PixelSwim Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Heinrich
Join me, Steve Heinrich, as I explore my passions in technology and other things that I find interesting.
Episode 112 has landed wherein I check in for the holidays. Hi everyone!
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Donate: PayPal Donation Episode Links * I was on episode 599 of the Phones Show Chat * Phones Show Chat Podcast * Straight Talk Wireless * Samsung Galaxy A10e * TeamViewer Quick Support App * LG G6 Specs * LG G7 Specs * LG G8 Specs * Mint Mobile cellular service * Galaxy S10e Specs * Sellworld on Swappa * Marshall Major II headphones * Ted Salmon's review of the Galaxy S20 FE * Microsoft 365 Subscriptions * Firefox Monitor * Firefox Relay * Multcloud * Emby Media Server * Atolla 7-Port USB Data Hub * Secure the Call Charity
Episode 111 has landed where I chat about doing some home wiring and also some shifting of my phone ownership.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Ted Salmon's Review of the Moto G8 Power * iPad First Gen * TP Link USB Wifi Adapter * Moto G Power * CC Cleaner App * bxActions App * iPhone 8 * iPhone 7 Plus * LG Q7 Plus
Episode 110 has landed where I chat about getting a new TV and also my first impressions of the Moto G Power.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Insignia 43" TV * Insignia Sound Bar * Roku Express * Serviio * Emby * Moto G Power * iPhone 8
Retro Modern Stereo
Episode 109 has landed where I chat about the loads of stuff that's been happening over the last couple of months.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Samsung washer and dryer * Microsoft To Do * Moto X4 * Lineage OS * APK Pure * Lenovo ThinkVision 27" Monitor * Galaxy S10E cases: + Spigen Rugged Armor + Speck Presidio * Moto G Power * Secure the Call Charity
New Box-O-Phones * LG G2 * LG K20 Plus * LG Q7 Plus * Sony Xperia Z3 * Samsung Galaxy J7 * HTC One M7 * Moto Z2 Force * T-Mobile REVVLRY Plus
Episode 108 has landed where I chat about transferring my Google Photos to OneDrive and also about a bunch of phone fixing going on right now.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * MultCloud * Google Takeout * Samsung Smart Switch * Secure the Call Charity
Phones Mentioned * Galaxy S10e * Lumia 950 * Galaxy S7 * Moto G5 Plus * HTC 10 Evo * LG X Power * Nokia 2V
Episode 107 has landed where I chat about some of the goings on in the last two weeks.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * PSC Artwork * Mous Case for Galaxy S10e
Episode 106 has landed where I throw out a quick update on where I am during this weird time we're living through.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Pexels Mobile Wallpapers * Twitter poll results on dark mode
Episode 105 has landed where I chat about what I was doing last week and also about the shiny new Nintendo Switch that I now own.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Chicago Latino Film Festival * Nintendo Switch * Nintendo Online Subscription * Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller * Games I got for the Switch: + Spyro the Dragon + NBA2K20
Episode 104 has landed where I chat about headphones, the Soadapop speaker, and introduce a new segment... can you guess what it is?
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Xperia XZ1 Compact on Swappa * The headphones I found on the ground * Marshall Major II Bluetooth Headphones * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker
Galaxy S10e Cases * Ringke Fusion case * Spigen Case * Tendlin Case * Dockem Luxe N1 Wallet Case * BXKM Galaxy S10e Case * Speck Presidio Grip Case
Episode 103 has landed where I chat A LOT about the Galaxy S10e.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Galaxy S10e * Textra SMS/MMS app * Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Episode 102 has landed where I chat about digging into Motorola bootloaders and also about the new device I have on the way.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * PS Vita * Nintendo Switch * Moto G5 Plus * Moto X4 * Galaxy S10e + Spigen Case + Tendlin Case
Episode 101 has landed where I chat about Android bootloaders as well as poking around for a handheld gaming system and some other techy stuff.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Mobile Tech Roundup Podcast * Whatever Works Podcast * Samsung Galaxy S9 * Decluttr * PS Vita * Nintendo Switch
Phone Parts Websites * eBay * iFixit * Parts4Repair * Fixez * Repairs Universe * RepairPartsPlus * Witrigs
Episode 100 has landed! That's it, that's the description. Amazing!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Whatever Works Podcast * Podcast Addict feature * CD Recycling Center of America * Moto G5 Plus
Episode 99 has landed where I chat about my daily phone, some other tech things I've been partaking in, and continue my box-o-phones adventure.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Moto G6 Play * Nokia 7.2 * Moto One Action * Moto One Hyper * MP3Tag * iPad Pro 11 (2018) * Apple Pencil * The Muse Case for iPad Pro 11 * GenTek TW2 Wireless Headphones
Box-o-phones mentioned * LG Stylo 4 * Nokia 2.1 * OnePlus X * HTC 10 Evo * Samsung Galaxy Sol 3 * Ways to donate old phones to charity
Episode 98 has landed where I sunset the LG G6 Weekly Report and also chat about the phones I've brought back to life. Happy new year everyone!
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Soldering stuff: * Soldering iron kit * Soldering practice kit - clock * Soldering practice kit - speaker * Silicone soldering / project mat
Fixed phones: * LG Stylo 4 (Qty. 3) * Nokia 2.1 * Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge * OnePlus X * Samsung Galaxy Sol 3
Episode 97 has landed where I go in to more depth about investing in my hobby of phone fixing. Have a merry Christmas everyone! Ho ho ho!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links My YouTube Motivators * Jerry Rig Everything * Strange Parts * Hugh Jeffreys * My Mate Vince
Broken Phone Lot * LG Stylo 4 (Qty. 3) * Nokia 2.1 * Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge * OnePlus X * LG X Power * HTC 10 Evo * Samsung Galaxy Sol 3 * LG Optimus G Pro * T-Mobile Revvl Plus * ZTE Blade Spark * Alcatel onetouch® Pixi™ Glory LTE * Blu Studio XL 2 * Blu R1 HD * Blu Vivo One Plus
Podcast Recommendation * The End of the World Podcast by Josh Clark
Episode 96 has landed where I chat with amazing guest Tom Stuart, who makes his third appearance on the show. He's practically a co-host!
