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S1 · E1 · Jan 9, 2015

CES 2015 Episode 1

Introducing TekThing! Patrick Norton and Shannon Morse recap their favorite (and not-so favorite) tech from CES 2015 in Las Vegas, NV. CES 2015… big screens, epic audio, the internet of things… is a hot mess, and a LOT of cars. Brace yourselves, people, all that and more is coming up on TekThing.

S1 · E2 · Jan 16, 2015

Kill Old Passwords! Super Bowl TVs, Free Storage vs. CrashPlan, Razer Cortex: Stream Any PC Game??? Episode 2

What happens to old passwords?? Does free OneCloud kill online backups?? Robert Heron talks quantum dots and Super Bowl TV picks, streaming games to your living room , and where’s the RSS FEED?

S1 · E3 · Jan 23, 2015

Building vs. Buying a Gaming PC, How To Watch Curling in the US, and Windows 10 Spartan and HoloLens Episode 3

Windows X Will Be Free… and full of Spartan! That sounds, um, weird. Watch Anything… like Curling or Netflix… from Anywhere You Might Live or Roam… Build or Buy… Shannon’s workin’ on her next gaming PC!

S1 · E4 · Jan 30, 2015

Secure Lastpass with 2FA, Eggcyte Egg, My First Drone: Parrot AR, Hubsan X4, or Air Hogs Helix? Episode 4

Shannon Morse and Patrick Norton check out the best "starter" drones. Plus, setting up LastPass with two factor authentication and how to get Google Play on your Amazon Fire Phone. The death of flash is near! Your first quadrocopter, locking down Lastpass with multifactor authentication, how to get Google Play on the Amazon Fire Phone, and so much more!

S1 · E5 · Feb 6, 2015

The Ultimate Computer Toolkits, Unlock Your Phone for Free, and the Best iOS Mail Apps Episode 5

The perfect PC toolkit, 3 mail apps that make iOS better, help unlocking your phone, Raspberry Pi Model 2 and, wait, did Net Neutrality just get real? All that and more on TekThing!

S1 · E6 · Feb 13, 2015

TekThing 6: Best Bargain Routers, New GPU Picks, and 3 LastPass Alternatives! Episode 6

Kill switches are saving smartphones, our top bargain router pick costs $19.99, three excellent alternatives to the LastPass Password Manager, and PCPer's Ryan Shrout joins us to talk GPUs!

S1 · E7 · Feb 20, 2015

TekThing 7: Raspberry Pi 2 Hands On, 3 Cheap Backup Tools, Mics for Twitch Streaming Video Games: Razer Seirēn vs. Yeti Blackout, 220V Power Help! Episode 7

Is the new Raspberry Pi 2 fast enough to use as a desktop PC? Razer Seirēn vs. Yeti Blackout, new mics for Twitch streaming games, 3 Cheap Backup Tools, 220V to 120V Power Help

S1 · E8 · Feb 27, 2015

New Moto E 4G LTE Hands On, 3 Great Uses For Your Old Android Phone, Best $200 Windows Laptop, Smartphone Audio Upgrades! Episode 8

This week on TekThing, we've got the new Moto E 4G LTE, digital analog converters and headphones that won't cost you a small fortune, lots of great uses for an old android phone or tablet, and even better bargain Windows laptops.

S1 · E9 · Mar 5, 2015

Free Antivirus, Boogie Board Sync Tablet, 3 Great Headphones Under $100, Galaxy S6 Edge! Episode 9

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: https://www.samsung.com/us/register/s... Sony Xperia Z4: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/p... Blackberry "Slider" Phone: http://www.cnet.com/products/blackber... SanDisk 200GB MicroSD card: http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/... Boogie Board Sync 9.7 inch Tablet: http://www.myboogieboard.com/na/produ...

S1 · E10 · Mar 12, 2015

TekThing 10: Lost Your Phone? Now What?! The Best Free VPNs, FreeNAS vs. Drobo, and MacBook News! Episode 10

What do you do if you've lost your Android device? We've got some help finding a good VPN from @Lifehacker, subwoofers, FreeNAS, and new tech from Apple! All that and more, on TekThing.

S1 · E11 · Mar 19, 2015

TekThing 11: Speed Up Your Old PC, RAM Secrets, How Long Will A Drive Last, and the Pebble Watch! Episode 11

How long will data last in cold storage? Deciphering the cryptic codes on memory sticks, how to save your printer heads, and speeding up an old PC. All that and more, on TekThing!

S1 · E12 · Mar 26, 2015

TekThing 12: Intel Skylake Update, Cut Cable & Cell Phone Bills, Cheap DACs, RAM Performance Myth! Episode 12

S1 · E13 · Apr 3, 2015

TekThing 13: Backup Windows, OS X, Android, iOS. NAS, Online, Offline, Crashplan, Dropbox Episode 13

Backup Windows? Sure! We'll also help you back up OS X, your iPhone, iPad, and Android device, too! We explain why the 3… 2… 1… Backup Rule is so important, talk up the best NAS boxes (and a fireproof NAS!) with Allyn Malventano, discuss online vs. local backup, why you should get data offsite , casual backup, and moar!

S1 · E14 · Apr 9, 2015

TekThing 14: Bootable Windows 8 Live Drives, Chrome Privacy Extensions, Wired Over 300 Feet and More Episode 14

Don't get hacked like the White House did! HBO Now is here, and Star Wars streaming is on the way! Plus, how to build your own Windows Live Drive, 300 foot Ethernet opinions, and the best Chrome privacy extensions. All that and more, on TekThing!

S1 · E15 · Apr 16, 2015

TekThing 15: Dump Chrome for Firefox??? Laser Petcube! Asus Transformer Book T300, Rasperry Pi VPN! Episode 15

The new Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi, the Petcube, TYLT VU lineup, and the LifeProof fre iPhone 6 case. Data usage with video streaming, and should you drop chrome and switch to Firefox? All that and more on TekThing!

S1 · E16 · Apr 23, 2015

TekThing 16: Google Fi, Amazon Echo DIY Smart Home Control, Add More Memory, Stop Eye Strain! Episode 16

Home Automation with Amazon's Echo, Google Fi, Will More Memory Upgrade a Slow System, Stop Eye Strain, and more!

S1 · E17 · Apr 30, 2015

TekThing 17: Microsoft Build Keynote! 3 Wireless Xbox One Headsets, Can I Change Password Managers? Episode 17

Big news from Microsoft Build Developers Conference 2015, 3 wireless gaming headsets for your XBox One, How to Fix Hard Faults in memory, and more!

S1 · E18 · May 7, 2015

TekThing 18: Hololens Hands On! Withings Home HD Camera, Speed Up Wi-Fi 802.11n, Apple Watch, More! Episode 18

HoloLens Report! Patrick got eyes and hands on and answers your questions! We review the Apple Watch and Withings Home HD Camera. Plus, three ways you can speed up your Wi-Fi on 802.11n! All that and more on TekThing!

S1 · E19 · May 14, 2015

TekThing 19: LG G4 Review, Is The C.H.I.P. a $9 Raspberry Pi Killer?!? Best Dehumidifier, Speed Up Your MacBook. Episode 19

We review the new LG G4! Is the $9 C.H.I.P. computer a Raspberry Pi Killer? How to keep your gear dry, speed up your old MacBook, the official Windows 10 Editions, and a ton o' viewer questions!

