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New Show Posted! #394 – The Worst Car You Ever Had?

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Matt get together to go over the trends in Tech. Matt tells us about waking up a few weeks back to his Wife’s Jeep getting rear ended while parked in front of their residence, <Video Above> all captured on the Ring Dash Cam. While we could expand on the importance of Video Doorbell Technology instead, we discuss the process of buying a vehicle. Is it Safe to buy a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace? Matt tells us about his history with Carfax and working with AAMVA and why Carfax is always a great idea. This also allows the guys to talk about some of the First and Worst Cars they have ever had.  

Photo of the Nasa Website for The Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Southern Arizona is getting 68% and Denver where Matt is, seeing 64% Totality for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Shawn will experience 100% and is taking the trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a large get together of those experiencing the Eclipse.  Shawn tells us some points to consider if wanting to take a photo or video of the Eclipse and how to create a Pinhole Box. Matt tells us during the eclipse, the Silence is deafening and the light shadows on the ground are different. A Great website is https://eclipse-explorer.smce.nasa.gov/ to check out how it will effect different zones. Matt mentions the center of X will be in Carbondale. Be Sure to Check back here for photos from the Event.

Photo of the Zone 2 Wireless Headset from Logitech

Listener Trisha in Vail sends in a question about the Defragmenter and wonders if it should still be done. Matt gives us a breakdown on where that utility went to and what is was used for. Dale asks about Outdoor Camera’s that could Zoom in, Shawn refers to Ubiquity or Unify as a source due to the home security options not really allowing a Zoom feature. Andy shares headphones to test out from Logitech, the Zone 2 Wireless. Bluetooth Capable headphones with a boom arm with 4 discrete microphones for AI Noise Reduction to eliminate background sounds. Andy calls these the most comfortable headphones he has ever worn. This works out great with a question from Stephanie wondering about headphones and wearing a hat. Andy tries this but doesn’t understand the assignment. Doh. Air Pods would be an option and a recent story in the Tech blogs are Apple should be releasing a lower cost Air Pod. Google Incognito wasn’t as incognito as users expected and what this means. 

Matt tells us about a recent story of Glass Door not as anonymous as those posting on the site believed. The guys share a password generator focusing on kids to get them to understand and learn the importance of passwords available at https://www.dinopass.com. Also coding for kids with https://www.codemoji.com This fun website can help the kids understand coding and its importance.

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New Show Posted – #393 – Busted Brackets and Melted Hard Drives

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin open with the busy schedule for Shawn due to Sports Coverage at the University. Justin, however, now has his Valve Steamdeck and gives us the breakdown of his first impressions of this, going so far to say it will change his gaming experience forever. His first purchase was South Park Snow Day and Justin tells us why he liked it so much. Shawn tells us how iFixIt has stepped up the Right to Fix with a page dedicated to the Steam Deck.  Justin tells us the best way to buy the Steam Deck. Wyze announces a new Indoor/Outdoor Camera, Shawn likes it for some of the new features however understands some of the hesitation from users to buy a new Cam from them due to the security issues they have had documented in the past.

World Back Up Day happens Annually March 31st as a reminder to take the pledge to make backups of your Data. The Guys talk about Hardware such as Synology for Computer Systems and iXpand Drives from SanDisk for Mobile Devices. They Also talk about Software they use such as Acronis and a Limited Free choice called EaseUS Todo Backup. The best advice they share however is, to Do it. Make that backup.

EaseUS Free Backup Software

Since World Back up happens this week, an Archived Interview with Former VP of Data and Storage Technologies Todd Johnson at Kroll On Track which produces software solutions for Data Retrieval and Forensics. Todd shares some stories of Data Recovery and the impact it can make.

Dall-E Image of a Hard Drive Not seeing a Good Day

If your Hard Drive stops powering up, in some cases, the PCP Board of these older Hard Drives can be replaced. In this Archived interview with Kevin Shaw of OnePCBSolution, he talks about bringing a drive back to live with a PCB and Firmware Exchange.

Justin tells us about House of Ninja’s on Netflix that he’s been watching while Shawn has started watching Scrubs in Rerun/Streaming. Andy has had a hard time watching shows however the guys tell him he needs to watch Breaking Bad which Andy couldn’t get into. Andy tells about running into Actor Raymond Cruz, Tuco, in a McDonalds in Marana. 

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World Backup Day March 31, 2024 – Segment for News13 KMSB Fox 11

Sunday March 31st is World Backup Day – A Day to Remind us and to Pledge to Backup our Data. In this Segment we share the beginnings of World Backup Day back in 2011 and also remind viewers whether on a PC or Mac to make a backup but also to not forget your Smartphone. It’s great to be able to backup to iCloud or Google Photos and since the theme this year for 2024 is Saving Your Digital Memories we wanted to share the Sandisk iXpand Luxe Flash Drive for Easy Backup of your Smart Phone.

