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 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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For today’s Segment, it is all about Security on your personal computer. This past week LastPass issued a notice that the popular password manager with a Free Version would no longer support the

Free option entirely.  While this move could have users transition to the premium service at about 3 bucks a month or Family plan for multiple users. There are some options.  A Password Manager is a way for users to set good secure passwords and have them easily entered by the App to provide access to banking, paying bills, member websites etc. In the Old days many would use a password on many different services, this is dangerous in case a company you do business with has been compromised and your password which is used by all of your accounts is everywhere.  Some Browsers such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have password managers built in, for typing in your mobile devices and other systems, this is where products like LastPass have come in handy. Some options are also paid options and they include Dashlane, 1password. For Free Options, Bitwarden allows many of the features you found useful with the Free version of Lastpass. If you don’t mind Ads pushed to you, LOGMENCE is another option. A Password Manager can be great peace of mind and you can export your LastPass info to use on other services but don’t let it get seen.

Want to Add greater Password functionality to your Windows PC? Kensington has been around for years providing all types of great accessories for your Mac and PC systems. They continue to have monitor shields, system locks and even fingerprint keys. Users can find the Kensignton VeriMark (Which we have to show) USB Fingerprint Key, with this Scanner, your biometric after it is set up can be used to log in to your computer. It does not store passwords, it remembers your digital signature via a fingerprint and can log you on to your computer using Windows Hello which can be set up In your Sign in Options, and even connect your to Google, Gmail, Facebook, Lastpass, Dashlane, or Roboform after set up for the Authentication on those sites. You Don’t store something like this in your laptop bag it is easily carried on your keychain. If you want to give others access it can memorize up to 10 different user logins for windows. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online ) U2F device sells for around 39 bucks which again is peace of mind and Security!

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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?

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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.