S1 · E20 · May 21, 2015

TekThing 20: Major Router Security Flaw! MakerFaire, Camera Reccos, Best BitTorrent Client Episode 20

Major router security flaw effects dozens of brands and millions of routers. Is yours one of them? Our favorite tech from MakerFaire 2015! Camera reccos, the best BitTorrent client, 3 tips for upping your smartphone photography game, moving your PC to a new case, and more!

S1 · E21 · May 29, 2015

Gaming PC Build! Skip USB 3.1? 3 Awesome Measuring Tools, Two Routers One Box: Linux Route Command Episode 21

We’re building Shannon's new gaming PC! Two Routers, One PC? (We've got a handy Linux command for that!), three digital measuring tools we use all the time, Mustard vs. Thermal Compound on your CPU, Is 16GB too much RAM, online tools that have make work so much easier... all that and more in this episode of TekThing

S1 · E22 · Jun 4, 2015

Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 2, Nvidia Shield & ASUS Zenfone 2 Reviews, CCLeaner Alternative, More Episode 22

Nvidia Shield & Asus Zenfone 2 hands on reviews, Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi, Cleaning registries, HomeKit news, Windows 10 launch date, all that and more on TekThing!

S1 · E23 · Jun 11, 2015

iOS 9! Future-proofing vs. Upgrades, Photo Storage For Summer Travel, Thermal Pads or Compound? Episode 23

iOS 9, iPad multitasking, more from Apple’s WWDC. Travel friendly devices add storage to phones and tablets. “Futureproofing” vs. upgrading, thermal compound vs thermal pads, buy the right antenna for FREE OTA TV, and more, all on this episode of TekThing!

S1 · E24 · Jun 18, 2015

5 Hot Games from E3, 970 SLI vs. 980Ti, Get Yourself A Credit Lock! Peppermint OS, LastPass Hacked Episode 24

LastPass was hacked, but you should be safe with a few precautions. E3 2015: our picks for the best games. GPU help! Dual 970 in SLI vs. a single 980Ti: which should you choose, and do you need either for 1080p gaming? Best game controllers for Windows, Quad-copters are being used to view sharks of the California coast.

S1 · E25 · Jun 25, 2015

Flash Hacked! Gmail Undo Send, Back To School PC, Camera Picks, Get Personal Info Off The Internet? Episode 25

Want somebody to take over your system? No? Then upgrade Flash, Chrome, and if you’re running Win 8, update Internet Explorer. (Do it now, if not sooner!) CNET’s Lori Grunin joins us with Camera buying help, including camera reccos, thoughts on when it’s time to upgrade from your smartphone, and why there’s no one spec that makes a camera better, a little help buying a new PC for college, Undo Send, a Gmail update that’s, “life changing,” erasing your personal info off the Internet, and, hey, Hulu’s getting Showtime!

S1 · E26 · Jul 2, 2015

iPhone 6S Rumors, Find Lost Files On Android, Reduce PC Power Consumption, 4K Desktop Monitor Help! Episode 26

iPhone 6s rumors are springing up! How much memory should your next phone have? Streaming from Apple to Android, 3D Printing hell, finding lost bookmarks, viewer tech tips.

S1 · E27 · Jul 9, 2015

Secure Email, Synology DS1515+ NAS, 64-bit Chrome & Firefox, Surround Sound Help, Micro Bit, Die Flash Die Episode 27

Synology DS1515+... just what is a NAS, anyhow??? Email Encryption, Are 64 Bit browsers better (and where you can download 'em!), getting surround sound speakers set up right, die Adobe Flash die, portable chargers.

S1 · E28 · Jul 16, 2015

Logitech k400 Plus, 3 Awesome iPhone Apps, Secure Bank Logins, Backup Google Photos Episode 28

Way to go NASA, the New Horizon images from Pluto are amazing! Logitech’s K400 Plus Keyboard, three awesome iPhone apps, Amazon Prime Day, securing your bank account with two factor authentication, syncing Google Drive Photos.

S1 · E29 · Jul 23, 2015

Ethernet Beats WiFi, Tech Travel Gear, Password Lock Folders, Power Conditioners Episode 29

Do I need a UPS or power conditioner to 'protect' my PC and home theater gear? 3 travel accessories every geek should have during their summer vacation, Ethernet vs. WiFi? (Hint, one of 'em crushes the other...) Why you might want to run conduit, and how to password protect a folder on your external hard drive.

S1 · E30 · Jul 30, 2015

TekThing 30: Is Windows 10 Really Free? Should you Upgrade? New Moto X & G, Best College Classes For Tech Episode 30

Windows 10 is here! We’re talk security, features, and answer some specific questions you sent to us. Motorola’s new Android phones look amazing for the price, and we have some great answers on what you should study if you’re college bound and want to make a career in tech.

S1 · E31 · Aug 6, 2015

Epson WorkForce ET-4550 Means Cheap Ink! New Intel Skylake Core i7-6700K, Turn On Windows 10 Privacy. Episode 31

Intel's new Skylake Core i7-6700K & Core i5-660K: overclocking friendly on top of serious performannce. (Want!) Can a $500 printer save you thousands? We tested one of Epson's new EcoTank printers to find out! Need a tiny way to share and back up files? We got hands on with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick. Is there a legal way to back up Blu-Ray discs? Windows 10 security paranoia might be FUD, but we’ve got privacy concerns.

S1 · E32 · Aug 13, 2015

DEF CON Hacks, 16TB Samsung SSD, Replace Windows Defender, Tablets For Kids, 10Gb Ethernet Episode 32

DEF CON: Best Hacks and a TON of security advice! Samsung’s new 16TB SSD… the biggest HD ever. Windows AV and anti-malware, is Windows Defender still good enough?Tablet for kids: what do we recommend? Cheap USB (and HDMI) cables, making fax suck less, why you should wait to buy a new iPhone, is it time for 10GB Ethernet?

S1 · E33 · Aug 20, 2015

LIVA X2 Mini PC, SMANOS W020i WiFi Alarm, Privacy Badger, Free WiFi Heat Map, Chromecast In Hotels Episode 33

We’ve got reviews of ECS's LIVA X2 Mini PC and the Smanos W020i WiFi Alarm, more deets on Skylake from IDF, three awesome free windows apps, how to block phone numbers in Android, and explain what happens when you use your favorite video streaming gear on vacation.

