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News13 Segment – A Day at the UofA, The Tech in the Dorm Rooms!

A Day at the UofA – News13 was Out at the University of Arizona – We were in Studio with some Tech!

We decided to cover a couple of thoughts on Dorm Living and Tech in the “Residence Halls.” A Big find during the segment was that Tyler didn’t know who Thorton Melon was in the history of Higher Education! University of Arizona has great on site Technical Services 24/7 and questions can be addressed easily by calling 520-646-TECH. For Students wanting to connect via Wi-Fi, it is available however when you realize how many will be using the services, you could run into the occasional bandwidth issues, also security should be considered and make sure you are connected to an Authorized Wi-Fi Connection.

For those that have more than one device to connect, Routers and Switches will not work in the Dorm environment. Each bed will feature a Ethernet Connection to internet services which of course will need to be authenticated when you log in as a student. Also, if you have a Wireless Printer, you will need to set up the Wired Connection to that printer. The Ethernet Services are available for Studies however you could hook up a gaming Console for that much needed break. I will recommend some tech for their dorms to have on hand – Power Strip with Surge, We have the APC to share, Belkin 3 in 1 Charger (Charge Smart Phone, Watch, Buds) Space Saving and Convenient and of course Storage with Flash Drives and removable drives.

If you check out housing.arizona.edu under technology you will find services that can help with those questions!

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New Show Posted! Episode 370 – “A Slim Jim and a Bag of Chesters!” Listen in Now or Download for Later!

Welcome to this week’s edition of TechtalkRadio where Justin and Andy are joined by Slick to keep you up to speed on the latest trends and happenings in the world of technology!

Kicking off this week’s show, the topic of Artificial Intelligence takes center stage once again after an intriguing email from Mario, who enjoyed the guys’ previous discussion on AI. Andy believes that AI can be harnessed for good and non-invasive purposes, but Justin and Slick are skeptical, thinking Andy might be living under a rock. Renowned film director of Terminator fame, James Cameron, echoes these concerns, stating that this is exactly what he warned us about with Skynet and self-learning technology.

Speaking of AI, the conversation shifts to how it can revolutionize the way we write code for technology, making the process faster and easier. Andy highlights how technology has already taken over certain jobs, citing the basic self-checkout systems in stores. However, not everyone is thrilled about this tech advancement, with a backlash from individuals who dislike sharing receipts upon exiting the store.

We have a message from Cecilia seeking guidance on setting up a wireless printer, and Justin surprises everyone with a unique approach to troubleshooting this issue. Additionally, the guys share some “Old School” methods to secure serial numbers and master passwords, revealing an extra step in safeguarding sensitive information.

Shifting gears to the entertainment world, the big movies hitting theaters last week were “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie”. The hosts ponder the changing landscape of the film industry and why once-popular blockbuster franchises like Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones seem to be losing their staying power. Are viewers opting for the home movie experience, and how can theaters entice audiences back? The ongoing SAG/AFTRA Strike is also making waves, affecting actors’ ability to promote their films and even impacting events like Comic Con in San Diego. The guys delve into how this labor dispute is altering the dynamics of the entertainment world.

On a lighter note, Slick shares his experience with an updated laptop that still struggles with slow performance, despite adding a whopping 128GB of memory. The culprit? A mere 256GB hard drive with hibernation mode running—a valuable lesson in considering all crucial specs!

Andy introduces a product designed to clean the print heads of clogged Ink Jet Printers—the XC Inkjet kit, particularly useful for printers that have not been used for an extended time. Meanwhile, Justin shares his love for his Color Laserjet printer and its impressive print quality however finds it is always better to use the manufacturers Ink.

In a surprising move, Twitter rebrands itself as “X.” The hosts speculate on the reasons behind this change and Justin suggests that Elon Musk might be eyeing WeChat’s versatile features, including its payment systems.

That’s a wrap for this week’s TechtalkRadio. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and discussions on the ever-evolving world of technology. We would love to hear from you as well!