For a Program to help backup the Desktop or Laptop, Acronis Cyber Protect Home is one program with Cloud Storage available depending on the Version another is EaseUS Free Backup Software – EaseUS Todo Backup, it offers One-click backup and instant recovery, Perform disk imaging and save backups in a safe condition with Local storage or a Cloud backup:

A 30-day free trial of 250GB cloud storage space is available. For more features the EaseUS Home Version sells for about 39.00 per Year or a Lifetime License for $79.00 – For More Information on World Backup Day Please Visit https://www.worldbackupday.com

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Richard Neumann CEO/Co-Founder of SUB2R talks with Andy Taylor – Video

After seeing a demonstration of the Sub2R Active Green Screen on Social Media, Andy Taylor wanted to find out more about the company and spoke with the CEO and Co-Founder Richard Neumann of Sub2R. Richard shares with us the company’s groundbreaking advancements in camera technology. With a journey spanning over a decade, Sub2R has emerged as a pioneer in hardware development, particularly in the realm of camera systems. Richard provided insights into their flagship product, the Studio 460 Camera System, designed to cater to the needs of both professional and streaming creators with every little attention to detail on the needs of those creating.

Richard shed light on the Studio 460’s versatile outputs and the inclusion of the SFP Module, a key component that facilitates seamless conversion of video formats. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of broadcasting and streaming platforms, empowering creators to deliver content in their preferred format effortless. In addition to its cutting-edge features, Richard highlighted Sub2R’s commitment to user experience through the integration of advanced cooling systems within the camera. These innovations not only enhance performance but also contribute to prolonged operational reliability, addressing a common concern among content creators.

Another victory for the company is its revolutionary approach to green screen technology, embodied in the Active Green Screen (AGS) System. We learn about the Lightbulb Moment Richard had in it’s design and elaborated on how their team of four dedicated engineers challenged conventional thinking to streamline the green screen setup process. The result? A solution that not only simplifies the setup but also enhances portability and space efficiency. By incorporating low lighting requirements and optimizing the placement and inclusion of lights behind the screen, Sub2R has effectively redefined the possibilities of green screen environments within a compact 5×7 space.

In our discussion with Richard Neumann, it is obvious Sub2R’s dedication to comprehensive solutions extends beyond camera technology and the easy deployment of the AGS, the company also features camera mounts available on their website.  This approach underscores the company’s mission to provide creators with the tools they need to focus on creativity and elevate their content production endeavors. As Sub2R continues to push the boundaries of camera technology, its impact on the creative landscape is poised to be nothing short of transformative. Find them at https://www.sub2r.com

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New Show Posted – Episode #391 – I’ve Got a Secret!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Justin break down one of the biggest secrets they have run into on the show from fellow host Shawn Deweerd. In the last 8 months of the show on-air and off-air Andy and Justin wondered if they missed it somewhere when in the week prior to the show, Shawn called to let them know that they were expecting again. Both guys had the same reaction of excitement for the growing family of the Deweerd’s and when they asked when Kaitlyn was due, the answer floored them. She was being induced the following day! Shawn holds a secret better than some tech companies before product launch! Justin shares a story about how he and Shawn became friends.

We also learn some of the points to consider with the baby’s birth on the 29th of February, A Leap Year Baby! How will birthdays be celebrated and when it comes to getting a driver’s license which day can he do it? Some fun discussion about this topic and the name picked. When it comes to celebrating birthdays with kids, Andy shares the Alice and Wonderland themed Un-birthday for the Child not celebrating. Congrats to the family on their new bundle of love with Daniel’s arrival!

Andy shares a listener question from Mark who is looking for a quality Webcam after his laptop cam has not been giving the best quality. Shawn tackles the subject of cheap quality webcams during the height of the pandemic, however some of the more known brands include Logitech, Anker and Dell. Shawn also tells us about the Razer Kiyo Pro and choices from ElGato, maker of the Streamdeck. Andy has been using the Logitech Brio 4k and has been happy with its results for Camera Quality and software integration, even using it on some broadcast in 13News Remote Segments. Andy wonders about the use of DSLR cameras as “webcams.” Shawn tells us about the Huddley IQ System for conferences and similar settings. When it comes to a specific brand which would be recommended? All three agree with Logitech. Shawn and Justin talk about a story on DJI and how some in the US Government are talking once again about the Countering CCP Act which could see a ban on DJI drones, A Viewpoints.dji.com blog from the company answers some of the questions and statements about the company.

CEO and Co-Founder of Sub2R Richard Neumann tells Andy Taylor of TechtalkRadio about the Studio460 Camera

Andy talks with CEO and Co-Founder of SUB2R, Richard Neumann. Sticking with this week’s theme of the secret, Sub2R. Richard tells us about the Hardware Development company, which has been in development for 12 years. The technology they are creating is an incredible leap forward in development for a camera such as the Studio 460 for professional and streaming creators. In the development of the camera system, the company comprised of 4 engineers tackled some of the issues with green screen technology by changing the thinking of how to make it work easier. This thinking of the AGS System (Active Green Screen) is faster setup, able to relocate easily and space saving.

The AGS Active Green Screen from Sub2R

The Low Lighting requirements allow the lights behind the screen giving it portability and different settings in a 5×7 environment. Richard tells us about the Studio460 outputs and SFP Module which converts the video in the camera to any other video format needed. We also learn about the cooling system of the camera which again features some great innovations in its development. Sub2R also produces some great camera mounts which are available on the website.

Sub2R has an impressive YouTube channel sharing the AGS System in action as well as the other products from the company to streamline your production.

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