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The TechtalkRadio Show has been on the air since 1996 and is hosted by Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme. Shawn DeWeerd with John Broadway, Amanda and Slick! The show features Interviews with manufacturers of hardware and software products, internet services and artist designers. Frequent guest also includes celebrities in music, film and television and authors. Filmmakers and Visual Effects artist also visit with the show to talk about projects they are involved in. Listener Call-Ins and Hardware Software Reviews and News are also featured. The show originates from Tucson Arizona
This week on TechtalkRadio, Justin and Shawn are out, and host Andy Taylor speaks with James Czerniawski, who holds the position of Senior Tech and Innovation Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity and serves as a commentator for Young-Voices. James has written extensively on various topics such as Section 230, antitrust,commercial drones, and Spencer Cox - The Governor of Utah's recent bill proposing time limits and a digital curfew for minors. In the interview, James shares his insights on this legislation and its potential for adoption in other states.Andy recently stumbled upon a treasure trove of old TechtalkRadio Show Interviews from the time when the show was known as Techtalk with Mike and Andy in the Coachella Valley at Palm Springs. Among these archived interviews are some real gems, and Andy is excited to share a few of them with the audience. The first interview he wants to shareis with Ben Sawyer, who visited the show in 1999 to discuss his book "MP3 Power", which he co-wrote with Dave Greely and Justin Frankel, The Creator of Winamp. The book delved into the increasing use of MP3 technology and the benefits of audio compression. During the interview, the hosts also talked about Justin's creation of Winamp and Shoutcast for streaming audio content. Justin's inspiration for creating Shoutcast was his love for the KROQ Loveline Radio Show and his desire to hear it beyond the confines of LA radio. The follow-up book, "Online Broadcasting Power", even gave a nod to TechtalkRadio, as fellow host Bill Grace would stream the show across the country, making it the first in the Coachella Valley to do so.In addition, Andy shares an interview with Michael Giacchino, a prolific music composer known for his work on popular TV shows such as LOST, numerous blockbuster movies, and several beloved video games. During the interview, Michael gives insights into his creative process and even shares anecdotes about meeting legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. This week's episode of TechtalkRadio is full of engaging conversations and enjoyable flashbacks.Connect, Share with a Friend and subscribe with us on social media YouTube @techtalkradioFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like TechtalkRadio on iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart, Audacy, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pod Bean!
This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn and Justin talk about the latest in tech however Shawn begins with the discussion on how Universities cover sporting events for Cable and internal sports coverage. Justin and Shawn talk about ESPN The Ocho which Andy didn't know about and now is looking forward to checking out especially when it comes to Ax Throwing and Cornhole if it returns for 2023! Justin calls out to Draft Kings to cover the Electricians Wiring Competition. A New Aliens Videogame, based on the Movie Franchise is coming and the guys talk about how fun this would be. Shawn tells us about his Lan Party which took place after his son's first birthday and how they played the Open Beta of Diablo 4. Shawn tells us about the gameplay in this new beta. Andy talks about a new product he has been looking at from LaView, the LV2 allows it to be plugged/screwed into a light socket, on board is a camera which delivers 2k quality with Night Vision and the ability to control via an app. The Camera can also rotate 360 and tilt and pan as well and sells for under 50 bucks. Justin and Andy talk about their experience in the past with the Ring Video Doorbell and hopefully it's better and Justin switched to the Nest Doorbell and tells us about the experience. Shawn tells us about the latest drone from DJI - The DJI Mini 2 SE which is less expensive and could be a great steppingstone towards more expensive and feature filled Drones. Andy talks about appearing on 13News and Fox 11 discussing parent supervision and unauthorized purchases the kids could make. Justin tells us the story of how he dealt with this. Shawn shares with us how he would but turns out getting some parent advice from Andy and Justin in his choice of play toys. Andy finally deletes Toon Blast from hisphone and tablet and the guys talk about why in game purchases can be very expensive. Instead of a Website of the Week, Justin shares a YouTube Channel of the Week. Justin tells us about The WHY Files, Stories that could be questioned and discussed. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy and Shawn explore some tech gadget ideas for kids as Shawn's Son approaches his first birthday, including a not very traditional Roku Remote without batteries that Shawn found to be a fun toy. Shawn also discusses his experience with the Endor 3 3D Printer and how he used it to create useful items for his home, such as a baby gate designed from Thingiverse. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the new Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset, highlighting both its pros and cons. Andy also weighs in on the discussion, sharing his preferred headphones for work and gaming, including the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis 7. Finally, they touch on the exciting new partnership between Roku and Wyze, which includes the integration of Wyze cameras into the Roku platform. Andy discusses his recent news segments on the dangers of text spam, email scams, and the emerging threat of voice AI, which could be used to capture voice prints and scam people in your social circle. He also shares his experience with Voice.AI, one of the best voices deepfake sites he's come across, and even surprises Shawn with a demo of one of the voices he created. While the service can be pricy, it certainly has its fun uses however could also have risks associated with it. Andy also shares a frustrating experience with BingChatAI, which ended a chat with him because it felt he was being confrontational when he was just trying to provide accurate information about TechtalkRadio. CEO of RAXCO Software, Bob Nolan, joins Andy Taylor to discuss the company's history and offerings. With roots dating back to 1978, RAXCO Software began as a provider of system management tools and has since evolved to offer a range of solutions, including server management, system backups, and quick restoration options. Bob and Andy also discuss the importance of these solutions in the context of recent ransomware attacks, such as the one experienced by the Tucson Unified School District earlier this year. Specifically, they delve into RAXCO's Instant Recovery technology and how it has helped organizations recover from such attacks. Shawn shares the Cool Website of the Week, WebSDR.org for those wanting to check out Amateur Radio Cast around the World.Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Andy, Shawn and Justin talk take a look at recent issues LastPass has been going through with attacks on the service. Shawn covers some of the areas according to reports that were affected. Even with the issues LastPass has been seeing, the guys talk about the importance of Password Managers and how they should be implemented. Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about 1Password and what it takes to set up and use. Shawn reminds us that even with a Password Manager in place, knowledge about threats from Social Engineering and Phishing should be known. The guys also remind that Browsers should not be used to store passwords even when using a password manager. Justin shares an unpopular opinion on using technology when it comes to older users as newer users to computers and other devices. Some safer practices are shared when receiving emails. Justin shares some info on OpenAI and ChatGPT and how it has become the buzz in technology. The guys explain what this new technology is all about and how to access it to test it out. Justin did the subscription model for the service and has been able to use it for his Weekly Trivia Nights. Shawn doesn't see the allure to the service while Justin and Andy both feel if used correctly it can be a time saver and used as one would use the web for searches. Shawn talks about a computer build night with friends and how it went. The guys talk about using PC Part Picker to decide what to build and parts. Justin talks about Hogwarts Legacy and how much fun it is to experience. Microsoft has an Add-On for Microsoft Flight Simulator that will allow to fly the AN225 which was destroyed when Russia invaded the Ukraine. Money raised from the sale of the add-on; a portion will go to the fund to finish building a second AN225. Justin shares his website of the week, The Morning Brew. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Andy, Shawn and Justin talk about Justin's purchase of Audio Technica Turntable and how much fun he has had getting the Vinyl out and playing it on the system which has many nice features. The guys share stories of their first Vinyl LP's and how the experience of owning a Vinyl Album has been different versus those that have only bought Digital Albums. This past year Vinyl Record Sale were the highest they have been for over 30 years. The guys talk about protecting your data and networks considering a recent attack on the Tucson Unified School District. Justin and Shawn share how a Hardware Firewall can add a layer of Protection. Justin recommends Fortinet Hardware Firewalls but also shares a Raspberry Pi Solution, known as PFSense. News this past week that Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo may not be attending this Junes E3 Conference. Shawn believes its smart for these companies due to the cost involved and how a Virtual Show or Digital presentation from these companies makes more sense financially. Justin asks is this could be something we could see with CES however the guys concede, the idea for in person works for CES and is important for investments in new technology. The recent Cyber Attack on Tucson Unified School District systems has been confusing for some, Andy talks with Mike Lettman, CISA Region 9 Cybersecurity advisor about what it means and how this and other Ransomware attacks occur. Mike explains how this may have happen and how anybody could be a target when it comes to data. Mike tells us about the formation of CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in 2018 and how cybercriminals target and why they target K-12 Schools. Mike shares info on the recovery process after ransomware attacks and what it may take to get the systems operational again. Mike also shares security tips within systems to be protected, "Patch Patch Patch." Multifactor Authentication and education and awareness for users. CISA has put together an informational package for K-12 available at https://www.CISA.gov/partnering-safeguard-K-12-toolkit Shawn shares info on the Google Fi T-Mobile issue that was recently discovered. The guys talk about your personal info which may be on the Dark Web and if company with services like LifeLock and others can be a solution for protecting your identity data. Justin shares a website for creating sounds for the background while working or relaxing, https://www.asoftmurmur.com Shawn tells us about checking out Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo Online service. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Andy and Shawn talk about the latest announcement from Wyze with its OG Camera. Shawn picked one up for right around 20 bucks and talks about how the camera line has evolved over the years to present and how easy they are to set up. Microsoft has announced that they are going to stop the sales of the Download of Microsoft Windows 10 on January 31st for those to build a new system or update however as Andy says, the Windows 10 update at record time could still be found on the Microsoft Website. Shawn notes that support for Windows 7 and 8.1 ended January 10. What was recently polled as the best video game of all time? We were surprised at the results, FIFA sports.Inventor of the Leap Pad Jim Marggraff visits the show to talk about the creation back in 1999 of the Leap Pad and how the thought came to create this paper-based multimedia. Jim tells us about connecting with grandchildren and keeping in touch with them using technology. The idea goes beyond sitting in front of them in a face time call, it’s about making the connection. Jim tells us about his new venture, Kinoo Magic Wand which utilizes screen sharing and books along with fun characters on screen during this "Video Call" to engage the child, and of course the grandparent! We also learn of the collaboration with Highlights Magazine for continued content for learning and fun. For more info on the Kinoo Magic Wand look at https://www.kinoo.com We visit the Netherlands, via the net, and talk with Adrianus Warmenhoven, a Cyber Security Advisor at NordVPN about staying protect when connecting our security cameras around the home. A recent article from Daniel Markuson of NordVPN highlights how some may be streaming their home life online without realizing it. Adrianus tells us about some of the settings which should be configured and how the company NordVPN can add a layer of protection in this and other connections on the web. Shawn talks about some recent TikTok trends regarding the theft of vehicles and a recent article about Forbes reporters that were not to happy with a story around their privacy and TikTok. That article on the Forbes WebsiteConnect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Andy talks with Justin about the early computers they had and how far the technology of personal computers has come along. Andy tells us about a repair on the Dell 7779 Inspiron which had him frustrated at all the steps just to replace the keyboard. After the complete overhaul, Andy ran into Bitlocker which was enabled however the owner of the laptop did not have the recovery key. A few changes in the Bios enabled this to be bypassed but it was on pins and needles to get to that point. Justin tells us about a problem with his Pixel Watch and a crack that appeared on it and the problems he ran into getting it fixed, it can't be! Luckily, he purchased with American Express, Justin tells us why! Rick leaves us a comment on our Facebook Page about getting a Secret Labs chair after Justin had mentioned it and how Rick feels about it. Friend of the Show Mitch Goldstone of ScanMyPhotos.com talks with Andy about preserving photos and film and how they can turn around scanning in one day in most instances with one day scanning and how they provide the expert touch on Slide Carousels and Super 8MM film which digitizes individuals frames. Mitch also shares a warning for those with VHS tapes and another reason they should be preserved. Mitch was able to attend CES2023 and tells us about the show including what the United States Post Office is doing to energize Postage Stamps. Andy talks with Dijam Panigrahi, Co-Founder of AR/VR GridRaster on the hopes that Apple was going to be more involved in AR/VR. The discussion on Augmented Reality focuses on how companies will employ this technology in the future and where the industry is now. GridRaster works to develop the solutions for companies large and small and Dijam tells us about the importance in design. What is the biggest challenges facing further Development of AR/VR is discussed. Justin takes a Quiz from Andy's latest game he is playing on Mobile, Trivia Star which Justin nails. Justin tells us about the Website earthclock.cwandt Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn tells Justin and Andy about trying to travel in the Cyclone Bomb which covered his area between Christmas and New Years and then made a point how important it is to have a Dashcam. The guys talk about different Dash Cams they have tested out from Cobra and Owlcam. Justin tells us about the Nexar Camera he is using, Andy uses the Garmin Speak with Alexa while Shawn is using the Rexing after trying out the Yi. Andy talks about looking for a tablet over the holidays and was torn between the iPad and Samsung Tab. Shawn tells us about the latest info from a breach that occurred at LastPass. The guys remind us this could open up some to phishing attacks. Andy has noticed even phishing attacks have been coming from game players in communications while playing Words with Friends 2.After discovering which end of the Microphone to speak into, the guys talk about a Recent poll which found the top digital assistant for your smartphone was ranked Google Assistant. The guys talk about how Data from voice searches may be used after your searches. CES 2023 is right around the corner and we welcome Kinsey Fabrizio to talk about this year’s show and what to expect. With CES 2023, This year we will see everything from Electric Boats, Personal EVOL Aircraft along with products and science in Health and living to make life easier. Andy had some fun checking out Epic Games Free Holiday Downloads and he discovers how bad he is at FPS Games after getting Wolfenstein yet had a great time with Lego Builders Journey.Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Shawn asks the question to all of us, what is the One Thing we want for Christmas, but we know we won't get. Justin tells us it would be a upgrade to his Smoker, he wants the Traeger. Shawn wants the DJI Arvada Drone that works in FPV Mode or a Wireless N64 Controller for his switch, lately they have been hard to get. After the numbers, the Nintendo Switch was the biggest seller for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Justin still wants the company to update the Switch. Justin also wants to get a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Andy asks Justin and Shawn which the best game is to get for the Nintendo Switch. Justin recommends Mario Odyssey or Legends of Zelda Beath of the Wild. Andy fires up the Free Epic Games Star Wars Squadron and finds out he is out of practice for Action Games. And says he wants a better graphics card and is flip flopping between the 3080 - 4090 and Radeon 7900.Justin shares more of his experience with the Master Built Smoker and how YouTube videos have helped pick up new recipes and styles. YouTube continues to be a great place to learn about all kinds of How To Do to It. Andy tells us about buying a Whirlpool Stove with Air Frying yet no instructions on how to use the Air Frying Features however YouTube was a place he found how to get it done. Shawn tells us about setting up his Synology NAS and how YouTube also helped for that. Shawn Recommends Data Hoarders for learning about how to completely set it up. The guys talk about the Hording of Data and how it becomes an issue with more storage. Andy has used the Duplicate File Program within Roxio NXT Pro 9 and has been very happy with it. The guys talk about some of the shows we have finally watched on Streaming Services, Justin watches Free guy and loves it while Andy finally has seen Top Gun Maverick while Shawn has watched Bullet Train.Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Shawn tells us about getting his Synology NAS System in and setting it up. Shawn shares how he received not one bad three bad hard drives. He is now waiting for the replacement drives to come in before being able to get it completed. He has discovered how full featured with options the Synology NAS is and now ever more excited about getting it set up. Justin and Shawn discuss Parity drives and how it can be set up. Shawn tells us about Soldering a Wyze product, the Wyze Wall Switch and why he chose to rework the feature. He found the step by steps on Reddit. Giving the gift of Tech isn't always appreciated, the guys talk about knowing if the recipient is open to home assistants and if they already have a home setup with Amazon or Google. Justin is participating in a White Elephant Party and decides to get the TP Link Casa Smart Bulbs for the event however it doesn't go over to well with the Misa. Andy tells us about the iXplore SanDisk Flash drive perfect for the mobile devices. Shawn decided to spend some money on new products from Wyze such as the Colored bulbs. The guys talk about their wish list for this holiday, for Shawn it’s the El Gato Streamdeck, DJI Avata FP Drone and a Gaming Chair from IKEA. Justin talks about his Chair from Secret Lab and how he was happy with the purchase he made. Andy gets some time and takes up the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone up for a flight and is terrified at the first flight, Justin lets him know it not unusual. Andy tells the story about Axl Rose of Gun's N Roses and why he is banning drones from their Concerts. Justin buys himself a Smoker for the outdoor cooking experience. The Master Built Electric Smoker. Justin shares with us the experience and the guys talk about new digital thermometers. Andy talks about shopping for a new refrigerator and found an LG that he really likes and it features Smart Wi-Fi. The guys talk about the Lifespan of a Controlled Colored LED Bulb. Epic Games announces Free Daily Digital Downloads for the Holidays coming December 15 through January 10th. Justin tells us about RyanHallyall on YouTube and how he delivers the Weather information while Shawn shares Map Info from FAA for Drone Pilots. FAA.maps.arcgis.com Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin, Shawn and Andy start the show talking about Shawn getting ready to install his Synology NAS System. Shawn is testing drives he purchased with HD Tune Pro which can tell how long a drive has been in use and other useful info. Justin tells us why Synology is much more then just extending storage on the system but can also be used to run a multitude of services such as Docker which can then run PiHole, DNS Blackhole, Minecraft Server, Virtual Machines and more including his Plex Server which can always run under the Synology. The guys talk about Plex and how the service has grown over the years. Shawn and Justin both did the lifetime sub for Plex, and the guys recommend this as a way to go. Cord Cutters can use HD Homerun for recording Over the Air Television and use it like a DVR and can be served over the Plex Server. The newest product from Silicon Dust is the HD Homerun 4K. Justin explains why OTA delivers a better picture then Cable. Shawn tells us about the Latest Time lapse, and it included some snow! We learn a bit on how he creates these great looking Time Lapse creations and some software to help called LRTimeLapse which Shawn feels is one of the best.Justin reminds us about data collection and how we are the product and why your browser will feed you ads based on information you searched for. With this info, Justin shares info on Network Chuck and how he explains how you could create your own Search Engine using SearxNG. Justin recommends NotGoogle.live created by Network Chuck. Andy talks about migrating a Windows 10 system with corruption in Windows which was preventing Windows Update from completing. Users purchased a new system with Windows 11. Rather than reinstall all the programs and must relink the Database to network drives, reconnect printers, Andy purchased Laplink PCMoverProfessional and while the time to do was about 5 hours it worked flawlessly! The crew talks about some of the many different versions of Windows over the years and what they liked while Andy has been banned from talking about Windows 8. Shawn lets us know that Windows 8.1 support is ending January 10th, 2023. Shawn and Justin talks about making the move for listeners to Upgrade while Shawn also decides to try doing an install of Windows 8.1 to see if it was really as bad as a lot said. Shawn, Justin and Andy talk about Cyber Monday and each shares a tip to be safe shopping online. Justin talks about getting back into Cyberpunk2077 from CDProjekt Red and how much better the title has gotten since its first release and why. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin, Shawn and Andy share some great listener comments regarding past shows including one from Rick about Shawn's reluctance to use AI in the home such as the Google Home Assistants or Amazon Alexa. Rick also recently migrated to the iPhone and shares why he made the jump from Samsung. Andy finds his iXpand drive from SanDisk. He couldn't use it previously due to the otter box case he had on the iPhone 8 and misplaced it, finding it has been great as he can easily transfer info with a Lightning Jack or USB-C with the drive. The guys talk about the photo on the Facebook page for TechtalkRadio of the man with an RTX4090 and PlayStation 5 Console. Joel said this is the perfect combination of a Console and PC for gaming. Justin isn't sure of the comment and shares why while Shawn talks about the money being spent by the game distributors having to release for each device. The guys share some of the first games they experienced that had them say Whoa! For Justin his was Wolfenstein 3D, Andy's first was Medal of Honor and Shawn was the PS1 Suikoden and Harvest Moon. Justin shares a story about Jeff Bezos and a story of how reports are saying he will spend some of his massive wealth. The guys talk about the massive layoffs announced at Meta and Amazon and wonders if it could signal a return to in person shopping for the holidays. Shawn decides to get himself a Synology Raid System for Data Archives, Storage and Server. Justin has the 920Plus NAS and explains what the system is. Shawn tells us about his latest Wyze product, and the new Wyze Mesh just announced. The guys talk about streaming shows and movies and what they are watching. Justin says he is watching Tulsa King with Stallone and Yellowstone Season 5, Shawn is catching up on old television shows like Stargate SG-1 and rewatching Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. Andy is watching A Christmas Story Story on HBO Max. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about how Justin had to buy an iPad Air for a Work Project and while Shawn and Andy love products in the iPad and Mac line, he wasn't all that jazzed to do so yet admits due to the logistics this was the only way to go. Andy talks about the iPad and how Artist can really create with the devices and shares info on Wacom and why he would love to have the Cintiq. Andy's daughter had broken her iPad and he shares how iFixIt is a great way to go to self-repair the iPad. The guys talk about the latest from Twitter and Elon Musk. Some of the problems of Twitter are discussed by the guys while Andy shares the importance of selectivity of who you allow to follow or follow yourself. A Change in the "Blue Check Mark" system has some very upset at suddenly paying for the service for Verification. Some wonder if this could signal the end of active social media. Shawn tells us his story about leaving Facebook and why he did it. Shawn talks about Building or Upgrading a PC and wonders if we wanted to buy a RTX4090 but shares some of the problems with melted cords on the latest video cards. The guys talk about choosing your hardware and Andy wonders if we tend to buy based on hype or higher price for systems. Andy has fallen in love with his iPhone 14 ProMax that was provided by Apple but wants to return it and buy his own but now the 14 ProMax is not available, on back order, for a couple of weeks. Andy does share a strange problem that happened with the Pro Max. The new Face ID system locked him out when he had the phone in his pocket. He got the Message iPhone Unavailable, Try again in 49 Minutes. It's a security feature to prevent logging in if somebody else had your phone. Andy tells us about the solution which really was either to Erase the phone and start over or wait the required time. Shawn tells us about his forgotten Time Lapse, he set up the camera and it ran for 11 days shot with an older GoPro Hero 3 . You can view the Time lapse on our blog at blog.techtalkradio.com The guys share the very awesome website for building your own system, PCPartsPicker at https://www.pcpartspicker.com and why this is one of the best sites for getting a system together. Andy shares a silly website for wasting time, https://www.screamintothevoid.com as the guy’s call, Therapy.Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin returns after a couple of weeks out along with Shawn and Andy. Justin tells us about the loss of the family cat and a service called Caring Pathways which made the sad experience a little easier to deal with. Shawn talks about the origins of his son's name Max which allows Andy to share info on Emil Minty, the Young Feral Kid from Mad Max who in Australia bought a Mustang Interceptor only available in that country. Andy shares info on a former Ford Engineer that is building a 1967 Shelby GTO from the ground up and selling them under license from Ford. The guys talk about how the internet has made it easy to buy parts for your cars. Justin tells us about his new Google Pixel watch. Justin shares some of the features of this new smart watch which left him a little underwhelmed. One of the features he wishes he had was a larger watch face although having the watch equipped with LTE is a feature he really likes. Justin takes a train for a nice getaway, however, wasn't the best experience and shares what the problems centered around including a situation that seems like it could have gone worse then it did. Justin tells us about the technology of a train trip and using internet services on board. The guys talk about Starlink and how it is being rolled out for Commercial Aviation meanwhile Google Fiber is going to be maxing out around 8GB Up and Down. Shawn shares some record setting in Internet Speeds with the fastest data transmission at 1.84 Petabits per second. What would be the limitations of this? Shawn shares info on the New Wyze Camera V3 Pro and why this is a great advancement. Andy asks about the SD Memory card recommended for speed in the newer devices, Shawn recommends a Class 10. Shawn tells us about using Solar Panelswith the Outdoor CamerasJustin shares the Website of the Week, Character.AI and he tells us why he likes it so much. Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Shawn and Andy talk about digital hoarding and how easy it is to take a file, duplicate it, store it and never delete it. Shawn tells us the normal file usage around the country and how that number does not seem to get smaller. Shawn tells us about Archive.org and The Way Back machine on that site and now the discmaster.textfiles.com. The guys talk about how web creation has developed over the years from Microsoft Front Page to Dreamweaver to WordPress. Shawn tells us about a site he created with GeoCities. Shawn tells us about waiting in line to play Overwatch 2 and some of the bugs experienced on the first day. Andy wants to remove Toon Blast due to the AI and direction to purchase add-ons. Andy talks about games and the prices going up to own them. Shawn states even more this means the model of subscription services like game pass will be the normal. Andy tells us about Vidgo and a partnership with Curacao to give 3 months premium service for streaming television services. The guys talk about the benefits of cutting the cord and using this type of service. Shawn and Andy talk about the old days of Netflix and how far they have come yet another price increase has been put in place. Andy talks about Kanopy which may be available through your public library. Apple has announced a new iPad Pro with the M2 Processor. Andy gets sidelined from Covid 19 for the First time, at the same time Apple has sent him the iPhone 14 Pro Max to look at and Andy is planning to put it through the paces as soon as he is cleared. Shawn tells us about the time lapse he has been doing to the GoPro and one he forgot about!Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin joins Shawn and Andy fresh from his trip to Japan. This doesn't stop Justin from sharing what he missed about the Apple announcements recently. While Shawn and Andy are excited at what is available from Apple, Justin is very skeptical. Justin tells us about the upcoming announcementsfrom Google regarding Nest, Pixel and Pixel Watch. Shawn talks about some of the products he has from Wyze and answers the question, If Wyze had a Home Assistant, would Shawn get one? He shares why he answered the way he did. Andy isn't happy with the timelines for smartphone releases and shares why he feels it has become ridiculous. Justin shares some thoughts on the upcoming 4000 series graphics card. Andy takes apart a small little tchotchke he once got from Western Digital, it runs on battery and is still running!Andy has a tech question for Shawn and Justin regarding a failed Windows Update. Andy shares the problems around this and wonders if updating to a fresh install or new system is going to be the solution. Justin tells us about traveling to Japan and putting together some videos using Tik Tok. Andy has finally fully transferred his info for 1password and just as he was willing to give up Shawn told Andy just to let it take on, which was great advice. Shawn tells us about DJI and the Wireless Video Transmitter called DJI Transmission, Shawn tells us about the year 2008 and World of Warcraft and how he is now playing an expansion Wrath of the Lich king Classic and how it has been a big nostalgic bump! Connect with Us on social media!Facebook @techtalkersYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/techtalkradioTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Spreaker! Spotify, YouTube, Audacy, iHeart and Apple Podcast
In this Weeks Show Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about the latest in Technology and Entertainment which is why Justin dresses up for the Show as Eddie Munson from Stranger Things Season 4. Top Gun Maverick is also now Available on Video on Demand this week and Andy talks about watching it at home. Justin reminds Andy, this is not the way to See the Blockbuster Movie while the guys talk about today Home Theater Setups and how many can replicate some of that sound in theaters. Andy shares info on the recent security update from Apple and Shawn tells us more about the affected devices. Andy gets a look at the Samsung Z Fold 4 and is impressed at the look of the device. Some tech experts are saying this is the worst time to try and buy a new device, but Justin disagrees. Andy discovers that Elvis Presley was a big fan of Technology and was one of the first to have an Analog Phone in his Car. Shawn breaks down the innovations over the years of this Technology.
Andy talks about how Google Password Manager has failed and now he is looking for a new password manager and is wondering about the difference between 1Password and Norton. Justin and Shawn both recommend 1Pass. Justin tells us about the Virtual Machine Thycotic for Admins which helps manage logins and password management. Shawn tells about thwarting an attempt to give up info for a hack. This serves as a reminder to use 2FA (Dual Authentication). Andy buys a Yubico YubiKey for Hardware Authentication and talks about putting it to use. Shawn talks about how some wanting to get your data using Social Engineering. Shawn shares A story about a penetration test of getting into an office and plugging into their network and how one tester made it easy.
Andy gets a monitor to replace the two Samsung 49 Ultra-Wide’s that were defective. He goes with an LG 35" Ultra-Wide with 100hz Refresh and 5ms response time but a few days later finds a Dell 34" with 144hz and 2ms and wonders which is better. The guys recommend the Dell. Justin also recommends using 3DMark to get a performance test. Andy shows off the DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with RC and Shawn shares why he is a fan of the DJI Drones. Shawn gives us some good websites to check out for getting started with flying including getting it registered at FAADroneZone.Com. Justin fires up Star Citizen again and maps out controls using his Stream Deck. Shawn tells us about Bit Focus Companion which can work with Stream Deck for Key Binding. The Latest games released this week include Saints Row, Spiderman Remastered, and Death Stranding
The Website of the Week is focused on using your Antenna on your television, https://www.rabbitears.info and using Plex with Homerun for Recording OTA as a DVR
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd kicks off with Shawn talking about reaching the Space Station with his new Yagi Antenna - the 3B. While Justin and Andy have a little fun with the look of Shawn holding this giant antenna outdoors. Shawn tells us about contacting the Station. Andy buys himself an antenna for his GMRS radio but get the wrong type and stilleven with his current antenna hasn't talked with anybody. Justin clears up some misconception on using some radios on GMRS. Justin tells us about Not a Rubicon Productions on YouTube and recommends following that channel. Andy tells us about Upgrading to the Hydra 6E Router and an issue he found with RF bleeding over to a USB Transfer of Audio Cassettes. The Sound Distortion went away after when the Router Was Turned Off. Shawn recommends a Ferrite Choke for the USB Cable would be a solution.
Justin purchases the products for building an AMD System starting off with the Ryzen 9 5900X and then the 850W Corsair Modular Power Supply, and NVME Drive. Justin tells us about the process of installing andcustomizing his Gaming Drive. Justin upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 and is very happy with the experience. Shawn goes on Vacation and takes some amazing photos of the stars and video using time lapse with the GoPro - Check these out on the Blog. Stray from Annapurna Interactive has become on of the most popular games on the web. Giving the gamers a fresh and innovative title to enjoy with the graphics and gameplay Stray. Justin tells us how CyberPunk 2077 has been fixed and many gamers are loving it as well.
Prices are dropping on the RTX3080 however Justin is looking into the AMD Graphics options now with his new system and tells us why. Justin shares the Website of the Week - https://www.slashdot.org which has all types of News for Nerds!
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd discuss getting a better antenna for Andy's new Radio to join the guys that have been getting into Amateur Radio. With the idea or getting the PL Tones, Shawn recommends RepeaterBook.com, and RadioReference.com Justin shares a humorous story about his first times participating in a Net Chat. Shawn shares his recent new radio acquisitions and explains more about GMRS. AMD sales of its Processors have been performing very well and the guys talk about the Ryzen and why it is a good choice. Shawn asks if we were to build or get a new computer today would it be AMD, Intel and to throw it in the mix, Apple. The guys share their thoughts while Andy talks about his early experiences with the Apple IIE. The guys talk about Linux and Raspberry Pi.
