • Ep 32

    32.2.0 Episode 082

    07-10-200460m

    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 Win...

  • Ep 33

    33.2.0 Episode 083

    11-10-200460m

    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...

  • Ep 34

    34.2.0 Episode 084 - Learning all those processes

    12-10-200460m

    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 mem...

  • Ep 35

    35.2.0 Episode 085 - Track your health online

    15-10-200460m

    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 machin...

  • Ep 39

    39.2.0 Episode 089

    27-10-200460m

    Anti-Spyware Primer, Playlists to Suit Your Mood

  • Ep 40

    40.2.0 Episode 090

    28-10-200460m

    Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns

  • Ep 42

    42.2.0 Episode 092

    02-11-200460m

    Windows Portable Media Center, Get the Word Out Digitally

  • Ep 43

    43.2.0 Episode 093

    03-11-200460m

    How to Use Hijack This, Track Your Cashflow

  • Ep 44

    44.2.0 Episode 094

    28-10-200460m

    Pumpkin Pie Partitions, Crafty Jack-O-Lanterns

  • Ep 45

    45.2.0 Episode 095

    08-11-200460m

    USB Tough Test, Build a Simple Site Map, Answers to Your Questions.

  • Ep 46

    46.2.0 Episode 096

    09-11-200460m

    How to Optimize Windows XP, Quick Parenting Advice

  • Ep 47

    47.2.0 Episode 097

    10-11-200460m

    Record an MP3 file from an LP , Fear-free car shopping

  • Ep 48

    48.2.0 Episode 098

    11-11-200460m

    PCI Express and Intel 915 Chipset, Web Workshop Review

  • Ep 49

    49.2.0 Episode 099

    15-11-200460m

    Wi-Fi webcams, The ABCs of Apple Mail

  • Ep 50

    50.2.0 Episode 100

    16-11-200460m

    More Windows XP Optimization Tips, Take live yoga classes online

  • Ep 51

    51.2.0 Episode 101

    17-11-200460m

    How to put music files on MP3 player, Give your time - volunteer online

  • Ep 53

    53.2.0 Episode 103

    22-11-200460m

    How an Inkjet Printer Works, Personalize your Mac

  • Ep 54

    54.2.0 Episode 104

    23-11-200460m

    MAC address filtering, Go organic on the go

  • Ep 56

    56.2.0 Episode 106

    25-11-200460m

    Projection TV Buyer's Guide, Web Workshop Review

  • Ep 57

    57.2.0 Episode 107

    29-11-200460m

    Panasonic's PVR, Mac keyboard shortcuts

  • Ep 58

    58.2.0 Episode 108

    30-11-200460m

    Rip audio files from CDs, Safe Web surfing and shopping

  • Ep 59

    59.2.0 Episode 109

    01-12-200460m

    PCI Express Primer, Safe Web surfing and shopping

  • Ep 60

    60.2.0 Episode 110

    02-12-200460m

    VHS to DVD conversion, Get to know your dock

  • Ep 61

    61.2.0 Episode 111

    06-12-200460m

    Digital camera buying primer, Make friends in the iPod Lounge!

  • Ep 64

    64.2.0 Episode 114

    13-12-200460m

    Gadgets for Guys, Great gift ideas for gals!

  • Ep 65

    65.2.0 Episode 115

    14-12-200460m

    Stocking stuffers, Great gift ideas for kids!

  • Ep 66

    66.2.0 Episode 116

    15-12-200460m

    Andy's Wishlist, What Amber wants for Christmas

  • Ep 67

    67.2.0 Episode 117

    16-12-200460m

    Gadgets for Geeks, Santa's Web Workshop, Sending holiday greetings online

  • Ep 68

    68.2.0 Episode 118

    18-12-200460m

    Lazy Man's Xmas Shopping, Take your kids to the North Pole!

  • Ep 69

    69.2.0 Episode 119

    27-12-200460m

    Demystifying megapixels, Online tips for sleeping in airports!

