EscapeFromTarkov – Official TechtalkRadio Blog https://blog.techtalkradio.com The Blog for the TechtalkRadio Show Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:06:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 63714750 Here We Go with Yet another TechtalkRadio Broadcast (We are caught up!) Episode 261 – There’s a Website For That! Listen Here! https://blog.techtalkradio.com/here-we-go-with-yet-another-techtalkradio-broadcast-we-are-caught-up-episode-261-theres-a-website-for-that-listen-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-we-go-with-yet-another-techtalkradio-broadcast-we-are-caught-up-episode-261-theres-a-website-for-that-listen-here Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:06:07 +0000 https://blog.techtalkradio.com/?p=7704 Read More]]>

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio, Shawn is out; Broadways joins Justin and Andy talking the latest in Computers, Technology and the Internet. In a previous show Broadway told us about his decision to get into raising chickens. We learn a little more about the story behind his taking on Raising Chickens and what it takes to have 150 chickens. The guys bring back 60 Second Tech, A Rundown of the biggest stories in Tech however, Justin takes it a little longer..not even slightly. Some of the big stories from this past week included Playstation 5 and how this could be the last console from them, but why? Apple iPhone 9 and what could be coming down the channel. Could a New 12 inch iPad be coming? RedBox has announced a RedBox Streaming Service for Cord Cutters. Microsoft Office App is available now, the new app brings it all together and Google Stadia is coming to some cool phone devices! The guys break down what the Playstation5 rumors could mean for the future of gaming and the way games are sold.

Andy’s Daughter Jessica wants him to build a gaming rig for old games that ran under Windows95 however Justin and Broadway offer solutions to allow the playing of older games on Windows 10. Nox Emulator at bignox.com is mentioned along with Blue Stacks at bluestacks.com for this task. Andy wants to feature a Mini PC on the TV Segment at KMSB Fox 11 and looked into MinisForum; Broadway calls it a Pi on Steroids. Andy works on a laptop which was not powering up after a Water Spill. After taking it apart, Andy shares what he found and how it got working again. Justin shares a problem with a system as well and is looking for a Solution.
Photos of Laptop Repair

Broadway has been playing games on his PC going back into Nostalgia and reveals some of the titles he has been playing. The guys explain Escape from Tarkov and while Broadway hasn’t tried it yet likes the idea behind it and why not having characters that can respawn a good thing. John and Andy talk about the latest in Smartphone’s and moving from iPhone to Pixel as Broadway did. When somebody wants to upgrade the smart phones, it seems as though every time you turn around there is yet another change in what is available, should you wait? The guys talk about 5G and what it means for end users.

The guys wrap up the show talking about a monitor that can be plugged into a Smartphone to make it more like a notebook, Andy mentions the Logitech K480 Bluetooth Keyboard for using with Smartphone’s and tablets. Justin shares the Website of the Week, Slither.IO a fun game that is simple and fun to play.

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New Show – Shut Your Pi Hole! https://blog.techtalkradio.com/new-show-shut-your-pi-hole/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-show-shut-your-pi-hole Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:58:27 +0000 https://blog.techtalkradio.com/?p=7696 Read More]]>

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio, Justin and Shawn are back with Andy Taylor for their first show coming back for the New Year. The guys talk about building stuff for the kids during the holidays and the dangers of bourbon and building. Shawn shares his love of Lego’s while Justin is super excited at the game show Lego Masters. Justin and Shawn tell us about The Reddit Secret Santa with some great stories of gifts given and received that has happened over the past 11 years with matched up strangers. The guys share the tales of Bill Gates and Elon Musk who participate in The Reddit Secret Santa.


The Windows 7 End of Support Date has Passed yet the Windows 10 Upgrade link was still available as of recording. Justin tell us about a Security Flaw which has the NSA involved in notifying the media to alert users of Windows 10 and Server 2016 to patch the systems immediately. Justin shares the background on this reason to patch. Shawn shares a need to know patch story about Firefox and the reason behind it as well as highlight on a new browser he is starting to use which doesn’t make Justin and Andy overjoyed called Brave.


Justin sets up a Raspberry Pi Zero to connect to Pi Hole, A Black Hole for Internet Ads. In 24 hours it has blocked 36k Query’s and over 4000 ads! The guys talk about CES2020 and coverage they followed by Dave Graveline of Into Tomorrow and Super Radio Pro Fred Jacobs. What is happening with 4k versus 8k technology? Shawn brings up a great point, It is not about the Quantity of Pixels, it is about Quality. Justin explains the differences between QLED and OLED when it comes to the new televisions. The guys talk about YouTube TV and what it represents for Cord Cutters which still want local channels. Robots were big at CES2020 and Andy shares a story about luggage that is robotic that will follow a user around. Andy talks about Waverly Labs and translation devices for understanding foreign languages.


To Wrap up this week’s show, Justin and Shawn talk about the game Escape from Tarkov and why this is such a tremendous game title from Battlestate Games.

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