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Tom's Links * Tom on MeWe * Galaxy Note 9 * iPhone 8 * Apple Watch * Samsung Gear 360
Episode 95 has landed where I chat about all the fancy new stuff I got over the holiday weekend here in the States.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Camera head to head: Lumia 950 XL vs Nokia 7.2 on AAWP * Motorola Z3 Play * MyUnidays.com * Razer Phone 2 * Asus Zenfone 6 * Motorola G6 Play * DBrand Skin for Moto X4 * Reebok Men's Flexagon Energy Shoes * SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB MicroSD card * SanDisk Ultra Plus 256GB MicroSD card * Memory Stick Pro Duo Adapter * Thermal Paste * Thimbleweed Park Shirt * Thimbleweed Park Poster * Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p Tiny
Episode 94 has landed where I chat about "hacking" the XZ1 Compact's firmware and also do more narrowing down of the devices on my phone search list.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Fitbit Inspire HR * Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact * Reddit Post on XZ1 Compact Fingerprint Sensor * LG G6 vs. LG V30 speaker test video * Activity Launcher app
Narrowed Down Phone Candidate List * Sony Xperia XZ1 * Moto G6 Play * Moto G7 Power * Nokia 7.2 + AAWP Comparison Article on the Nokia 7.2
Episode 93 has landed where I chat about narrowing down the devices on my phone search list.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links Narrowed Down Phone Candidate List * LG G7 * LG G8 * Moto G7 Power * Moto G7 Plus * T-Mobile REVVLRY+ * XDA Article: T-Mobile’s REVVLRY and REVVLRY+ are a rebranded Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Plus with added bloatware
Episode 92 has landed where I chat about swapping a new battery into my iPhone 6S and also about the search for a new phone.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * iPhone 6s Replacement Battery Kit on iFixit * Amzer Smoke Wake TPU case for iPhone 4S * TUMI Coated Canvas Case for iPhone 6S
Phone Search Candidates: * Moto E5 Plus * Motorola One Action * Motorola One Zoom * Nokia 7.2 * LG V30 * LG G7 * LG G8
Episode 91 has landed where I chat about Halloween a bit and also share some good news about my iPhone adventures.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * LG G7 * The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes * Stuff You Should Know Podcast * Thimbleweed Park Game * Octavo Navarro on Twitter * iPhone 4S * iPhone 6S
Episode 90 has landed where I chat about some updates including the LG G6, my two iPhones, the Tab S6, and selling on our old laptops.
There's static sounds a few times early in the episode, but it clears up for the rest of the show. Sorry about that!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * LG G6 * Moto X4 * Roku App for Android * LG G8 * iPhone 4S * iPhone 6S * Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 * Raspberry Pi 4 * OSMC software
Episode 89 has landed where I chat about trying out the Galaxy Tab S6!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Remove a device from Find My iPhone on iCloud.com * LG V30 * Erica Griffin on YouTube * Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 on Best Buy * DOMISO 10.1 inch Waterproof Laptop Sleeve * Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse * Samsung USB Type C-to-3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Episode 88 has landed where I chat about my hands on with a whole plethora of gadgets including... a couple of iPhones!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Comments about my repair setup * Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 * Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 * iPhone 11 at Best Buy * Galaxy S phones at Best Buy * Nokia phones at Best Buy * BLU phones at Best Buy * Bold N1 phone * LG G8 ThinQ at Best Buy * Lenovo ThinkVision M14 * iPhone 4S * iPhone 6S
Episode 87 has landed where I chat about fixing some more smartphones and also about some upgrades I made to my car.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * LG G6 * LG G6 Display on eBay * LG G6 Battery on eBay * Retropie * PSP * PSP Battery on eBay * Raspberry Pi 4 * Surface Duo coverage on AAWP * What I wish the Surface Duo looked like
Episode 86 has landed where I chat about fixing some more smartphones and also about some upgrades I made to my car.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * LG G6 * LG G6 Display on eBay * LG G6 Battery on eBay * Samsung Galaxy S7 * Galaxy S7 Battery on eBay * Galaxy S7 Camera Lens Cover on eBay * Samsung Smart Switch software * 2012 Toyota Yaris Floor Mats * MPOW Bluetooth Receiver * Grom Audio GROM-BT3
Episode 85 has landed where I chat about trying out a Retropie setup and a potential opportunity to fix a Galaxy S7.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Samson Go Mic * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Retropie: + Retropie Website + Retropie Game Downloads + How to set up a Retropie via YouTube * Samsung Galaxy S7
Episode 84 has landed where I give an update on fit Fitbit Inspire HR and also finally get my hands on the Sodapop Bluetooth speaker.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * LG G6 Bugdroid Case * Fitbit Inspire HR * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Nokia MD-12 Speaker * Samson Go Mic * The Great Organizing of Our DVD Collection
Episode 83 has landed where I talk about my LG G6 as usual and also start exploring some new microphone options.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Phones Show Chat episode 514 * Asus Zenfone 6 * Hugh Jeffreys on YouTube * LG Mobile Switch App * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Microphones: + Lyx Pro HHMU-10 + Rode VideoMic Me + Blue Yeti microphone + Samson Go mic + Juan Bagnell * Today’s Firefox Blocks Third-Party Tracking Cookies and Cryptomining by Default via Mozilla's blog
Episode 82 has landed where I talk about bringing new life to my beloved LG G6 and how I went about it.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Hugh Jeffreys on YouTube * Galaxy Note 10+ * Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About inputmode * The untold story of America’s brilliant national parks branding
Episode 81 has landed where I talk about some sad news for my LG G6 and also my experience with switching to T-Mobile.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * T-Mobile Service Plans * T-Mobile Help on Twitter * GoSmart Mobile * LG G6+
Episode 80 has landed where I talk about my new relaxed view of smartphones and also about my hunt for a new cell service provider.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Podcast Addict * LG Q6 * Mint Mobile * Verizon Wireless * AT&T * T-Mobile + LG Deal at T-Mobile + Samsung Galaxy A10e + T-Mobile REVVLRY * Metro by T-Mobile + Metro LG Q7+ + Metro iPhone 7 + Metro LG Stylo 5 + SIM Switching Fee Article on Android Police * Reddit post about switching from Mint Mobile to T-Mobile
Episode 79 has landed where I talk about visiting Best Buy and their plethora of Samsung phones as well as some other small updates.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Galaxy Note 9 * Galaxy S10E * LG G7 * Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact * Nokia 4.2 * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker
Episode 78 has landed where I talk about taking a gander at the Note 9 as well as switching over the Chromium version of Edge.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Galaxy Note 9: + On Microsoft's Website + On Samsung's website + Unlocked version on Swappa + T-Mobile version on Swappa * Plex * Chromium version of Edge
Episode 77 has landed where I talk about my trip to Portland and how my LG G6 did along the way.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links Portland Links: * Vista House * Multnomah Falls * Pittock Mansion * Suncoast Video * Portland Food Trucks * Voodoo Doughnuts * Blue Star Doughnuts * Portland Saturday Market * Portland Microsoft Store * Powell’s City of Books * Muji Store
Other Links: * Brave Browser
Episode 76 has landed where I talk about getting ready to travel with my LG G6 and take a look at the specs of a weird LG phone.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * United Airlines app * Booking.com app * Lyft app * LG G6 Battery Case * LG G7 Fit * NextFour Agenda Widget Pro
Episode 75 has landed where I go over my digital storage purge and make some more observations about the Moto X4. Happy 4th of July!
