Andy TaylorTechtalkRadio, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

EPISODE #341 – Power and Protection

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd talk about Andy’s recent segment on KMSB Fox 11 and Power protection during Summer Storms. Many people may protect their computer systems but neglect the large screen television which should have Surge Suppression on a power connector. Andy looks at APC UPS and a Surge Suppressor from GE with 2000 to 4000 Joule protection. Former Show Co-Host Bill Grace ask about Shawn and Justin’s move to Amateur Radio and what are some options to protect a Tower/Antenna from Surges. Shawn tells us about Justin shares his Father’s Day present A UHF/VHF Mobile Antenna to pair with his Baofeng BF-F8HP he also purchased the Yaesu FT70D as Justin gets closer to his certifications.

Photo with Zach Selwyn with Slick, Andy and the Late Wally Kniaz

Andy tells us about a new Game Show coming to AXS.TV hosted by friend of the show Zach Selwyn. Zack has sat in on the show before and looking forward to seeing this show kick off soon on AXS.

Andy talks about Epic Games making a Free Version of Fall Guys available, Justin in the meantime wants to play Star Citizen but his system shuts down when playing. The guys try to troubleshoot and come up with a solution. Justin tells us about Driver Easy and why it’s a great service for keeping your drivers updated.

Photo of Alicia Dennis - People Magazine Investigates
Photo of Alicia Dennis – Senior Crime Editor People Magazine Investigates

The Senior Editor of Crime from People Magazine Alicia Dennis visits the show to talk about the new season of People Magazine Investigates and cases they are covering. Alicia and Andy talk about how technology has helped solve cases but has also in some cases social media has hindered the investigations of crimes.

Justin tells about protecting your Crypto Assets with a Digital USB Ledger and why this is a good idea.

Facebook @techtalkers
Twitter @TechtalkRadio
Instagram techtalkradio
Web: TechtalkRadio.Com

Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

Andy TaylorTechtalkRadio, , , , ,

Protect Your Systems from Summer Storms

For this Segment on KMSB Fox 11 Daybreak, Andy Taylor of TechtalkRadio features some products to help protect from Summer Storms. Andy is Sharing info on a new product from APC from Schneider Electric, A UPS Device which means Uninterruptable Power Source. This device is perfect for protecting from a Power Surge and giving a Battery Backup to give the user enough time to power down and save data in the case of a Power Outage. It features 4 Battery Backup protected Outlets with Surge suppression and an additional 2 Surge protected outlets. The Product is the BN450M and sells for around 50 Bucks. If you have a more powerful computer (Gaming Rig) you may want to look at the different products that offer more power in protection.

If you are mobile user, using a laptop at a Coffee Shop or other location off site, this could put your system at risk if they were to be hit with a Power Surge and you are plugged into an Outlet. Andy shares a product from Philips, the Cube Cord. The 3 AC Connected Device also features Surge protection for more devices and features an extended 10 Foot Cord which can easily roll up for storage in a laptop bag.