Well, the long answer is that it became a video game channel named G4TV. But the rumor is that even G4TV has been shut down due to low viewer response.

I remember the first time I tuned into Call for Help and The Screen Savers; I had just recently purchased my first computer and had very little courage to crack it open and do any upgrades or maintanence.

But Leo Laporte, Chris Pirillo, and Patrick what's his name all gave me the knowledge and courage I needed to brave the electronic frontier and conquer my fears.

I did and the rest is history. I'm well into my second computer and have purchased and installed countless upgrades, set up a wireless home network and have mastered many software packages--many of them with direct help from Tech TV.

Oh yes, and don't forget Morgan Webb--one of the hottest women on television--oh, excuse me--who used to be on television.

So, RIP Tech TV--if television had any justice then you'd have the viewer count of Fox News.

The good news is that many of these personalities can be found in the world of podcasting, so keep your electronic eyes and ears open for their voices.