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Oscar Meyer Weinermobile * Google Drive * Microsoft OneDrive * Audacity * Padding issues on Android Pie via Twitter * HTC G1 * Nexus S * Galaxy Nexus
Episode 74 has landed where I go over some comparisons and experiences with the Moto X4 versus the LG G6.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Marshall Major II Headphones * Moto X4 * LG G6 * Mint Mobile
Episode 73 has landed where I go over a bunch of notes and share my experience with the newly arrived Moto X4.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * https://haveibeenpwned.com * Multnomah Falls * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * PolarCell Replacement Battery for Microsoft Lumia 950 * AAWP Pimping your Lumia 950 * Moto X4
Episode 72 has landed where I talk about getting a new device and also about the tech I am going to take on vacation.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Moto X4 * Moto Z3 Play * Unidays * Firefox Redesign * Arc.io
Episode 71 has landed where I talk about what some phone temptations as well as more anti-Google adventures with my Moto G 3rd gen.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * How to: Dramatically improve the sound of the Lumia 950 XL speaker via AAWP * AccuBattery Pro App * Moto X4 * Moto Z3 Play * My LG Q6 on Swappa * APK Mirror * Winston Online Privacy Device * Setting Up Pi-Hole On An Old Desktop With Ubuntu by Kyle Helms * Firefox Monitor
Episode 70 has finally landed after two weeks and I talk about what I've been up to as far as tech and a weird experiment I conducted with my Lumia 950.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * VRS Design Case for LG G6 * Incipio Esquire Case for LG G6 * WinX DVD Ripper * Fitbit Inspire HR * Charging Dock and Cable for Fitbit Inspire/ Inspire HR * Nylon Woven Band For Fitbit Inspire / HR * Asus Zenfone 6 * Pimping your Lumia 950's hardware on AAWP
A shorter episode 69 has landed where I talk about my tech week and also getting a Fitbit for myself.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Make Google Maps load faster via Google * Here Maps for Android * Huawei Watch GT * Guillermo's Huawei Watch GT comment * PSC virtual pint of beer a month * VRS Design 'High Pro Shield' in black and gold for the G6 * Ringke Fusion clear TPU case for the G6 * Fitbit Inspire HR * Charging Dock and Cable for Fitbit Inspire/ Inspire HR
Episode 68 has landed where I go over the Fitbit I got my wife and also ponder a smartwatch of my own.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Stu's Reviews on YouTube * Amazfit Bip Smartwatch * Microsoft Band * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * JVC Gumy Bass Boost Earbuds * Inspire HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate * Fitbit Inspire Rose Gold Metal Band * Fitbit Charge 3 * Fitbit Versa * Pebble Time 2 + Heart Rate * Rebble for Pebble Watches * How Facebook is designing for an incoming avalanche of dead users * GALACTIC EMPIRE STYLE GUIDE
Episode 67 has landed where I go over some of my tech updates and share some links for your reading pleasure.
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Podcast Addict * Microsoft Edge for Android * Opera for Android * Magic DVD Ripper * Amazfit Bip Smartwatch * Jerry Rig Everything Amazfit Bip teardown * Inspire HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate * Fitbit Inspire Rose Gold Metal Band * Pebble 2 Smartwatch * Death by PowerPoint: the slide that killed seven people * NYC is planting secret messages in parks using this typeface for trees
Episode 66 has landed where I update everyone on a few things and also go over my not so intensive history with dedicated cameras .
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * Marshall Major II Headphones * YouTube Vanced App * MicroG Project * Bamboo Phone Stand * Arkon Vent Mount * Canon Camera Connect App * Sony Cyber-Shot 2.1 MP Camera * Kodak Play Sport Camera * Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Episode 65 has landed where I check in on my a few situations with my headphones, my chair and my Plex adventures .
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Social: Twitter / MeWe Episode Links * NewPipe 3rd Party YouTube App * F-Droid * Staples Carder Mesh Chair * Modway Articulate Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair * Marshall Major II Headphones * Skullcandy X2OFFZ-819 Offset Earbuds - White * Vertical Laptop Stand
Episode 64 has landed where I give a status update on my Plex server setup and remember my days with Windows Media Center.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Tech Addicts Podcast * Decode DVDs with Handbrake * Google Remote Desktop app for Android * Vertical Laptop Stand * Windows Media Center Wiki * HP Media Center Desktop PC * DVD Shrink Software * HP TX1000 Laptop
Episode 63 has landed where I come to the conclusion of my hard drive journey and also start a new project ripping all of my DVDs.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Intel SSD Drive on Newegg * Robocopy Command Tool * SyncToy * Whatever Works MeWe Community * Quantum Byte Mini PC * Magic DVD Ripper
Episode 62 has landed where I go over a bunch of feedback and chat about potentially ending my search for a hard drive solution.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Light Manager and Light Manager 2 * Tasker for Android * Trigger for Android * 1604 Explanation on Stack Overflow * Disqus Introduces Collapsed Replies * Install Chrome Extensions on Opera * Firefoxify Firefox Extension * Intel 2TB SSD Drive on Newegg * Mobile Tech Review of X1 Extreme * Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2TB HDD * 3M Dual Lock Interlocking Velcro * Updraft Plus WordPress Backup Plugin
Episode 61 has landed where I go over some updates on my tech life and go more in depth with the /e/ foundation ROM on my Moto G 3rd gen.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Learn Microsoft Azure * rsync * Intel SSD on Newegg * LightFlow App on Android * Disable Charging LED App on Android * /e/ Foundation * Google Stadia
Episode 60 has landed where I talk about getting my beloved Lumia 640 back in the house and also about hard drive conundrums.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Keeper Password Manager * Opera Touch Browser * Opera Browser for Windows * KeePass Apps: + KeyPass for Windows + KeePass Tusk Browser Extension + KeePass2Android App + KeePass Reader for Windows 10 Mobile * Lumia 640 Specs * Tutorial: How to bypass Lumia Reset Protection Recovery Key * SyncToy
Episode 59 has landed where I talk about a bunch of tech stuff and also go over my first week adventures with my N9.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * My Updated Phone History * Microsoft Lumia 640 * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact * SMS Backup & Restore * Lenovo ThinkVision M14 * HostGator Free LetsEncrypt SSL Certificates & HTTPS Announced! * Name Check * Nokia N9 * Warehouse for Nokia N9
If anyone has an old Nokia E90 in decent shape that they're willing to sell or part ways with for a low price, please contact me at steve@pixelswim.com or leave a comment on the show notes page which you can find via this link. Thanks!
Episode 58 has landed where I talk about a bunch of things I got to accompany my X1 Extreme and also another mobile tech related purchase.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Modway Articulate Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair * Rankie 2 pack of USB A to USB C Adapters * Lenovo ThinkPad Pen Pro * Fresh Paint App on Windows 10 * Lenovo ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable 4X90F84315 * Samsonite Modern Utility Double Shot Backpack * Nokia N9 * PSC Classifieds on MeWe
Episode 57 has landed where I talk about my first impressions of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * KeePass2Android App * KeePass Tusk extension for Firefox * Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme * Staples Carder Mesh Chair
Episode 56 has landed where I talk more about my password management woes and go over some pretty big purchases I recently made.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * Lastpass * Enpass * Keepass * Password managers don't have to be perfect, they just have to be better than not having one by Troy Hunt * Sony Xperia XZ1 specs * Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme on eBay * Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme on Lenovo.com
Episode 55 has landed where I talk a little about my experience with Android launchers and also rant a tad about Enpass.
