TekThing: Recent Episodes
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Ryzen 3000, and Intel’s 5GHz all the time CPU, Peak Design’s Travel Tripod, KEF LSX, SVS Prime Wireless, Edifier S1000DB powered speakers, and more, in TekThing episode 231!
OnePlus 7 Pro Review! New AMD NAVI GPUs at Computex Next week??? Anker Soundcore Liberty Lite wireless earbuds, Ransomeware STILL has Baltimore shut down, ServoSocks and other shiny things from MakerFaire 2019!
Pixel 3a: Is this the best camera phone you can buy for $400??? Zombieload attack: time to patch your Intel CPUs! “It’s 2019. Do I really need to run Antivirus???” (Yes.) Travel gear upgrade: new cables mean faster charging! We have a lot to learn about Linux Gaming! All that and more in TekThing ep 229!
Lenovo IdeaPad S940: does Dell’s XPS 13 have a challenger? Rode Wireless Go Mic Review! Oculus Quest & Rift-S VR Headsets: Tested’s Norman Chan has the inside scoop! Google’s Pixel 3a: Flagship Camera on an affordable phone! All that and more in TekThing episode 228!
A silent pc running Linux? Meet Athena Computer's EOS 3 and ElementaryOS! Arsenal - The Intelligent Camera Assistant mostly works on Shannon's camera. Does it really take better pictures? Fixing blurry apps in Windows 10, a viewer reports on a Skyroam Solaris fail, and more, all in TekThing episode 227!
More 9th gen processors from Intel, from a core i9 5GHz beast for your laptop, right down to two core two thread Celerons desktop models! Mobile hotspots and international travel, upgrading your desktop speakers for better music and gaming.. all that and more in TekThing episode 226!
A universal remote with Alexa? Meet Logitech’s Harmony Express! Your Android phone is a Google Security Key, USB C Laptop charger picks, Arsenal Smart Camera Assistant Fail, a sweet portable battlestation, and more!
Go Ahead, yank that thumb drive anytime, Windows Quick Removal has you covered! Elgato’s Cam Link 4K and Key Light make for better video, some serious axe throwing, and more. — TekThing 224
Free VPN? Cloudflare’s bringing Warp VPN to their 1.1.1.1 app! Best PSU picks: is a 10 year warranty on a PC power supply legit??? Riding in Waymo’s self driving car is cool, powerstrips that automatically reboot your cable modem, digitizing tapes, and more in TekThing 223!
Link to the shownotes for ep 223
iOS 12.2: So Many Security Updates! Firefox Send Review: Free Encrypted File Transfers! Should I Restart My Phone Regularly? Killed By Google.com, Stadia is not Magic Leap, and more in TekThing 222! Link to the shownotes for episode 222!
GTX 1660 - not Ti - Is this Nvidia’s true 1060 successor? And what happens when you overclock it? Lenovo’s Legion Y740 gaming laptop reviewed, Google’s gonna stream games on Stadia, Snails (are analog), and more, all coming up on TekThing ep 221!
Shownotes for ep 221.
Samsung Galaxy S10 review: is Shannon giving up her Pixel 3??? Monoprice’s $160 Mini Delta printer, help blocking spam calls, aptx HD & LDAC Bluetooth streaming for your laptop, and more in TekThing episode 220!
Nixplay Seed Wave: is this the best digital photo frame of 2019? Slow frame rates in Apex Legends: “Should I upgrade my GPU or monitor first?” We’ve got answers! USB 4.0!!! Wait… didn’t they just rename USB 3.2 last week??? All that and more in TekThing ep 219!
NVIDIA’s new GTX 1660 Ti: is this the New GTX 1060??? We've got benchmarks! Lenovo's Legion Y7000p gaming laptop reviewed, Karen’s Replicator, FreeFileSync, Resilio Sync, and your battlestations! All that and more in TekThing episode 218!
Battlestations, People!!! We talk computer desks, and show off our own! Can’t clean an Ubuntu Linux dual boot off your Win10 box? We’ve got a howto to help you! SyncToy -still- does a great job synchronizing files, a fast viewer review of Dell’s 49” monitor, and cat barf vs. tech! TekThing 217 is go!
Can Google Password Checkup save you from bad passwords??? AMD Radeon VII Loves Blender…. but what about gaming??? Facebook alternatives, we found -ALL- the composite inputs, and more in TekThing episode 216!
Is Dell's new 49" UltraSharp Monitor -too- big??? Can Pocketalk's translator replace Google Translate on a phone? Best Gaming TVs: we’ve got picks! CamelCamelCamel’s $49,000 hard drive crash, and more!
A sub three pound gaming laptop??? Meet Huawei’s MateBook 13! Block SIM card swaps (and protect your phone number!), Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd earbuds, fast VPN routers, oil diffusion for better sleep!
Never lose a flash drive again w/ SanDisk Flashback! Ubuntu Linux running on a Matebook X Pro, Save energy w/ a low power PC, and 2019 Headphone predictions with Wirecutter’s Lauren Dragan!
Lenovo's Yoga A940 is gonna give the Surface Pro a run, HyperX has new gaming headsets, RAM, and a slick Quadcast Microphone for Twitch streamers , CORSAIR's latest Harpoon gaming mouse has some slick features, GE built a 27" Google Assistant into an exhaust hood… all that and so much more in TekThing episode 212!!!
CES 2019!!! New CPUs and GPUs from AMD and NVIDIA, laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, speakers from Elac, Emotiva, and Kanto, Lenovo’s most excellent Smart Clock with Google Assistant, a $10,000 gaming chair, and so much more… check out TekThing episode 211!
GTX 2060 Date & Bargain Pricing, AMD Ryzen 3000 Rumors, and Everything Else We’re Looking Forward To At CES 2019! Alienware m15 Laptop Review, Smart Lock Recommendation, Bear Tracks!!!
2019 Security predictions, Q Acoustics new 30209 challenges Drobo’s Debut 6.2 for best bargain speaker, should you build a FreeNAS (or just buy a Synology or Drobo), and MORE, in TekThing episode 209!
Don't get hacked on your holiday travels... we've got tips for you! Logitech's MX Vertical and Cherry MX's MW4500 ergonomic mice reviewed, a less expensive alternative to DJI's Osmo smartphone gimbal, and check out the sweet S4 Mini-ITX case we're building up! -- TekThing 208 is here!!!
