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In an effort to promote safe computing, March 31 is “World Backup Day”. You can get more information about it at http://www.worldbackupday.com
We play Name That Term…but this time, it’s the “networking” edition.
And we talk about iothinks.com which has developed speakers smart enough to stream music, read news, talk to other gadgets and more…automatically, when you want and need…based on your habits!
No radios…at RadioShack? No kidding…
There is a way to convert video files which have been recorded using a Tivo…
And, you can easily create your own rap song…by rapping into the AutoRap app!
Some televisions sales occur before the Super Bowl. We discussed the availability of 4K televisions, and services which can provide 4K content…
A “4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player” has been available for sale: the UBD-K8500/ZA from Samsung: “Stream the latest 4K movies…from online providers such as Netflix and Amazon…play all the old music CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs that you have collected…”
According to the user manual: “Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when you use specific functions…”
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While talking about e-mail security, Tutanota was mentioned because they promote their service as one of the most secure:
In an episode of MR. ROBOT, ProtonMail was used…so I thought to also mention them. Per their website:
“All emails are secured automatically with end-to-end encryption. This means even we cannot decrypt and read your emails. As a result, your encrypted emails cannot be shared with third parties.
“…By default, we do not keep any IP logs which can be linked to your anonymous email account. Your privacy comes first.”
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To read more about the “ENCRYPT Act of 2016” (H.R.4528), go to https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4528 …its intent is to disallow states the authority to minimize security measures.
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Andy dials-it-up about overclocking…
And notifications on iOS can be in the form of “banners”, “badges”, and “interactive alerts”…you can learn about their differences at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201925
If you ever have not been fairly treated, and wanted to “e-mail the boss”…now you can, as Justin did! Use http:EmailTheBoss.org…
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Linkysys has expanded DD-WRT support to WRT1200AC, WRT1900AC, and WRT1900ACS routers. Their statement to TechtalkRadio is that: “…WRT is our flagship brand within the Linksys consumer line…”
Features include:
dual core processors…
USB 3.0 ports which support storage devices, and the ability to share files across a network…
and eSATA ports.
(The Linksys WRT1200AC AC1200 Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router also has parental controls, and “guest access” for devices that may be used by visitors to the household.)
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Andy downloaded and installed Windows 10 on a computer…if he can do it, so can you! Download it from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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And we talk about preparing tax returns with a representative from TurboTax…
Andy interviews:
Vincent Borel of Logitech describes their Logi Circle “home security and connection camera”. It has a rechargeable battery and can stream three hours of video for up to three hours, “2-Way Talk” capability (with audio monitoring), and free 24-hr cloud storage for recorded video that can be downloaded…
Karen Regis of Intel talks about the 6th Gen Intel Core processors which “have been optimized to best run Windows 10, enabling new experiences…and providing more secure computing.”
And Chris Kooistra of Cobra discusses Dash Cams that can “automatically save and protect clips if an impact is detected”.