S1 · E34 · Aug 27, 2015

Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ or WAIT??? 2FA Apps, Avoid This Win10 Upgrade Fail, Cool Off A Hot Router Episode 34

Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ have hit and are top-of-the-line. LG's G4 is another great option... but should you -WAIT- before you buy a new phone? Two Factor Authentication: Shannon talks Authy, Duo, and Google Authenticator. Will a new motherboard mean you have to pay for a Windows 10 license? Can you move Windows 10 off a HD and onto a SSD... and why you need to upgrade in place before you do a clean install. Keep heat from killing your router, an even cheaper tablet recco for kids, a free open source app for security cameras

S1 · E35 · Sep 4, 2015

Cheap Router Spanks Google OnHub. Tripit, TRAXO, or AwardWallet? Toilet vs. Phone. Home Alarm Reccos Episode 35

Is Google’s OnHub the Ultimate Home Router ...or can a $94 router spank it? The Wirecutter’s David Murphy joins us w/ the answer! What’s the best tool to manage your travel mileage rewards? Shannon’s on it! Will the FCC kill Open Source Router updates, what comes after MPEG, and your alarm system feedback

S1 · E36 · Sep 11, 2015

New Apple TV, iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, Revealed! Skylake Laptops, Gaming GPU Reccos, & Reliable SSDs Episode 36

Apple Day! We’ve got details on the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, iPad Pro, Apple TV and more PCPer’s Ryan Shrout talks Skylake laptops and CPUS, the best new GPU’s, and we suggest reliable SSDs, and talk about Verison's new LTE 5G.

S1 · E37 · Sep 18, 2015

TrueCrypt Alternatives, Raspberry Pi FAX, FiiO EX1 Earbuds vs. PURO IEM 500, Find Win10 Product Key Episode 37

What comes after TrueCrypt? Reviews of the FiiO EX1 & PURO IEM 500 earbuds, can Raspberry Pi Fax, hands on with MDHearingAid's FIT, the best iOS 9 features, your experiences with Win 10 and changing hardware, why Skylake over Haswell-E, and more.

S1 · E38 · Sep 24, 2015

Office 2016 For Free, Do All AntiVirus Apps Spy? Best Cheap GPU, Concert Earplugs, Verify SD Cards Episode 38

What’s new in Office 2016… and the version you can use for free. What to do if you’re fed up with AVG Antivirus spying. How to start your own hackerspace, ear plugs that won’t ruin live music at concerts, the best cheap gaming GPU for an older PC.

S1 · E39 · Oct 1, 2015

New Nexus 5X & 6P, Chromecast, TrueCrypt Flaw Found, Blue vs. Green vs. Black WD Hard Drives Episode 39

A new Chromecast, two new Nexus phones, the 5X & 6P, Android Marshmallow deets... big day for Google this week! Shannon says it's time to dump TrueCrypt, a couple big flaws were found. We go hand (ears?) on the NOVO Smart Volume Control, talk about Western Digital's new Blue, Black, and Green drives, pick a better ripping tool than iTunes

S1 · E40 · Oct 8, 2015

Amazon $50 Tablet & New Fire TV Reviewed, Windows GodMode, MS Surface Book, Can you Trust Your VPN? Episode 40

All the Amazon tablets reviewed... Shannon's been hands on for days! Is that $50 Amazon Fire tablet worth buying??? Microsoft gets serious with the new Surface Book and Pro 4. Play Blu-rays on Windows, weird things to do with cheap tablets, 3 awesome Windows God-Mode (and some awesome utilities!), and can you really trust your VPN?

S1 · E41 · Oct 16, 2015

ZTC Thunder M.2 SSD USB Enclosure, LastPass Sold To LogMeIn, Four Ways to Hide Cables, New iMacs! Episode 41

Fast connections with hidden cables! LastPass got bought…. should we stop using it? New iMacs! Drive Enclosures for your laptop’s old SSD… ZTC Thunder Enclosure NGFF M.2 SSD &Sabrent USB 3.0 MSATA II. Oh, Apple owes a billion? So what!

S1 · E42 · Oct 22, 2015

Lenovo Yoga 900, Synology DSM 6.0, Cheap OTA DVR, Faster WiFi Extender, Email Poaching, CISA SUCKS! Episode 42

November is New Laptop Month! Synology’s DiskStation Manager 6.0 hands on. What fresh email hell is this??? Do WiFi extenders slow down your network? CISA kinda sucks… a cheap OTA DVR, and Shannon’s FORBIDDEN OTTER LUST all coming up on TekThing!

S1 · E43 · Oct 29, 2015

Roku 4: Should You Upgrade? Surface Pro 4 Hands On, Elementary OS, DMCA Exemptions, HTPC Keyboard Episode 43

Roku 4 review: should you upgrade?!? Hands on with the Surface Pro 4 & Elementary OS. Jailbreaking and Blu-ray cracking: the deal with the new DMCA exemptions. Linux installs can be a PITA, the best HTPC keyboard, how to hibernate Linux.

S1 · E44 · Nov 5, 2015

Apple TV 4, Nexus 6p & 5x Reviews! Black Friday SSD, Libreboot, Gaming Keyboard, Wipe Any SD Card Episode 44

We go hands on with the Nexus 5x, 6p, and the new Apple TV. Gaming keyboard & mice recommendations, OneDrive shrinks, the beginning of black friday, some awesomely useful utilities, and more.

S1 · E45 · Nov 12, 2015

Fix Windows 10 w/ A Clean Install, Pick Your Smart Hub, Does Comcast's Unlimited Data Option Suck? Episode 45

Windows 10 getting a little funky? There's an easy way to clean things up with a Refresh or Reset! Whether you’re thinking Home Automation, Internet of Things, or just want lights that turn off automagically, we can help you pick your first Smart Hub! Does Comcast’s new Unlimited Data option suck? Speeding up Android, matching RAM, and 3 great tools for any geek’s toolbox.

S1 · E46 · Nov 19, 2015

Dell’s $799 Gaming Laptop, HTC One A9 Review, Hackathon How-To, Clean A Projector Screen, Gig City. Episode 46

Does HTC’s One A9 a flagship phone or just priced like one? CDNS, ISPs, and getting files fast! Dell's $799 Inspiron 15 7559... how good is it? Gig City stomp's Comcast's data plan. What it takes to survive a 24 hour hackathon.

S1 · E47 · Nov 26, 2015

Mini ITX Cases, Black Friday Deals, Headphone Amps, The Gift Of Tech, Pocket Tools, Amazon Hacked? Episode 47

Mini ITX Builds, Black Friday Help, why you might want to change your Amazon password, 3 techy ways to give back to your community, Dell's Cert Drama, headphone Amp/DAC reccomendations.

S1 · E48 · Dec 3, 2015

17 Holiday Travel Apps & Hacks, Raspberry Pi Invasion, Router Updates, Fix WiFi Fast, Add HDMI Ports Episode 48

Did you fix your family's WiFi while you were visiting on the holidays? 17 tools & apps to make holiday travel less traumatic, router updates, why the Internet of Things is probably doomed, adding more HDMI ports, a slick Raspberry Pi case.

S1 · E49 · Dec 10, 2015

$200 Laptops Windows vs. Chromebook! Lenovo Yoga 900 Review, Best Raspberry Pi OS, Update Windows! Episode 49

Update Windows & Flash: More than 70 security updates released yesterday. $200 Chromebook vs. Windows: Find out what they can and can't do. Raspberry Pi Distros: We talk NOOBs Raspbian, Volumio, RetroPi, and more! Lenovo Yoga 900 Review: one complaint? AT&T Developer Summit Hackathon! grand prize of $25,000, register at geekslife.com/att No Headphone Jacks On Next iPhone? Step forward or a step back? And a whole lot more!!!