GameCube and Zelda custom controllers for the Nintendo Switch reviewed! (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate FTW!) Gaming Laptop for Xmas? We've got a sub $1000 pick for you! The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX driver dropped a -big- Battlefield V DXR performace boost, Dell's 2719DC USB-C monitor, and more, in TekThing episode 207!
Freshly Smoked PC?!? DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Review, New Intel Support Assistant App & Windows Modern Drivers, dupeGuru Finds Duplicate Files For Free, Sennheiser's security problem isn't an audiophile thing, and more, in TekThing episode 206!
Gaming PC with a handle? We review Lenovo United States's Legion C730. Is Huawei’s Matebook X Pro, a worthy competitor to Dell's XPS 13? Some gorgeous weather website (and free realtime satellite imagery) we found during the Campfire, and more, all in TekThing episode 205!
Black Friday and PC Parts: are there any deals??? Shopping Scams you'll want to avoid! Is the Audeze Mobius gaming headset worth the $400 price tag? JDS Labs ATOM Headphone Amp and ACTIVO CT10 digital audio player reviews... all that and more in TekThing 204!!!
A Black Friday Tip you should use now!!! New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ deets! OnePlus 6T: Great Phone, Two Flaws, our favorite iPhone Lighting headphone adapter, and more in TekThing episode 203!
G Suite Tips! “Will this wireless charger kill my phone???” Nokia 3310: T9 texting forever! EcoTank and INKvestment: don’t worry about bulk inkjet printers! All that and more in TekThing episode 202!!!
5K Intel Overclocking Guide: The Performance Is Worth It! Pixel 3 Hands On Review! Vlogging Tools and Video Editing On Your Cell Phone!
Can Caavo's new $99 Control Center top Logitech's Harmony Universal Remotes for your TV or Home Theater??? Smart vs. Dumb smoke alarms, 3 Tech Travel Tools, and some help finding 512 GB smart phones!
NVIDIA’s new GTX 1660 Ti: is this the New GTX 1060??? We've got benchmarks! Lenovo's Legion Y7000p gaming laptop reviewed, Karen’s Replicator, FreeFileSync, Resilio Sync, and your battlestations! All that and more in TekThing episode 218!
We got hands on with Logitech's Connect, pick the Best Podcast Apps, talk Odroid C2 benchmarks (And where to find it cheaper!), drop websites that help you delete (or just find) All The Accounts! Talk Class D Amps, and, oh yeah, the FBI dropped the Apple suit... all that and more in TekThing 65!
Synology RT1900ac and Garmin's Drive 60 LMT get a hands on review, the Best Browser Extensions for Privacy, Reviews, Apple SE looks pretty slick, and, yes, we really do love Hubsan X4 H107C Quadcopter. All that and more in TekThing ep 64!
Gaming GPU picks from $100 to "I have too much money" in honor o' Game Developer Conference... does the Odroid C2 stomp the Raspberry Pi 3? Pigment vs. Dye inkjets, better VPN security and more. Greetings from TekThin ep 63!
Samsung S7 Hands On, Echo Takes Over, Super Routers, Color Lasers, SD Card Secrets, Surge Protector Surpise, EERO WiFI networking, and MOAR, all in this episode of TekThing!
Raspberry Pi 3 Hands On! 7 Secure Android VPNs, Cheap Headphones That Sound Great, Faster MicroSDs, and much more in TekThing Episode 61!
New phones from Samsung, LG, and Sony... MWC 2016 was good! Luxury headphone picks, Intel's going 5G LTE in a big way, Linux Mint hacked, Safe Search fork Kids??? All that and more in TekThing 60!!!
9 Picasa Replacements, ThingMaker 3D Printer joins Barbie and Hot Wheels! A Text Message can kill Android phone, Old dates can kill iOS phones, renting a camera before you buy, and much much more in this episode of TekThing!
Huawei Honor 5X... can it beat the Moto G for best $200 Android Phone??? You aksed, we got your LED bulb buying guide right here! HWMonitor and CPU temps, 7Zip Encryption, and that $9 C.H.I.P PC ... it's running! All that and more in this episode of TekThing!
We never liked CFL bulbs, anyway, the Chocolatey Package Manager is way cool, 3 receipt tracking apps for Android, the best rechargable AA batteries, Thermal Paste can save a PC, and, yes, you can do pro video editing on a smart phone... but is it really time to dump your laptop for a phone??? Hit the button and watch TekThing 57!!!
Your PC running slow? We've got ideas to speed it up! Shannon teaches you how to encrypt a drive using VeraCrypt, we've got a laundry list of expense trackers for your iPhone, portable audio player reccos for FLAC & MP3, talk about turning the Nexus 6p into a desktop, and more in TekThing episode 56!
Building a PC? We've got help picking parts that fit in your budget, along with monitor reccos, a review of Dell's latest XPS 13, help with adding more memory to your system, get Android working with AirPlay, dealing with gaming surround sound that won't surround, and more!
The CHIP $9 PC is here, Shannon weighs in on Cujo, Bitdefender Box, & Luma Mesh, we talk about options for wiping a used PC clean, outrageous ($3000!) earbuds and more in this episode of TekThing!
It's big, it's bad, and while it's crowded with gorgeous 4K OLED TVs, and waaaay t0o many drones, we found some great tech to talk about, from Beer Printers, language translators that hang around your neck, amazing speakers, and more. It's all in TekThing episode 53!
Resolutions? Nah, but we've got 5 tech projects for the new year, the $5 PiZero is up and running... it's tiny, 3 apps that recover lost data, a little chat about WhatsApp security (and what options you have for secure chat), a viewer's mini-HowTo on using a hard drive with your Raspberry Pi, and more!
Thermite, hydrochloric acid, and hammers... you bet we've got something against hard drives! We also talk NAS safety and massive backups, the 3-2-1 Backup Rule, swapping your perfectly set up Windows 10 HD into a new PC, and what it takes to go back to Windows 7 after your free Win10 upgrade...