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Social: Twitter / Google+ / MeWe Episode Links * SlideScreen Pro on Google Play * SlideScreen Pro Review by PocketNow * Nova Launcher * Microsoft Launcher * My Homescreen Apps: + Minimal Clock + NextFour Agenda Widget + OneDrive + Firefox + Weather Timeline + Sony Audio Recorder + Firefox Notes + Audiobook Player + Two Dots + Enpass + eBay + Telegram X + MeWe + Roku + Podcast Addict + Pandora * Enpass article on AAWP
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Episode 54 has landed where I report back on some of my tech items and share some links as well.
Congrats to Keith Bartlett on being selected as the winner of the PixelSwim merchandise giveaway!
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Episode 53 has landed where I chat about my new LG G6 cases that came with a little surprise and also talk about my tech goals for 2019.
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THIS IS THE GIVEAWAY LINK (Ends January 25th)<<<< * Ringke Air TPU case * 5,000mAh battery case for LG G6 * HBQ - i7 Single Stereo Bluetooth Headset with Mic * Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker * Current laptop: Lenovo Ideapad 510 * Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
Episode 52 has landed where I chat about feedback and share some links as well as celebrate my first full year of podcasting!
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THIS IS THE GIVEAWAY LINK<<<< * LyxPro HHMU-10 USB Microphone * Google Opinion Rewards Android App * Guillermo Ortiz's Tech Surge Podcast RSS Feed * Illumishield Screen Protectors * Techmoan on Youtube + LaMetric Time: https://youtu.be/aEIhc-2vmIM + Wifi Digital TV Tuner: https://youtu.be/aPZCoXE44oo + WikiReader – Offline Wikipedia: https://youtu.be/1lRI35gKSPA * AAWP: My favourite Windows phone in 2019 is... not a Lumia * The Ethics of Web Performance by Tim Kadlec
THIS IS ANOTHER LINK TO THE GIVEAWAY<<<<
Episode 51 has landed where I talk a bit about the times I've visited Las Vegas and also share some cases I'm looking at for the LG G6.
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Subscribe: RSS / Apple Podcasts / Google Play Episode Links LG G6 Cases in my eBay Cart * Obliq black flexible TPU case * Diztronic matte black TPU case * Ringke Air TPU case * 5,000mAh battery case for LG G6
Other Links * Smooth pans with cheap tripods via YouTube * Microsoft Rewards * DailyPic app for Android
Episode 50 has landed where I revisit some topics that may have been left behind. Thanks for tuning in for so long!
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Subscribe: RSS / Apple Podcasts / Google Play Episode Links * My Tweet about my new Marshall Headphones * Marshall Major II Headphones * JVC Flats Headphones * Enpass Password Manager * Podcast Addict * Stuff You Should Know Podcast * Mozilla Firefox * Microsoft Office 365 Home * NextFour Agenda Widget Pro * Flossy Carter on YouTube * Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Episode 49 has landed where I share some notes from my tech week and also read an interesting article about the ad-supported web.
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Subscribe: RSS / Apple Podcasts / Google Play Episode Links * Lumia 1020 * Moto G6 Play * LG G6 * Marshall Major II BT Headphones on eBay * The Best Windows Software via MakeUseOf * Plex Media Server * The End of the Ad-Supported Web * The State of Web Browsers
Episode 48 has landed where I chat about getting a new device and then extensively go over everything I purchased on eBay in 2018.
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Subscribe: RSS / Apple Podcasts / Google Play Questions for the Audience * What was your biggest or favorite tech purchase of the year? * What’s your favorite Christmas song?
Episode Links * Old Games: old-games.com * Moto Z Play * Moto G6 Play
2018 eBay Purchases! Woah! * Smartphone Tripod Adapter * Blackberry DTEK60 Case * Incipio DualPro case for the Alcatel Idol 4S * Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver * Samsung Galaxy J7 Case * LG G5 Extended Battery * LG G5 GSM Unlocked * LG G5 Spigen Case * LG Q6 Illumishield Screen Protectors * LG Q6 US700 Unlocked * MPOW Bluetooth Receiver * Car Steering Wheel Mount * Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth Speaker * SanDisk 64GB MicroSD Card * 3Ft. Long Male to Male 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable * Nokia CA-189CD Micro USB Cables * Lumia 920 TPU Case * Nokia Lumia 920 Yellow * CyonGear 10W Charger * First Aid Stickers * Jade Stone Face and Body Roller * Miracle Cube Timer * Leuchtturm1917 Notebook * Golf Bag Strap * GK40 Battery for Moto E4 * Moto E4 External Battery Charger * Network Unlock Code for AT&T Lumia 1020 * Rubberized Case and Holster for Lumia 1020 * Motorola Rapid Charge Car Charger * Spigen Rugged Armor Case for Moto X4 * Taylor Made Driver Head Cover * The Office US Complete Series on DVD * Parks and Recreation Complete Series on DVD * Windows Phone Hat * Incipio Octane Case for Moto E4 Plus * Verizon Case for Moto E4 Plus * Tripp Lite 8 Outlet Surge Protector * LG G6 H872 T-Mobile Unlocked * Incipio Esquire Case for LG G6 * Anker Qi Wireless Fast Charger * LG G6 Glass Back Replacement * LG G6 Replacement Battery * Incipio DualPro Case for LG G6 * Smartphone Repair Kit * HTC 8X T-Mobile California Blue * Tech21 Case for HTC 8X * SIM Card Tray for LG G6 * Sony SR1116W Watch Batteries * 5-in-1 Multi Tool Clip * Metal Pull Chains for Ceiling Fan * SONXTRONIC XDR-8000 Headphones
Episode 47 has landed where I present part two of my video gaming history: arcade gaming, PC gaming, and mobile phone gaming. I'm admittedly not a gamer, but I do like video games!
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Arcade Gaming * Paperboy * Golden Tee Golf * Pinball * Dave and Busters
PC Gaming * Encarta Encyclopedia MindMaze * Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego * Oregon Trail * Myst * The Sims * SimCity * SimTower * Roller Coaster Tycoon + RCT calculator: https://youtu.be/RQGa0DPwes0 * Command and Conquer * Sid Meyer’s Gettysburg * Grand Theft Auto * Doom * Blood * Redneck Rampage * Deer Hunter * British Open Championship Golf * Jack Nicklaus 6: Golden Bear Challenge * Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling * Virtual Pool 3 * Thimbleweed Park * Honorable Mention: Kongragate online games
Mobile Phone Gaming * Snake on Nokia 6110 * Windows Phones: + Two Dots + International Snooker Pro + Landing Confirmed + Microsoft Solitaire Collection * Android Phones: + Basketmania All Stars + Draw Something + Flick Golf and Flick Golf Extreme! + Granny Smith + Angry Birds Star Wars + Flick Kick Field Goal + Electric Box + Stack + The Simpsons Tapped Out + Two Dots
Episode 46 has landed where I present part one of my video gaming history: Consoles & Handhelds. I'm admittedly not a gamer, but I do like video games!