  • Ep 70

    70.2.0 Episode 120

    28-12-200460m

    Cover your tracks in XP, Web Workshop Review, Ron Berard's Astrophotography Review

  • Ep 71

    71.2.0 Episode 121

    29-12-200460m

    Belkin Pre-N kicks wireless butt, Make cheap gifts with unique twists

  • Ep 72

    72.2.0 Episode 122

    30-12-200460m

    Cover your Web tracks with IE, Web Workshop Review - Sydney Tar Ponds Review

  • Ep 73

    73.2.0 Episode 123

    31-12-200460m

    Command Line Secrets, Web Workshop - Vernon Search and Rescue Review

  • Ep 74

    74.2.0 Episode 124

    03-01-200560m

    How to Remotely Access Your Computer, Tide Stain Detective

  • Ep 75

    75.2.0 Episode 125

    04-01-200560m

    Be a do-gooder with your PC, Make a mini movie in five minutes

  • Ep 76

    76.2.0 Episode 126

    05-01-200560m

    Customize your system shutdown, Find the best skinny recipes online

  • Ep 77

    77.2.0 Episode 127

    06-01-200560m

    Make phone calls with your PC, Great Web tips for road trips

  • Ep 79

    79.2.0 Episode 129

    10-01-200560m

    Troubleshooting Shutdown in XP, Excel-erate your workout miles

  • Ep 80

    80.2.0 Episode 130

    11-01-200560m

    Webcam with MSN Messenger, Email money transfer

  • Ep 81

    81.2.0 Episode 131

    12-01-200560m

    Record Streaming Audio, Online book club

  • Ep 82

    82.2.0 Episode 132

    14-01-200560m

    Quick Launch Bar, iSight and iChat for video chats

  • Ep 83

    83.2.0 Episode 133

    17-01-200560m

    BIOS Primer, Web Workshop Review

  • Ep 84

    84.2.0 Episode 134

    18-01-200560m

    Record streaming video to your PC, Share home videos with the world

  • Ep 85

    85.2.0 Episode 135

    TBA60m
  • Ep 86

    86.2.0 Episode 136

    21-01-200560m

    How to update your BIOS, Web Workshop Review

  • Ep 87

    87.2.0 Episode 137

    24-01-200560m

    Make Your Own RingTone, Custom CD covers

  • Ep 88

    88.2.0 Episode 138

    25-01-200560m

    VOIP Home Phones, Speak French with simple software

  • Ep 89

    89.2.0 Episode 139

    26-01-200560m

    Change the boot sequence on your PC, Web Workshop Review

  • Ep 90

    90.2.0 Episode 140

    28-01-200560m

    VHS/DVD Recorders, Get groovy hairstyles online

  • Ep 91

    91.2.0 Episode 141

    03-02-200560m

    The world's biggest plasma TV at CES, Hip and hot music madness at CES!, Desktop X

  • Ep 92

    92.2.0 Episode 142

    08-02-200560m

    Tech-savvy Valentine's Gifts for Men, Web tips for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, ISO Recorder

  • Ep 93

    93.2.0 Episode 143

    09-02-200560m

    Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta, Read with your ears!, LogMeIn

  • Ep 94

    94.2.0 Episode 144

    10-02-200560m

    Bandwidth explained, Web Workshop - Kincardine Summer Music Festival, Calculate your costs!

  • Ep 95

    95.2.0 Episode 145

    04-02-200560m

    Cell phone accessories gone wild, Tiny and trendy camcorders, Yahoo Desktop Search

  • Ep 96

    96.2.0 Episode 146

    16-02-200560m

    Norton SystemWorks 2005: An ok buy, How to organize your chaotic life, Virtue

  • Ep 97

    97.2.0 Episode 147

    17-02-200560m

    Laptop Desk Test, Web Workshop - Paddlewheelers Lions Club, PC Aligner

  • Ep 98

    98.2.0 Episode 148

    28-02-200560m

    Attack of the killer data packets, Web Workshop - Zunior, WinPatrol

  • Ep 99

    99.2.0 Episode 149

    01-03-200560m

    Get to your email from anywhere in the world, How to plan your wedding online, Read thousands of news headlines at once!

  • Ep 100

    100.2.0 Episode 150

    02-03-200560m

    Do 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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