Drone registration? Yeah, it's coming, we explain who has to register, and why. Hands on w/ Synology's DiskStation DS216play. The best GPUs for 3D gaming under $150, FLIR's Vue Pro sUAS thermal imaging camera, blocking horizontal videos, and... yoga gifts?!? All coming up in TekThing episode 50!
Chromebook vs. Windows 10 Home: Let’s talk $199.99 laptops… they’re a lot more usable than you think! Lenovo Yoga 900 review, 3 great Raspberry Pi distros, will the iPhone 7 dump the headphone jack, Global Entry beats TSA Precheck, and more in this episode of TekThing!!!
Did you fix your family's WiFi while you were visiting on the holidays? 17 tools & apps to make holiday travel less traumatic, router updates, why the Internet of Things is probably doomed, adding more HDMI ports, a slick Raspberry Pi case, and much more in Episode 48 of TekThing!
Cool cases for Mini ITX Builds, Black Friday Help, why you might want to change your Amazon password, 3 techy ways to give back to your community, Dell's Cert Drama, headphone Amp/DAC reccomendations, and MORE in this episode of TekThing!
Does HTC’s One A9 a flagship phone or just priced like one? CDNS, ISPs, and getting files fast! Dell's $799 Inspiron 15 7559... how good is it? Gig City stomp's Comcast's data plan. What it takes to survive a 24 hour hackathon, and more, all coming up on TekThing!
Windows 10 getting a little funky? There's an easy way to clean things up with a Refresh or Reset! Whether you’re thinking Home Automation, Internet of Things, or just want lights that turn off automagically, we can help you pick your first Smart Hub! Does Comcast’s new Unlimited Data option suck? Speeding up Android, matching RAM, and 3 great tools for any geek’s toolbox… all that and more in this episode of TekThing!
We go hands on with the Nexus 5x, 6p, and the new Apple TV. Gaming keyboard & mice recommendations, OneDrive shrinks, the beginning of black friday, some awesomely useful utilities, and more!
Roku 4 review: should you upgrade?!? Hands on with the Surface Pro 4 & Elementary OS. Jailbreaking and Blu-ray cracking: the deal with the new DMCA exemptions. Linux installs can be a PITA, the best HTPC keyboard, how to hibernate Linux, and -more- in this week’s TekThing!
November is New Laptop Month! Synology’s DiskStation Manager 6.0 hands on. What fresh email hell is this??? Do WiFi extenders slow down your network? CISA kinda sucks… a cheap OTA DVR, and Shannon’s FORBIDDEN OTTER LUST all coming up on TekThing!
Fast connections with hidden cables! LastPass got bought…. should we stop using it? New iMacs! Drive Enclosures for your laptop’s old SSD… ZTC Thunder Enclosure NGFF M.2 SSD &Sabrent USB 3.0 MSATA II. Oh, Apple owes a billion? So what!
All the Amazon tablets reviewed... Shannon's been hands on for days! Is that $50 Amazon Fire tablet worth buying??? Microsoft gets serious with the new Surface Book and Pro 4. Play Blu-rays on Winodws, weird things to do with cheap tablets, 3 awesome Windows GodMode (and some awesome utilities!), and can you really trust your VPN??? All that and more on this week’s TekThing!!!
A new Chromecast, two new Nexus phones, the 5X & 6P, Android Marshmallow deets... big day for Google this week! Shannon says it's time to dump TrueCrypt, a couple big flaws were found. We go hand (ears?) on the NOVO Smart Volume Control, talk about Western Digital's new Blue, Black, and Green drives, pick a better ripping tool than iTunes, and MORE, all on this episode of TekThing!
What’s new in Office 2016… and the version you can use for free. What to do if you’re fed up with AVG Antivirus spying. How to start your own hackerspace, ear plugs that won’t ruin live music at concerts, the best cheap gaming GPU for an older PC, and so much more!
Coming up on TekThing: What comes after TrueCrypt? Reviews of the FiiO EX1 & PURO IEM 500 earbuds, can Raspberry Pi Fax, hands on with MDHearingAid's FIT, the best iOS 9 features, your experiences with Win 10 and changing hardware, why Skylake over Haswell-E, and more!!!
Apple Day! We’ve got details on the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, iPad Pro, Apple TV and more PCPer’s Ryan Shrout talks Skylake laptops and CPUS, the best new GPU’s, and we suggest reliable SSDs, and talk about Verison's new LTE 5G. It's all in this episode of TekThing!
Is Google’s OnHub the Ultimate Home Router ...or can a $94 router spank it? The Wirecutter’s David Murphy joins us w/ the answer! What’s the best tool to manage your travel mileage rewards? Shannon’s on it! Will the FCC kill Open Source Router updates, what comes after MPEG, and your alarm system feedback!
Both Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ have hit and are top-of-the-line. LG's G4 is another great option... but should you -WAIT- a few more weeks before you buy a new phone? Will Sprint and Verizion going 'contract free' save you money? Two Factor Authentication: Shannon talks Authy, Duo, and Google Authenticator. Will a new motherboard mean you have to pay for a Windows 10 license? Can you move Windows 10 off a HD and onto a SSD... and why you need to upgrade in place before you do a clean install. Keep heat from killing your router, an even cheaper tablet recco for kids, a free open source app for security cameras, and more!
We’ve got reviews of the LIVA X2 Mini PC, and the Smanos W020i WiFi Alarm and Wireless Camera Kit, more Skylake info from IDF, three awesome free windows apps, how to block phone numbers in Android, and what happens when you use your favorite video streaming gear on vacation!
DEF CON: Best Hacks and a TON of security advice! Samsung’s new 16TB SSD… the biggest HD ever. Windows AV and anti-malware, is Windows Defender still good enough?Tablet for kids: what do we recommend? Cheap USB (and HDMI) cables, making fax suck less, why you should wait to buy a new iPhone, is it time for 10GB Ethernet??? All that and more on TekThing!
Intel's new Skylake Core i7-6700K: overclocking friendly on top of serious performance. (Want!) Can a $500 printer save you thousands? We tested one of Epson's new EcoTank printers to find out! Need a tiny way to share and back up files? We got hands on with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick. Is there a legal way to back up Blu-Ray discs? Windows 10 security paranoia might be FUD, but we’ve got privacy concerns! All that and more in TekThing episode 31!
