New Show Added! Itchin to Fly! Episode 283!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, It is 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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New Show – The Chubby Caddy!

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.

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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.

You Are In The Game! A New Episode of TechtalkRadio now Available! Share, Like, Download!

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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New Show Posted! – Episode 267 – If It Don’t Fit, I Quit!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Broadway, Shawn DeWeerd, Justin Lemme and Andy Taylor talk about the Stay At Home Orders and now how many are working from home. Zoom has now made us capable of seeing how our coworkers live. This also has caused more bloopers online especially from reporters working from home, Check out the YouTube Link from News Be Funny. Shawn brings up the fact that the equipment can also provide a step up from a low quality web cam.

Justin shares info about doing Wednesday Night Virtual Trivia with OBS Studio for his local Brewery, Bruz Beers. Andy talks with Scott Lien from Grandpad about the company’s solution for Senior Users and how they provide an overall solution for those wanting to stay connected.

Justin and Shawn talk about the Technology of Reporters doing live segments from their homes with the Use of Dejero Hardware. Broadway talks to us about iRacing with NASCAR and explains some of the Technology behind it. Some of the problems that can arise when installing an updated graphics card is case design and Shawn gets one that won’t fit. John says it’s time for Duct Tape and Bubble Gum to get it to stick! The guys talk about some of the many different cases that are available from Cooler Master or Corsair.

Andy has an issue trying to get an HDMI port running on a laptop the company sent him but is apprehensive to do it without bothering Tech Support.

The Guys share some Websites of the Weeks, Gamesforthebrain.com and Shawn gives a look at archive.org, go to software archive and play some old school Dos Video games! Justin remembers Dr. Shrink while John brings up Heretic, and Duke Nukem.

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A Tablet for Seniors – Grandpad

We take a look at Grandpad, a Tablet made for the older senior population that doesn’t have a Smart Phone or Internet Connection at Home.

The Tablet comes equipped with a 4G LTE Connection and has an interface with Larger ICON for the most common task. Users can Send and Receive Email, Photos, Listen to thousands of Included Songs, and visit favorite websites.

The GrandPad comes with a charging station and protective case. The

Internet connection provided by Consumer Cellular for $40 No Contract and the Grandpad sells for about $250.

With the Grandpad, it allows you to keep in touch with Loved ones that may not be able to receive visitors during these times and it is not difficult to set up or use.  

More Info at https://www.grandpad.net