Drawing Tablets are amazing, what is the Latest from Wacom? A Discussion in this revisit from Doug Little of Wacom on Digital Art with Wacom tablets. The guys wrap the show with a discussion about Stranger Things Season 4.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd talk about Andy's recent segment on KMSB Fox 11 and Power protection during Summer Storms. Many people may protect their computer systems but neglect the large screen television which should have Surge Suppression on a power connector. Andy looks at APC UPS and a Surge Suppressor from GE with 2000 to 4000 Joule protection. Former Show Co-Host Bill Grace ask about Shawn and Justin’s move to Amateur Radio and what are some options to protect a Tower/Antenna from Surges. Shawn tells us about Justin shares his Father’s Day present A UHF/VHF Mobile Antenna to pair with his Baofeng BF-F8HP he also purchased the Yaesu FT70D as Justin gets closer to his certifications. Andy tells us about a new Game Show coming to AXS.TV hosted by friend of the show Zach Selwyn. Zack has sat in on the show before and looking forward to seeing this show kick off soon on AXS.
Andy talks about Epic Games making a Free Version of Fall Guys available, Justin in the meantime wants to play Star Citizen but his system shuts down when playing. The guys try to troubleshoot and come up with a solution. Justin tells us about Driver Easy and why it's a great service for keeping your drivers updated.
The Senior Editor of Crime from People Magazine Alicia Dennis visits the show to talk about the new season of People Magazine Investigates and cases they are covering. Alicia and Andy talk about how technology has helped solve cases but has also in some cases social media has hindered the investigations of crimes.
Justin tells about protecting your Crypto Assets with a Digital USB Ledger and why this is a good idea.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd talk about the recent news with Samsung Televisions including The Microsoft Game Pass as an option in the Samsung Gaming Hub, this would allow Game Pass games on the Big Screen without an Xbox Console. At this week’s Microsoft Showcase, Microsoft has not only added the Top Gun Maverick addition to Flight Simulator but also the Pelican Ship from Halo. The guys talk about Top Gun Maverick the movie and how they experienced the film with Dolby vs IMAX and what a fun experience it is. Andy didn't see Top Gun or Jurassic but did see The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and loved it! The Quarry is a game just released which is the follow-up to the game Until Dawn. Another Game is getting turned into a movie, DukeNukem and the guys wonder who would play Duke and what about Jon St, John as the Voice? Justin tells us about a game called Star Citizen and why this is a huge game in an enormous online world.
Friend of the Show Scott Kelby visits the show to tell us about an upcoming Virtual Online Conference on How to Make Money with Photography. In the Discussion which has Andy bringing up all the aspects that won't be covered it does remind listeners of the hours upon hours of content available at KelbyOne which cover the many questions that Andy has brought up. Scott is a lot of fun and one of the most knowledgeable guests on the Art and Businessof Photography and honored to be able to speak with him. We also get to ask Scott about the future of photography with DSLR Cameras and what could eventually take the place of those cameras, his answer makes absolute sense.
Justin shares the news about Goldeneye finally getting an announcement of an upcoming release. One of the Most Awaited games! Justin tells us we need to watch John Oliver, Last Week Tonight on HBO and learn more about the "Bust Up Big Tech Act” Andy talks about some of the products he shared on KMSB Fox 11, the Kingston XS2000 1TB USB C Portable Drive and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headphones. Perfect Ideas for Father’s Day. The guys talk about a Website of the Week which focuses on the new hobbies of Amateur Radio and https://www.mygmrs.com/nets
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IIn this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd open up with a discussion about the many graduation ceremonies across the country. Shawn shares some of the famous graduates of Notre Dame like Tim Brown, Joe Theismann and of course Rudy Ruettiger. The Web unveiled also Actor George Wendt, Nicholas Sparks, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin and one of Andy's favorites Richard Riehle from the Movie Office Space and Deuce Bigalow. Andy talks about some of the famous graduates of University of Arizona. Shawn and Justin have begun to investigate Amateur Radio and share info on the Baofeng UV-5R unit and fun aspects of the HAM Radio World. Shawn tells us about hamradiocrashcourse.com and the Curator Josh Nash.
Andy tells us about the announcement from DJI with the Mini 3 Pro. The crew talks about the fine technology points of the new drone and pricing which is very reasonable. A Listener ask about a laptop and getting Windows 10 license and then ask Shawn and Justin about the steps to get a license. Justin brings up the Keys available online however Andy is very cautious about buying these clearing house keys. Justin tells us why maybe these can be agood deal and why they are priced so well.
Justin shares with us some tips on setting up his Wi-Fi Router while Andy has a friend looking for a Wi-Fi Extender Booster through his property at a Christmas Tree Farm. Shawn recommends product from Ubiquity such as the AirMax Light Beam Transmitter.
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In this week’s show, Justin and Andy kick off the show with a discussion of what has been happening lately with Crypto. Visiting the show is an outspoken member of the popular Facebook group, Crypto Coin Trader, Oniel. Oniel gives us a rundown of what is trending with digital currency and its recent dip in value. Oniel talks about the reasons to question everything and why sometimes in the crypto space this is not popular. When it comes to Bitcoin itself, Oniel doesn't feel this should be the focus on digital with so many good alt choices available. Oniel also says the Federal Reserve needs to stop increasing the basis point. Be sure to check out the Facebook group, Crypto Coin Trader.
Andy has finally finished his build and the process for a fresh install on a new system and reinstalling is never fun. Andy did find a program he found useful including Acronis Disk Director and will also be installing Wirecast so we can start Video Casting the Show. With Shawn having his son in his arms during the show, the guys talk about the rights of a child when it comes to parents sharing photos and video of their child. It brings about a good time to think about how much we share online of our children and our lives and guidelines parents need to set for other family members in what could be shared.
Andy runs out of USB Ports and purchases two options, a USB 3.0 HUB from Sabrent and an internal 3.2Gps PCI Express Card. Justin’s water heater in his house goes on the fritz and he is forced to buy a new one. He looks at a Whole Home Hot Water Recirculation unit and chooses the Navien which runs around 14k! Justin talks about the technology behind it. Andy shares a website for playing a fun game right on the Desktop goldddigger.frvr.com
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd talk about some of the changes they have gone through in the past few weeks. Justin has a new job and Shawn is a new father. The guys talk about social media and how being new parents has not changed Shawn’s mind about getting onto Facebook to share photos. Shawn gives us a look at the Infant Optics baby monitor while Justin shares a great tip about extending the battery life. Andy jumps on to the new App BeReal and talks about what it is and how it is different from other Social Photo Sharing Apps. Justin tells us about his disappointment of a Kickstarter he got involved in 2019. The product, a Eve 4k Monitor was supposed to ship in 2020 however with the Pandemic this caused delays. Justin tells us about the bad experience and not getting product. Justin talks about how using the American Express Card could save him in this instance in getting a refund. Shawn gets his hands on a Graphics Card and shares the story of finding a RTX3070 from a buddy for only $350. Moving from a GT1080 he talks about thperformance increases he was able to experience.
Andy finally sets up his new build and runs into a bit of problem. His Wireless Mouse has been freezing up. Andy determined after moving from the Cooler Master Haf932 Case to the smaller Corsair case, the interference with the Aura Components and smaller case needed the Wireless Dongle plugged to the back (On the Board) of the Case. Justin tells us about his new job and why it's so much fun. His Office overlooks one of the nation’s largest water park, Water World. Justin tells us about how he has integrated Malwarebytes into the system and why he's a proponent of the service, Shawn share how he has paid for the premium version and been very happy with it.
Andy talks with Vahan Hovsepian of Five Star Data Recovery about the Company which specializes in Digital Data Recovery. We found out what drove him to begin the company which has saved data from failed hard drives for years.Five Star Data Recovery has a great reputation for its services and support in this lucrative field and shares the personal rewards of recovering client data. Vahan tells us the differences in the processes to recover data from logical to mechanical failures. While SSD technology is fantastic, when it comes to your Data, in case of failure, having a traditional "Spinny" drive is much better. What should you do when your drive is clicking or beeping? Great tips shared from Vahan.
Shawn shares info out of the recent National Association of Broadcasters Convention and the NDI Technology for Broadcasting Video.
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In this week’s show, Shawn and Andy talk about how Shawn is working Technology into him now being a new parent. We cover some of the recent news from Wyze and address a question from one of the TechtalkRadio listeners wanting to know the story behind Wyze Cam V1. The Company just put out a new Wyze Air Purifier. Shawn says one of the keys is to ask other parents you know which technology works for them, As far as Baby Monitor, Shawn has the Infant Optics Baby Monitor.
Shawn gets the opportunity to upgrade his Graphics card to the very hard to find 30 Series Nvidia Graphics based Card. Shawn tells us about the jump from a 1050 to a 3060 Series at around $350. Andy recently purchased a Samsung Odyssey CRG9 Monitor to replace his two 27-inch monitors on his desktop. The Experience unfortunately wasn't the greatest after returning one of them then getting another also defective. Lots of Time and fuel spent he decided to give up and stick with the 2 27' monitors for now. Andy does like what he was able to experience in the look and desktop feel and more than likely will give it another shot.
Coming out April 20th, Postal 4 - No Regerts will be available on Steam. The Creator of the original Postal, Running with Scissors is based in Tucson. Friend of the Show and the man behind Running with Scissors Vince Desi talked with Andy about the new Release, background of the game and Selectable voices with friends Rick Hunter and Corey Cruise and Jon St. John. Vince tells us about the differences between Postal and now Postal 4 No Regerts. Shawn shares the Website of the Week https://www.cpuid.com
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For this week’s show, Andy Taylor and Justin Lemme host the Show as Shawn is adjusting to being a new parent! Congrats to Shawn and Kailyn! Andy has decided to take a look at a new trend in replacing a double monitor situation and opting for a Ultra-Wide. There are several manufacturers on the market from Asus to Dell to Scepter and Samsung. Andy reached out to Samsung to see if he could get a look at one for the TV Segment on KMSB Fox 11 yet deciding which to look at was number one and finally Samsung had no inventory available. There are a handful of different ones available each having different features as Andy has decided this may be a great solution to purchase. Justin and Andy talk about the differences between 1080 and 1440, 120hz and 144hz to 240hz. Also, some have commented in Product Chats that while the Curve of the 49" screen is great, the Dimensions from top to bottoms are small then a standard 27" on the desktop, depending on the manufacturer. What are some other considerations with gaming on these larger screens? We tackle some of these questions.
Justin gets himself the new Asus Router, upgrading from a Juniper Switch and shares what he loves about it and some of what he isn't overly happy with. Andy takes on a Digital Conversion process and talks about the Victrola 7 in 1 Turntable which has some great features and a USB Connection for recording onto a PC or Mac. The guy’s wax poetic on the Technics 1200 which was a mainstay in nightclubs and mobile DJs for many years.
Returning to the show is CPA and Intuit TurboTax Expert Lisa Green-Lewis to discuss the Latest with the new version of TurboTax and TurboTax Online. What are some of the new items to consider with this year’s filings and to prepare for next years?
Justin tells us about the passing of Steve Wilhite, he created the GIF and what is the proper pronunciation of the format.
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy cover some of the Tech you may find behind the Local and even National News. For many News Reporters, or Multimedia Journalist, they are a One Person Band. Many times, a Journalist/Reporter will be asked to go into the field to cover a story and they are the Reporter, Camera Operator and Engineer for the Segment. Shawn tells us that about 90% of the On Scene Reports are now done this way. Justin and Shawn talk about the different pieces of technology that make this possible. Another trend in News Reports has been Stringers and how the local new audience can provide video from the scene of a news story.
Shawn and Justin tell us about stories they have done when working with TV News and one of the biggest was Shawn’s from Mecosta County " He Didn't Make me Pass Out on the Floor" Segment which went viral and was featured on news stories across the country including Jimmy Kimmel. Justin shares his story of the Epic Fail Fox 5 News Jetpack video which hit over 3.3Million views on YouTube. A story has surfaced about Microsoft possibly including ads in the Launch Windows for Windows 11. The turns the focus to the business of Ad's and Click throughs. With so many ads, how can they be minimized. Justin tells us about how easy it is to create a PiHoles with a Raspberry Pi device although, right now they are in High Demand.
Justin recommends Duck Duck Go as a search engine for those looking for privacy when searching online. A recent Ad campaign by them stresses the Privacy factor. Security with Passwords is discussed after Justin shares an Infographic from Hive Systems about creating the best password. The guys talk about Password Managers and which ones they like. With Justin's announcement of a new job in the tech world the guys talk about Education and Degrees and what is important to get a step into working in Tech. Where should one begin? Shawn shares the Website of the Web, https://www.hivesystems.io/password which can help guide you in creating a stronger password.
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For this week’s show, Shawn, and Andy talk about this weeks announcements from Apple with the Peek Performance Event. They break down the new iPhone SE unveiling which features the A15 Bionic, the same power found in the iPhone 13. The iPhone SE will feature a smaller screen, 4.7" however with the Home Button, Touch and camera system also found in the iPhone 13, this can be a great option for those looking to a new smartphone in the iOS world with a much reduced price. While the Mac Book Air was a nice announcement with the M1 from Apple, the most exciting announcement had to be the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display. The Benchmarks of the M1 Ultra are amazing which is included a an option for the new Mac Studio, the M1 Max also is an offering.
Andy has been watching Investigation Discoveries latest show, Undercover Underage which 6 Episode run happens on Thursday Evening on ID and is streaming with the Discovery+ App. The show takes a deep look at one of the sad issues with the online world, Sexual Predators that can prey on those underage. While we might not think our children can be affected by this, the preying on the younger users online takes many forms and is sometimes hidden behind the keyboard. Andy talks with Roo Powell, the Author and speaker and creator of SOSA, Safe From Online Sex Abuse. They talk about the show itself, the reality of getting these predators in the front of Law Enforcement and how youth is groomed to give up information and put themselves in harms way which could lead to trafficking, rape and murder. It is a gritty subject yet while TechtalkRadio talks about the latest in Gadgets and Gear and internet trends, this is not a trend we need in Society. Find out more about Sosa at https://www.sosatogether.org
Shawn tells us about the latest World of Warcraft Expansion and some of the Twitch Users streaming their Gameplay. Those that want to give WOW a try can check out https://www.blizzard.com
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy try to decide which streaming service if they had to abandon, what would it be. In this, they talk about some of the great shows and reasons to watch and which ones they have that they would choose from to eliminate. One of the Constants among the three of them is YouTube for watching demo's, shows, classic clips. Andy found a new reality show on YouTube with good production value and is based in Arizona called Crazy Eights.
Elden Rings is quickly becoming one of the most streamed games and for very good reason. Shawn and Justin talk about the popularity of Elden Rings and what makes this RPG so different from the rest. Andy thought Elden Rings was a New Video Doorbell for the Older Crowd. Andy gets his hands on a ATEM Mini and ask Shawn about some of the key features on the Mini and why this would be a good solution on a Large Zoom Gathering that Andy have been asked to put together.
While Justin passed on his opportunity to get the Valve Steam Desk Shawn tells us about the CEO of Valve hand delivering the Handheld gaming units to buyers in Seattle. Andy shares the Sabrent USB 3.0 4 Bay Docking Station which has a comfortable form factor for the desktop. While it does some RAID configurations Justin and Shawn share the NAS devices they use. Getting your Videos and Photos digitized if you are doing it yourself can be as easy as having a company send you a box however Shawn's explanation truly nails it.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy reflect over some of the great moments from this past weeks Game. Justin and Andy talk about the Halftime Show and with Shawn share their favorite commercial spots. Crypto was featured in different ads for Exchanges and why this was a successful move for them. Also featured in Ads were Electric Vehicles and the crew talks about some of the brands and tactics used to get EV into the minds of viewers. The talk shifts to whether the guys would consider getting an Electric Vehicle. Some Manufacturers may be looking into subscription features for Vehicles and why this may not sit well with consumers, or would a buyer mind this method? Justin shares a story in the news out of Denver about a man’s battle with Carvana and how shopping for a car is much different from the past, but is it better? We are used to not getting out hands on items before we buy thanks to Amazon and other commerce sites and they guys share satisfaction from Customer Service from Amazon.