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my social links and other general info. Episode Links * Redesigning the Office App Icons to Embrace a New World of Work * Microsoft Edge: Making the web better through more open source collaboration
Nintendo NES * Super Mario Bros. * Duck Hunt * Power Pad * Top Gun * Castlevania * Kung fu * Baseball
Sega Game Gear * Game Gear TV Tuner * Sonic the hedgehog * NBA Jam + Michael Jordan in Video Games: https://youtu.be/KBuvJ3hbpjM * Simpsons Bart VS the space mutants
Sega Genesis * Sonic * Addons: + 32x to play 32 bit games
Super Nintendo SNES * NBA Jam * Mortal Kombat * Mario Kart
Playstation 1 * Madden 98 * NBA Live * NHL Faceoff 98 * Tony Hawk * 2 Xtreme * Spyro the Dragon
Nintendo 64 * Goldeneye
Gameboy Color * Tetris
PSP 1st Gen * Madden 12 * Lego Harry Potter years 1-4 * Diner Dash * Virtua Tennis 3 * Luxor Pharaoh’s Challenge * Rockband
Nintendo Wii * + LEGO Harry Potter + Wii Sports Report + Topspin 3 + Spyro Dawn of the Dragon + Masters – Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
Episode 45 has landed where I go over refreshing my LG G6 with Microsoft in mind, talk about my HTC 8X, and share a nice little Roku trick.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Office 365 Home sale! Ends 12/1/2018 * How to Build a WordPress Theme from Scratch: First Steps * Microsoft Launcher * HTC 8X * Roku Streaming Stick * LineageOS Download Page * Moto G5 Plus
Episode 44 has landed where I share some links and a podcast recommendation for passing the time this Thanksgiving weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * eBay app for Android and iOS * Phones Show Chat podcast * Microsoft Launcher * Shop Safe this Holiday Season via Mozilla * Emoji Builder * Why are tech companies making custom typefaces? via arun.is * Best Self Hosted Alternatives * The End of the World with Josh Clark + About the podcast + RSS feed
Episode 43 has landed where I go over feedback and continue discussing my move over to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Guillermo Ortiz's Tech Talk Tuesday Podcast * Discounted Office 365 subscriptions on Amazon * Microsoft support page stating connected accounts no longer supported * Outlook.com * Name.com * Thunderbird Email Client
Episode 42 has landed where I go over feedback, share some links, express some government paranoia and talk at length about Microsoft vs. Google.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Android Without* Google? via Thurrott.com * GSuite * Bye Bye Man movie * Nokia 230 * LINK: The Little-Known Reason Pencils Are Yellow * LINK: 9 Cool Tricks for Outlook.com That You Can't Do in Gmail * LINK: Camera head to head: Lumia 950 vs Google Pixel 3
Privacy Policies Grab a cup of coffee and spend a Sunday morning going through these: * Google Privacy Policy * Microsoft Privacy Policy
Episode 41 has landed where I talk about what I watch around Halloween time, go over your wonderful feedback, and talk more about trying to map out a plan for getting away from Google.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Donate to Dave Rich's Kitten on GoFundMe * Movies Anywhere App * Halloween Viewing: + The Simpsons Halloween Specials + The Village + ParaNorman * Nokia 3310 * Nokia 8110 * iPhone SE * LINK: Introducing Twenty Nineteen * VIDEO: VFX Artist Reveals the True Scale of the Universe * LINK: You know your web page sucks when it cost 7-million dollars to read!
Episode 40 has landed where I talk about possibly taking a dive into an iPhone device and also a new home email server option for taking back your email.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Phones Show Chat podcast #469 * HTC 8X * Nokia 3310 * iPhone 5S * iPhone SE * Helm Personal Server * StableHost * Mint Mobile
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Episode 39 has landed where I go over a bunch of your feedback, especially about my tiny phone search, and also talk about the Roku Streaming Stick and share some links.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Mobile Tech Roundup podcast 435 - Unihertz Atom review starts at about 46:22 * iPhone SE on GSM Arena * Elephone Q * Git Links (thanks Ian Barton!): + Git Book + Gogs - a Painless Self-Hosted Git Service * Microsoft Azure * Lumia 1020 on GSM Arena * HTC 8X on GSM Arena * Roku Streaming Stick * How to Create Chrome Extensions from Scratch via Honkiat * The World’s Newest, Most Gloriously Designed Maps via Atlas Obscura * Order the Atlas of Design * No need to code your webpage yourself, says Microsoft – draw it and our AI will do the rest via the Register
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Episode 38 has landed where I share some links and talk about a tiny Android phone for my wife as well as finish up going over my phone history.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Unihertz Atom tiny Android Phone * MeWe Social Network + My Profile Page on MeWe * NASA Build it Yourself Rover: + Main webpage where you can drive a rover around + Github page where you can learn how to build a rover IRL * Web Design Museum
Remainder of My Phone History 21. Nokia Lumia 920 22. Moto X Pure Edition 23. Sony Xperia Z3 24. Microsoft Lumia 950 25. LG G5 26. Moto G5 Plus 27. Moto G4 Play 28. Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 29. Motorola Moto E4 30. Motorola Moto E4 Plus 31. LG Q6 32. Lumia 1020 33. Motorola Moto X4 34. LG G6
NEW! My Phone History Page
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Episode 37 has landed where I talk about replacing the battery on my LG G6, a presidential alert, website building, and more ways to separate oneself from Google.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links LG G6 Stuff * LG G6 Teardown by Jerryrigeverything * LG G6 Back Glass, Camera Cover, and Fingerprint sensor on eBay * LG G6 Replacement Battery on eBay * All Microsoft, all the time... on Android? The review via AAWP
Other Links * PAWS National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) via fema.gov * Microsoft announces Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 via AAWP * Git * Datenstrom Yellow Flat File CMS * No More Google * Why I’m done with Chrome by Matthew Green
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Episode 36 has landed where I talk about a bunch of stuff including Firefox's VR browser, Chrome's redesigned omnibox, and Google's attempt to push email into the future.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Anker Qi wireless quick charging pad * BLU Smartphones + BLUE Vivo XI+ * Sodapop Portable Speaker on Indiegogo * PSC Photo Community * Camera head to head: Lumia 950 XL vs iPhone XS Max - via AAWP * Explore the immersive web with Firefox Reality. Now available for Viveport, Oculus, and Daydream - via Mozilla's Blog * Helping a Beginner Understand Getting a Website Live via CSS Tricks + Name.com + StableHost * Unboxing Chrome - Redesigning the omnibox - via Medium * Google’s Plan to Fix Email Is Deeply Flawed - via nymag.com + Bringing the power of AMP to Gmail - via the Google Blog + AMP Project
Episode 35 has landed where I talk about /e/ foundation, a new way to reclaim your data, and also go over some of my favorite podcast apps.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * LG G6 * Everything’s Coming up Simpsons podcast * Mobile Tech Roundup podcast
Cloud Adventures Continued… * /e/ Foundation - Medium Post * /e/ Foundation device list * MicroG
Podcast Apps * Grover Pro * Podcast Lounge + Review on AAWP * Antenna Pod * Podcast Addict * Pocket Casts
Episode 34 has landed where I talk about my continued cloud adventures and my first impressions of the LG G6.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Nextcloud * LG G6 * Open Gapps
Episode 33 has landed where I share a bunch of links to some interesting things and also talk about Syncthing and its part in my journey away from Google services.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * PixelSwim Merchandise on Teespring + Use code PIXEL for $3 off + Use code GODSPEED for free shipping in the USA * LG G6 - Specs & eBay listing * Drawser PWA * Photography for Beginners via Canva * Evernote Rebrand * Classic Press: Gutenberg not included via WP Tavern * Sodapop Wireless Speaker
Cloud Adventures Continued... Appscope PWA Store * Appsco.pe * Android Police Article * AAWP Article
Syncthing * Syncthing.net * How To Set Up A Complex Syncthing Network via Gigenet