Windows 10 is here! We’re talk security, features, and answer some specific questions you sent to us. Motorola’s new Android phones look amazing for the price, and we have some great answers on what you should study if you’re college bound and want to make a career in tech. All that -and- a ukulele in this episode of TekThing!
Do I need a UPS or power conditioner to 'protect' my PC and home theater gear? 3 travel accessories every geek should have during their summer vacation, Ethernet vs. WiFi? (Hint, one of 'em crushes the other...) Why you might want to run conduit, and how to password protect a folder on your external hard drive. All that and more, on TekThing!
Way to go NASA, the New Horizon images from Pluto are amazing! Logitech’s K400 Plus Keyboard, three awesome iPhone apps, Amazon Prime Day, securing your bank account with two factor authentication, syncing Google Drive Photos... All that and more, on TekThing!!!
Synology DS1515+... just what is a NAS, anyhow??? Email Encryption, Are 64 Bit browsers better (and where you can download 'em!), getting surround sound speakers set up right, die Adobe Flash die, portable chargers, and more in this episode of TekThing!
iPhone 6s rumors are springing up! How much memory should your next phone have? Streaming from Apple to Android, 3D Printing hell, finding lost bookmarks, viewer tech tips, and more in Episode 26 of TekThing!
Want somebody to take over your system? No? Then upgrade Flash, Chrome, and if you’re running Win 8, update Internet Explorer. (Do it now, if not sooner!) CNET’s Lori Grunin joins us with Camera buying help, including camera reccos, thoughts on when it’s time to upgrade from your smartphone, and why there’s no one spec that makes a camera better, a little help buying a new PC for college, Undo Send, a Gmail update that’s, “life changing,” erasing your personal info off the Internet, and, hey, Hulu’s getting Showtime! All that and more on Episode 25 of TekThing!
LastPass was hacked, but you should be safe with a few precautions. E3 2015: our picks for the best games. GPU help! Dual 970 in SLI vs. a single 980Ti: which should you choose, and do you need either for 1080p gaming? Best game controllers for Windows, Quad-copters are being used to view sharks of the California coast, and more! Today on TekThing.
iOS 9, iPad multitasking, more from Apple’s WWDC. Travel friendly devices add storage to phones and tablets. “Futureproofing” vs. upgrading, thermal compound vs thermal pads, buy the right antenna for FREE OTA TV, all that and more on this episode of TekThing!
Nvidia Shield & Asus Zenfone 2 hands on reviews, Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi, Cleaning registries, HomeKit news, Windows 10 launch date, all that and more on TekThing!
We’re building Shannon's new gaming PC! Two Routers, One PC? (We've got a handy Linux command for that!), three digital measuring tools we use all the time, Mustard vs. Thermal Compound on your CPU, Is 16GB too much RAM, online tools that have make work so much easier... all that and more in this episode of TekThing!
Major router security flaw effects dozens of brands and millions of routers. Is yours one of them? Our favorite tech from MakerFaire 2015! Camera reccos, the best BitTorrent client, 3 tips for upping your smartphone photography game, moving your PC to a new case, and more!
We review the new LG G4! Is the $9 C.H.I.P. computer a Raspberry Pi Killer? How to keep your gear dry, speed up your old MacBook, the official Windows 10 Editions, and a ton o' viewer questions!
Patrick reports on the HoloLens and answers your questions! We review the Apple Watch and Withings Home HD Camera. Plus, three ways you can speed up your Wi-Fi on 802.11n! All that and more on TekThing!
Big news from Microsoft Build Developers Conference 2015, 3 wireless gaming headsets for your XBox One, How to Fix Hard Faults in memory, and more!
Home Automation with Amazon's Echo, Google Fi, Will More Memory Upgrade a Slow System, Stop Eye Strain, and more!
We've got a festival of products! The new Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi, the Petcube, TYLT VU lineup, and the LifeProof fre iPhone 6 case. Data usage with video streaming, and should you switch to Firefox? All that and more on TekThing!
Don't get hacked how the White House did! HBO Now is here, and Star Wars streaming is on the way! Plus, how to build your own Windows Live Drive, 300 foot Ethernet opinions, and the best Chrome privacy extensions. All that and more, on TekThing!
Backup Windows? Sure! We'll also help you back up OS X, your iPhone, iPad, and Android device, too! We explain why the 3… 2… 1… Backup Rule is so important, talk up the best NAS boxes (and a fireproof NAS!) with Allyn Malventano, discuss online vs. local backup, why you should get data offsite , casual backup, and moar!
Description: Should you buy a new machine or wait for Intel's next chip, Skylake? Thoughts on dumping your cell provider and going Wi-Fi Only, 3 inexpensive DACs, help cutting your cable TV subscription, a major myth about RAM performance... All that and more, on TekThing!
How long will data last in cold storage? Deciphering the cryptic codes on memory sticks, how to save your printer heads, and speeding up an old PC. All that and more, on TekThing!