S1 · E50 · Dec 17, 2015

Raspberry Pi-Hole Makes Ads Disappear! Synology DS216play NAS, FLIR Vue Pro, Best GPU Under $150 Episode 50

Drone registration? Yeah, it's coming, we explain who has to register, and why. Hands on w/ Synology's DiskStation DS216play. The best GPUs for 3D gaming under $150, FLIR's Vue Pro sUAS thermal imaging camera, blocking horizontal videos, and... yoga gifts?!?

S1 · E51 · Dec 23, 2015

Thermite, Acid, & Hammers Make Data Gone Forever! Do You Trust Your NAS? De-Upgrade Windows 10... Episode 51

Thermite, hydrochloric acid, and hammers... you bet we've got something against hard drives! We also talk NAS safety and massive backups, the 3-2-1 Backup Rule, swapping your perfectly set up Windows 10 HD into a new PC, and what it takes to go back to Windows 7 after your free Win10 upgrade...

S1 · E52 · Dec 31, 2015

$5 Pi Zero Hands On! Tech Projects For New Years, 3 Free Apps That Recover Lost Data, Is WhatsApp Secure? Episode 52

Resolutions? Nah, but we've got 5 tech projects for the new year, the $5 PiZero is up and running... it's tiny, 3 apps that recover lost data, a little chat about WhatsApp security (and what options you have for secure chat), a viewer's mini-HowTo on using a hard drive with your Raspberry Pi.

S1 · E53 · Jan 8, 2016

CES 2016: Razer Blade Stealth, ELAC Uni-Fi, Privoro Privacy, 4k OLED, Drone Madness, AddWash Episode 53

It's big, it's bad, and while it's crowded with gorgeous 4K OLED TVs, and waaaay too many drones, we found some great tech to talk about, from Beer Printers, language translators that hang around your neck, amazing speakers, and so much more.

S1 · E54 · Jan 14, 2016

$9 CHIP PC, $3000 Earbuds, What Do Cujo, Bitdefender Box, & Luma Mesh Do? Wiping A Used PC Episode 54

The CHIP $9 PC is here, Shannon weighs in on Cujo, Bitdefender Box, & Luma Mesh, we talk about options for wiping a used PC clean, outrageous ($3000!) earbuds

S1 · E55 · Jan 21, 2016

PC Build Picks! Dell XPS 13 Skylake Review, Airplay for Android, Great $100 Speakers, Monitor Recco! Episode 55

Building a PC? We've got help picking parts that fit in your budget, along with monitor reccos, a review of Dell's latest XPS 13, help with adding more memory to your system, get Android working with AirPlay, dealing with gaming surround sound that won't surround.

S1 · E56 · Jan 28, 2016

Fix A Slow PC, Encrypt Drives, Secret Playlists, iOS Expense Apps, Turn A SmartPhone Into A Desktop? Episode 56

Your PC running slow? We've got ideas to speed it up! Shannon teaches you how to encrypt a drive using VeraCrypt, we've got a laundry list of expense trackers for your iPhone, portable audio player reccos for FLAC & MP3, talk about turning the Nexus 6p into a desktop.

S1 · E57 · Feb 4, 2016

WiFi Router Lifespan, Ninite or Chocolatey Package Manager, Android Receipt Trackers, DIE CFL BULBS Episode 57

We never liked CFL bulbs, anyway, the Chocolatey Package Manager is way cool, 3 receipt tracking apps for Android, the best rechargable AA batteries, Thermal Paste can save a PC, and, yes, you can do pro video editing on a smart phone... but is it really time to dump your laptop for a phone?

S1 · E58 · Feb 11, 2016

$200 Huawei Honor 5X Review, $9 C.H.I.P PC, LED Bulbs, HWMonitor CPU Temps, 7Zip Encryption, Ozzy. Episode 58

Huawei Honor 5X... can it beat the Moto G for best $200 Android Phone??? You asked, we got your LED bulb buying guide! HWMonitor and CPU temps, 7Zip Encryption, and that $9 C.H.I.P PC ... it's running!

S1 · E59 · Feb 18, 2016

9 Picasa Replacements! ThingMaker 3D, Text Msg Kills Android, Dates Kill iOS, Rent A Camera. Episode 59

9 Picasa Replacements, ThingMaker 3D Printer joins Barbie and Hot Wheels! A Text Message can kill Android phone, Old dates can kill iOS phones, renting a camera before you buy, and much much more.

S1 · E60 · Feb 25, 2016

Samsung S7, LG G5, Sony Xperia, 5G LTE, Luxury Headphones, Safe Google Search, Linux Mint Hacked Episode 60

New phones from Samsung, LG, and Sony... MWC 2016 was good! Luxury headphone picks, Intel's going 5G LTE in a big way, Linux Mint hacked, Safe Search fork Kids

S1 · E61 · Mar 2, 2016

Raspberry Pi 3 Hands On! 7 Secure Android VPNs, Cheap Headphones That Sound Great, Faster MicroSDs! Episode 61

Tons going on in this episode: the Pi 3 hands on, 7 secure android (and iOS)VPNs for your phone, cheap headphones that sound great, MicroSD card performance, and more!

S1 · E62 · Mar 10, 2016

Samsung S7 Review, Eero WiFi Router, SD Card Tips, Best Color Laser Printer, Surge Protector Secret! Episode 62

Samsung S7 Hands On, Echo Takes Over, Super Routers, Color Lasers, SD Card Secrets, Surge Protector Surpise, EERO WiFI networking.

S1 · E63 · Mar 16, 2016

GPU Picks, GDC Goes VR, Odroid C2 Beats Raspberry Pi? Pigment vs Dye Inkjets, Better VPN Security! Episode 63

Gaming GPU picks from $100 to "I have too much money" in honor o' Game Developer Conference... does the Odroid C2 stomp the Raspberry Pi 3? Pigment vs. Dye inkjets, better VPN security and more.

S1 · E64 · Mar 24, 2016

Synology RT1900ac, Garmin Drive 60 LMT Reviews, Best Browser Extensions For Privacy, Apple SE Rocks! Episode 64

Synology RT1900ac and Garmin's Drive 60 LMT get a hands on review, the Best Browser Extensions for Privacy, Reviews, Apple SE looks pretty slick, and, yes, we really do love Hubsan's X4 H107C Quadcopter.

S1 · E65 · Mar 30, 2016

Logitech Connect Review, Best Podcast Apps, Odroid C2 Speed, Delete All The Accounts! Class D Amps? Episode 65

We got hands on with Logitech's Connect, pick the Best Podcast Apps, talk Odroid C2 benchmarks (And where to find it cheaper!), drop websites that help you delete (or just find) All The Accounts! Talk Class D Amps, and, oh yeah, the FBI dropped the Apple suit.

S1 · E66 · Apr 7, 2016

Amazon Tap & Dot Hands On, BitTorrent Sync Goes Native, USB Cables That Don't Suck, Free Websites? Episode 66

Hands on with Amazon's Tap & Dot Echo, BitTorrent Sync 2.3, it's gone native and gotten way better! USB cables that don't suck (and how to keep your kids from breaking 'em), free website builders

S1 · E67 · Apr 13, 2016

Best Time To Buy A Laptop? Doxie Scanner Rocks, Encrypted Storage, CamelCamelCamel, OpenStreetMaps Episode 67

When's the best time to buy a laptop? How to "digitize a mountain of paper files," and store 'em securely, Amazon pricing histories from CamelCamelCamel, Maps.me, and something more secure than Google Drive.

