EPISODE 302: Wading in the Water and Not Getting Wet
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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For this Mornings Segment we took a look at the Important process of Data Backup. Wednesday March 31st was World Backup Day. The idea was to do it before April 1st, Don’t Be a Fool, Backup! Even if you missed out on World Backup Day, it is always wise to, and I Quote Larry the Cable Guy “Get er done!”
For the Segment we stress what is a backup, A backup is a second or to be real safe a third copy of all your important files — for example, your family photos, home videos, documents and emails so you would never lose them in the event of a Disaster.
Instead of storing it all in one place (like your computer), you keep another copy of everything somewhere safe. First of All, while copying them to a Flash Drive or External Hard Drive, there are options to restore your system in the case of a hard drive failure, and it happens. The technology behind the storage devices has become much better over the years moving from a traditional “Spinny” drive to SSD Drives (Solid State – No Moving Parts)
While I am a fan of the Acronis Software, True Image 2021 and not only giving you a way to make an Image Copy of your system but also backups when your system changes. The newest version also offers data protection with Cloud Backups – storing your data in a secured cloud setting. The Product sells for about 40 dollars for a single version and for a Five User System about $70. There is a few free options and one that gets a lot of love is EaseUS.Com. The Free Software will do backups and incremental backups. The Pro Version which is $30 can do drive imaging
Hardware for backup can be done with various Hard Drives and they come in different sizes. If you have a 500GB drive in your system, I recommend 750GB or Larger, the cost per terabyte is very reasonable. One option is the My Passport drive from WD –portable hard drive storage for your Windows computer (can be reformatted to support other operating systems). Available in up to 5TB of storage, the My Passport drive also offers automatic backup software
Also don’t forget to backup your Smartphones – whether you use google drive or icloud depending on your device – SanDisk makes a removable flash drive that can connect to your device and using software easily backup your photos, videos and documents.
Portable is important because, you really don’t want to store your backup with your system, a fire or disaster would effect your backups – having it at work or in a safe deposit can protect your data from this. I recommend taking a look at the hardware at wd.com and for more on the need to back up your data – http://www.worldbackupday.com/
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!
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?
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.