What do you do if you've lost your Android device? We've got some help finding a good VPN from @Lifehacker, subwoofers, FreeNAS, and new tech from Apple! All that and more, on TekThing.------- Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.com THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------HBO Now Launches: https://www.apple.com/appletv/hbo-now/Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Apple MacBook: https://www.apple.com/macbook/ What to do when you lost your Android device:Android Device Manager: https://www.google.com/android/devicemanagerGoogle Authenticator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en Rapid Fire Round!@mininessie tweets "@patricknorton @verge do either of you know of a good electronics backpack for cellphone laptop and more around 30-40 dollars"GoRuck: http://www.goruck.com/Urban Operator: http://www.tacticaltailor.com/urbanoperatorpack.aspxAmazon Basics Laptop Backpack: http://amzn.to/1wv0ZeR @renefcbwong0012 tweets "can freenas replace my drobo n give the same features as drobo?"FreeNAS: http://www.freenas.org/Drobo: http://www.drobo.com/ @ScottDulgarian tweets "Which Subwoofer for $500? polk 550wi, SVSPB1000, Velodyne impact or other? using B&W inwall"Bowers & Wilkins: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/Custom_Installation/CI_Series/In-wall-subwoofers.htmlHsu Research: http://www.hsuresearch.com/subwoofers.html VPN's with Alan Henry@Omar_Rasool tweets @tekthing "What are some of the best free VPN's?"Alan Henry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halophoenixLifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/ Love the show,In your latest issue you had a user ask about playing the same audio to two different Chromecasts from one pc. This can easily be done using a piece of software called Airparrot 2. Also you can stream the same video feed to multiple Chromecasts with this software or something different to each one. I am currently testing this as a cheap solution for digital signage and have displayed to 5 tv's simultaneously.Hope this helps.ChristopherAirParrot 2: http://www.airsquirrels.com/airparrot/ @bogointeractive tweets Would you still build your own machine or buy prebuilt. I ask this as my Dell is crapping out.TekThing episode 3: https://youtu.be/fDE1BRkyjPYShannon's Gaming Rig: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xqqMK8
What do you do if you've lost your Android device? We've got some help finding a good VPN from @Lifehacker, subwoofers, FreeNAS, and new tech from Apple! All that and more, on TekThing.------- Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.com THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------HBO Now Launches: https://www.apple.com/appletv/hbo-now/Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Apple MacBook: https://www.apple.com/macbook/ What to do when you lost your Android device:Android Device Manager: https://www.google.com/android/devicemanagerGoogle Authenticator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en Rapid Fire Round!@mininessie tweets "@patricknorton @verge do either of you know of a good electronics backpack for cellphone laptop and more around 30-40 dollars"GoRuck: http://www.goruck.com/Urban Operator: http://www.tacticaltailor.com/urbanoperatorpack.aspxAmazon Basics Laptop Backpack: http://amzn.to/1wv0ZeR @renefcbwong0012 tweets "can freenas replace my drobo n give the same features as drobo?"FreeNAS: http://www.freenas.org/Drobo: http://www.drobo.com/ @ScottDulgarian tweets "Which Subwoofer for $500? polk 550wi, SVSPB1000, Velodyne impact or other? using B&W inwall"Bowers & Wilkins: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/Custom_Installation/CI_Series/In-wall-subwoofers.htmlHsu Research: http://www.hsuresearch.com/subwoofers.html VPN's with Alan Henry@Omar_Rasool tweets @tekthing "What are some of the best free VPN's?"Alan Henry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halophoenixLifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/ Love the show,In your latest issue you had a user ask about playing the same audio to two different Chromecasts from one pc. This can easily be done using a piece of software called Airparrot 2. Also you can stream the same video feed to multiple Chromecasts with this software or something different to each one. I am currently testing this as a cheap solution for digital signage and have displayed to 5 tv's simultaneously.Hope this helps.ChristopherAirParrot 2: http://www.airsquirrels.com/airparrot/ @bogointeractive tweets Would you still build your own machine or buy prebuilt. I ask this as my Dell is crapping out.TekThing episode 3: https://youtu.be/fDE1BRkyjPYShannon's Gaming Rig: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xqqMK8
Boogie Board Sync 9.7 Tablet, Free Antivirus Picks, 3 Great Headphones Under $100, Galaxy S6 Edge & Sony Experia Z4 Announced, Banana Pi or Raspberry Pi??? All that and more on TekThing!
-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tekthing THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Today's topics: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: https://www.samsung.com/us/register/six-appeal/Sony Xperia Z4: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/tablets/xperia-z4-tablet/specifications/Blackberry "Slider" Phone: http://www.cnet.com/products/blackberry-slider/SanDisk 200GB MicroSD card: http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2015/200gb-sandisk-ultra-microsdxc-uhs-i-card-premium-edition/Boogie Board Sync 9.7 inch Tablet: http://www.myboogieboard.com/na/products/boogie-board-sync-9.html Chris wrote: ìI would love to see you guys review 5 or six pairs of headphones on air. I would like for them to be under $100. I would enjoy seeing your opinions on the subject.îMonoprice 8323, aka Premium Hi-Fi DJ Style Over-the-Ear Pro Headphones: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2Monoprice 8323 on Inner Fidelity: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame-full-size-sealedSony MDR-7506: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-150-over-ear-headphones/Grado Labs Prestige Series SR60e, SR80e: http://www.gradolabs.com/headphones/prestige-series/item/2-sr60eSennheiser Momentum: http://en-us.sennheiser.com/over-ear-headphone-momentum-stereo Rick writes in: "Greetings Pat and Shannon,Firstly, I've been a fan for quite some time. Pat especially, since I started watching TSS at age 11 or 12 and now I'm almost as bald as you are. Bald buddies! Ahem, anyway, what would be your current recommendation (free or paid) for security software. I'm running AVG 2015 and Malware Bytes Pro, but I've heard mixed feedback regarding AVG's effectiveness.Keep up the great work. Forever a fan,-RickPCMag's Top List: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.aspAvast: https://www.avast.com/en-us/indexAVG: http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepageMalware Bytes: https://www.malwarebytes.org/BitDefender: http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html @DoorToDoorGeek tweeted: "I just say give the Banana Pro a chance, mine runs fantastic, lots of bells and whistles."Banana Pi: http://www.bananapi.org/ Austin writes in: "I have 2 Chromecasts in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs. I would like to see if there is a way to be able to stream my Google play music from my phone or PC to both Chromecasts at the same time, or is something like a Sonos the only way to go if i want audio playing throughout the house?"Google Cast for Audio: http://www.google.com/cast/audio/Sonos: http://www.sonos.com/?r=1Bose: http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/wifi_music_systems/soundtouch_music/index.jspCambridge Audio: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/ Do Something Analog!Visit A Park! http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm
Boogie Board Sync 9.7 Tablet, Free Antivirus Picks, 3 Great Headphones Under $100, Galaxy S6 Edge & Sony Experia Z4 Announced, Banana Pi or Raspberry Pi??? All that and more on TekThing!