S1 · E68 · Apr 20, 2016

Anonabox PnP TOR & VPN, WeBoost Eqo, Online Accounting Software, Android Music Apps, Cheap USB Fix! Episode 68

Does Anonabox deliver Plug n’ Play TOR anonymity??? WeBoost’s latest cell phone booster, the Eqo, 3 apps to make NEXT YEARS taxes suck less, music players for Android.

S1 · E69 · Apr 28, 2016

Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire, Dell U3415 UltraSharp Monitor, 4K UHD TV Buyers Guide, Score PC Deals! Episode 69

Can Corsair's K70 RGB Rapidfire make you a better gamer? Everything you need to know before you buy a 4K UHD TV... Robert Heron has the scoop! Dell's U3415 UltraSharp Monitor is sweet, scoring deals on PCs, Tresorit for privacy

S1 · E70 · May 5, 2016

The Best SSD, GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub, Reuse That Old Power Supply, 8TB HD, Hackintosh Help! Episode 70

The best SSD, GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub, Parrot Flower Power, Click and Grow Smart Herb Garden, reusing old Power Supplies for new projects, WDs new 8TB Helium hard drive, building your first Hackintosh

S1 · E71 · May 12, 2016

Personal Cloud Options! B&W T7, KEF Muo, Libratone Zipp & Riva Turbo X. Longest Lasting Hard Drives? Episode 71

Pydio, Seafile, OwnCloud, Sparkleshare, Tonido… what is a Personal Cloud, anyhow? Big Storage Fails: Which Hard Drives Last Longest, The Two Dollar Pocket Tripod, and some sick Bluetooth Speakers from B&W, KEF, Libratone, and Riva

S1 · E72 · May 19, 2016

The Password Manager Special: Passwords, Two Factor Authentication, and Securing Your Life Online. Episode 72

Theme episode! The theme is passwords. And password managers. And Two Factor Authentication... we're gonna talk about 'em all, some great rules for using 'em, sharing 'em, and more, 'cause all of these things work together to protect you, your data, your fiances, your Snapchat, Facebook, email, and Twitter accounts.

S1 · E73 · May 26, 2016

Best Two Factor Authentication App! Earbuds from 1MORE, Focal, & Sennheiser. Where Should I Upscale? Episode 73

Lastpass vs. Authy vs. Duo vs. Google Authenticator All of these multi-factor authentication apps are free to use, available for iOS and Android, and allow you to set up 2FA on your phone for online accounts by scanning a QR code. But is Lastpass or Authy or Duo or Google Authenticator the best two factor authentication app? Watch the video to find out! 100-$150 Earbud Roundup Whether you calll 'em earbuds or in ear monitors or in ear headphones, we heard some amazing audio coming out of 1More's Triple Driver, Focal's Sphear, and Sennheiser's Momentum. Wondering which one sounds best and why? Watch the show! Should My Blu-Ray Player or TV Do The Upscaling? We had a viewer question that Robert answered while he was here… Dave S wrote, "When I purchased and hooked my new Denon AVR-X2200W I noticed that the video 4K processing was not as good as the X3200W on my Samsung JS8500 4K TV (my wife noticed also which surprised me because she could careless about AV stuff.) Robert H said to just let the TV do the up scale instead but it sdoes not look as good as the X3200W. The only setting i notice on the specs was that the HDMI scaling was at 60/50hz compared to 30/25/24hz on the lower version receiver (x2200W). Can that really be the reason?" Answer in the video! DIY Soil Moisture Measurement! Jim writes, "Measuring soil moisture can be done by burying a block of Plaster of Paris with two wires running parallel and close together. The resistance between the wires will vary as the moisture changes. I have done this for ecology research. We used ohmmeters but with an Arduino you could automate a sprinkler. This was way back in the times of IBM 360 & PDP 8 so never tried to automate.I Live with 40 inches of rain a year and a brook in the backyard so have no reason to hack it." Thanks, Jim! Another Awesome Gaming Keyboard Paul writes, "Take a look at the K95 RGB. It comes in Red and Brown keys. I was very lucky and got the Blue which was only out for a shor

S1 · E74 · Jun 2, 2016

Travel Tools That Work! GTX 1070 GPU FTW, Brute Force Attacks, Cell Phone Cancer FUD, Trains Rule! Episode 74

Shannon’s back! How well did Google Fi, Maps, and HooToo’s Wireless Router and Battery hold up in Japan? Is Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 the coolest thing about Intel’s new Core i7-6950X 10-core Broadwell-E? Shopping for a new GPU? Check Nvidia’s GTX 1070 and 1080! Cell phone cancer FUD is back, how Brute Force Attacks on Passwords work, and, hey, high tech trains and Suica passes might be the coolest tech in Japan! All that and more in Episode 74 of TekThing!

S1 · E75 · Jun 9, 2016

Walabot: Handheld X-Ray Vision? Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Review, H.265 On Raspberry Pi, Enpass! Episode 75

Walabot: 3D imaging IN YOUR HAND! Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition… how well does factory installed Linux work on a laptop? H.265/HEVC on the Raspberry Pi 3? Enpass, Google Drive apps for Linux, and CHEESE, all in TekThing 75

S1 · E76 · Jun 16, 2016

PocketCHIP Review, Cell Phone Hijacking, 7 Great Games from E3, Add Audio To Skype, Dead Battery? Episode 76

So many amazing games from E3, not to mention the new Xboxes... we go hands on with PocketCHIP, use Distant Suns to ID Jupiter, talk up the big news from WWDC, security tech you can install in an apartment, and, hey, it’s way too easy for somebody to hijack your phone number and service, but we’ve got a fix.

S1 · E77 · Jun 23, 2016

Don't Buy A New GPU Yet! DIY Raspberry Pi WAP, Bargain 5.1 Soundbar, Unblock VPN, H.265 Ready Hardware Episode 77

A DIY Raspberry P WAP? There are so many amazing new GPUs, but it's the WORST time to build a new gaming pc, surround sound bargains, unblocking VPN

S1 · E78 · Jun 30, 2016

OnePlus 3 Review! Change Any Windows Password for $18, Fix Win7 Updates, Android on Chrome OS Episode 78

OnePlus 3 review... is this the best deal ever on a Flagship Android Phone??? Fix Windows 7 updates! You can change a lost Windows password fast for $18. What's up with running Android apps on Chrome OS? Upgrading laptop CPUs

S1 · E79 · Jul 7, 2016

Lightning Headphones: Audeze SINE & Cipher, Chrome Remote Desktop vs. VPN, Inkjet Printer Picks Episode 79

No more headphone jacks? We test Audeze SINE headphones and Cipher Lightning cable. Is Chrome Remote Desktop a secure substitute for a VPN? Laptop Mobo Swaps, All-in-One Inkjet printer picks

S1 · E80 · Jul 14, 2016

QNAP TAS-268 Android NAS Review, Recording Traffic Stops, Unlimited Backup For $60, Dashcam Recco Episode 80

Pokeman Go Panic! Zomg… chill, people. Hands on with Qnap’s new TAS-268 NAS, Dash Cams and recording the police, back up 100 TB online for cheap

S1 · E81 · Jul 21, 2016

Tech Bargains! Memory, Drives, Cables, $45 1STPLAYER Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 6 Earbuds Under $20 Episode 81

Tech Bargains! We've got picks for cables, memory, drives, go hands on with the $45 1STPLAYER Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, review 6 Earbuds Under $20.

