The Blog for the TechtalkRadio Show
We discuss problems that can be encountered when upgrading a computer, and what should be considered BEFORE you begin to spend money on it:
motherboard considerations…
hardware and software compatibility issues…
do you know EVERYTHING you need to about the product(s) and procedures?
Our “Website of the Week” is http://NationalHearingTest.org
(And, also consider visiting http://Starkey.com/online-hearing-test …)
On our January 16 show…
Andy introduces us to Vizmato: “a mobile video editor that allows the user to record, edit, and share customized videos with motion graphics, background theme music, visual effects, and video and audio filters.”
(At 28 minutes in the show,) S!ick explains how he lost his Twitter username…and $144,000…
The producer of the documentary “Debugging Diversity” talks about how the pioneers of Computer Science were women, why men tend to be the authors of software, and the gender gap in technology…
And how ProDRENALIN can enhance video that has been recorded with a camera designed for “action” and sports: automatically removing fisheye and perspective distortion, stabilize images, correct “rolling-shutter”, de-noise the video, correct color, adjust brightness/contrast, rotating the video, and more.
This is our “January 9” show, where many who were at CES came to talk to us…
The GoSun Stove works in conditions where “almost no weather is off limits”. It can cook with temperatures reaching above 550 degrees fahrenheit (290 degrees celsius). And steam, bake, roast, boil, and fry meals in as short a time as 20 minutes.
Plantronics was promoting two headsets: one intended for consumer use, and the other for business environments.
ili presented the world’s first wearable translator…that does not need connection to the internet: ili has an internal operating system within the device. And (for now) can translate English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Jeff Jury of DTS discusses the benefits of HD Radio.
And we learn more about the owner and producer of CES, which is “The Consumer Technology Association”. The mission statement of the CTA “is to grow the consumer technology industry”. They are involved in encouraging business and strategic relationships, market research, industry promotion, and other issues that affect areas related to technology.
(The show before the show: CES, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas…)
During the “60-second Tech” segment, we are put through Keyboard Bootcamp.
We play “Name That Term: The File Extensions” edition.
And, Andy introduces us to a “creepy girl”…
Justin tells us about how he uses solar energy in his house, the cost benefits of doing so, and the types that might be available to you…
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We discuss Nextdoor, “the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community…”
Their mission:
“…We hope that neighbors everywhere will use the Nextdoor platform to build stronger and safer neighborhoods around the world.
Using their service, you can get the word out about a break-in…coordinate a Neighborhood Watch Group…look for lost pets…other participate in other networking events with people in your neighborhood.
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And we mention some apps we use.
Here are some popular ones (according to comScore):
Facebook
YouTube
Facebook Messenger
Google Search
Google Maps
Pandora
Instagram
Apple Maps
Amazon
Twitter
Snapchat
Spotify