Shawn shares the story about Intel developing processors which could be unlocked for added features at a cost to the consumer. Andy shares why it may not gel with the traditional way we have upgraded or built computers. Best Buy has launched a new Tech Subscription and does something which inadvertently helped GPU Scalpers.
Justin shares ADSBExhange.com and how an new Add-On for Chrome takes it to a new level in tracking flights in the air.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy break down some of the events of the Weekend including the "Big Game" for Sunday. Justin isn't entirely happy that the game won't be broadcast in 4K and shares his reasons why he feels it should be. Shawn breaks down some of the needs when broadcasting a Sporting Event in 4k and the Cost to equip the production crew. This year will present many commercials for products featuring a wide range of celebrities which is one of the extras Andy is focused on. The guys talk about the rise in many to look at Apps and Websites that allow in some states to wager on the game and believe new allowances for some this year, wagering will be open to many consumers. Listener Ana sends in a Question about wanting to upgrade her 6-year-old Motorola Android device and looks for what could be a possible replacement. Justin responds with his experience with the Google Pixel 6 and why this would be a good upgrade.
Listener Mike also wants some suggestions on the possibility of building a Gaming Streaming PC that could be built for around $1000. Shawn believes it can be done with some reservations and looks at PC Parts Picker as a source. Andy talks about his Recent Custom build and how on a recent visit to Costco found a comparable system in Speed and Cost for almost the same price point offered a much higher end graphics card, the RTX3060. This reminds many of the trend of people buying systems and pulling the graphics cards and reselling the new build with a lower graphics card to make the difference.
Justin decides he is going to pass on his Pre-Order of the Valve Steam-Deck and tells us why and what he bought instead? His Website of the Week is a play on the popularity of Wordle, this one WorldDl, see if you know your geography! worldle.teuteuf.fr
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy share some of their thoughts on the upcoming game and share some tips for those that may be wanting to upgrade the televisions for a better picture. The guys cover some of the options available and Shawn covers what some of these terms heard often mean. Justin reminds us to get what you can afford rather than buying the cheapest TV and shares through experience why. Andy and Shawn share info on a company called BOE is planning to develop at 500Hz Refresh rate and what that means for gamers that love action games. Last week on the show the guys talked about Josh Wardle and his creation Wordle. Since then, Josh announced he had made a deal with New York Times for them to be the host for Wordle and manage the further development of the Viral Word game.
Andy talks with the CEO of Steambox Amit Jaura about the product which turned a lot of heads at this year’s CES Show in Vegas. Amit shares with us his steps to bring the innovative product to the marketplace and how crowd funding played a part in its development. Find out More at https://www.steam-box.com
Friend of the Show Steve Greenberg visits to talk about his new Video Game show, What the Heck is That? The fun show with panelist trying to figure out a new gadgets use is available to watch On YouTube. Andy and Steve talk also about his book The Gadget Insider which looks at many different products over the years and what they were trying and able to achieve. Steve can be seen frequently at the Tech Contributor to The Today Show and talks about the process of putting on the fun segments he does. Always fun talking with Steve! Visit Steve’s Website at https://www.stevegreenberg.tv Last week’s announcement of Microsoft buying Activision/Blizzard/King now brings on Sony buying Bungie, developer of Halo and Destiny. As Justin says - The Console Wars are on!
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy talk about the guy setting a World Record with a Giant Hairball, perfect for the discussion as Justin's Cat adds to the show Creating a Hairball on the Living Room Carpet. Shawn and Andy both recommend Resident Alien on Syfy to Justin who hasn't check the show out yet. Justin birthday has come, and he got himself a fun tech gift, a stand from Vevor for his Thrustmaster Steering Wheel and Pedal. Justin talks about how he set this up and how it makes it more fun. Justin talks about some of the Auto Racing games that work great with the Force Feedback system. Justin talks about some of the other mounting stands are on the market. Shawn talks about Racing Games in Virtual Reality and how that experience worked for him. Justin shares with is the Kickstarter for a Monitor he got into in 2019 for a Monitor developed and created by gamers for gamers. Since the Pandemic he has finally been notified the Monitor is available, coming soon for him will be the Spectrum Monitor with a whole bunch of great features. Andy talks about the Monitor Stands from Vivo which offer up some great options to hook up more screens.
Microsoft purchases Activision Blizzard and the crew talks about the impact on Gaming. Shawn talks about Microsoft on how they have a history of valuing its game designers and gamers. With the recent rumblings at Activision Blizzard this could fare well for the gaming franchises already under the company. Andy finally finishes his New Build utilizing an Intel i7 11700 with Asus Z590P in a Corsair 220T. While most case designs look great, gone in many is the space to add Internal Blu-ray or DVD Burners. The guys talk about the amount of time needed for planning wiring of these systems. One of the big items on the web this past week has been Wordle! The guys talk about the fun behind it. No Download, No Cost, and everybody is playing the same word. https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle
Shawn shares the latest in the James Webb Telescope Mission and where it is at and how far it is at.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy Welcome Joe Blackburn to the Show to talk about some of the latest surrounding Crypto Currency. Joe is one of those that started a Facebook group to talk all about it at Crypto Coin Trader. Recent developments in performance regarding that is covered. Joe reminds us of performance over time we have seen these ups and downs. Tim Pace is one of those that shares on the Facebook group information on analysis of Crypto. Joe talks about the background for people that don't understand what Crypto is all about. Andy talks about a recent glitch which suddenly showed him having 602Million in Crypto, when he told a friend about it that works in the world of Securities, her misunderstand of Digital had her looking at as something nobody should ever investigate. Joe answers her thoughts on this.
Joe tells us about NFT's and why they have become so popular and breaks it down and the history of it. The World of NFT's though could be the solution for all ownership situations. Joe believes that Facebook could be a big part of this. The guys talk about Coinbase and where this can play a role for those wanting to find out about Crypto. Justin asks Joe to point out projects such as Cardano, Avalanche, Chain Games, Doge, Bitcoin and VeChain.
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In this week’s show, Shawn talks about opening the box sent from The Noble Collection at Noble House to celebrate the Anniversary of Harry Potter. One of the comments about the video available on the website surrounds the personal story that Shawn has shared in the video regarding his proposal to his wife which centered around the world of Harry Potter. The guys talk about traveling to England. The Recent AWS Outage is discussed and how it affected Wyze Cameras. Shawn tells us of a workaround if this was to happen again using an independant software.
Shawn and Andy talk about upgrading software only to find out the hardware would no longer work. This brings our discussion towards the recent service end for older Blackberry Phones. Could we eventually see software updates for Cars or other home electronics and appliances?
Allie Fried with the Consumer Technology Association visits to talk about the CES Show and What to expect with the both Virtual and in Person event. The Website of the Week focuses on Epic Games and some great games to play online. The Celebrated the Tomb Raider Series for Free to play online.
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy talk about the supply chain issues with getting products for a Computer Build. Andy tells the story about finding and sending his son to go buy a RTX 3060 for a reasonable price at a Micro Center in Santa Ana California. Mission Failed. Justin is not willing to try his Micro Center in Denver. The Upside is Nvidia is saying 2022 should see more GPUs in the Marketplace. Andy talks though about finding a GT1080 locally at SWS Electronics and even if he upgrades later, it will work for now. Shawn tells us how Wyze is now doing RTSP with some of its cameras and tells us what it means. Marketing departments have been thinned out and reaching out to connect with some of these companies for interviews has been made more difficult. Justin shares info about a website for contacting CEOs of company’s emailtheboss.org.
Justin tells us about buying a 27" Asus 1440P Monitor, for 30 Bucks!! The guys talk about Refresh Rates and why those are important for picking out a monitor. Justin continues to share his love for Farming Simulator by buying a Thrustmaster T248 Steering Wheel Pedal Kit for more realism. How does it work within the simulator?
Tech Expert Andrea Smith visits the Show to share some great Tips for Gift Giving from Samsung and Osmo. Shawn tells us about Log4J and who this affects. Roku and Google work out differences and now YouTube and YouTubeTV is available on Roku Devices. The guys share some of the gifts the would like to get for the holidays and the downsides to getting tech for lovers of tech. Website of the Week is https://www.christmaslightfinder.com
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In this week’s show, Shawn, and Andy talk about the recent news from Apple regarding the Air Tag devices and while they serve a great purpose have been in recent news stories of them used by those that may have been used to locate vehicles for stealing. They guys explain how this could happen and a way to see if you are possibly being tracked. Shawn loves his new Wyze shirt and wears it during the show. Andy talks about his Wyze Cam that failed and his attempts to get tech support for it. The guys talk about Wyze cam plus and why subscribing to the service is a good idea. Shawn tells us about his excitement on the upcoming Harry Potter Reunion and how he developed a love for the franchise.
Shawn and his Wife are Expecting, and they discuss Baby Monitors and what to be considered when shopping for a Baby Monitor. We also talk about how to set up an Online Baby Registry and Why Shawn and his Wife decided on Target. Andy is working on building a new computer and some of the options he has been selecting and the disappointment in trying to find a Graphics Card. Andy has a Cooler Master Lan Box but must decide between using what he has and a Corsair RGB Case he purchased from Best Buy. Shawn shares his thoughts on which one he should build. Andy tells the story of Sending his Son to Micro Center in Tustin to get a Graphics Card only available in store.
At time of recording of this show, Roku and Google were Battling and the YouTube App was being removed from Roku. They have since patched the differences and locked down YouTube and brought Back YouTubeTV to the Roku Devices and TV's.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy circle back around to the latest numbers of people playing Farming Simulator 2022 vs Battlefield 2042. Numbers in the past week showed more playing the Farming Simulator over the long awaited Battlefield. Farming Simulator is still not without its minor issues and Justin talks about a fix for a Frame Rate Cap. Justin and Shawn talk about the Steam Platform and why it's a great way to purchase and store your games. The biggest seller for Black Friday according to reports has been the Microsoft XBox Series S. Justin tells us about the Difference between the Series S and the Series X. Wyze has introduced the Wyze Lamp Socket which Shawn has purchased, it is an easy way to Power the Wyze outdoor camera via USB. Shawn opens it during the show and Justin and Andy both want to get one. What's Even more amazing is the price. While some consumers are concerned with the Privacy issues of an outdoor camera, the security overrules those concerns.
Justin talks about the continuing problem with Package Thefts and now that the Holidays are here, more people could fall victim to this. Ideas are shared as to ways to reduce the problem. While we love Security Cameras, these don't help deter the crime. The guys share thoughts about the NextDoor App and how it is not as impressive as to when it launched. DJI has an issue with the Google Pixel 6 and Shawn shares the info about this. Asus has launched the PureGo PD100 which is a Food safety Detection device for your Fruits and Vegatables. Andy explains what this is all about. Andy is continuing the build on a New PC and has a question for Justin regarding Water Cooling. Justin talks about AIO (All In One) Water Cooling.
For our Product of the Week, Shawn tells us about Harvest Moon, a Nintendo64 and wants to play it with the Switch and finds some Wireless Controllers however due to the Bots the guys talk about how hard it can be to find and then purchase items!
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy begin the show getting the latest on Justin's Pixel 6 Pro which he hasn't received yet but is really looking forward to it. Justin tells us about the Magic Eraser Feature as just one of the many tools that are a part of the Pixel 6. Andy tells us about the Recall on certain models of the iPhone 12 and recommends checking the Apple Website for more info. Shawn tells us about his new iPhone 13 Pro and what he loves about it. Andy decides to build a new system and the guys share a couple of sites to help pick what could be the best build. The guys talk about Pangoly and PCPartsPicker. Andy tells us about his decision to go with the LGA1200 and trying to find a processor that would be a perfect pairing. It's all about Budget and what you need the system to do. Justin tells us about the latest in Video Cards and what is on the Horizon.
Shawn is given a Oculus Rift S from a friend of his and now gets to experience VR. Justin didn't have the best experience with MS Flight Sim in VR however Shawn tells us his experience has been Different. Thrustmaster has unveiled a Boeing Flight Controller which is amazing! Shawn has been having fun with Walkabout Mini Golf while Justin has been playing without VR the Farming Simulator 2022. Justin tells us how much fun playing this one is while Shawn tells us his experience playing a previous generation. Andy jumps to Windows 11 on his laptop however he has been pleased with the increase in speed and overall look although does comment that getting use to the start button not on screen takes a bit.
Steve Van Dinter with Verizon visits to share devices that may be perfect for the Holiday Season. He shares the Mophie 4-in-1 One Charging Mat as well as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, The Anchor Sound Core Mini and the VerizonStream TV. Steve tells us about the Verizon Holiday Quiz found online at https://www.verizon.com/holidayquiz - He gives Andy the Quiz. Justin shares the Website of the Week, https://www.Neofly.net A Free Career Add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy get the latest on Google Fi and the discussion over the past couple of Weeks of iPhone13 and Google Pixel 6. In less than 5 days of owning the iPhone 13, Shawn doesn't follow Andy's advice and drops the iPhone13 Pro which shatters. This always is a good reminder of getting AppleCare which worked out well for Shawn. Shawn goes with the Tech21 Case. Justin tells us about a program for Pixel Owners through Google, the Pixel Pass. Justin tells us it includes A Every 2 year Upgrade, Pixel Device, YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Loss Protection and Google One and Games and Apps as well. Wyze has a big event showing off some new products including a WyzeCam Outdoor Floodlight.
DJI has announced the pricing of the new Mavic3 Drone with different configurations, Shawn is an Actual Licensed Drone Pilot and talks about the amazing features and prices which may be out of the reach for some. Andy asks the question is somebody gets a drone, where can they fly it? Justin explains the difference between Drones used in Events and Sports Broadcast and Consumer Drones.
A battle has been brewing with Roku and Google and now YouTube will not be available on Roku Devices Not previously downloaded and setup before December 9th. The guys talk about why this is happening, and could we see it more often? Andy looks at the Linksys Hydra Pro 6E with the Velop Intelligent Mesh, 2700 Sq Feet Range and Andy talks about the technology which could signal a Motion Alert. Justin shares the Website of the Week, perfect for Cord Cutters and a way to find available Over the Air Antenna, https://www.rabbitears.info
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In this week’s show, Justin and Andy look back at the previous show #319 with Shawn and his jumping up to the iPhone 13. Justin is a user of the Google Pixel and has also upgraded but not to the iPhone but the Google Pixel 6 which is currently on Order. Justin shares his reason for the update and why he feels the Pixel is a better device then the iPhone 13. Andy is curious as to if Shawn was able to get his Mini Xbox Fridge he was going to try and order, they went quick. Andy is questioning some of the differences between manufacturers of Routers for networking the home. The latest technology for Wi-Fi 6 has benefits over Wi-Fi 5 and the guys talk about this.
Andy has an Issue, over the years of the many radio-shows he has been involved in - he has cassettes, lots of cassettes. Once he digitizes them, what should he do with the cassettes? The guys talk about Vinyl, VHS Tapes and even DVD's that can now be digitized. Justin finally has watched Squid Game on Netflix and the guys talk about the show which grew a great following.
The Nintendo Switch will be adding Lara Croft on this 25th Anniversary of her appearance in Video Games. Justin still wants them to Add Goldeneye with Multiplayer. Andy has a recommendation for those having charging issues with laptops that can be an easy fix. Justin shares a website https://www.stolencamerafinder.com and how it works to recover a lost or stolen camera.