S1 · E82 · Jul 28, 2016

Ubiquiti AmpliFi WiFi Review, Get A Pentesting Job, 802.11n Is The Problem, Solar Charging Picks Episode 82

Can Ubiquiti Labs AmpliFi mesh router deliver high speed WiFi to every corner of your house in minutes? How to get a job in pentesting, 802.11n is the problem, solar charging reccos, score deals with nowinstock.net

S1 · E83 · Aug 4, 2016

How Much RAM Do You Need? Block Thumbdrive Attacks, Smart Lock Hacks, Sideclick, FLIRC & Harmony Episode 83

Mr. Robot @Defcon, How much RAM do you really need on Chrome, OS X, or Windows? Block Thumbdrive Attacks, Sideclick, FLIRC & Harmony, Picking Bluetooth locks,

S1 · E84 · Aug 11, 2016

Bluetooth Lock & Android Flaws Exposed At Defcon, Fight Tech Support Scams, Fix Remote Buttons! Episode 84

Gary’s Mom called that 1-800 number on the "Your Computer Has Been Blocked" popup, so we teach you how to fight Tech Support Scams. What did we learn at Defcon? Bluetooth locks are -way- too easy to pick, Android has some serious flaws, and autonomous hacking is now a thing. DIY repair for dying Harmony Remote buttons, the Sacrificial Raspberry Pi

S1 · E85 · Aug 18, 2016

Intel Project Alloy VR, 32 TB SSDs, 64 Layer V-Nand Flash, Sub $100 Headphone Amps, Linux WiFi Help Episode 85

Intel Project Alloy Wireless VR, New V-Nand Flash Means 32TB SSDs, Sub $100 Headphone DACS, Linux WiFi Troubleshooting

S1 · E86 · Aug 25, 2016

Dell Inspiron 13 7000, VR Oculus, Vive, or PSVR??? Peak Design Capture Pro, Hashtag Wedding Photos Episode 86

Dell's Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 costs $300 less an XPS, what's the difference? Tested's Norman Chan talks VR with us, Oculus, Vive, PSVR, or wait? Peak Design's Slide Strap & Capture Pro vs. a horse, and the Hashtag Wedding Photos Hack!

S1 · E87 · Sep 1, 2016

Kaby Lake Intel Processor, GEM Box Android TV, KEF EGG, AutoPatcher, Block USB Rubber Ducky? Episode 87

Kaby Lake Is here... how good is Intel's new processor? EMTEC GEM Box: can it deliver Nvidia Shield level Android TV and gaming? AutoPatcher, blocking Rogue Thumb Drives, and KEF's EGG Wireless Music System

S1 · E88 · Sep 8, 2016

POP Home Switch Review, iPhone 7, Lenovo Yoga Book, PlayStation 4 Pro, 4K HDR Desktop Monitors Episode 88

iPhone 7, new PlayStations, Logitech’s Pop Reviewed… it’s a switch! For your smart home! The world’s HEAVIEST laptop, Lenovo's new YogaBook, and where are all the HDR 4K UHD desktop monitors?

S1 · E89 · Sep 15, 2016

Best Wireless Headphones, Logitech ZeroTouch Review, Intel 600p NVMe SSD, Windows 10 VM VirtualBox Episode 89

Best Wireless Headphones, Logitech ZeroTouch Review, NVMe SSD Gets Cheap: Intel 600p NVMe SSD, Windows 10 VM VirtualBox

S1 · E90 · Sep 22, 2016

Remove Windows Malware, Dell UltraSharp U34517W review, Apple Lightning Headphone Adapter Teardown Episode 90

Windows malware? Here's how to remove it, or just save the photos and files you need off that machine! We review Dell's UltraSharp U34517W, tore into Apple's Lightning Headphone Adapter, and have some help if you're new to Linux.

S1 · E91 · Sep 29, 2016

Dump AdBlock Plus! Epson FastFoto FF-640 Review, Peak Design Everyday Tote, NVMe & XPoint Explained Episode 91

Best AdBlock Plus Replacement, Epson FastFoto FF-640 Scans Family Photos Fast, Peak Design Everyday Tote, NVMe Explained

S1 · E92 · Oct 6, 2016

DJI Osmo Mobile Review, Pixel Phone Ordered, The Real uBlock Origin, Windows or Android Yoga Book? Episode 92

DJI Osmo Mobile hands on review, Pixel Phones and Google Home, Windows or Android for Lenovo's new Yoga Book, will the real uBlock Origin please stand up

S1 · E93 · Oct 13, 2016

Nasty New Comcast Cap, GlassWire Firewall, RMAF 2016 Picks, Note 7 Cancelled Episode 93

Comcast drops data caps on more states... wondering how much will it cost you? Glasswire Firewall reveals what’s secretly using your network. Audiophile speakers and headphones from RMAF 2016.

S1 · E94 · Oct 20, 2016

Yoga Book Review! Save & Backup Photos Automatically, Fonts For Dyslexia, First Ham Radio! Episode 94

Yoga Book Review, Automatic Backup and Protection for All The Photos… fonts for dyslexics, ham radio reccos, and MORE

S1 · E95 · Oct 27, 2016

3 Google Pixel Problems, $100 Noise Cancelling Headphones, How To Put Out Smartphone Fires Episode 95

Google Pixel Review, $100 Noise Cancelling Headphones, How To Put Out Smartphone Fires, Stop IoT DDOS Attacks

S1 · E96 · Nov 3, 2016

Got Hacked? Do This Next! Best Soldering Iron, HerdProtect Download, Why You Still Have USB 2 Ports Episode 96

Did You Really Get Hacked? Do This Next! HerdProtect Download: One Click Runs 68 Malware Scanners! Best Soldering Iron

S1 · E97 · Nov 10, 2016

Google Home vs Amazon Echo, Best GPU, HyperX Alloy, G810 Orion Spectrum, Sennheiser PC 373D Episode 97

Google Home vs. Amazon Echo, Best GPU from $100 Up, Mechanical Gaming Keyboards & Headsets, Unsubscribe From Email

S1 · E98 · Nov 17, 2016

NES Classic Edition Review, WD PiDrive 375GB Raspberry Pi, Cheap 4K GPU, Is Your 2FA On? Episode 98

NES Classic Edition… A 375GB Pi? We test WDLabs PiDrive! GPUs for when you just don’t care about gaming, and, hey, is your 2FA really 2FAing??? We might be geeking out a bit on this TekThing!

S1 · E99 · Nov 23, 2016

Black Friday Picks! 4K TVs $400-3000, 9 Raspberry Pi Gift Projects, $500 Laptop Episode 99

Black Friday Deals! 4K TVs from $400 to $3000, 9 Raspberry Pi project gift ideas, Android phone deals,more!

S1 · E100 · Dec 1, 2016

Google Daydream View VR, Monoprice M560, Audioquest NightOwl, 16GB Laptops, Watch Doctor Who Online! Episode 100

Google Daydream View VR, Monoprice $199 M560 planar, Audioquest NightOwl headphone reviews! Doctor Who -is- online!

