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New Episode #347 – Streaming and Steaming!

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!

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Video Segment – KMSB Fox 11 TP Link Gigabit Powerline Kit

In this Segment for KMSB Fox 11, Andy Taylor gives us a look at the TP Link Gigabit Powerline Kit. This was a great fast solution for connecting a Switch/Hub in another room without a Ethernet Drop and creating a Connection via the Same Circuit Powerline also a silly tool for moving the mouse to seem as though your system (or user) is working when being monitored by a business for employees working from home! Please Feel free to Subscribe, Like and Share!

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New Episode #346 – Seeing The Light!?

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 announcements from 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!

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New Show – Episode 344 – Justin Goes Munson

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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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Episode 343 – What Happens in Thailand

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 still even 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 and customizing 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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