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Episode 416 – The Wi-Fi that Went Bye Bye Bye

On this week’s TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn, and Justin welcomed Matt back after a brief absence. The team picked up where last week left off, with Justin explaining his frustration after his video was flagged due to a football game playing in the background. Despite the seemingly harmless presence of live sports on TV, the issue arose. Matt and Justin shared their insights on watching live sports through Twitch, where some streamers creatively avoid detection by pretending to play video games during streams.

Matt also discussed his recent purchase of a MacBook Pro, which he chose for its seamless compatibility with Linux, using a virtual machine instead of a dual-boot setup. The team further explored cutting-edge laptops, including the new Lenovo Yoga 9 and the Space Top, an augmented reality laptop that utilizes AR glasses as a display. This sparked a discussion on how AI might drive a new industrial revolution, with companies like Nvidia playing a key role.

Switching gears, Matt shared his experience with Warhammer 40K, highlighting its AI mechanics and how the game runs well on older hardware. He also touched on Henry Cavill’s involvement in the TV adaptation of the game, diving into the various settings and factions of the Warhammer universe.

Shawn, meanwhile, described his challenging upgrade to Windows 11. Despite initial installation issues on his Asus Elite Wi-Fi motherboard, which required enabling BIOS and UEFI settings, he eventually succeeded. Shawn also dealt with reinstalling software, encountering hurdles with his headset, ATEM Mini, and Stream Deck. Matt recommended Ninite to simplify the reinstallation process.

Justin shared his new foray into DJing and his efforts to build a professional online presence with a website and business cards. While Justin chose Wix, Andy recommended WordPress with the Divi theme for greater customization and professionalism. They also discussed strategies to promote Justin’s DJ services, including the importance of a portfolio video to showcase his skills.

Lastly, Justin encountered a puzzling issue with three Dell laptops running Windows 11 Pro, where the Wi-Fi suddenly stopped working. Despite the devices showing active Wi-Fi in Device Manager, the connection failed. Andy suggested checking the BIOS, while Shawn and Matt speculated about potential hardware or M.2 chip issues. The team agreed to investigate further, considering options like external Wi-Fi antennas or BIOS updates

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Upgrading Old Tech on a Stormy Day! Radio Show

For this week’s TechtalkRadio show, Shawn DeWeerd in his Bucc-ees gear and Andy Taylor discussed the latest advancements in technology. Shawn shared his recent trip to Canada, where he visited Evertz, a broadcast vendor looking ahead to the next five years in broadcast technology. He mentioned that they’ve been using EXE 1.0 with great success, but after a seven-year process, it’s time to focus on the future.

Shawn and Andy delved into the evolution of broadcast technology, particularly the transition from analog to digital, and the potential roles of 8K and 4K in the broadcast spectrum. Shawn explained that 1080P HDR offers excellent quality with less bandwidth compared to 8K and 4K.

Andy, considering switching from Cable TV to YouTube TV, raised the concern about rising internet service prices as more users cut the cord. Both agreed that price increases are likely. Andy then updated listeners on his efforts to upgrade a machine to Windows 11. He discussed the TPM 2.0 module he purchased to facilitate the upgrade on his six-year-old system and emphasized the importance of using the PC Health Check tool on Windows 10 to prepare for Windows 11. Despite his excitement over the new TPM 2.0 and a new motherboard case, Andy discovered that his Intel i7 6600 processor isn’t on the list of certified processors for Windows 11 and no processors on the approved list will fit the Asus Z170A Motherboard. While it is something to gripe about, Shawn stressed the importance of security in the newer generation processors, even though it’s challenging, for future Windows versions.

During the show, Shawn, located in South Bend, IN, had to attend to a weather situation. After a break, he returned to discuss the NOAA Weather Radio and the Radar Omega app, which tracks storms and storm chasers. The app costs around $8 and provides live streaming from storm chasers.

Andy decided to explore Wubuntu, a Linux distribution resembling Windows 11. Although a review he read wasn’t favorable, there have even been warnings posting about installing it. While Andy says he has enjoyed the process now he is considering trying Neptune, a Debian Linux distribution.

Shawn shared his experience updating an old iPod Touch through Moonlit.Market, which gives new life to outdated tech. He also tells us about Elite Obsolete Electronics (EOE), a site for finding hard-to-get parts for a wide array of gear, available on the web at EOE.works.

This week’s show wraps with Andy sharing news about Redbox and Crackle’s going away as highlighted in this Variety Article Link, while Shawn is surprised by the longevity of Homestar Runner, a game from 20 years ago that continues to release new content.

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