S1 · E101 · Dec 8, 2016

DJI Mavic Pro, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Kaby Lake Surprise, Best Desktop Monitor, $700 Projector Episode 101

You might want to wait for Kaby Lake before you buy your next laptop! Is DJI still making the best drones you can buy??? We've got a Mavic Pro review! The best deals on 1080p desktop monitors and sub-$1000 projectors... and Is Dyson's Supersonic the finest Hair Dryer ever made??? We've got benchmarks

S1 · E102 · Dec 15, 2016

Don't Wait For Kaby Lake Desktops?!? Aera Home Fragrance Kit, Razer Ornata Keyboard, Tough USB Cables Episode 102

Desktop CPU Picks... should you wait for Kaby Lake??? Aera Home Fragrance Kit, Razer Ornata Keyboard, Tough USB Cables, Futureproof HDMI,

S1 · E103 · Dec 22, 2016

OnePlus 3T review, Last minute gifts for Geeks and Xbox One Gamers in your life, make headphones more comfortable Episode 103

S1 · E104 · Dec 29, 2016

2017: CES, VR, & Android Predictions, FooVR, Break Comcast's 1TB Data Cap, Fix Your Passwords Episode 104

It's the last TekThing o' 2016... thank you so much for making the show possible! We've got what to expect at CES 2017, VR & Android Predictions for the new year, How FooVR Gets Made, Better Password Management, and, hey, is Comcast's 1 TB Data Cap Alert Broken?

S1 · E105 · Jan 3, 2017

CES 2017 Is HERE. New Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, HP's Epic Omen X 35, Linksys Velop Episode 105

S1 · E106 · Jan 6, 2017

CES 2017 Episode 106

Our Second CES 2017 episode is live... this one is shot at Vegas, and we talk everything from security hardware, to 4K TVs, to 2TB USB drives, Alexa Robots, and soooo much more! Parick met with AMD this morning (So much Ryzen info next week), and Shannon's looking for more cool tech

S1 · E107 · Jan 12, 2017

AMD Ryzen, Vega Update, ZTE Axon 7, DIYZ, AmpME, Intel TrueKey, Compute Card, 3D Printers @CES 2017 Episode 107

AMD Vega leaks, and hands on w/ Ryzen, affordable Android Phones from ZTE USA, 3D printers, walking on Mars, Intel's new Compute Modules, and sooooo much more from CES 2017.

S1 · E108 · Jan 19, 2017

Best VPN, Video Editing On A Gaming Laptop, Razer Blade, Stop Changing Passwords, Echo Alexa Apology Episode 108

What's the Best VPN... and can you trust Free VPNs? Video editing on Razer's Blade gaming laptop. Stop changing passwords so often, an Echo Alexa Apology, and three sweet geek tools under $20

S1 · E109 · Jan 26, 2017

3 Awesome Gmail Tools, Skip The TacLight, Fakespot Fake Amazon Reviews, Opera VPN, Meitu Tracks You Episode 109

S1 · E110 · Feb 2, 2017

Razer BlackWidow V2, Lock Facebook w/ A Key! AmFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Standard Notes Episode 110

Secure Facebook With A U2F Key! Razer BlackWidow V2 Review, AmFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector Install, Magpul Industries Corp. Bump Case (And why we skipped the LifeProof Fre this time...) Standard Notes, Google Keep

S1 · E111 · Feb 9, 2017

YubiKey 4C USB-C! Max Smartphone Battery Life, $7 Sabrent USB Audio Adapter, WiFi On Airplane? Episode 111

What's in the show? How to Max Your Smartphone Battery Life! A Yubic YubiKey 4C Review: First USB-C 2FA Device! USB Audio: $7 Sabrent, $99 AudioQues DragonFly Black (And some good Schiit Audi, too!) Bobby asks, "Are WiFi Routers Legal On Airplanes?"

S1 · E112 · Feb 16, 2017

Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Review! WhatsApp & VPN On Your Cell Phone, 3D Printer Deaths Are Bogus, Is MHL Dead? Episode 112

Dell’s new XPS 13 2-in-1… we’ve got a review! Securing your smartphone with a VPN... and will it secure WhatsApp? (And is WhatsApp actually insecure?) "3D Laser Printer" Deaths Debunked, Tablets with MHL

S1 · E113 · Feb 23, 2017

Canary Flex Security Camera, Tiny $150 Liva Z PC Reviews! Data Privacy and Customs, Quiet PC Fans! Episode 113

Is ECS's tiny $150 Liva Z PC really ready for "Fully-Functional Computing?" Canary's new Flex 1080p seucrity camera, and proof that Canary's Air Quality Monitoring works, Data privacy and dealing with Customs at border crossings, and, yes, we can make your PC quieter!

S1 · E114 · Mar 2, 2017

Raspberry Pi Zero W, $120 Dragon Touch X10 Tablet, Nokia 3310, Mobile World Congress, AMD Ryzen 7! Episode 114

We go hands on with the new Raspberry Pi​ Zero W, find out if AMD​'s new Ryzen 7 CPUs beat Intel​, drop a dogpile of Android​ picks from Mobile World Congress, and review the $120 DRAGON TOUCH X10 Android Tablet!

S1 · E115 · Mar 9, 2017

Nintendo Switch, Brave Browser Review, 1More Quad Driver, V-Moda Forza, Audeze iSine, Best Earbuds Episode 115

Nintendo Switch Battery Help, Brave Browser Review, 1More Quad Driver, V-Moda Forza, Audeze iSine, Best Earbuds!

S1 · E116 · Mar 16, 2017

Lima Ultra Personal Cloud Review, Unlimited Data Plans Lies, Where Are The Ryzen Motherboards? Episode 116

Unlimited data plans really arent, if you're not into rolling your own 'private cloud' you might want to pick up Lima's Ultra Personal Cloud (Remember Pogoplug?), testing your VPN to make sure it's private, and, yes, it -is- hard to find an AMD Ryzen 7 motherboard right now!

S1 · E117 · Mar 23, 2017

Update WhatsApp Now! Lenovo Ideapad Y900 Gaming Laptop, Kano Raspberry Pi, Teach Kids To Code! Episode 117

Update WhatsApp and Telegram now, Lenovo Ideapad Y900 gaming laptop review, Kano Raspberry Pi computer, teach kids to code, unlimited data -is- unlimited!

S1 · E118 · Mar 30, 2017

Ryzen Overclocked, Corsair H110i Liquid Cooler, Eufy RoboVac 11 vs Roomba, Nextcloud Raspberry Pi Episode 118

The $200 Eufy​ RoboVac vs $400 Roomba​! AMD Ryzen 7 overcloked with Corsair​'s H110i EXTREME performance liquid cooler... we've got benchmarks! We build a Nextcloud​ on Raspberry Pi​ with Syncloud​. Samsung's Galaxy S8 and the Essential Android phones are coming, and, btw, your web history is legal to sell.