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In this week’s show, Shawn updates his Smart and goes All in with the Apple iPhone 13 Pro. He shares with us the reasons and features he loves about the newest device from Apple. We learn about the Screen Size, Pairing, and the focus features to give the user a more streamlined Do Not Disturb. The Home button is gone, how was adjusting to it? Shawn tells us about the Cameras System that is a part of the iPhone 13. Which version did storage wise did he end up getting? Shawn is living on the edge and it not using a Case on his new iPhone! Shawn tells us why he is a fan of Apple Care. Shawn tells us about the Apple Unleashed event with the announcement of 2 new versions of the M1 Chip, the M1Pro and M1Max and explains what the chip update does for the Apple User. Apple also announced two new versions of the iMac which have tremendous features. No Touch Bar which makes it more convenient An SD Card Slot, basic yet convenient. Shawn also happy with the Home Pod Mini which has been announced available in multiple colors. Apple announces the 3rd generation of Air Pods. Shawn talks about his recent purchase the Wyze Buds.
Shawn and Andy talk more in depth about the Wyze products with Shawn ordering the Wyze Thermostat. Shawn talks about the Wyze Cams and different forums for finding tips and tricks. Andy locates his Reolink camera and puts it to you and loves the quality. Shawn tells Andy about a mount for his Wyze Cam that can be placed behind glass.
A Lawsuit filed against Canon claiming their All-in-One Printer wont scan if the printer is out of Ink We will see how this Class Action Lawsuit progresses. Shawn Wants to Order the Xbox Mini Fridge for 100 bucks The Website of the Week is EarthCam, want to visit different places around the World? Look at the Website https://www.earthcam.com
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy talk about the therapeutics behind fixing old laptops and PC's and doing troubleshooting! Both Justin and Andy jump into doing some repairing. The guys talk about a tool that was found online to help manage and control your social media on Facebook. A Chrome extension that was developed by Louis Barclay allows the user to Unfollow Everything. While Facebook does not endorse this, most reports have said the organization has banned Barclay for creating this software. The guys talk about The Social Dilemma and how it is still relevant and while Facebook and other Social Networks offer great ways to connect with family and friends and find likeminded users of a groups or hobbies it is something that can get away from us.
Facebook does offer a tool within its own settings though to allow users to streamline content by managing Ad Settings, Andy talks about how to get to this area in Facebook. The guys talk about Squid Games and how it has become a global Phenomenon for Netflix. The Most watched show in the History of the Streaming Service. Andy tells us why he hated the first episode of the show but how it grabbed on with the change in the Second Episode. Shawn talks about a Twitch Streamer whose account was banned; her username is Squid Games. And shares how much he loved Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds and the Cameo of Chris Evans. Shawn installs a new Media Server after the Library Query was drawing too much power and crashing. Shawn tells us about the new media server Emby which he found on Alternativeto.net.
Justin tells us more about New World and what an absolute blast he has been having with it. Andy tells us about the new Logitech Racing Wheel the Logitech G923 Force Feedback and is amazing, Justin and Shawn share some great driving games to go with it. Andy talks about a show on Netflix titled The Movies That Made Us with a New Season looking at the Making of Aliens, Halloween, and other great films out now. Justin shares the Website of the Week StuffIn.space Find all the Space Matter floating around above us. For those listening on earth.
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In this week’s show, Justin and Andy talk about the latest streaming camera from Logitech, the Logitech StreamCam. The Connector is a USB C connection, and the guys talk about some of the other great features of the StreamCam including the framing that can be done with the Logitech Software. Justin tells us about some Android latest info and what to expect with Android 12 and the upcoming Google Pixel 6. Justin and Andy talk about some of the latest changes for not only Microsoft Windows but also iOS devices. Justin shares his thoughts on the Galaxy Fold that he was given a chance to look at, why was he not thrilled at it? Justin shouts out to The Company Man on YouTube and loves his presentation about the battle between AMD and Intel. Justin shares a great way to explain Multi Core Processors.
We welcome Co-CEO Kevin Mowrer of Huge!Play to discuss the companies Talking Tom. The Talking Animatronic TalkingTom can be on your Desk and interact with you and the Talking Tom Titles you may be playing. Kevin tells us about the partnership with Outfit7 and Epic Story to make this happen. The Three different types of ways this could be used as well as how the company is dealing with shipping issues as we approach the holiday season. Find out more at https://www.gamebud.com
We call him a Friend of the Show because he has been on the Air with us more than Once, Marc Saltzman visits to show off some of the latest gadgets from Logitech, Western Digital, Tonie Box, and more!
The Guys talk about the Big Facebook Outage that took place and some of the stories around this story which was huge for some many users.
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy talk about the upcoming Microsoft Windows 11 and who is going to go ahead and install it right away? What are some of the options some could take before installing the update if its available. Andy tells us a story about about an iOS update which took out his Mileage tracking on the Quickbooks App losing three weeks of Mobile Deductions. iOS 15 is now available and the guys talk about things to think about before doing the update. Andy refers to a CNET article on helping to compare the iPhone and up to the iPhone 13. Justin shares some possible information on the upcoming Pixel smartphone. Justin shares why he loves the Pixel line. Amazon makes some big announcements of new products. The guys talk about the new Echo Show 15 and the Ring Always Home Drone which can fly around the interior of the home. Shawn tells us about Hey Disney devices for Disney Properties in the Hotel Rooms.
We welcome Kristin Grey to the Show who will conducting a workshop on Smart Phone Photography at SilverSprings in Green Valley. We cover some of the advancements in the Smart Phones to enable different types of photos and the many tools available on the devices. Kristin shares some great tips with us on Framing and features on Smart Phones.
Justin tells us about his Oculus and Virtual Reality and with new VR Games Coming it might have him dust off the VR device. The crew talks about the scariest games they have ever played. Shawn tells us about Phasmaphobia for VR which is an outstanding Jump Scare Game. Shawn remembers Doom and Hexen while Justin tells us about Five Nights of Freddy's. Andy tells us about Resident Evil 4 VR that is coming out the 22nd of this month. The guys talk about the downside of VR when not aware the surroundings and ending up on VR Fails or the Subreddit VR to ER. The guys are both loving the new Amazon Steam Game New World and they talk about this new MMO. Shawn shares the amazing numbers recorded for people playing the game in Less then 24 Hours.
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy talk about the future of Cable Television. There are so many options available now with Streaming Services which now give consumers more of a choice of programs. The guys talk about how Local, and Network Programming has been getting even better with choices Over the Air with an Antenna. Justin explains what Andy has noticed when it comes to the picture delivered with the Antenna. Justin shares info on the ATSC 3.0 Standard which will offer even more options including the ability to watch Local Channels on Smart Phones. Andy talks about his disappointment with the amount of his Monthly Cable Bill and still not being able to get Turner Classic Movies and CMT! Andy shares info on the new LG TV which is 325inch and Justin tries to tell us he bought one. Until we revealed the price 1.7Million. Justin shares with us his personal experience buying a new television and having to wait it get delivered.
Shawn makes a big announcement on the show and ask for advice on picking out the Best Baby Monitor thus dropping the excellent news that his Wife is expecting. The experienced guys on the show Justin and Andy then begin to share some Tech Gadgets for the upcoming infant and toddler. Justin tells us about his time with the Owlet. Could a Wyze Cam be used as a Baby Monitor? The guys talk about the New PTZ Camera from Wyze and the difference between an IOT Net Based camera verses an AD Hoc Solution.
Shawn talks about Diablo 2 Resurrected released earlier this week, while Blizzard has been having issues and World of Warcrafts recent reissue was less than expected, Shawn is still excited about it. Justin tells us about the new Battlefield 2042 and why he is excited for this one. The guys talk about the shortage of Silicon Chips and how that is affecting Consoles, Graphics Cards, and other technology.
In a Gadget Show Off, Shawn shares the Zippo Hand Heater and Power Bank he found at Costco that he purchased for Less than $20. Andy shares the Logitech CircleView Doorbell Camera which works with the Apple Home Kit. Shawn Shares the Website GOG.Com, Good Old Games which gives you the chance to play some of the Classic Games from your PC.
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In this week’s show, Broadway and Justin talk with Andy about an article which ran in Esquire about celebs regarding themselves and styling as nerds, the difference between a nerd and a geek. The guys describe that difference. As a Windows Insider, Broadway gives us more thoughts on the upcoming launch of Windows 11 and shares what are some of the things for computer users to think about before migrating to the new operating system available for many PC Users with Windows 10 on October 5th. Broadway shares how things may be majorly different for many users, there was so much info when we first heard about Windows 11 regard TPM 2.0 and the guys discuss on why that may have changed
The battle between Epic and Apple is Confusing, when it comes to the legal challenges from both sides, the question is who won? Epic, Apple, or the Consumer?
Security Specialist Jeff Birner joins the show to talk about protecting yourself online and good security principles, tune in for tips and the discussion with Jeff Birner and his IT Company in St. Petersburg, Jeff’s organization can help companies as well as individuals maintain security on their systems and practices when interacting with home and work systems. Jeff also shares an well priced Wi-Fi router that is available from his company. Find them on the web at https://itcstpete.com
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In this week’s show, Shawn, Broadway, and Andy share some reasons for the recent downturn in Crypto and what may have fueled this. El Salvador decides to adopt Crypto as a form of currency and when they gift the citizens digital currency, the citizens opt to pull the money out and use it rather then left it grow. This could be a fueling of that downturn. Andy's Daughter Scarlett has been creating artwork and John shares info on how it could be used as an NFT to increase her exposure and even sell some of her creations. John recommends OpenSea.IO and explains the process would require a Digital Wallet and shares info on MetaMask. John also shares the darker sides though of transactions and reminds us it is The Wild West.
Shawn shares info on a new microphone he picked up at a great price. The Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft USB Edition. While Blizzard has been dealing with a PR Nightmare, Logitech G The Parent company of Blue has been selling these at an amazing price and the sound quality is top notch. Later in the Show, Shawn gives us an Audio Demonstration of the settings for the microphone. Shawn also shares his love for Cameras and purchases a new Version of The Polaroid Now Camera and breaks down why and how it works. Shawn also tells us about the Polaroid Go and how much smaller it is then the Polaroid Now. Andy shares a device he purchased from Amazon which looks like a regular quality Ink Pen however it is fitted with an Audio Recorder to record meetings and conversations. Top Gun Maverick has been once again delayed now till Memorial Day, May 27th of 2022. The announcement of the moving of the release date for Top Gun Maverick has now also moved the Top Gun Expansion Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator as well.
Apple announces they will be holding an Apple Event on the 14th, and many are speculating it could be the 4 different rumored versions of the iPhone 13. The crew talks about the discussion about Satellite delivered signal and what that could mean. Broadway shares with us why he may not want to be connected in rural areas that have no service. Andy tells us about a story out of Samsung and South Africa where a Riot occurred, and TVs were looted from a Warehouse. Technology on these TV's is enabling them to be shut down once on and connected to the Net, basically bricking the sets. John tells us how technology has a Management Information Base and with this gives the Manufacturers the ability to shut them down.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy talk about the recent trip Justin had to make to Dallas for Work and what it's like flying during the Pandemic. Justin shares some of the changes and the guys talk about flying first class and how it used to be.
Microsoft Windows 11 has been given a date for release of October 5th to roll out the free upgrade from Windows 10. Microsoft also acknowledges the OS will run on older systems if installed from an ISO. Shawn runs down the highlights of Windows 11. Shawn talks about a Vertical task bar is eliminated in the new Windows 11. More people are holding on to their computer systems longer, however for those wanting to upgrade, the guys talk about doing it yourself and how it can be overwhelming and offer some tips to make it easier. Andy tells us about the Upcoming release of Free Guy to Streaming and BluRay
Andy talks about walking the aisles of Best Buy and getting photos of products that should be featured on the show. Shawn tells us about getting his Wyze Ear Buds and give us his thoughts, the Pros and Cons of them including range, comfort, battery, and cost. Justin shares a story on how the Chinese government is planning to regulate gaming for minors during the weekday. The guys talk about how they are going to be implementing this. The guys talk about backing up your PC and while Andy loves Acronis, Shawn shares a Cloud Service his Mom has been using called BackBlaze.com
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about the latest not only in Technology but also something unique to Justin's home town of Denver, Casa Bonita. The restaurant has become an icon for not only people of Colorado but also for Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The recent story about the creaters of South Park buying the famous restaurant. Shawn has been there also and shares his love for the place which is more than just the food. Which, is a good thing.
Different stories have surfaced regarding the recent theft of Crypto from Poly Networks. The guys talk about what the current story is regarding the return of the 600Million in Value to the BlockChain. The Question of Anonimity is brought up after the reported freezing of the wallet where the Crypto was beleived to have been placed. While many school have returned to in person learning, some are having students working at home and the guys looking back over the past year share the downsides to virtual learning.
Andy shares a product he looked at for enhansing your at home work enviroment for those working from home. Andy tells about the product great for taking along in your laptop bag, The LePow 15 inch External Monitor. For those using a Company Issued laptop at home, Andy shares the Acodot USB 3.0 Extender. This can allow you to easily connect to a dual monitor setup, keyboard and mouse. The guys talk about HDCP and why that should be considered for transfering video over HDMI. The guys talk about the upcoming SteamDeck from Valve. The discussion over Physical Copies of DVD's vs Digital Download and Rentals of Movies. Justin shares a website called FotoForensics.com
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In this week’s show, Justin is back from Maui and joins Shawn, Broadway and Andy telling us about his trip and getting stuck in Vegas. How has gaming changed in Vegas; it was a bit of a surprise. Social Media and viral videos are discussed with the talk looking at how some have chosen to take a step back from Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and other avenues while still finding Reddit a place for connecting. Shawn shares about Apollo and why he uses this. The big takeaway for Shawn that stepped away from Facebook was realizing the goal of creating content should be a fun experience but for the creator not to appease others.
The recent news from Apple to help locate exploited children and illegal content on accounts is discussed. The recent film documentary about the late Anthony Bourdain has the guys talk about AI recreating his voice for a segment of the film. Val Kilmer recently connected with a company to recreate his voice, although not used in the documentary Val, it opens the idea of using AI for Instruction by familiar voices. While Broadway somehow seems to be able to bring up Milli Vanilli he does make a point.
A recent event involving Poly Network had a hack and theft of nearly $600 Million off the Blockchain. At record time this had just happened and considering the news, reports are the money has been returned by what some are calling a "White Hat Hacker." This has the guys talk about a Crypto Ledger. AMC Theaters announce they are looking at accepting Crypto Currency for the Theater Experience.
Roku is continuing to present content they purchased from the Quibi Library. Some great shows and the consumers that own the Roku devices are enjoying the free streaming shows which has Roku looking at more original content. The guys mention other outlets for Free Ad Based programming including Tubi, Crackle, Plex.TV.
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In this week’s show, Broadway and Andy Taylor chat about the latest in Technology. A Listener to the show has asked about ways to connect to a remote PC and ways to be able do to safely and inexpensively. Broadway talks about one of the solutions from Google with a Remote Desktop connection. Andy and Broadway wax poetic about the Old PC Anywhere and how easy it was to work with. Andy talks about some of the warnings regarding those looking to get a first look at Windows 11. Broadway is a part of the Insider program and shares some of his thoughts. We also learn about NFT and how easy it is to jump into the world of NFTs. We learn about his Virtual NFT Racehorses.
Andy talks about the Upcoming Windows365 (Now Available) and shares with Broadway thoughts as of Show time on the new in the cloud Operating System. Broadway reiterates how we are seeing more of the programs we use moving into the cloud and this could be another shot towards Cloud Based Computing. One of the issues that concern him the most is Security and is the only stumbling block next to throughput for full cloud-based computing. Broadway shares how AI is continuing to develop and focuses on the NVidia's DGX Station for working with A.I. under a corporation.
Andy and Broadway talk about Home Assistants and share some thoughts on where we are now verses where we were 4 years ago. Andy shares info on changing your main Alexa Voice and how easy it is to do. While Andy has been talking about Shopping Local, he reminds us all that Mom and Pop businesses need to be sure they are tending to the business and competing with large companies that ship products with exceptional customer service. John sharesthe Website http://www.OpenSea.IO to help in working with NFT's.
