Lakefield is the fruit of years of work from Intel, if not the industry at a whole. Lakefield Processors! We’ll be seeing a few things with it this year, but it should make for an interesting 2021! Given the scope of this, we’re giving you OUR notes for the show for lots of further reading! https://www.anandtech.com/show/15841/intel-discloses-lakefield-cpus-specifications-64-execution-units-up-to-30-ghz-7-w https://www.neowin.net/news/intel-details-its-new-lakefield-processors-for-dual-screen-and-foldable-pcs
CPUs! The 2020 mid-year update! (5/16/20)
Intel and AMD have been at it, creating newer, faster, and better CPUs than we’ve seen in a long time. With so much out there, what on EARTH do you get? What should you avoid? Well, we tackle this topic for you today! CPUs! Due to a technical glitch, however, Part 1 of the show was lost. Oh no! But, no fear, here are the notes complete with links! Click to continue!
Spring Cleaning! You’ve GOT THE TIME! (4/25/20 Part 1)
You said you’d do it. You’ll find time later. You’re busy right now. The day will come. Spring Cleaning! Well, the day has come! We talk about cleaning out the inside of your computer physically as well as the system it self!
News Catch-up Show! (4/11/20 Part 1)
We’re catching up with the NEWS! After spending two weeks covering tips about staying at home, working from home, checking information and more? Yeah, we’re a little behind… Headline News April 2020 Quick update from the EFF regarding securing Zoom: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/04/harden-your-zoom-settings-protect-your-privacy-and-avoid-trolls Dell’s BIOS protection: https://blog.dellemc.com/en-us/dell-technologies-bolsters-pc-security-todays-remote-workers/
Zoom! It’s wildly popular with growing pains! (4/4/20 Part 1)
Zoom.us provides an increasingly popular web-conferencing service that people are using in this time of working from home and social distancing. But, like any good thing, this overnight growth spurt has some growing pains! This previously professional service is now being used for social connection by seemingly everyone, meaning the jerks have come along too. Zoom! Security – Part 1 Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as we talk about some of the problems Zoom is having!
Making your Zoom meeting more secure! (4/4/20 Part 2)
So, we went over the problems Zoom has been having in hour one. Now? Let’s talk about fixing those problems! How DO you make your Zoom meeting more secure? Zoom! Security – Part 2 Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as we discuss this popular teleconference service!
Working from Home! With Links! (3/28/20 Part 1)
Many folks are having to work remotely versus going to the office and being around people. Are you one of them? First time to this experience? Fear not, we’re talking about it! Working Remotely Useful links for you! https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-work-from-home-without-losing-your-mind/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryhannon/2013/09/02/10-tips-for-working-from-home/#2a5480b787ad https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-set-up-a-workable-home-office-1977403 https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-apps-for-a-second-phone-number/
Generalized COVID information and updates! (3/21/20 Part 2)
Useful links! Useful COVID Links Snope’s general fact checking for COVID! https://www.snopes.com/collections/new-coronavirus-collection/ World Health Organization site for COVID. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1 Q&A on COVID (3/9/20) – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses Corona Virus Myth-busting – https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters The EPA’s COVID site – https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus Will that cleaning stuff you bought work on COVID/Corona Virus? Best to check! – www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/frequently-asked-questions-about-list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2#Q3 The CDC’s website – https://www.cdc.gov/ Arstechnica’s comprehensive guide to Corona Virus/CORVID. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/ A bit of science if you’re so inclined – https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/covid-19-the-biology-of-an-effective-therapy/ Mental health is important! https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/how-to-keep-your-sanity-when-you-feel-like-the-world-is-going-crazy/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/202003/how-manage-the-psychological-effects-quarantine https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-in-Touch-with-a-Quarantined-Relative-During-Coronavirus
Packing up and moving to a new computer! (3/7/20 Part 1)
So, you need to move from one computer to a new computer. This is often called “migrating,” and we’re here to help you do it! Migration – Part 1 Its a little project, lets be honest, but it can be well worth your time. What do you do? What do you need to prep? We tell you!
Its Moving Time! Readying your new computer! (3/7/20 Part 2)
So, you got your new computer, your got your old computer, and you’re ready to move in! You’re excited, you’re looking forward to the nice shiny machine, but… are you ready? Migration – Part 2 Jonathan goes over more moving tips and tricks!