-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tekthing THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Today's topics: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: https://www.samsung.com/us/register/six-appeal/Sony Xperia Z4: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/tablets/xperia-z4-tablet/specifications/Blackberry "Slider" Phone: http://www.cnet.com/products/blackberry-slider/SanDisk 200GB MicroSD card: http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2015/200gb-sandisk-ultra-microsdxc-uhs-i-card-premium-edition/Boogie Board Sync 9.7 inch Tablet: http://www.myboogieboard.com/na/products/boogie-board-sync-9.html Chris wrote: ìI would love to see you guys review 5 or six pairs of headphones on air. I would like for them to be under $100. I would enjoy seeing your opinions on the subject.îMonoprice 8323, aka Premium Hi-Fi DJ Style Over-the-Ear Pro Headphones: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2Monoprice 8323 on Inner Fidelity: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame-full-size-sealedSony MDR-7506: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-150-over-ear-headphones/Grado Labs Prestige Series SR60e, SR80e: http://www.gradolabs.com/headphones/prestige-series/item/2-sr60eSennheiser Momentum: http://en-us.sennheiser.com/over-ear-headphone-momentum-stereo Rick writes in: "Greetings Pat and Shannon,Firstly, I've been a fan for quite some time. Pat especially, since I started watching TSS at age 11 or 12 and now I'm almost as bald as you are. Bald buddies! Ahem, anyway, what would be your current recommendation (free or paid) for security software. I'm running AVG 2015 and Malware Bytes Pro, but I've heard mixed feedback regarding AVG's effectiveness.Keep up the great work. Forever a fan,-RickPCMag's Top List: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.aspAvast: https://www.avast.com/en-us/indexAVG: http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepageMalware Bytes: https://www.malwarebytes.org/BitDefender: http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html @DoorToDoorGeek tweeted: "I just say give the Banana Pro a chance, mine runs fantastic, lots of bells and whistles."Banana Pi: http://www.bananapi.org/ Austin writes in: "I have 2 Chromecasts in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs. I would like to see if there is a way to be able to stream my Google play music from my phone or PC to both Chromecasts at the same time, or is something like a Sonos the only way to go if i want audio playing throughout the house?"Google Cast for Audio: http://www.google.com/cast/audio/Sonos: http://www.sonos.com/?r=1Bose: http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/wifi_music_systems/soundtouch_music/index.jspCambridge Audio: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/ Do Something Analog!Visit A Park! http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm
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Net Neutrality Vote on 2/26/15: https://www.battleforthenet.com/
New Motorola Moto E!
Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G LTE: http://www.motorola.com/us/moto-e-2nd-gen/Moto-E-2nd-Gen/moto-e-2nd-gen.html
Motorola Moto E (1st Gen): http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/shop-all-mobile-phones/Moto-E-pdp/moto-e.html
Repurpose an old android phone or tablet:
Kathleen emailed: Got any ideas for ways I can re-purpose an old Android tablet (original 7 inch Galaxy Tab) and phone (Galaxy S2)?
Thanks for all the tech goodness!
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Use it as a security camera. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam)
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Use your tablet in the kitchen.
-
Use your phone to control home media with IR functionality.
Great inexpensive options for great audio quality:
Sonyís MDR-7506 Headphones: http://amzn.to/1al9oaV
Grado SR-60e Headphones: http://amzn.to/1LEBSIj
High Resolution Technologies: http://www.highresolutiontechnologies.com/
dSp on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1698830754/dsp-making-your-headphones-sound-better
Ergonomic tablet or phone viewing on an airplane:
Laurel writes: One more on the travel theme-what are some creative solutions for getting a phone (iPhone 5/6+, android...etc) to fasten to the back on airline seat for more ergo viewing?
Skyview Travel Tray Mount: http://store.griffintechnology.com/skyview-travel-tray-mount
DIY Tablet Airplane Seat Mount: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablet-airplane-seat-mount/
DIY Phone Mount for Airplane Seat: http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Mount-on-Plane-Seat/
HP Stream 11 alternative:
Hello Patrick,
In TekThing 6 you mentioned you were interested in the hp stream 11.
I was also fascinated by the wave of cheap windows 8.1 laptops that hit recently that are similar to all the great chromebooks that hit last year.
You might want to take a look at the acer e11 instead which has basically the same guts (cpu), form factor, etc but is MUCH more upgradeable: ram, and standard 2.5" hdd so you can put in an ssd if you want. It's the same price of $199 but make sure you get the one at target (not amazon) for the fully upgradable 2.5" drive bay. So I upgraded mine to 8gb of ram and a 240gb SSD and it's not a half bad little windows machine.
Here is my in depth review if you are at all interested: http://blog.arogan.com/2014/12/acer-aspire-e11-es1-111m-c7de_71.html
Anyways, glad to see both of you still on the air. I've been a loyal fan since the tech tv screen savers days
ARogan
Do something analog!
Shannon's favorite anime convention in Chicago - ACEN: http://www.acen.org/
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Net Neutrality Vote on 2/26/15: https://www.battleforthenet.com/
New Motorola Moto E!
Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G LTE: http://www.motorola.com/us/moto-e-2nd-gen/Moto-E-2nd-Gen/moto-e-2nd-gen.html
Motorola Moto E (1st Gen): http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/shop-all-mobile-phones/Moto-E-pdp/moto-e.html
Repurpose an old android phone or tablet:
Kathleen emailed: Got any ideas for ways I can re-purpose an old Android tablet (original 7 inch Galaxy Tab) and phone (Galaxy S2)?
Thanks for all the tech goodness!
-
Use it as a security camera. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam)
-
Use your tablet in the kitchen.
-
Use your phone to control home media with IR functionality.
Great inexpensive options for great audio quality:
Sonyís MDR-7506 Headphones: http://amzn.to/1al9oaV
Grado SR-60e Headphones: http://amzn.to/1LEBSIj
High Resolution Technologies: http://www.highresolutiontechnologies.com/
dSp on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1698830754/dsp-making-your-headphones-sound-better
Ergonomic tablet or phone viewing on an airplane:
Laurel writes: One more on the travel theme-what are some creative solutions for getting a phone (iPhone 5/6+, android...etc) to fasten to the back on airline seat for more ergo viewing?
Skyview Travel Tray Mount: http://store.griffintechnology.com/skyview-travel-tray-mount
DIY Tablet Airplane Seat Mount: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablet-airplane-seat-mount/
DIY Phone Mount for Airplane Seat: http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Mount-on-Plane-Seat/
HP Stream 11 alternative:
Hello Patrick,
In TekThing 6 you mentioned you were interested in the hp stream 11.
