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The Latest Radio Show – Listen In! Episode 388 – The 30 Pound Jug of Mayo!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Matt, Justin and Shawn gather to talk about the latest in Tech. We kick off the show getting the info from last week’s discussion on Justin’s One Wheel Pint X and how his trial run went with the electric skateboard. We have noticed among us; we may have a tendency to buy Tech but not continue to use it. Justin tells us its his ADHD that has seen this happen over the years. Matt tells us why this happens with Hyper Fixation on a product or service. Justin tells us about a YouTube Channel he enjoys called HowToADHD which provided an Ah-Ha Moment for his Wife to understand the things Justin might do. Andy mentions how the Tech World has provided us with so many distractions and finds the positive.

The idea of Marketing and Sales finding attention matters when developing a campaign. Andy tells us about how he adjusted in social media and Blog Post the way to promote a video or post. Matt says the increased looks could be due to FOMO, The Fear of Missing Out. The guys share how Recipe Sites can be the biggest culprit. Matt likes cooking and tells us about an Extension for Google Chrome that autodetects when a recipe is on the page. Justin shares justtherecipe.com When it comes to Click Bait, There is also a Subreddit, Saved You A Click, to keep your visits away from Click Bait on Various Websites.

The Crew talks about Subscription Services and Ad’s with Amazon’s addition of a paid tier to remove adds. Matt shares a IG Account his wife found that also explains ADHD, @ADHDoers
A Friend of Andy’s reached out about her son exercising an violent outburst after getting defeated in a game. The guys talk about how this has been accepted as normal. However, Andy offered an alternative he discovered while engaging his sons in a Video Game. Ads are always a great feature during the Game and Door Dash has announced quite a promotion. The guys talk about this rather unique idea and find out Justin would love a 30 Gallon Jug of Mayo!

Dana from Tucson sent in an Email wanting to discard a couple of Old Computers. The guys talk about Data and finding a place to recycle the components. Justin recommends the Drill method while other data removal options are discussed. Andy talks about the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) with its Greener-gadgets site to help locate a recycling center for the componants. Also in the Show, What Andy thought could be a great job, the guys take a hard pass on maintaining a railway system in German running Windows 3.11

Andy asks the crew which type of Power Banks they use and turns out every has an Anker Device. Andy shares the Anker products he looked at for 13 News, The Anker 323 and the Solix S30 Solar Panels which he found for 55.00.

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New TV Segment Added – All About Power!


For our Tech Segment this week, It’s All About Power! Power banks are now more affordable than ever, providing a reliable backup for your smartphone or tablet when you find yourself away from an electrical outlet. In this video, we’ll explore two fantastic options from Anker that ensure you stay powered up.

First on our list is the Anker 323 10,000mAh USB C Charger. This sleek power bank is designed to efficiently charge your smartphone or tablet, and it’s capable of dual-device charging with an output of approximately 12W. The built-in on-screen display keeps you informed about the remaining power percentage, and it can provide up to two full charges for an iPhone14 or over 1.5 charges for a Galaxy S22. Priced at just $27, the Anker 323 is a compact companion perfect for your laptop bag. Anker also offers a higher-capacity 20,000mAh unit for those seeking even more charging capability at a slightly higher price.

But that’s not all – Anker goes beyond traditional power solutions with innovative technology. Introducing the Anker Solix PS30, a 30W Portable Solar Panel that harnesses the sun’s energy. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or find yourself in a location with no charging options, this portable solar panel could be a great solution. Featuring four panels with a connector, it can charge two devices simultaneously while folding out flat to maximize direct sunlight exposure. With an estimated one percent charge every minute for a device, it’s a game-changer.

A crucial tip: avoid leaving your smartphone directly in the sun. The panels neatly fold into a backpack-friendly size, and with IP65 resistance, they can handle the elements. The best part? This practical sleeve of four solar panels is available for just $55.

Discover more about Anker’s power solutions and explore their wide range of products at https://www.anker.com. Stay connected and powered up wherever you go!

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New Show Posted – Episode 387 – I Did That One Time…Once!

Our Interpretation of Justin on His New Pint X
Created by Open-AI Dall-E

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Slick and Matt wish Justin a Happy Belated Birthday. Justin tells us about his Birthday purchase that had him dipping into his Bitcoin to avoid using the family funds. A Complete impulse buy, Justin gets himself the One Wheel Pint X. Justin explains this new form of outdoor electric sports and it has the crew remembering the time he took his mountain bike out, popped a wheelie and lost a wheel! While the One Wheel Pint X looks like an amazing balancing Act, the guys talk about other Electric propelled action including Slicks choice of the BMW MotorRad C4, which he has added to his birthday list.

The One Wheel GT Product

Matt gets himself a new set of headphones and tells us about the Audeze Maxwells and why they are great for comfort and sound. Considered one of the Audiophiles favorites the headphones were a good purchase for him. Matt also tells us about a report that TC-Helicon was going to be abandoning the popular GoXLR.

Over the last couple of years, the product has found a great fan base and the news came as a surprise. We share our first listener question of this week’s show from Ray in Tucson who is asking about the need for backing up a computer and what are some options. Matt and Justin share a love of Cloud Based Backups and why this is a popular option and Andy and Slick share some software routes including Acronis Cyber Home.