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In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy are all back on this show and talk about El Gato Stream Deck. Andy was looking for a product to feature for the Tech Segment for KMSB Fox 11 and looked at the Stream Deck XL. Justin has been using one and goes over some of the features of the Stream Deck including Folder nesting and easier assigning hot keys for not only streaming but also gaming. Shawn has been using the ATEM Mini from Black Magic Design and how the product has been an answer to many video programs that are used in Houses of Worship. Shawn shares that the Stream Desk could be used to work in hand with the ATEM Mini for ease of use. Andy talks about running into Alicia at Best Buy and how she was handling Marketing and looking for a Solution for recording audio to go with great looking video. Shawn recommends great Audio for a reasonable price with the Yeti Nano and the Rode NT USB Microphone. Andy loves the Rodecaster which is a Production Studio in a box.
There was some confusion with an announcement this week with a product from Valve, The Steam Deck. The product is a Handheld gaming unit, like the Nintendo Switch, with a 7' Screen and many other great features. The Steam Deck can play the game titles in their Steam Library and non-limited as the Nintendo Switch is to only Nintendo titles. Justin gives us the rundown on the Valve Steam Deck. Justin shares his story of ordering one and thinking it was not going to go through, it did. Now we have to setup a GoFundMe for his Purchase! The Steam Deck is set for release in December.
The guys talk about hoarders that are buying up technology with bots making purchases and then reselling them. The Question is poised, how could this be circumvented, and Shawn believes more Brick-and-Mortar Sales could be one solution with set times and pre orders from the authorized retailers based on pre orders from the store which would have to be picked up in person. A Chip Shortage is causing even new aircraft to not be able to have Wi-Fi due to the Shortage. The Shortage has caused the increase in sale of Used Vehicles. Andy talks about the upcoming Windows365, a Cloud based version of the Windows Operating System and the cost and wonders who would do this? The guys talk about the alternatives. Microsoft Windows365 should be available August 2nd. Shawn talks about a recent test in Japan that produced 319Tbps which could essentially allow 7000 HD Movies to be downloaded in seconds. Obviously, the bottlenecks would not make this viable, but the thought puts a smile on our faces! The guys talk about the cost of High-Speed Internet as it is now.
Justin shares info on his New Synology DS920+ NAS and why he loves it! He installed the Virtual Machine Manager and talks about the Linux Distributions he is using. Shawn tells us about his JBOD NAS system. Shawn shares some great info from Wyze, Multicolored LED Strips! We have been hoping and lobbying for them to make Christmas lights and these are pretty darn close so far.
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In this week’s show, Andy has been banished to the Island of Misfits after screwing up the order of Windows Operating Systems over the years. Handling the show duties are Justin and Shawn and cover the latest regarding Jeff Bezos who is now out as the CEO of Amazon and the guys talk about his stepping down 27 years to the day of him creating Amazon. In the 27 years, the Amazon Web Services has become a key player in how we use the Internet. Security with our Home Assistants are discussed, and Justin asks the important question, how much do we Trust Companies with our Data. Question have arisen regarding the Updated Privacy policy for Audacity and Justin and Shawn break down what it might mean for new and current users.
The Upcoming Windows 11 from Microsoft is discussed, and the guys talk about how Mac like it is and what is the reasoning for TPM. Shawn questions why since the system requirements for Windows 11 are said to only be in the 1Ghz CPU Range. Justin on Prime Day purchases a couple of Wyze Outdoor Cameras and has received them and loves them. Shawn and Justin talk about the benefits of Security Cameras and when it comes to Wyze, the inexpensive Wyze subscription service. Shawn talks about Northplay’s Fly Together software title for Nintendo Switch. He tells us about the title and how much fun he had exploring this flight simulator type game. Justin looks at Mario Golf and also loves the fun involved in playing it.
Shawn gets a new Motherboard and shares the info on the board and what it is designed for. He got the deal from a friend who was able to be a part of a Newegg Shuffle deal. Now the planning of how to put it together happens. Justin jumps into using a NAS and goes with the Synology DS920 Plus, he explains how it is used with a Raid5 Array.
For the Website of the Week, Shawn and Justin recommend Password Manager 1Password to help manage passwords for greater security.
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In this week’s show, Justin and Andy talk about the recent announcement of the Upcoming Microsoft Windows 11. Justin explains some of the news around the TPM 2.0 Chip which may be required for operation of the New Operating System which has had many customers questioning does it mean it will need to be on a new computer system. Justin confirms that many motherboards and systems manufacturers will be including TPM 2.0 in there builds. Will we see stickers on systems selling TPM Enabled? Microsoft does announce this will be a Free Upgrade for Most users from Windows 10. While Andy tries to explain the timeline of Windows, the heat may have got to him because he gets it totally wrong, and Justin does not let it sit! His Tech Card has been Revoked! The guys do talk about all the past versions from Microsoft and which ones they liked.
Justin gives us a great explanation of a Virtual Machine and VMWare and how this can give the user the ability to safely run a variety of Operating Systems. Andy has a Warning telling a story of Co-Creator of the Show Mike O'Brien having a can of compressed air exploding in the Hot Car. Justin and Andy talk about how the heat can affect your electronics including Dash Cams and other devices in the car. Andy talks about the Owlcam and how they have reduced the price for service for and annual fee. Justin tells us about his Nexar Camera and how that has made him super happy. Justin gets the DJI Pocket 2 and tells us about the stabilized pocket camera.
Justin tells us about looking at a NAS solution for his Data. What are the Benefits of NAS and which system is he looking at? Justin talks about a YouTuber Network Chuck and how he answered many questions about setting up NAS. Synology offers a solution in getting this setup and if features its own Operating System.
Andy talks about visiting his son in California and learning about a guy who created music with his smartphone and a free program called BandLab for doing this!
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In this week’s show, Shawn takes a trip to the Lake and gets into the water and forgets to reapply the Sunscreen, this gives him a lobster type look. This has the guys talking about the Weather Apps on the Market and which ones are the best. Shawn and Justin talk about Weather Underground and the NOAA App. For 2.99 a year, Weather Underground is a good solution. The guys talk about the latest revelations of the latest Ransomware attack which opens the discussion on password management. What is a VPN? How do IT Managers work with VPN and should 2 Factor Authentication be used. Shawn tells us about Microsoft Flight Simulator coming to Xbox in July and the DLC for Top Gun Maverick. Turtle Beach introduces the VelocityOne Flight for flying with the Xbox pr PC and it looks Amazing! Andy misses Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator and Justin recommends DCSWorld for a more military style flight sim. Nintendo has a Treehouse event during the Virtual E3, and we will be talking about on Next Week’s Show. Diablo 2 has been announced as being reintroduced.
Microsoft makes the announcement that Windows 10 Support will end in 2025. The guys talk about how this will be the next step in the evolution of the OS for what is to be announced on the 24th. When it comes to the Microsoft Windows Platforms the crew talks about the ones they liked and what frustrated most people. The Latest Windows 10 Update has some really frustrated users. The guys talk about what they would love to see with a new Windows Operating System. Driver Support is one we would all love to see, Justin talks about that alternative, Driver Easy.
Justin talks about the RTX 3080 Video card and still not being able to get his hands on one. Digital Currency Mining and Elon are discussed with Justin sharing his disappointment in statements made by Musk. Shawn and Justin offering different views when it comes to doing 3D print jobs for other people. Shawn talks about Sony and the Airpeak S1 Drone with a price of 9k yet, he loves some of the testing and capabilities of the drone which includes foldable landing gear.
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In this week’s show, Memorial Day weekend is over, the guys talk about getting outdoors and enjoying a bit of nature, the discussion turns as Shawn, who removed himself from Facebook and other social networking channels, tells us how he has noticed that without the tablet or smartphone in his hand, he tends to enjoy conversation and times with family. One form he does still have is Reddit and the crew talks about the benefits of Reddit and subreddits. Shawn uses Apollo as his interface for seeing and posting on Reddit. Justin tells us about the popularity on certain post and the concept behind Karma and Gold. The Nintendo Switch could be getting the Nintendo Switch Pro and the guys talk about why users enjoy the Nintendo Platform. Once you get the Nintendo Switch, the guys recommend Nintendo Online. One gaming wish would be for the porting of Goldeneye. As things always turn on the show, the discussion turns to Arecibo and how the Dish System in Goldeneye collapsed in real life. Gaming discussed with the upcoming Battlefield, Elite Dangerous and Star Wars Squadrons
The Guys talk about the latest from Wyze with some major product announcements from the company which started with a Camera and not the inventory for the company is huge. Justin gets himself the Jabra Elite 85T Earbuds. He tells us why he chose them. The crew talks about Supporting Mom and Pop Local businesses and Andy stresses because that is important to our community. Shawn talks about Shippd, a service that can deliver same day which can help local businesses compete again Amazon.
Andy is excited about a new program on History Channel on How the Chicken Nugget was Created, the guys do not get it. Andy also liked little mini crates for Storing SD Cards from Storex, very non-Technical but cool, nonetheless. Switching back to business, Justin tells us about his search for the RTX, it’s not been very fruitful with the card Scalpers grabbing them up. A new model from NVidia the RTX 3080 TI should be available this week, but they still may be hard to get a hold of because of the Jerkaholes according to Shawn. The guys compare the difference between the RTX2080 and RTX3080 and Shawn calls it a Fiero with a Lambo Engine.
The Crew talks about Google Photos getting rid of the Unlimited photos however the guys recommend the pay structure if needed for Google Photos, it is worth it. Andy talks about Amazon Sidewalk and what it is about, for those listeners wanting to Opt-out, he shares the info.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, its Andy Taylor and Justin Lemme on the show. Shawn is on the Road for a Getaway and the guys talk about doing road trips and the Technology that goes with it. Andy ask Justin if he uses the Apps for Trip Planning or Gas Cost when RoadTripping. The guys talk about the Ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline and what measures companies are taking in protecting their data. Justin and Andy talk about Phishing done to get information and why caution should be used in Social Media Questionnaires.
Justin has been trying out the Oculus Quest 2 and loves it. He tells us some of the fun experiences he has with it. One that he really likes is RealVR Fishing, super basic but a fun relaxing experience. Wear Glasses? Justin talks about how that works with the Oculus Quest 2.
Andy Taylor talks with Doug Little from Wacom about the recent introduction of the One by Wacom and how it fits so well into Education. Justin gives us the Website of the Week, https://www.ghin.com for Golfers that want to keep an eye on the Golf Handicap.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, its Andy Taylor Shawn DeWeerd and Justin Lemme on the show. Shawn has been busy working with the Sports schedule at the University and producing the sporting events and shares some of the biggest challenges in getting these done. Shawn gives us a look at the Wyze Light Bulbs and the ability to change some of the schemes all controlled by an App. Justin talks about why he ended up no longer using the Philips Hue system. Andy talks about the Wyze Cameras and how happy the Outdoor Camera has made his friends who bought the system. Andy shares a scary story which he calls his Social Dilemma moment regarding an Ad, fed to him on Instagram which hit too close to home. Andy notices that some of the quizzes which can reveal information used for passwords or verification have started to appear on Facebook and Twitter, this is dangerous for giving up info to those looking at your pages for information. The guys talk about personal data leaked online on Facebook. Justin tells us a way to read the envelope as to whether it is junk mail or not.
Shawn shares some info on a project he has been taking up for a Plex Server within his trailer while camping. He tells us what is unique about the 12v Raspberry Pi server and why he did it. Justin talks about the uses he has found for Raspberry Pi and in the meantime builds a giant robot spider for some fun called a hexapod.
Justin tells us about finding some Bitcoin he forgot about from 2016 and just sitting there has had great return. He tells us the story about discovering it and then deciding to buy himself a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7Plus, we talk about that decision and why that over the Microsoft Surface. Justin explains the difference between the 2 and how the Surface is more of a powerful laptop. Justin tells us about using Sketch Desk.
Justin brings back 60Sec Tech, he talks about Social Media handles on Sports uniforms, Neuralink and the monkey playing pong, Microsoft buys Nuance. The guys pick the story about the Monkey and Justin tells us how it was done.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, its Andy Taylor and Justin Lemme on the show, Andy shouts out to a couple of shows he has been listening to, Paul and Griff, Box Office QB's and a new one, Dads on Dayquil. Nintendo takes out Mario and the guys have something to say about it! Justin wonders if they are going the route Disney use to take with its classic movies by sending them to the vault and releasing them later. Andy shares his frustrations about In-app purchase games like Toon Blast and Clash of Clans. The guys talk about the influx of Digital Currency and how to understand it all, at least try to. Justin talks about Decrypt.co to help muddle through all the info on Digital Coins.
Mary T sends in a question about wanting to buy a laptop and looks for guidance as to what to get. The guys talk about their favorite brands, Asus and Lenovo and Justin loves the Microsoft Surface Pro.
Justin and Andy talk about World Backup Day and the importance of backing up your data. they talk about the ease of doing it with programs from Acronis and hardware from Western Digital. Justin shares the story about losing his drive full of data in the past. Smartphone Backups are also discussed.
Justin is a little disappointed with VR and Microsoft Flight Simulator and tells us why!
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme chat about a recent report from Go.Verizon on the most dangerous states when it comes to data phishing. A blizzard type storm runs through Denver where Justin is based in and he tells us about preparations for the storm. The guys talk about Weather Reporting and Sites for gathering information on weather. Andy tries to mention the name of a site for getting weather but as usual screws it up, weather from Tupac?
Crypto continues to be a fascinating story for news outlets to cover yet most may not understand what it is about. Justin recommends following Tim Pace for info on the technology. Microsoft deals with an Exchange server problem and Shawn breaks down some of the problems around it. Andy shares the Terryza PocketPC he featured on KMSB Fox 11.
Andy talks about Google Pixel users now being able to get unlimited storage with those devices on the Photo site. Justin talks about his upgrade to the Pixel 5 and what he likes and what he misses. Shawn tells us the story about a video he shot that went viral in 2014. It is an easy video to locate, “I didn’t make this kid pass out on the floor.” Shawn shares with us the background of the Video and how it went all over including Jimmy Kimmel and CNN. Justin tells us a similar story about Fox 5 in San Diego with a Water powered Jetpack which is found as a epic news failure. we have the videos shared on our blog at TechtalkRadio.
We welcome Rosemary Roller, Communication Specialist with Go.Verizon to the show. Rosemary tells us about a recent study on telecommuters and safety and security while working from home. She reveals to us the study’s findings in States which are considered the most problematic for users and those phishing for information. We also learn the factors involved which also surround the laws to protect users.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme talk about Shawn’s chaotic weekend of sports. Shawn is part of the production team covering sports events and tells us what his favorite sports to cover is. Listener Lupe V sends in a question wondering about finding the right printer for a limited amount of printing. The crew talks about why LaserJet printers are a great solution for the minimal user and power user when it comes to cost and performance. Andy recommends the HP M15W and talks about why. Justin buys himself a Color Laser and talks about his reasoning to buy one. Justin talks about having to reconfigure his Home Network and why it is going to be a major headache. Need a Printer but do not have one? Shawn gives a quick recommendation on using your Public Library.
Justin tells us about wanting to go visit Japan and check out Super Mario World! Andy talks about the Deepfake’s that were done with Tom Cruise as the subject talked about on Last week’s show, Chris Ume was the creator who worked with about 20,000 images of Tom Cruise. According to reports, Chris would like to see more regulation on the technology and did the videos to stress how the tech has evolved. the discussion on the legalities of Deepfake technology are also covered. Shawn talks about SpaceX and the Falcon Rocket SM10 which blew up after returning to the landing pad. Justin and Shawn talk about the Kerbal Space Program game and why it is a lot of fun to play with.