I was also fascinated by the wave of cheap windows 8.1 laptops that hit recently that are similar to all the great chromebooks that hit last year.
You might want to take a look at the acer e11 instead which has basically the same guts (cpu), form factor, etc but is MUCH more upgradeable: ram, and standard 2.5" hdd so you can put in an ssd if you want. It's the same price of $199 but make sure you get the one at target (not amazon) for the fully upgradable 2.5" drive bay. So I upgraded mine to 8gb of ram and a 240gb SSD and it's not a half bad little windows machine.
Here is my in depth review if you are at all interested: http://blog.arogan.com/2014/12/acer-aspire-e11-es1-111m-c7de_71.html
Anyways, glad to see both of you still on the air. I've been a loyal fan since the tech tv screen savers days
ARogan
Do something analog!
Shannon's favorite anime convention in Chicago - ACEN: http://www.acen.org/
The Raspberry Pi 2 is here! Which mic is best for your game stream? Power converting overseas, and cheap backups. All that and more, on TekThing!-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tekthing THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Raspberry Pi Intro: http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/what-is-a-raspberry-pi/Raspberry Pi 2: http://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-2-model-b/Emulators: http://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/#emulation-on-raspberry-pi-2Windows 10: http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2015/02/02/windows-10-coming-to-raspberry-pi-2/Windows Developer Program: http://dev.windows.com/en-us/featured/Windows-Developer-Program-for-IoTSample Applications: http://ms-iot.github.io/content/SampleApps.htmWindows on Devices: https://www.windowsondevices.com/Xenon Strobe Pi 2 Death: http://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/#xenon-death-flash-a-free-physics-lesson Rapid Fire Round!ioSafe 1515+: https://iosafe.com/1515-nas-backup-archive-dr-applianceCarbon Copy Cloner: https://bombich.com/SuperDuper: http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.htmlMacruim Reflect: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspxAcronis True Image: http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc-backup/Clonezilla: http://clonezilla.org/CrashPlan: http://www.code42.com/crashplan/ Streaming MicrophonesRazer Seiren: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-seirenBlue Yeti Blackout: http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/Heil PR40: http://www.heilsound.com/pro/microphones/pr-40Samson C01U: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/c01u/ Hello Patrick and Shannon. Long time fan, love the new show. My family will be moving to England for a few years and I need some help. I have some electronics that will only run on 110 so I need a quality power converter. Any suggestions? Also, will running an electronics off of a converter continuously cause problems? Is there a UPS that inputs at 220 but outputs at 110? I was thinking of daisy chaining the electronics to a UPS to a converter. Is this an overkill?Thanks,Drew S from Newport News, VAOREI 3 in 1 UK Travel Adapter Plug with USB and Surge Protection: http://amzn.to/19y4SFNVCT VP18 UK to USA Plug Adapter: http://amzn.to/17rUDktSeven Star F200 Travel Converter: http://amzn.to/1A72waHBESTEK® Portable 6A Max 4-Port USB Charger Universal Travel Adapter & Power Converter: http://amzn.to/1LemjsgEZOPower International Travel Charger Power Voltage Converter: http://amzn.to/17rVa5ZGoldsource STU-N Series 5000W: http://amzn.to/1E73zsS Do something analog!Like flying a prism kite! http://amzn.to/1ESlUrs
The Raspberry Pi 2 is here! Which mic is best for your game stream? Power converting overseas, and cheap backups. All that and more, on TekThing!-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tekthing THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Raspberry Pi Intro: http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/what-is-a-raspberry-pi/Raspberry Pi 2: http://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-2-model-b/Emulators: http://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/#emulation-on-raspberry-pi-2Windows 10: http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2015/02/02/windows-10-coming-to-raspberry-pi-2/Windows Developer Program: http://dev.windows.com/en-us/featured/Windows-Developer-Program-for-IoTSample Applications: http://ms-iot.github.io/content/SampleApps.htmWindows on Devices: https://www.windowsondevices.com/Xenon Strobe Pi 2 Death: http://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/#xenon-death-flash-a-free-physics-lesson Rapid Fire Round!ioSafe 1515+: https://iosafe.com/1515-nas-backup-archive-dr-applianceCarbon Copy Cloner: https://bombich.com/SuperDuper: http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.htmlMacruim Reflect: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspxAcronis True Image: http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc-backup/Clonezilla: http://clonezilla.org/CrashPlan: http://www.code42.com/crashplan/ Streaming MicrophonesRazer Seiren: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-seirenBlue Yeti Blackout: http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/Heil PR40: http://www.heilsound.com/pro/microphones/pr-40Samson C01U: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/c01u/ Hello Patrick and Shannon. Long time fan, love the new show. My family will be moving to England for a few years and I need some help. I have some electronics that will only run on 110 so I need a quality power converter. Any suggestions? Also, will running an electronics off of a converter continuously cause problems? Is there a UPS that inputs at 220 but outputs at 110? I was thinking of daisy chaining the electronics to a UPS to a converter. Is this an overkill?Thanks,Drew S from Newport News, VAOREI 3 in 1 UK Travel Adapter Plug with USB and Surge Protection: http://amzn.to/19y4SFNVCT VP18 UK to USA Plug Adapter: http://amzn.to/17rUDktSeven Star F200 Travel Converter: http://amzn.to/1A72waHBESTEK® Portable 6A Max 4-Port USB Charger Universal Travel Adapter & Power Converter: http://amzn.to/1LemjsgEZOPower International Travel Charger Power Voltage Converter: http://amzn.to/17rVa5ZGoldsource STU-N Series 5000W: http://amzn.to/1E73zsS Do something analog!Like flying a prism kite! http://amzn.to/1ESlUrs