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Episode 32 has landed where I talk about getting away from Google and embarking on a journey to make my own cloud.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Nick Robinson PayPal Donation Link * PixelSwim Merchandise on Teespring + Use code PIXEL for $3 off + Use code GODSPEED for free shipping in the USA * Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Cloud Experiment Links * Lineage OS * Wandoujia App Store * F-Droid * OwnCloud * NextCloud
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Episode 31 has landed where I talk about searching for a new phone and also scratch the surface of how Android works in China without Google's apps preinstalled.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Phone Search * Lg Stylo 4 * Moto E4 Plus * LG V10 * LG V20
Android in China * Android Without Google? Welcome to China via Abacus News * 5 surprising things about smartphone use in China via Android Pit * Lineage OS
Other Links * Android Thermostat Project
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Episode 30 has landed where I talk about trying out multiple speakers with my Moto X4, some shady app permissions, and then go over the next 10 devices on my phone history list.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * My appearance on the AAWP Insight podcast episode 256 * Steve Litchfield's Fitbit Versa reviews on AAWP: Part 1 & Part 2 * Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth speakers * Axis 360 library app * Episode 21 - My first ten phones * Textra SMS/MMS app
The Next 10 Phones from my Phone History 11. Nokia Lumia 620 12. Nokia Lumia 820 13. Nokia Lumia 635 14. Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) 15. HTC One Remix 16. Microsoft Lumia 640 17. Nokia Lumia 810 18. LG G2 19. Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen (2015) 20. LG G Stylo
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Episode 29 has landed where I talk at length about WordPress' big upcoming update and I also share a handy Firefox extension.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * All About Windows Phone contact form * reCaptcha v2 Documentation * The Impact WordPress Has Had on the Web via SepckyBoy * WordPress Gutenberg Links: + https://kinsta.com/blog/gutenberg-wordpress-editor/#settings_saved + https://deliciousbrains.com/wordpress-gutenberg/ + https://go.tiny.cloud/blog/gutenberg-myth-busting/ * Undo Close Tab extension for Firefox * My new Windows Phone hat! via Twitter
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Episode 28 has landed where I share some feedback, talk a little about the new Firefox logo ideas, and also sit down for a conversation about tech and games with my 10 year old niece Azure aka Blue.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Frank Niethardt's feedback on episode 27 * Evolving the Firefox Brand
Azure's Links * iPhone 7 Plus on GSM Arena * Games: + Fortnite + Minecraft + ARK: Survival Evolved + PixARK * Warrior Cats Book Series * Dell Laptop * iPad Pro
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Episode 27 has landed where I talk about my week in tech, share a few articles about some recent redesigns, and dive in to my thoughts on smartphone hardware features.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Tiles for Outlook App for Windows 10 Mobile * NextFour Agenda Pro * The One Thing Windows Vista Did Right via Gizmodo * Google video shows all-white redesigns for Gmail, Google Photos, and more via Ars Technica * A Dozen Smartphone Hot Potatoes - Phones Show 335 via Steve Litchfield on YouTube
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Episode 26 has landed where I welcome Tom Stuart from the UK back onto the show. We delve into Tom's photo taking experience in Venice as well as his fancy new and tech loaded automobile.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Tom's other podcast appearances * Phones Show Chat 399 * Phones Show Chat 386 * Chewing Gum for the Ears 14 * PixelSwim Podcast Episode 10
Golf GPS App * Free Golf GPS - FreeCaddie Pro
Tom's Links * Lumia 1020 * Galaxy S8+ * Samsung Galaxy Gear 360 Camera * Tom's Italy photo comparison between the 1020 and S8+ * Tom's 360 camera sample in Venice * Toyota Prius Business Edition
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Episode 25 has landed where I talk about my move to Enpass for password management as well as the tech setup in my car.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Show Links * Delivering WordPress in 7KB via CSS-Tricks * Get your very own Whatever Works merchandise * Subscribe or checkout the Whatever Works Podcast
Enpass Links * Enpass Site * Enpass browser extensions * Enpass application downloads
Car Tech Links * Arkon Air Vent Car Mount for Mobile devices * MPOW Bluetooth Receiver * 3.5mm Auxiliary input adapter for Toyota Corolla * Jabra SP700
Episode 24 has landed where I talk about a backspace idea, Outlook.com's forthcoming dark mode, and I review my shiny new Moto X4.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Show Links * Backspace Rethought - Via Rethought on Medium * Microsoft teases Outlook.com dark mode - Via The Verge * Google's Project Fi
Moto X4 Links * Specs on GSM Arena * Incipio case for the X4 * Spigen case for the X4
Coming Next Week * Enpass Password Manager
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Episode 23 has landed where I talk about some weekly notes and feedback and sit down with guest Noah Lambert to talk a bit about phones and other tech solutions and preferences.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Show Links * NoahLambert.com * Moto X4 specs * Moto X4 Cases: Incipio, Spigen
Noah's Links Noah's Phone History: * Motorola V120C * Nokia 1100 * Motorola Moto Fone F3 * Motorola Moto Q * Blackberry 8703 * Blackberry 8130 * Blackberry 8830 World Edition * Motorola Razr * iPhone 3GS * iPhone 4s * iPhone 6 * iPhone 8
Noah's Car Mount Project: * Speck Presidio Mount * Scosche Magic Mount Pro Charge * Lumision Add-a-Circuit * Noco 12V Socket Adapter * Arkon Mounts
Noah's Other Links: * Sonos Sound Systems * Accidental Tech Podcast * Rolleiflex Automat MX * Apple MacBook Air 13" * macOS Mojave is now available in public beta - The Verge * Techmoan YouTube Channel
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Episode 22 has landed where I talk about some weekly notes and feedback, Google's new Podcasts app, and my favorite phone reviewers on YouTube.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Show Links * AT&T Lumia 1020 unlock code on eBay * Lumia 950 Mozo case on Amazon * How to make a portable app via MakeUseOf * Clever redesign of VLC logo * Google's new Podcasts app via XDA
My Favorite YouTube Phone Reviewers In no particular order… * Steve Litchfield * Mobile Tech Review - Lisa Gade * Flossy Carter * Mr. Mobile - Michael Fisher * Juan Bagnell * Erica Griffin * DetroitBorg - Michael Kukielka * Jerry Rig Everything - Zack Nelson
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Episode 21 has landed where I talk about some weekly notes and feedback, congratulate Jamie Clark on winning last week's giveaway, and go over the first 10 phones I ever had.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Q6 and Q7 * LG Q7 Launches in Korea - PocketNow * My LG Q6 is still available on Swappa
My First 10 Phones 1. Nokia 6110 2. Sony Ericsson T237 3. Sony Ericsson Z310a 4. HTC T-Mobile G1 5. Nokia 2330 6. Samsung Nexus S 7. Samsung Galaxy Nexus 8. HTC First 9. Nokia N9 10. HTC 8X
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Episode 20 has landed where I talk about how I got into technology and design and also talk about a giveaway.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Buy my LG Q6 on Swappa * My AAWP Podcast Appearance this Week * The Links Page on PixelSwim * Feedback About Cloudflare * Amazon Echo Dot Review on CNET
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Episode 19 has landed where I talk about SSL certificates, switching to a new web host and things I look for in cPanel dashboards.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Moto G6 * Specs comparison on the three different versions of the G6 * Dolby Atmos test on the G6
Hosting Providers Mentioned * Stable Host * A Small Orange * Hostgator
SSL Links * Google on HTTPS in Chrome * Let's Encrypt * SSL overview (good, simple breakdown)
cPanel * What is cPanel?