Justin talks about the announcement of a Space Hotel and how it is planning to be configured. The big question, how much is it going to cost!? Shawn shares info on one of his favorite photographers John Kraus, a young man who has been capturing stunning images of Space Launches. His Website is https://www.johnkrausphotos.com Andy talks about Benjamin Ortega on YouTube who has been capturing some amazing footage with the newly announced DJI FPV Drone. Does this mean Shawn will be getting one? Justin talks about a new VR Challenge called The Climb however there is one downside to climbing while wearing VR.
Andy shares a story about his CX750M Corsair Power Supply burning out. The guys talk about Modular Power Supplies and why these are great units to use if Building New or Upgrading. Website of the Week this week is the John Kraus photo website mentioned earlier. We ask Shawn if he could ask one question to John what it would be? Connect with us on our Social Media sites.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme discusses the latest Deep Fake that has many people talking and concerned at the implication on society of "magic" before our eyes. Whilethe technology is appreciated it is obvious it could be used in the wrong hands. The Technology has been melded into AI taking photos and creating movement of a photo, smiling, winking, movement and can be created with one photo of the subject. MyHeritage.com is offering the service for free after signing up for a free account with the genealogy website. Justin tries it out. Some users have done this with photos of long-gone relatives and has us wondering if this could be emotionally painful. Shawn explains the term, The uncanny valley. The guys talk about Dash Cams and cover a couple different brands available. Andy is hoping the staff at Wyze develops a dash cam. Shawn and his wife purchase a new car and talk about the technology in the 2021 vehicles they looked at. While Shawn has the Yi system, the guys talk about Cobra dashcams and the Nexar which Justin uses and why he likes it.
The guys talk about the PCMagazine article on what phone preference Bill Gates has. Shawn and Justin talk about the videogame Valheim and why it is so much fun to play! The game is set in the world of the Vikings and available on Steam.
Shawn tells us about the New drone from DJI, the FPV has so many great features for those that really want to capture some amazing footage. Rather than watch the drone in the air, the FPV is flown by wearing a headset and flying with the camera, the Speed of this is also amazing.
Andy talks about the new Mobile Game Queen Rock Tour which is reminiscent of Guitar Hero.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, We talk Hobbies, the hobbie and care of Aquariums and how technology helps out with managing and creating an Aquatic life for your favorite fish, Josh Sanchez from the Denver Aquariast visits the show with Justin, Broadway and Andy. Josh tells us how he got into the management and creation of Aquariums and created a business around his passion. We learn about cycling the tank and making sure the enviroment is safe for the life inside the aquarium.
The guys talk about Mom and Pop fish stores and how this is a great way to support businesses by stopping in and getting to know them. We learn lots of great info for those looking for tech solutions to help manage the Aquarium. Joshua Sanchez specializes in freshwater nature aquariums, home installs and commercial, and is licensed and insured.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme and Broadway talk about a system crash which Shawn was dealing with, they crew talks about what happened but also share info on a bug found in Windows 10 which Broadway wonders if the implications are back to the SolarWinds hack. A recent disclosure from Malwarebytes should concern users of the program. Justin talks about the sale of Fitbit to Google. Questions about AI and the issues that could crop up having AI handling our issues, Justin brings up Ready Player 2 and even thought we want to make our lives better with technology are we aware of where we are going. Andy talks about a Bluetooth Speaker that is powered by Water for the Shower; Ampere is running a Kickstarter for the Hydropower Shower Speaker. When it comes to your Data, what is your television giving up and how are you being directly adverstised based on your location and watching habits. Justin tells us how he has avoided this with his PieHole.
Wandavision on Disney+ has previewed and reaction have been mixed, the crew talks about this groundbreaking funny show. With more people watching movies at home, the crew talks about making the home cinema experience even better.
Andy talks with Friend of the Show Jessica about her Peloton and her experience with using technology to help get a workout. We learn from Jessica about what keeps her motivated in using the Peloton system and setting it up.
Justin and Shawn tell us about the Website of the week ADSBexchange.com for flight tracking and always know what is happening in the skies about us or to follow a flight.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme and Broadway and Amanda the crew is all together after Shawn being out for the previous weeks show. All the show members are now wearing glasses and Justin talks about protecting your eyes when in front of computer screens all day. Amanda shares the 20x20x20 rule of helping to reduce the strain on the eyes. Andy talks about how much he has become a fan of the Mandalorian, and Shawn shares the store of Boba Fett. Justin likes how Bill Burr has become a great part of the series. Andy also likes the Flight Attendant on HBO Max. A new product from Diamond Multimedia allows easy capture of VHS Video and converting them to a digital format.
Broadway talks about the recent news of a Major Tech Breach with more than 425 major companies infiltrated in what is now known as the SolarWinds breach. Justin tells us about the penetration test and tools from fire eye and how these reportedly were used as a part of the breach. With any Security breach, the talk about password management comes up and the crew talks about maintaining your own security. Justin talks about password managers such as LastPass, Shawn mentions OnePass.
Justin tells us about the latest with his Xbox Series X and how fast he was able to get a replacement for a problem unit. Justin talks about how the glitches in Cyberpunk 2077 can be funny. Shawn tells us about the new World of Warcraft and the streamer Azmongold.
Andy talks with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. Tony tells us about the latest products from ESET for Personal and business protection. What is the difference between Malware and a Virus? Those in the Tech world have often recommended ESET NOD32 for a Variety of reasons, Tony tells us about some of those.
This Weeks Website of the Week is a site shared by our Veterans Justin and Broadway - Shopmyexchange.com can allow a service-connected veteran that has been disabled to order online from Military bases Exchange.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme and Broadway and Amanda welcome RyaStream back to the show. Always a blast to have Ryan on the Show, Broadway is a bit jealous at the incredible sound out of his microphone. Ryan is a streaming gamer on the Facebook platform and talks about his first time streaming and what happened when people began to watch. We share thoughts on what makes a popular streamer in this genre. Ryan talks about the immense fun he has and the importance of being interactive.
RyaStream tells us about the technology behind the stream and how in the past year has the Tech worked for making it easier for the Gamer Streaming. Ryan tells us about Streamdeck and how that has helped. Ryan tells us about the software OBS for streaming and how GoXLR has really enhanced the audio for the sound of the stream. The crew talks about Graphics Cards and how Justin is seeking out the RTX3080.
Shawn asks Ryan if he stays away from spoilers when a game is released? Also, what does he look for in a game? Ryan tells us about a game title which really surprised him is Firefighting Simulator the Squad from Astragon and how amazing the gameplay and graphics are in the game. Ryan tells us how SCS Software put his logo in the DLC for American Truck Simulator for Idaho. We also find out what RyaStreams favorite show is. It is the Simpsons.
The crew talks about the blooper from Mandalorian (Jeans Guy - Which at airtime has been edited out). Ryan talks about the Mario Cart with AR and Shawn tells us about Star Wars Squadrons with the Oculus headset VR is amazing. Amanda had been honored with the Award from CUE (Computer Using Educators) The Inland Area CUE Innovator of the Year Award. Broadway tells us about his thoughts on the Importance of Coding. Justin shares another website to help find hard to find items, https://www.hotstock.io Ryan is trying to find the Honeycomb Bravo as a flight controller. Shawn and Ryan talk about the New world of Warcraft. Find Ryan at https://www.facebook.com/Ryastream
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme and Broadway. We get the update on Broadway after his positive test for Covid-19 a couple of weeks ago. Good to report he is doing much better. Shawn talks about the changes in College and University Sports due to the pandemic as many institutions get back to work. We learn about the audio tricks employed to enhance the games on web and broadcast. Chromebooks are continuing to be in demand due to distanced learning, the crew talks about building your own chromebook and recommendations on the marketplace. Windows Update have been frequent, the crew talks about some of those problems of the updates like rebooting during a television broadcast. Updates have also affected Malwarebytes and Shawn and Broadway share the experiences with this. Comcast will no longer be offering Symantec Anti-Virus and now Andy must deal with either continuing with Symantec or another choice. Justin and Shawn both recommend Eset while John likes the free open source version of Clam. Shawn shares a site for finding open source software AlternativeTo.Net
Justin tells us about his hunt for the X-Box Series X, there has been some confusion regarding the X-Box One X which is still on store shelves. He tells about the differences. Shawn tells us about a console made by Bud Light which raised money for Charity. Justin talks about his hunt for the RTX3080 Graphics card and using the website https://www.nowinstock.net Justin talks about people blowing vape smoke into the Xbox Series X and Microsoft surprised to have to notify users not to do this. Smoking around a computer is not a good idea, Andy tells the story of repairing a computer from a smoker.
Andy talks about repairing a laptop which had a problem starting up into Windows 7. After looking at the system and examination of the system BIOS, the internal battery had failed and needed to be replaced. This can be a problem with older laptops. Andy found a company in the process which sells batteries and other cool education products. The company is called XUMP. Hulu has raised their prices for Live Local TV Options, Broadway talks about his looking for an option. The crew loves Disney Plus and The Mandalorian. Justin and Shawn talk about the Making of the Mandalorian and how groundbreaking the visual and mechanical effects are with filming. Andy gives us his thoughts of the Movie Clouds. The show wraps up with a discussion of deliveries following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Justin recommends Amazon Garage for those with a MyQ Garage from Chamberlin. Andy lets you know about ordering from Big box Stores and picking up from them or using services like shipping to UPSStore, FedEx or even in some cases your neighborhood Walgreen’s
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme, Broadway and Amanda are all together on the show. We share news that Ryan of RyaStream should be coming back on the show soon to talk about Streaming, Video Games and Simulations and what he's has been doing since he last appeared on the show. A Couple of Weeks ago, we got word that Broadway testing positive for Covid-19. He is recovering and visits the show to talk about what has happened since that diagnoses, how he discovered it and where he felt it could have been contracted. Shawn tells us about covering the Notre Dame vs Clemson game and how many people ran onto the field and now concerns that the number of people which took to the field on the win have alerted health officials. Amanda tells us about Distance Learning and some of the problems that can arrise. Justin gives us a status update about his newly purchased TV and the best show he has watched on it. The Madalorian Season 2, Episode 1. Amanda tells us about AMSR and how calming the channel can be and how to find it. Justin talks about his FireTV device and how lately it seems to be failing.
The Crew pays respect to the passing of Alex Trebek and Andy shares word that Alex's last project outside Jeopardy was an appearance in Free Guy, and upcoming movie starring Ryan Reynolds. Lots of talk about people checking out Parler. Shawn is still off Social Media and talks about how refreshing the step back has been.
The talk focuses on the Xbox and with the release this week, which one to chose from. A Walk down memory lane has everybody sharing the first console experiences. Andy talks about iOS 14.2 out now and how some have found the Secret Button, Back Tap. Justin shares a website, Nasa's Interactive Fire Map. A map which shows any wildfires throughout the world.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, and Amanda await news from Justin regarding a new purchase he has made. He got us all wondering what it was going to be. Justin tells us about his Main Television going out. Never fun he shares with us his decision to purchase a new TV and tells us about his great find. He finds a Samsung 4K Q80T Ultra HD 75' Television. Justin shares that the new TV is lighter than his previous monitor. Justin tells us this is one of the best TV's on the market and picked it up for a comfortable price. With a new 4K, Justin decides to upgrade to the 4K package for Netflix. Can a Difference be seen? The crew talks about Home Theater and points to consider when getting a home theater set up. Shawn tells us about Interpolation and how content can be upscaled for an Amazing picture. How are Streamers working on the content in 4K?
The guys talk about Smart TV's, Android TV's and what that means for the User. Home Audio for your Theater is discussed with a description of HDMI Arc. The crew talks about differences between 5.1, 7.1 and even 9.1 Speaker systems. Andy shares the info on another show spun off a movie, Willow will be coming to Disney Plus. We get a good in-depth discussion on Audio for The Home Theater.
Shawn has made the decision to leave Facebook. In this Segment Shawn tells about this and what other Social Media Networks he has kept and some points to consider when leaving Facebook or other services behind.
Shawn tells us about the latest handheld Stabilized pocket camera from DJI. We learn about the DJI Pocket 2.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd and the returning Justin Lemme revisit 3D Printing. Justin visits his mom in South Dakota who also has a 3D printer, and the guys talk about the progresses in the technology to make 3D Printing even easier. Justin recommends not only printers but also some websites for finding "templates" for creations on the 3D Printers. Shawn tells us how resourceful it can be to have access to a 3D Printer for business applications. Justin talk about the products they he has made. Andy talks about installing a Google Nest Thermostat and how easy it was to do. Shawn talks about the upcoming Wyze Thermostat and some new Wyze cameras for home monitoring.
The new Google Pixel 5 has Justin sharing his thoughts on the latest 5G Smartphone but packed with features he is looking forward to. Shawn and Justin talk about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Shawn tells us about Virtual Reality with the New Star Wars Squadrons and how amazing it is. The guys share how this also enhances the simulator in Flight Simulator.
The guys talk about the new ad on Television featuring Alan Ruck from Ferris Bueller's Day Off for the Lift master Garage. We also look at the website Future Me, send an Email to yourself in the future!
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Shawn DeWeerd and John Broadway, open the show with a talk about Andy's Air Conditioning going out. The guys talk about how technology has become a part of the Air Conditioning systems and controlling it with the Nest Thermostat. Shawn talks about the upcoming Wyze Thermostat. Monitoring with video is also discussed and while the guys haven't been happy with the Ring Video Doorbell system Andy has been talking about the Nest Cameras he has on his garage and how he caught a bird dive into his parked vehicle and knock himself out. Shawn mentions the Wyze Doorbell Camera, yet Justin wonders how it is possible. Justin wonders if there is a correlation to Tik Toc to provide data.
Shawn tells us however about the background of Wyze and why they are rooted from former engineers from Amazon that wanted to provide technology at an affordable price. The guys talk about the reasons they liked and disliked Tik Toc. The guys talk about Podcast and how the length of time in those shows has increased to almost 2 hours. Andy gives props to a couple of shows he likes BoxOfficeQBs and The Paul and Griff Show. John gets himself a new Microphone, he gets the Aston Stealth Microphone and loves it. He talks about the setup for him to record. Shawn gets the Nikon D850 and shares what he loves about it.
Andy tells about a new feature in Photoshop, Sky Replacement, that will be featured at the Adobe Max Conference on the 20th of October. Andy gives Dreamweaver CC a try and loves it noticing how much faster it is then the 5.5 Version he has been using. Microsoft starts doing presales for the upcoming Xbox and there were lots of problems with the ordering. Justin explains why the issues popped up.
Director of Digital Marketing Josh Mortensen for AtGames visits the show to talk about some new products coming from the Company. Josh tells us about the Arcades Legends Ultimate, which is now available, 300 titles in a full stand up arcade game. Andy loves a lot of the features including the amount of titles and the facts that the machines are internet enabled. For those games with trackballs like Missile Command, the stand-up includes a trackball. Josh also tells us about Arcade Net which can ad games. Also available is the Gamer Pro which allows you to connect directly to your Big Screen TV and play your favorite games.
Andy talks about and demonstrates the translation tool in the new iOS14.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin, Amanda, and Andy kick of the show with a talk getting outdoors and enjoying some time with his family in a rented camper and fishing with his son.
Acronis True Image 2021 is now available! There have been a great number of enhancements to the program which in the past has allowed users to backup and image hard drives. These features are still available but now, Acronis has enabled all type of security and protection for these backups. Friend of the show and COO Gaidar Magdanurov chats with Andy Taylor of these new features for Consumers and Business.
Justin decides to upgrade his system with the purchase of a new water-cooling system. An upgrade of this will require him to purchase a new case. Justin decides on a Fractal Design case. Justin talks about the rumors of the upcoming Pixel5 Smartphone and how he would want to upgrade. Amanda talks about her recently upgraded Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Justin has the upgrade woes after recently purchasing at RTX 2080 Graphics Card with the recently announced RTX 3090.