Kill switches are saving smartphones, our top bargain router picks, three alternatives to Lastpass Password Manager, and PCPer's Ryan Shrout joins to talk GPUs! All that and more this time on TekThing!------- Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.com THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Show Notes: Today's topics:Smart phone kill switches: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/11/us-usa-smartphone-killswitch-idUSKBN0LF09520150211 Benjamin writes: Hey Patrick & Shannon,I'm in the market for a new WIFI router but I haven't really kept up on the router market for the last couple years. I don't need AC, but I do need something that will work well in my wifi saturated apartment. Also it would be awesome to find something under $100, but I'm willing to pay more of there is a good reason to. What would you suggest to get the best bang for my buck?Keep up the great work, really enjoying the new show!Thanks,BenjaminTP-LINK TL-WR841N http://amzn.to/1CWrH1TTP-LINK TL-WR940N http://amzn.to/1z8OWQhNETGEAR N600 WNDR3400 http://amzn.to/1vleFmOTP-LINK TL-WDR4300 http://amzn.to/1KKve4J Rapid Fire Round!1. Keepass: http://keepass.info/2. 1Password: https://agilebits.com/onepassword3. Keeper: https://keepersecurity.com/ Ryan Shrout from http://www.pcper.com/ and TWiCH http://twit.tv/show/this-week-in-computer-hardwarehttp://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-960-2GB-Review-GM206-199http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-Discloses-Full-Memory-Structure-and-Limitations-GTX-970http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-GTX-970-Memory-Issues-Tested-SLIhttp://www.pcper.com/news/Processors/Report-AMD-Godavari-CPU-Lineup-Leaked-New-APUs-and-Athlon-X4-Processorshttp://www.pcper.com/news/Graphics-Cards/AMD-R9-300-Series-Possibly-Coming-Soon Wireless Carriers Have To Unlock Your Phone:http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/02/starting-today-wireless-carriers-have-to-unlock-your-phone/ How to get TekThing on your Roku: http://www.rokuguide.com/private-channels/itunes-podcasts Do something analog!California Academy of Sciences: http://www.calacademy.org/
Kill switches are saving smartphones, our top bargain router picks, three alternatives to Lastpass Password Manager, and PCPer's Ryan Shrout joins to talk GPUs! All that and more this time on TekThing!------- Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.com THANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/ SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/ EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.com -------Show Notes: Today's topics:Smart phone kill switches: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/11/us-usa-smartphone-killswitch-idUSKBN0LF09520150211 Benjamin writes: Hey Patrick & Shannon,I'm in the market for a new WIFI router but I haven't really kept up on the router market for the last couple years. I don't need AC, but I do need something that will work well in my wifi saturated apartment. Also it would be awesome to find something under $100, but I'm willing to pay more of there is a good reason to. What would you suggest to get the best bang for my buck?Keep up the great work, really enjoying the new show!Thanks,BenjaminTP-LINK TL-WR841N http://amzn.to/1CWrH1TTP-LINK TL-WR940N http://amzn.to/1z8OWQhNETGEAR N600 WNDR3400 http://amzn.to/1vleFmOTP-LINK TL-WDR4300 http://amzn.to/1KKve4J Rapid Fire Round!1. Keepass: http://keepass.info/2. 1Password: https://agilebits.com/onepassword3. Keeper: https://keepersecurity.com/ Ryan Shrout from http://www.pcper.com/ and TWiCH http://twit.tv/show/this-week-in-computer-hardwarehttp://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-960-2GB-Review-GM206-199http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-Discloses-Full-Memory-Structure-and-Limitations-GTX-970http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-GTX-970-Memory-Issues-Tested-SLIhttp://www.pcper.com/news/Processors/Report-AMD-Godavari-CPU-Lineup-Leaked-New-APUs-and-Athlon-X4-Processorshttp://www.pcper.com/news/Graphics-Cards/AMD-R9-300-Series-Possibly-Coming-Soon Wireless Carriers Have To Unlock Your Phone:http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/02/starting-today-wireless-carriers-have-to-unlock-your-phone/ How to get TekThing on your Roku: http://www.rokuguide.com/private-channels/itunes-podcasts Do something analog!California Academy of Sciences: http://www.calacademy.org/
The perfect PC toolkit, 3 mail apps that make iOS better, help unlocking your phone, Raspberry Pi Model 2 and, wait, did Net Neutrality just get real? All that and more on TekThing!-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TekthingTHANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.comToday's topics:FCC on Net Neutrality: http://www.wired.com/2015/02/fcc-chai...EFF Writeup: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/02...Josh emailed ask@tekthing.com, "I was hoping you guys could help out with this. I am waiting to get a computer toolkit but I do not know if I should get a kit or make my own. Some help with this would be nice."Options: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/54...https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pr...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product...Rapid Fire Round!1. Outlook: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id9519375962. Gmail: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gmail...3. Mailbox: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailb...Tom asks: Any tips on unlocking a phone without having to pay the $50 that some companies want?For the four major carriers: 1. https://www.verizonwireless.com/about...2. https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC...3. https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/4. https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlockin...FCC Info: https://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faqRaspberry Pi 2!http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-...http://dev.windows.com/en-us/featured...Do Something Analog!https://twitter.com/nchan/status/5623...http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Birds-21301http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Maersk-Lin...http://www.youtube.com/c/tested
The perfect PC toolkit, 3 mail apps that make iOS better, help unlocking your phone, Raspberry Pi Model 2 and, wait, did Net Neutrality just get real? All that and more on TekThing!-------Support us: http://www.patreon.com/tekthingSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/tekthingWebsite: http://www.tekthing.comRSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TekthingTHANKS!Hak5!: http://hak5.org/HakShop: https://hakshop.myshopify.com/SOCIAL IT UP!Twitter: https://twitter.com/tekthingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TekThingGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+Tekthing/EMAIL US!ask@tekthing.comToday's topics:FCC on Net Neutrality: http://www.wired.com/2015/02/fcc-chai...EFF Writeup: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/02...Josh emailed ask@tekthing.com, "I was hoping you guys could help out with this. I am waiting to get a computer toolkit but I do not know if I should get a kit or make my own. Some help with this would be nice."Options: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/54...https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pr...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product...Rapid Fire Round!1. Outlook: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id9519375962. Gmail: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gmail...3. Mailbox: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailb...Tom asks: Any tips on unlocking a phone without having to pay the $50 that some companies want?For the four major carriers: 1. https://www.verizonwireless.com/about...2. https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC...3. https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/4. https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlockin...FCC Info: https://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faqRaspberry Pi 2!http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-...http://dev.windows.com/en-us/featured...Do Something Analog!https://twitter.com/nchan/status/5623...http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Birds-21301http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Maersk-Lin...http://www.youtube.com/c/tested