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Episode 18 has landed where I talk about the newly announced LG Q7, issues with Smart Lock's Trusted Places, as well as an alphabet museum exhibit.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links The LG Q7! * LG's official announcement of the Q7 * GSM Arena announcement article * GSM Arena specs page * LG Q6 reviews on YouTube
Trusted Places missing! * XDA Blog: After months of inconsistency, Trusted Places is disappearing from Smart Lock
Snapdragon 710 * Engadget: The Snapdragon 710 will add flagship features to mid-range phones
The English Alphabet Exhibit * Design Week: The Alphabet Museum: an exhibition exploring “humankind’s greatest invention”
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Episode 17 has landed where I talk about a very specific Wifi issue I am having, getting rid of most of my devices, and also a bit about my ecosystem history. Sorry if I sound tired this week!
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links * Lumia 920 CC-1043 Case on Amazon UK * Moto E5 plus VS Moto G6 Play specs * Moto G4 Plus specs * Moto G 3rd Gen specs * Outlook.com
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Episode 16 has landed where I talk about having to learn to use a Canon DSLR and chat at length with my second guest ever Ted Salmon all about his favorite tech and a plethora of other random-ish topics.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Ted Salmon Online * Ted on Google+ * Phones Show Podcast * Whatever Works Podcast * Chewing Gum for the Ears Podcast * Projector Room Podcast
Cameras Galore! * Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR kit on Amazon (Model D750 in UK) * Full Frame DSLR description on Wikipedia * Panasonic Lumix with 60x zoom Ted Mentioned - eBay
Material Design 2.0 Article * Previewing Material Design 2.0 by Raveesh Bhalla
Ted's Tech * Acer Swift 5 Laptop * Asus Chromebook Flip * Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus - 10 inch * Amazon Basics wireless mouse with nano receiver * Current SIM Swappers: Nokia 7 Plus and Razer Phone * Wishlist: Google Pixelbook with Pen
My Wishlist * Microsoft Surface Book 2 fully loaded * Surface Pen * Surface Mouse
Moto X Mixup * Moto X Style VS. Moto X Pure on Phone Arena
Galaxy S9 Phone Call Issues * Samsung fixes Galaxy S9 and S9+ call stability issues in latest update via Phone Arena
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Episode 15 has landed where I go over all of the great feedback from the last couple of shows and talk about a couple of handy Windows software tools I use.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Feedback from Listeners * Mike LaTorre's comments: + Comment on Episode 14 + Comment on Episode 13 + Comment on LG Q6 article * Android Police article on Android's podcast initiative * @he7ix on Twitter point to this article on AAWP regarding the Lumia 950 microphone issue * Keith Bartlett's feedback on Twitter about the CC-1043 case * Ted Salmon ordered me up the CC-1043 case from Amazon.co.uk
Ted Salmon - Next Week's Guest! * Ted on Google+ * Ted on the Phones Show Chat Podcast
Useful Windows Software * Bulk Rename Utility * Image Resizer for Windows
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Episode 14 has landed where I talk about my Lumia 950 video failings, getting a Lumia 920, and also how the LG Q6 surprisingly takes RAW photos.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info.
Episode Links Lumia 920 Official Nokia CC-1043 Yellow Case * Nokia CC-1043 on Amazon.co.uk for £7.49
Articles * Amazon can deliver packages to the inside of your car - Engadget * Firefox extension for Facebook data wrangling - Firefox * Google, Microsoft Push Websites To Go Password-Less - PC Mag * Google's New Podcast "App" is Already on Your Android Phone - The Next Web
LG Q6 RAW Photo Post * How to Take RAW Photos on the LG Q6… You Read That Right!
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Episode 13 has landed where I catch up on the week and talk about Gmail's web redesign and about shopping for the Moto X4 and the adventure that it was.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info.
Episode Links Gmail Redesign * This is the new Gmail design - The Verge
MintSim Wifi Calling * Wi-Fi Talk & Text
Phone Shopping Adventures * Moto X4 Specs, Moto X4 on Swappa, Moto X4 on Motorola's website, Project Fi version * LG G6 on Swappa (the T-Mobile version) * Moto G5 Plus at Bestbuy
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Episode 12 has landed where I talk about a new JPEG format, getting a Windows Phone for my archive, a new SD card experience, and my history with phone plans.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info.
Episode Links The new JPEG XS format * JPEG XS is a new VR video streaming format optimized for 5G and Wi-Fi
Moto X4 details * Moto X4 specs on GSM Arena * Moto X on Swappa
128GB MicroSD card * Samsung - EVO Plus 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card at Best Buy for $49.99
Mint SIM Plans * View all plans at Mint SIM
Episode 11 has landed where I talk about a Chrome extension for saving sessions, a nice Lenovo laptop I had some hands-on with, and some other tid bits. Enjoy!
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info.
Episode Links
Session Buddy Chrome Extension
- Session Buddy on the Chrome Extension Store
Nokia MD-12 is still Available!
- Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth Speaker on eBay for $8.99
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptop
- X1 Carbon on Lenovo's site
- Pics of the X1 Carbon at Costco
LG Q6
- LG Q6 Specs on GSM Arena
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Episode 10 has landed where I welcome my first guest ever, Tom Stuart from the UK, onto the show. Thanks Tom for coming on! We delve into our device histories and some of our favorite and notable devices in some nice geeky phone chat.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Tom's other podcast appearances * Phones Show Chat 399 * Phones Show Chat 386 * Chewing Gum for the Ears 14
Zencastr was used to record this episode * Zencastr.com
My appearance on PSC 439 * Phones Show Chat 439 "Budget Options"
My eBay checklist before purchasing, a lot of which applies to phones too * Tips for Finding a Legitimate Smartphone Replacement Battery on eBay
The Cubot X18 that Tom owned * Specs for the Cubot X18 on Cubot.net
PixelBin Bargain * Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth speaker for $8.99 on eBay, green color
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Episode 9 has landed where I talk more about password management and also about my week with Windows 10 Mobile.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Enpass Password Manager * Enpass' Website for downloads and info
Alcatel Idol 4S Still Cheap as Chips - UPDATE: It's all sold out! * Buy the Idol 4S at Microsoft (SOLD OUT) * Idol 4 Pro in Europe is still available at a discount as a consolation prize...
Tom Stuart's Past PSC Podcast Appearances Have a listen, he'll be on the show next week! * Phones Show Chat 399 * Phones Show Chat 386
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Episode 8 has landed where I talk about sending a phone case to the UK, password management and other phone related tid-bits.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Verizon Case for Ted Salmon * Verizon Bumper Case for the Moto Z2 Play * Ted Salmon's TPU cut-up
KeePass Information * Article Search on AAWP * KeePass Website * Random Password Generator by Norton Security
PixelBin Bargain of the Week Let me know if you've ever bought anything I've listed here. Email me at steve@pixelswim.com or send me a message on Twitter @pixelswim if you'd like to see this segment continue. Thanks!
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Episode 7 has landed where I talk about my phone adventures over the past week as well as some design changes in the tech world.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links LG Q6 for My Wife * LG Q6 Specs - GSMArena * Phone Size Comparison - Phone Arena * Incipio Case - Incipio.com
Ninite Application Installer * Ninite.com
Ericsson Logo Change * Tilt Shift - UnderConsideration.com
Material Design on Google Search Results * Google is testing a new Material Design layout for Search - TheNextWeb.com
WordPress Reaches 30% * 30% of all sites now run on WordPress - TheNextWeb.com
PixelBin Bargain of the Week * Nokia 3310 3G on eBay for $39.99
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Episode 6 has landed where I talk about Swappa's new logo, fonts from the future, and stinkmojis... yup, you heard that right.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links AAWP Podcast Appearance * AAWP Insight #246: Pretending to be a Lumia 950, and 8.1 vs W10M
Swappa Logo Redesign * Swappa Blog: Working together: Our new look
Future Fonts * Medium Article: Introducing Future Fonts
Stinkmojis * https://stinkmoji.cool/
PixelBin Bargain of the Week Keep an eye on on my Twitter feed because I will be posting a Moto E4 on Swappa sometime soon. It will be a bargain!
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Episode 5 has landed where I ramble on for 40 minutes about the itch to buy a new device and a short wishlist for the Windows 10 Mobile alarm clock app.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Phones on my "looking to buy" list: * Sony Xperia X Compact * LG G4 * LG G5 * Moto G5 Plus * LG G6
PixelBin Bargain of the Week: * Unlocked Sony Xperia X Compact for $199 on eBay
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Episode 4 has landed where I talk about my recent web browser history and switching back to Firefox as well as Android getting ready to embrace the notch.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links 34th Chicago Latino Film Festival: * https://chicagolatinofilmfestival.org/
Chrome becoming IE6: * https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16805216/google-chrome-only-sites-internet-explorer-6-web-standards
W3Schools Browser Statistics: * https://www.w3schools.com/browsers/default.asp
Android P preparing for the "Notch": * XDA coverage: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-atypical-display-types-material-design-2/ * Working around the notch: https://mobiforge.com/news-comment/iphone-x-notch-advice-for-web-developers
The Lumia 650XL that never was: * https://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-650-xl-review
PixelBin Bargain of the Week: * Unlocked LG G4 on Swappa for $95: https://swappa.com/listing/UKC988/view * LG G4 Incipio cases on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xlg+g4+incipio.TRS0&_nkw=lg+g4+incipio&_sacat=0 * 5,000mAh battery replacement: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5000mAh-Extended-Slim-battery-For-LG-G4-VS986-H810-LS991-H811-US991-H815-Phone/253294179724?hash=item3af982758c:m:mIc27cXGIh5WGkHTs4j6aOw
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Episode 3 has landed where I talk about my long history with Swappa and how it works as well as Mozilla's Project Things IoT initiative.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links Swappa - Buy and sell smartphones and other devices: * http://swappa.com
Mozilla's Project Things: * Article: Mozilla’s new Things Gateway is an open home for your smart devices https://thenextweb.com/dd/2018/02/07/mozillas-things-gateway-wants-your-smart-home-devices-to-play-nice/?ref=webdesignernews.com * Mozilla's official Project Things blog post: https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2018/02/06/announcing-project-things-open-framework-connecting-devices-web/ * How to build your own private smart home with a Raspberry Pi and Mozilla’s Things Gateway: https://hacks.mozilla.org/2018/02/how-to-build-your-own-private-smart-home-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-mozillas-things-gateway/
PixelBin Bargain of the Week: * LG G5 - T-Mobile - GSM Unlocked - $119: https://swappa.com/listing/VDT352/view * Cheap Incipio cases for the LG G5 on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.Xlg+g5+incipio.TRS0&_nkw=lg+g5+incipio&_sacat=0
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Episode 2 has landed where I talk about my first Windows Phone, the HTC 8X and mull over an article about NASA's use of the Futura typeface.
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Episode Links AAWP PixelSwim Podcast write-up: * Thanks again to Steve Litchfield: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/flow/item/22745_Steve_Heinrich_and_his_new_Pix.php
HTC 8X - My first Windows Phone: * Specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_windows_phone_8x-4975.php
Futura and NASA Article: * How One Typeface Landed on the Moon by Douglas Thomas: https://magenta.as/how-one-typeface-landed-on-the-moon-dd31ea17d732?ref=webdesignernews.com
PixelBin Bargain of the Week: * Go to the link below and click on the "subscribe" button to receive notifications on new listings at low prices on the Microsoft Lumia 950XL: https://swappa.com/buy/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-unlocked
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Episode 1 has landed where I ramble on about my first smartphone, the T-Mobile G1, and reminisce about some of the Windows Phones I've owned. Plus I show some love for gettin' a deal!
Thanks for tuning in and visit pixelswim.com for all my links, articles and other general info. Show Links HTC G1 on GSM Arena: * Review: https://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_g1-review-337.php * Full Specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_dream-2665.php
Cyanogenmod History: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod#History_and_development
Bargain of the Week/Month/Whatever... T-Mobile Lumia 635 for $29.99: * https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nokia-Lumia-635-8GB-White-T-Mobile-4G-LTE-Smartphone/131601086508?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
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This is just a little introductory episode to get the ball rolling on the Pixel Swim podcast. Make sure to tune in for the first episode coming very soon!
Visit me online at pixelswim.com