Andy has some issues trying Office 365 after using Office 2007 since its release. Amanda and Justin both give praise and recommendations to the latest Office Suite and Edge Browser. Getting the latest on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and finding info on the aircraft in the Sim. Amanda tells us about resetting her SteelSeries Artis7 Wireless Headset. We also learn a little more about Minecraft EDU. Our Website of the Week is presented by Amanda, https://www.immersiveminds.com
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, John Broadway, and Amanda talk about the technology that has grown giving home users and small business the ability to create backgrounds with Green Screen and now flat backgrounds. A Listener sends a note about Microsoft Edge and problems they had with the browser a few years ago. The Crew talks about some of the different browsers and how issues from the previous Edge browser have been corrected. Andy jumps to Office365 and is rather pleased with the results. Shawn talks about the purchase of ARM by NVidia and what that will mean for end users. Education is looked at with the Move from Apple to Windows based machines, why did this happen? The Crew talks about some of the Old Tech they have.
Andy talks about AtGames which will be on the show next week. They are launching a Standup Arcade Machine with up to 300 Games. Shawn is buying himself a new Nikon D850 and Lens Kits and will share with us next week. He tells us about his reasons for upgrading. We learn a little about the Crop Sensor versus the Full Frame Sensor in our Digital Cameras.
Andy tells the story about Mint Mobile and how Ryan Reynolds has launched this to offer low cost plans to consumers and brought on Rick Moranis in the TV Ad's. Andy talks about some of the many reunions that have taken place for TV Shows from the 80's. Microsoft Xbox has two new versions, Shawn breaks down what the differences are.
Shawn tells us about the GoPro Hero 9 Action Camera and what the features are, Shawn is excited to tell us about the GoPro9 and tell us how he wants to use it.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Amanda, Broadway, and Andy talk about Justin taking the Week off and traveling around Colorado enjoying the scenery in a RV Trailer. Shawn talks about the huge industry in RV Rentals from private individuals and motor home companies. Shawn tells us about changes once again on In Person Classes and how that has been altered again. The Global Classroom allows a professor to webcast to students using a Microsoft Surface and software. What is the downside for these educators in planning for instruction? We have heard stories of younger student sitting outside fast food restaurants to be able to complete online work and using Wi-Fi for the establishment. Broadway tells us how Starlink from Elon Musk will hopefully offer access to internet for those that may not be able to receive an internet connection. Shawn talks about how the Local Libraries can be a resource for people looking for tech solutions. Amanda tells us about the Merge Cube and how it works with AR/VR
Broadway is having fun messing around with his Green Screen during the show. The guys talk about Microsoft Jumping onto the Wonder Woman 1984 introducing three new Xbox Consoles designed with Wonder Woman in mind. Amanda's reaction when she looks says it all. Andy Talks about The One and Only Ivan on Disney + and Lovecraft Country on HBO. Andy talks about a new show on Netflix Emily's Wonderlab for experiments with Kids and Parents at Home! High Score on Netflix is also mention and the crew loves it!
Shawn talks about the Nvidia GT Graphics Card, RTX3090 and 3080 - The Crew talks about how a Video Card can help the overall computing experience. What might you have to change if you adopt this new technology? Andy talks about finding Google Lens and how copying and pasting from a captured document and pasting to a document is easy. Amanda tells us about Microsoft's version of that this called Office Lens. Andy makes the move to Office 365 and talks about the benefits. Amazon introduced Halo Wearable which features Tone which can listen in to your mood. The Crew shares thoughts on this with concerns with Privacy.
The Website of the Week, Generates a Logo like Metallica’s - Metallicalogogenerator.com
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For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Justin, and Andy talk about the game Fall Guy and Why it has become more popular. Broadway has been streaming with Restream playing the Battle Royale game and Shawn compares it to Mario Party and the TV Show Wipeout. Fall Guys is available on Steam or PS4. Shawn tells us about some of the different maps involved and that it is Family Friendly and a Lot of Fun! Justin and Shawn give us an update on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and surprisingly when responding to the graphics quality they are not blown away. We get an overall review of the Title from Justin and Shawn. Broadway jumps into the cast and shares his frustrations with forgetting to jump and get the crown in Fall Guys.
The guys talk about the 25th Anniversary of Windows 95 and how that changed the way people used computers in their home and in businesses. Shawn shares info on still running Windows 95 on a virtual desktop. Android is going to work better with Windows 10 and the guys talk about this. Shawn talks about an Outage that occurred on Zoom. What does this mean for Teams from Microsoft? Justin tells us about his Hard Drive taking a hard crash and the benefits of Backing Up your data. Acronis True Image 2021 has been officially announced and the guys talk about the ease of using it as a regular backup. Shawn shares the Website of the Week. Since Flight Sim was talked about an App that delivers real time flights over town with Flight Aware on the Web and as an App!
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For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, It's All about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! Officially released just before recording, Justin and Shawn share some highlight from the Newest version of the popular flight simulator. Andy tells a story about his moms’ boss that had the flight simulator version in DOS and it had special key in case you got caught flying at work which would escape into a Spreadsheet. The guys wonder if this will give users the bug about taking it to the next step and getting into flight training. Shawn wants to get the setup to use Virtual Reality for flying. Broadway tells us about learning to operate a Tank using Virtual Reality. Justin talks about VAT Sim and how he is looking forward to checking it out.
Amanda gets herself a new Amplify Mesh System, Broadway has one and talks about the extended coverage and throughput of this router. Broadway talks about how easy it is to set up and use and the many features of the Amplify. Shawn shares with us his new Wyze Outdoor Security Camera which was only $45. We learn about setting it up and the Travel Mode on the Wyze Cam. The guys talk about this Battery powered device which promises long battery life but could also be powered by a small solar device. Andy buys himself a Lepow 15.6 USB-C Portable Monitor for adding/extending a screen for his laptop but can also be used for a smart phone. Andy wants a better stand for the Lepow, and Amanda and Justin talk about making one with the 3D Printer.
Andy fixes a laptop that was diagnosed as a dead logic board by another repair shop and the owner was told it needed to be replaced. She chose not to and gave it to Andy who took it and found it was a battery on the board and defective hard drive. He talks about the troubleshooting to bring the system back to life. Windows pushes through some major updates which causes problems for those using systems for Work and the updates not allowing it. PC Gamer wrote an article that this is the time to upgrade memory and SSD Drives due to products flooding the market. Justin talks about PC Parts Picker.
Justin talks about the competition between Walmart and Amazon and how a membership plan is starting with Walmart. A new reality for dealing with the pandemic is using the Apps to order food, Andy hated the idea but now, it’s the only way he wants to do it! Justin shares the website of the week - Cameo.com for getting or sending a greeting from a Celebrity. The Crew sends a shout out to BoxOfficeQBs, podcasters that focus on Movies!
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, The guys talk about Broadway building out his studio for streaming and audio but going old school by filling his walls with egg cartons to absorb the sound. Shawn is under a severe weather watch during the show and we talk about storms and earthquakes, while andy has thought he lived through the big Landers 7.1 Quake in the 90's, Justin reminds him, he was in Japan during the 2011 Fukushima 9.1 Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about Dr. Disrespect making a jump to YouTube but not determined to be a regular streamer with this as his home.
Amanda joins the show and shares some insight to educators and parents and getting information during remote learning. Hooking up a Smartphone to second monitor or tablet is discussed. Broadway jumps on to talk about his studio upgrade and what he has been doing.
Andy talks about a new Movie on HBO Max called An American Pickle with Seth Rogan and the upcoming The One and Only Ivan on Disney +. Shawn tells us about students back on Campus and how they have gotten prepared for that and the technology involved. Justin tries out software from Nikon to use his DSLR as a webcam.
The crew issues warning of giving out too much information when it comes to census and covid-19 info. Broadway tells us about Microsoft Garage and a program he found which allows you to run a mouse on multiple computers over a network! The program is called Mouse without Borders.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, the Crew misses Broadway and Amanda and wonders if Broadway was tending his chickens. Justin talks about his Secret Lab Chair after having some time to really get to use it. He shares why he likes it. The guys talk about Human Scale and the recent news of Herman Miller through a partnership with Logitech G on a gaming chair. There is a lot of Excitement with the Upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and both Justin and Shawn have picked up and dusted off the throttle and joystick controllers. The guys talk about controllers from Saitek and Thrustmaster. If you are thinking about getting Microsoft Flight Simulator on the 18th, they talk about why you want to have a Controller.
Microsoft makes announcements regarding Game Pass, All Access Pass which can give you the opportunity to pay a monthly and get a New X-Box, similar to the strategy on a smart phone. The guys have to laugh with the announcement of the return of Leisure Suit Larry with a new title. Justin tells us about his devious plan to get a new Xbox. Andy recommends for helping his son with technology to take a look at KANO Computing and why.
Pokémon Go is still making a ton of money, Andy talks about how much money was made in a recent tournament. A Reporter from the Washington Post does a story about trying out the Amazon Alexa Enabled Glasses; he is quoted in the article saying they "drove him bananas" Dennis sends in a question regarding connecting the GoPro to his smart phone, Shawn talks about the process to make it happen.
Justin Shares a fun Website of the Week with us, it's called Skribbl.io. It's is similar to Pictionary for the Net and can be played randomly or with friends.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin starts off after some time off and shares with us a Code Available for GolfPad GPS and Tag System for 15% for an amount of time Code TTR. Justin talks about how it has helped his golf game. Broadway shares how he liked golfing until in his word, he "got fat" and stopped playing. The Guys recommend using his feet rather than a Cart. You never really see a Chubby Caddy.
Amanda talks about attending the Virtual Comic Con and what she loved about it and what was missed from the gathering. The guys talk about how the Comic Con had gone from Comic Books and Artist to Movies and Games. Justin talks about Comic Con coming to him when he was working at a TV Station in San Diego. He talks about his photo when he was able to meet Stan Lee. Amanda gives a great description of Comic Con, "Five Days of Non Stop Nacho's and Hot Dogs."
The crew is excited with the recent announcement of G4TV plotting a return for next year. Amanda poses the question, "Who is their content going to be geared at?" Ready Player Two has been announced as the next book from Ernest Cline. Andy shares some info on the Revolution Toaster which he will be looking at for a TV Segment. John shares how he geeked out his kitchen. Andy shares some info on the Music Video for Huey Lewis and the News 8 Bit Characters in the Video for the Song featured in the movie "Animal Crackers"
Amanda tells us about her Sager Laptop and how the Customer Experience has been great! The crew talks about upgrading Gaming Laptops and how they have come along in the past few years. John unfortunately has had issues with parts he ordered from a couple of suppliers without mentioning them, Kind of..
Andy Taylor talks with Editor in Chief Jenni Newman of Cars.Com about the new age of buying a car and the many ways the Website can help with Unbiased News and Reviews by the Cars.Com Staff. Visitors will also find Dealer Ratings and review of the dealerships but also services to the Dealers as well.
Amanda shares a Website of the week as a New Tool which could teach Geography. https://www.geoguessr Justin does have a slight issue with it and shares a warning for parents.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Broadway, Amanda and Andy talk about Amanda's New Laptop Purchase from a Company Called Sager based in City of Industry. She is pretty happy with the deal she got from the company moving away from an Intel Based machine to AMD. She was pleased with the ability to customize the laptop she purchased and response from the company after the purchase. The Crew talks about AMD and how the pricing has been really likeable for the performance as well.
Andy is pretty happy with the announcement that Microsoft will be releasing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 in three different versions, pre orders are taken now! Amanda tells us the latest with Education and Technology with a project she has been involved in. John shares with us a system he purchased, mini form factor from Lenovo, The ThinkCentre M90n.
The Crew talks about a New Microsoft Teams Feature called the Together Mode. Shawn gets an amazing photo of the NeoWise Comet and Space Station and tells us about how he was able to photograph it. Our Website of the Week ties into this segment, The SkyGuide App from Fifth Star Labs LLC. The App is 2.99 however Shawn say's it is "100% Worth It."
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Justin, Broadway and Andy talk about the Latest in Technology and Computers. Broadway gets himself a new microphone and just before the show, his new "Inexpensive" USB Microphone crashes his system. Shawn tells us about the different between Dynamic and Condenser microphones. Justin and Shawn talk about USB Power and how that could cause the issues Broadway was experiencing. The guys talk about Data Recovery with the New Microsoft Windows File Recovery Tool.
Justin talks about the recent ban from Twitch for Dr. Disrespect. Gaming has changed since Microsoft eliminated its Mixer Service. Broadway pops into the broadcast and his Microphone sounds great! He does share about the latest in Game Streaming.
Justin checks out a New App, Golf Pad GPS and Tags. The guys talk about the game of golf and how technology can enhance the sport. Justin tells us his experience with Golf Pad GPS and why he thinks it has enhanced his game. Justin also gets himself new club from Bombtech.com No more Animal Crossings for Justin, he's out golfing. Broadways talks about his new microphone from Zingyou. The guys talk about a recent report of the many different words which can trigger your home assistant. Shawn talks about tracking your ad watching through your TV. Justin isn't happy with YouTubeTV and shares why.
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Amanda, Broadway and Andy talk about Zoom Fatigue and how some are tiring of the many Zoom Concerts and Entertainment Events after working an entire day with Zoom Meetings. The future of Education is discussed with Shawn and Amanda and how the reopening of schools is impacted by Covid-19. Amanda shares how teachers are planning to get ready for returning to the classroom. Amanda talks about the Minecraft Community with Social and Emotional learning with packs that are downloadable. We learn about The Mindful Knight to learn and play the game.
Amanda shares some info on her new Headphones from Steel Series, The Arctis 7. Shawn and Broadway talk about what a good product it is. The Headphones Amanda purchased is Wireless which Andy wasn't a fan of in the past however the technology has gotten much better. Andy shares some info on a new tool for Data Recovery from Microsoft and how to get it. If you have ever deleted a file accidentally and removed it from the Recycle bin, the App is called Windows File Recovery. What are the problems that could arise with easy to use file recovery?
Do you have Old Tech? How much is it worth? The guys talk about how hard it can be to get rid of Tech that has piled up over the years. The guys talk about building older generation machines for the playing of older games. Shawn gives us a great solution with gog.com (Great Old Games) for downloading and playing your favorite old games for a small fee. Arcades have also popped up and Shawn talks about one in Chicago called Headquarters, Broadway about one in Texas called Pinballz and for Tucson, Cobra Arcade. Andy quizzes the crew about the Anniversary of the iPhone from 13 years ago. They all talk about the Phone Tech before the iPhone and how the way to really get a short message was using the Nextel service. Andy raves about Kevin James short films on YouTube, some fun stuff!
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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin and Andy kick off the show with a discussion with Petr Hudecek of BDay Games. Petr from the Czech Republic visits to tell us the idea and process to create a Video where it is customized to personalize the experience. Petr created the game as a gift for his wife; after others saw it they wanted it for themselves. Jason from Unique Gifts for Guys shared the concept on his website and that's when the request began pouring in. Petr explains why this is such a Unique gift.
Andy loves News Be Funny on YouTube. A Majority of segments have been with field reporters doing segments interrupted by Dogs Cats and Spouses. Andy has an issue with his Linksys Router and finds himself rebooting it often. Justin tries the 2 Week free trial of YouTubeTV and shares what he thinks about it! How many people are sharing logins with family members to online streaming services?
Justin is intrigued by a project called Neuralink he heard about on the Joe Rogan Experience while talking with Elon Musk. Justin shares some of the finer aspects of what this technology could do and helping in the health aspects of society however Shawn and Andy are a little concerned at what this could do. It could change the educational system. The Guys talk about how to update Google Chrome Manually.
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