Andy tells us about a new SSD announced from Solidigm which is set for over 60TB. Slick is a fan of Linux, and we discussed the news of Sparky Linux and how many are saying its a good alternative to Windows 11. A Listener Email from Laureen wants some info on touching up photos. The go to has been Photoshop over the years from Adobe. Matt tells us about Photo Glory and how this can be set to handle restoration. Justin mentions the Subreddit for Photoshop Request and how depending on the touch up job needed on a photo. Andy also talks about the newest versions of photoshop incorporating AI which can make projects much easier. Andy also recommends looking at Topaz which can handle Photos and Video. The recommendation from the crew is to look at the Free Trials. Andy also looks at AlternativeTo.Net.



A Story of a person who had money scammed from her bank account and hoping it will serve as a reminder to never give info over the phone to anybody, agency or bank. Question everything. Matt recommends using the phone number on the back of the Bank Card and not to feel bad about hanging up on an incoming call.

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New KMSB Fox 11 Segment – Toasted Tech!

For this weeks Segment, we visit with Tyler Butler and share a couple of great accessories to partner your technology and one, that is just cool. First Up, if you Have an iPhone and over the holidays added a Apple Smart Watch or QI chargeable AirPods, The Belkin 3 in 1 for Apple Devices can Recharge all of them together and it’s pretty fast! It Supports Apple Fast Charging up to 15Watts giving you about a 33 percent faster charge for your Apple Watch – Find out more at https://www.belkin.com It sells for about 115.00

Also, Dust and Dirt can be a destroyer for your computer system and other electronic gear. The dust can build up over time and get into your computer and destroy the bearings on the fans that help to keep your system cool. In the past some have thought, no problem, hit it with a can of Compressed Air. That can cause more issues and it can leave a residue and the compressed air can take off “jumpers” on your motherboard that could cause it to not power up. A new trend has been instead, keep it clean and dust free with a Air blower, No, I am not recommending to drop your Hoover in it, instead – a small portable battery powered Air Duster which is not to expensive depending on the brand. A popular brand is ATGenus and we took a look at the Comobelief 120000 RPM Air Duster which features 5 nozzles and 3 brushes with 3 different speeds, whether its getting into a keyboard or fans. No having to replace batteries, it charges via USB and these sell for about 50-80 bucks.

Finally, The Ukonic XBOX Series S Toaster, A Toaster that can defrost, toast and put the Xbox Logo into your Toast and it looks like an Xbox Series S, and even features a countdown timer. Sure, it looks like a Series S but if you love your toast and your Tech, why not! Priced around 40 bucks!

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New Show Posted – Episode 386 “Slapping Your Daddy!”

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Almost the entire crew on hand with Andy, Justin, Matt, Slick and Shawn. Justin who has been out for work and vacations tells us about a trip to California, checking out Legoland and then a trip to Nintendo World at Universal along with the Wizardry World of Harry Potter. Justin tells us about attending Moes Tavern which was based on the Simpsons which has Andy tells us about AI rendering of the Simpsons characters in real life. On the way back on his flight on JSX Airlines, Justin realizes he was on the plane with Coach Prime himself Deion Sanders.

Justin got a Photo with Deion Sanders on a Flight to California

We learn about the flight on JSX and why this has become a popular choice for travelers. Justin tells us how the colder temps has affected his EV Tesla Model Y. Justins see temperatures below Zero while Shawn in South Bend experiences even colder temps. Andy and Slick in Tucson must make a point that it was 79 the previous day. Andy forgets that Matt has told the crew about the Oodie while Shawn is wearing his Harry Potter Oodie and shares what the Oodie is all about while Matt shares a tip to make it even more comfortable.

Listener Dave from Palm Springs wants to know about Smart Cameras in the Car when it is parked. While Justin’s solution is to buy a Tesla, Matt tells us about the Ring Car Cam announced last year however Andy tells us this is hard to purchase, unavailable and rough reviews on the Amazon Site. Andy tells us about Owlcam and how this is a great solution yet pricey.

Matt tells us about the story of a man who noticed his LG Washing Machine has transferred over 3GB of Data on his connected device. This brings up the security aspects of devices. Andy has an LG refrigerator that also offers connectivity yet found it was only to tell him when to replace the filter so he didn’t connected. Justin shares the benefits of PiHole. Matt explains the Botnet and how this Washing Machine was compromised. Andy shares a study by the Consumer Technology Association which has what the crew feels is a Low Number of connected devices in the home. Apple Vision Pro will be doing demos at Apple Stores on how it works for a limited time. Listener Dorothy asks if Travel Web Services are ways to save money and better than a Travel Agency. Justin shares it is about Data and how the only sites can use that in marketing. Matt tells us about shopping incognito mode if doing this online however it’s recommended to go through a travel agent.

A Photo of the JSX Terminal that Justin took

Justin tells us about picking up another El Gato Stream Deck and the benefit of having this beyond for the use for Live Video Streaming. Darren in Sahuarita wanted to know the name of a British Comedy Show centering around Tech, Matt tells him it is the IT Crowd and found on Netflix.

Andy tells Justin about the AI Powered Grill, https://seergrills.com/ The Seergrills Perfecta operates at 1652 degrees and claims it can do the perfect steak. The guys share Tech when cooking and products that can make it easier. Matt tells us about https://anovaculinary.com/ Anova while Justin shares Ninja.

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