One of our favorite guests is back! Digital Art w/Ben – Part 1 Mr. Ben, popular teacher at UH Maui EdVenture and Maui Computer Learning talks to us about beginning digital art for people new to the medium. Just started? Curious? Getting back into it? This is a show for you!
Are You Ready To Change Browsers? (12/4/21 Part 1)
How many web browsers are out there? A lot, actually. Comparing Browsers So, when if you’re ever unhappy with a browser, why stay? As such, knowing how to change browsers is a good thing! Changing will get easier in Windows 11. Eventually. https://www.neowin.net/news/a-welcome-change-on-windows-11-choosing-a-default-browser-gets-a-bit-easier-with-build-22509/ Get Firefox! https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Get TOR! https://www.torproject.org/ Get Chrome! https://www.google.com/chrome/ Get Opera! https://www.opera.com/ Get Vivaldi! https://vivaldi.com/download/ Get Brave! https://brave.com/download/
Video Conferencing Tips & Tricks! (11/13/21 Part 1)
Video chat, video conferencing, and online conferencing is pretty normal now. Work, school, friends and family, folks who never thought they’d be doing it are now! Video Conferencing So, we revisit the topic with some tips and tricks from our experience over the past year!
RIP: Sam’s Desktop Computer 2006-2021 (9/25/21 Part 1)
This morning Sam’s beloved desktop computer breathed its last. Kaboom! So, we’re going over his options and asking the questions you should ask yourself when considering a new computer! You wouldn’t buy $500 high heels to go hiking in, nor would you wear slippers in the snow! So finding the best fit for your needs is essential!
Routers 101 (9/25/21 Part 2)
Got a router? Yes you do! Routers 101 Whether or not you know it, its part of your home network. Maybe its built into the modem you got from your ISP or its a separate piece of hardware. Regardless, its something you need to take care of, and we talk about that!
Alphabet Soup for Displays & HDTVs continued! (9/18/21 Part 2)
Are you ready to buy an upgrade to your HDTV or computer monitor? Are you confused by the random assembly of letters and numbers? So are we! Acronym Soup! That’s why LD insisted we talk about this more so we can get into that for you! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_display_standard https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-hdr-high-dynamic-range https://www.gamespot.com/articles/what-is-hdr-for-gaming-on-monitors/1100-6489659/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_refresh_rate https://helpdeskgeek.com/reviews/freesync-vs-g-sync-display-technology-explained/ https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/lcd-vs-led-all-the-tv-acronyms-you-need-to-know/
Monitors On Display! (9/11/21 Part 1)
When you use a computer, it is by looking at the monitor! The display! Its one of the most important parts that most people don’t think about. Monitors 101 Its also a part that people tend to try and spend the least on. So, let’s talk about that! Best Buy’s monitor buying guide Tom’s Hardware “How to buy a PC monitor” Intel’s “What to look for in a gaming monitor” How to adjust your monitor’s image For Pros: How to calibrate your monitor
Not Ready for Prime Time: Betas, Previews, and Early Access (9/11/21 Part 2)
Do you like to live dangerously? Do you want to be on the exciting, cutting edge of technology? Windows 11 and Beta Software Well, the way you do that is by using software and operating systems that are under development. They go by several different names: alphas, betas, developer previews, previews, early access, and other cheerful terms. What can you expect? Headaches, incomplete features, the worst stability, and more. We’ll talk about that.
Wired Vs Wireless Peripherals 101 (8/21/21 Part 1)
Keyboards, mice, headphones and more! Wired and Wireless Peripherals You’ve always got a choice between wired and wireless, so which do you choose? What are the pros and cons of each? We give you a quick overview on them so you can think about what will suit you best! https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bluetooth-technology-101,4464.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/batteries-101 https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/understanding-usb-cable-types-one-use/ https://components101.com/connectors/35mm-audio-jack
Cloud Storage: A quick overview! (7/24/21 Part 1)
From the Listener Mail bag we pull this topic: What is cloud computing? What is cloud storage? Its pretty ubiquitous, and if you have a modern computer, phone, or tablet? You’re dealing with it! Cloud Computing 101 We go over that as a quick overview, plus take your calls!