What is the Knightwise.com all about.

Welcome to the edge of real and cyberspace .. Welcome to Knightwise.com Welcome to www.knightwise.com , the daily diary of a cyber citizen on the edge of real and cyberspace. You might be wondering ... Just what is this website all about..

• Technology surrounds us everywhere. 

In our daily lives, on the internet. Whether we want it or not Hundreds of new inventions, thousands of websites , millions of bits of information engulf us as the tsunami of progress sweeps along the shores of time. You have the choice. Be washed away or surf on the virtual wave or Turn technology into a tool that works for you and learn how to tune tech ... into your way of life.. That is what the knightwise.com website is all about. 

• Life on the treshold.
  

Watch the window into a life on the threshold of the digital revolution .Learn to hack technology into everyday life and let it work for you. Having a hard time keeping up in a digitised world ? Intimidated by technology ? Just remember .. Technology is a tool. On this site we will teach you how to use it. Stay hot on our trail as we blaze through cyberspace and share interesting tips, howto's confessions and stories of a on the edge of real and cyberspace. 

• About the Knightcast podcast and KWTV.

The knightcast is an on - line  radio show (or POD-cast) that can be downloaded for free via itunes or any other podcast-client. You can also listen on the website.for YOU and not the other way around. We talk about technology , tips andIt deals with the every day adventures of a modern day cyber-citizen. In the Knightcast we talk about life and technology.. and most importantly how to use that technology to your fullest advantage. Integrating high tech into your life in such a way that technology WORKS tricks .. and how to use it. For example : How to turn your USB-stick into a mobile office .. How to use your laptop to get on line everywhere... How to use the internet to your fullest advantage and so on.

KWTV (or Knightwise-Tv) is a Screencast : An online video-cast that "shows" you how we tune technology into our daily lives. Narrated tutorials or on site reports show you how we do it .. and how its all done.

• Definitions of "Podcast and Screencast"
  

Don't know what a podcast is ? Don't worry , we will bring you up to speed to the 21st century.

Podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio programs or music videos, over the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. The distribution format of a podcast uses either the RSS or Atom syndication formats.The term podcast, like "radio", can mean both the content and the method of delivery. The host or author of a podcast is often referred to as a "podcaster". Podcasters' web sites may also offer direct download or streaming of their files, however a podcast is distinguished by its ability to be downloaded automatically using software capable of reading RSS or Atom feeds.Usually the podcast features one type of "show", with new episodes either sporadically or at planned intervals, such as daily or weekly. In addition to this, there are podcast networks that feature multiple shows on the same feed. Podcasting's essence is about creating content (audio or video) for an audience that wants to listen or watch when they want, where they want, and how they want. READ MORE.

screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration. Although the term screencast dates from 2004, products such as Lotus ScreenCam were used as early as 1994.^[1][2] Early products produced large files and had limited editing features. More recent products support more compact file formats such as Adobe Flash and have more sophisticated editing features allowing changes in sequence, mouse movement, and audio. Just as a screenshot is a picture of a user's screen, a screencast is essentially a movie of the changes over time that a user sees on his monitor.

( Thank you WIKIPEDIA )

The Knightwise.Com website is a collaboration of talent and expertise. All good things come in small packages so perhaps its time to open up some of the presents that are under your tree. Meet the crew behind the Knightwise.com website.

• Knightwise.

Born in November of 1974 in a small town called Rijkhoven in the east of Belgium , Jo Hendriks was the youngest of three sons of a local beer salesman and his wife. A vivid imagination and a love for all things space and sci-fi where already present in his childhood years. Either roaming the fields playing out imaginary space adventures or cramming his nose into a science book.. the stars where never far of.

An interest in writing was stimulated at the age of ten when, after writing articles for the local school paper, Knightwise was presented with a small award for one of his essays. The love for journalism grew and at the age of eleven, along with a friend from school, Knightwise published a small town gazette featuring local news, games and his own column.

At the age of 18 came the first big encounter with music in general. After tinkering around with an old radio-shack mixing board and a record player and a brainstorming session with two friends  DYNAMIC SOUND CONTROL was born. This mobile sound-and-light club system offered them the chance to explore their musical creativity and take to the stage. Playing parties in local town halls, private venues or even at the Castle of Alden Biesen.. DYNAMIC SOUND CONTROL had 8 glorious years where it grew from humble beginnings to a full blown time-consuming hobby. 

The first steps in broadcasting were taken at VRD in nearby Diepenbeek where Knightwise produced several shows like 'Knightmoves' and together with his fellow DJ collegue Stefan "Party-NamX". A strong interest in computers and Cyberspace prompted the proposal to the station to start a radio program about IT-related topics. Since the time was far from ripe for a concept of this matter the idea was shelved and about a year later Knightwise left VRD altogether.

In 2000 the first version of the Knighwise.com podcast came on line .. Just a few pictures, lots of text and an insight into the everyday life of Knightwise, nothing more , nothing less. A more dynamic version came in December of 2000 when along with Swift a website-war ensued throwing content back and forth between the maisonswift website and the knightwise.com website. In 2002 the knightwise.com domain was claimed and the rest is .. as they say " History"

In October of 2004 Knightwise discovered podcasting. While accidently listening to the webtalkguys Knightwise overheard an interview with  Adam Curry and not much later subscribed to 'The Daily Sourcecode' . Being a good cyber-citizen he spent allmost six months listening and learning all he could about podcasting before taking to the podosphere-stage in june 2005 with the first episode of 'the knightcast'.

Together with the knightwise.com website, the Knightcast podcast and KWTV  prove the perfect synergy between Knightwises various interest. Music, Technology, Broadcasting and Journalism are combined into the flaming ball of content you see before you.

• Nyana.

Born in 1977 as a daughter of a Math Proffessor, Nyana has been surrounded by computers for the better part of her life.

Having the first Pentium computer in the country setup on her Dad's office marked the first step in a long technology - infested lifestyle. After meeting Knightwise in 1996 it only got better as she dailed into the net for the first time. Long known as Whamy on Icq, Ms Comic chat and later IRC.

As a big Fan of DJ Tiësto the adapted the nickname Nyana in 2002 and has been known as such ever since. Nyana is an avid surfer and can found online quite a lot. Examplary Google skills and the patience to read through a entire blob of text on website has made her score several golden clicks. The Knightscastle(s)  ( where we live )  ? Found online by Nyana, The cars we drive ? Found by Nyana. A true master of the web.

Nyana prefers to make her "clicks" from the Mac and avidly switches between her personal Macbook, our Macbook Pro or is avidly working away behind the Imac. With and IM-list an arm long, she is also a social media fan and can be found on Facebook .. If you know where to look.