S1 · E119 · Apr 6, 2017

3 Tools That Hide Your Browsing History! QNAP TS-251A NAS, VPN On Your Router Is Slow, DNS Leaks Episode 119

S1 · E120 · Apr 13, 2017

Anker PowerCore II 20000, Ryzen 5 CPUs, Sen.se ThermoPeanut, CanJam Picks, Move Old Apps To New PC Episode 120

Big battery packs! Anker's PowerCore II 20000 and PowerCore Turbo Portable Charger. We talk Ryzen 5 CPUs, Sen.se's Bluetooth ThermoPeanut, awesome audio gear from CanJam 2017, and how to move old apps to a new PC!

S1 · E121 · Apr 20, 2017

AMD Radeon RX 580 vs GTX 1060! Logitech G413 Gaming Keyboard, Pi-Hole vs. OpenDNS, UPDATE WINDOWS Episode 121

S1 · E122 · Apr 27, 2017

New Dell 23 & 27 Ultrathin Monitor! Star Trek Bridge Crew VR, HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse Episode 122

3 new Dell monitors (FreeSync for under $200, and a SWEET 2560x1440 Ultrathin panel), Shannon reviews Star Trek Bridge Crew VR, the best Windows app for Two Factor Authentication (and why you might not wan to use 2FA inside Windows), Luminoodles, Dekani Audio's awesome earpads

S1 · E123 · May 4, 2017

Speed Up Your Cable Modem! Does Your Battery Pack Violate FAA Rules? MS Surface Pro Alternatives, DNSCrypt Episode 123

SPEED UP your Cable Modem!!! MS Surface Pro 4 alternatives... they might cost you more than you think. Does the FAA say your battery pack is too big to carry on the plane? DNSCrypt,

S1 · E124 · May 11, 2017

Tech Gifts For Mom, USB Type C Dock: Dell TB16 vs Kensington SD4600P, QoS, Dumbest WiFi Speed Boost Ever Episode 124

7 Tech Gifts For Mom Under $100, USB Type C Dock: can Dell's TB16 or Kensington's SD4600P deliver? The Dumbest WiFi Speed Boost Ever -- TekThing 124

S1 · E125 · May 18, 2017

Fight Ransomware. Should I Pay for Antivirus? How To Back Up and Rip DVD, Cable Modem Lawsuit! Episode 125

S1 · E126 · May 25, 2017

Best Nintendo Switch Accessories, Free Music Servers, Chocolatey Package Server, Soldering Irons Episode 126

Top 5 Nintendo Switch Accessories, Free Music Servers, Install Windows Apps With Chocolatey, Soldering Iron Picks: Portable and Worshop

S1 · E127 · Jun 1, 2017

System76 Galago Pro Linux Laptop, Ultimate USB Charger, LineageOS Android, Hacking Security Pros Episode 127

Tired of slow charging off your desktop USB ports? Don't have enough chargers to Charge All The Things at the same time? Check out Anker's Desktop USB Chargers. Shannon reviews the System76 Galago Pro Linux Laptop, yes, there are still good reasons to root your Android phone, and Lineage OS is the way to go, and, hey, let's talk about cuddling with Koala

S1 · E128 · Jun 8, 2017

8K Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Review! Best Business Card Scanner, HomePod, New Drives or New NAS Episode 128

We review 8K Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Review! Best Business Card Scanner, HomePod, New Drives or New NAS?

S1 · E129 · Jun 15, 2017

Best of E3! I Dumped Comcast For Common.net, Tech Gifts Dad Doesn’t Want, Be Internet Awesome! Episode 129

We've got the best new games from E3, Patrick reviews Common Networks. (He just dropped Comcast!) Tech gifts Dad doesn't want for Father's Day (and a few he just might), and we talk about Google's new tool for parents, Be Internet Awesome.

S1 · E130 · Jun 22, 2017

Cheap Mesh Routers? Focal Spark In Ear Headphone, Latency vs. Bandwidth, Solar Photography Tips! Episode 130

Where are the cheap mesh routers??? Focal Spark In Ear Review, Lag, Latency, and Bandwidth, Solar Photography with Binoculars, and more!

S1 · E131 · Jun 29, 2017

OnePlus 5 Review, Recover Erased Files, Find Your First Computer Security Job Episode 131

OnePlus 5… Shannon’s got a hands on review! What to do if you accidentally erased your hard drive, what CPUs are we running, get your first job in InfoSec,

S1 · E132 · Jul 6, 2017

Amazon Echo Show Review, ProtonVPN vs. PIA, Adobe Premiere PC Recco, Make Your VPN Run Faster Episode 132

Is the Amazon.com​ Echo Show worth buying on Prime Day? Build a fast PC for Adobe Premiere Pro and CC. ProtonMail​ just released @ProtonVPN... how does it compare to Private Internet Access​? LiO battery prices are coming down, and solar power might be a bigger deal than you think!

S1 · E133 · Jul 13, 2017

Worlds Best Keyboard? Ubuntu Windows App. Net Neutrality. HD or NAS, 3 Free tools find where your ‘Net is slow Episode 133

Is The World's Best Keyboard Back??? (We can't believe new Model F keyboards are coming.) Ubuntu: It's a Windows Store App Now. Net Neutrality... we have an opinion. HD or NAS, 3 Free tools to find out where your ‘Net is slow

S1 · E134 · Jul 20, 2017

Dell XPS 27 All-in-One, Illumy Smart Sleep Mask, Encrypt Dropbox & Google Drive, Best USB 3.0 Hub Episode 134

Dell XPS 27 7760 All-In-One Review, Encrypt Your Dropbox & Google Drive Data, Illumy Smart Sleep Mask vs. Jet Lag, Best USB 3 Hub, & Board Games

S1 · E135 · Jul 27, 2017

Test Your WiFi Speed! Bitdefender BOX Review, More Storage For Your Laptop Drive, Linux or Windows Episode 135

Test Your WiFi Speed... and is Ethernet really faster? Bitdefender BOX review, add storage to your laptop, and the classic, "Should I run Linux or Windows?

S1 · E136 · Aug 3, 2017

Ryzen 3 or Pentium G4560? Fix BroadPwn Before It Ruins Your Phone, Voting Machines Hacked, Best LED Light Bulbs Episode 136

Fix BroadPwn Before It Ruins Your Phone! Bargain CPU options: the new 4 core Ryzen 3 (We've got a review!), or the two core four thread Pentium G4560? Best LED Bulbs, Dealing with Tiny Apps on a High DPI Monitor, and more

S1 · E137 · Aug 10, 2017

Ryzen 3 Problem? 38” Dell Curved Monitor, Detect Broadpwn? How Do 802.11AC Routers Boost N Speeds Episode 137

AMD Ryzen 3 for a cheap PC... there's one problem. As many as a billion phones are vulnerable: can you detect Broadpwn? We review Dell's biggest ultrawide UltraSharp, the U3818W, why do 802.11ac routers boost 802.11n speeds, and more help for viewing tiny apps on hi res monitors!

S1 · E138 · Aug 17, 2017

You Can Make Eclipse Glasses, Password Managers Hacked? G-SYNC Gaming! Episode 138

Cereal Box Beats $50 Eclipse Glasses, Download Google Maps, Elcomsoft Password Manager Crack, G-Sync Gaming Tested!

S1 · E139 · Aug 24, 2017

Eufy Genie vs Echo Dot, CrashPlan Alternatives, FING Finds Everything On Your Network! Episode 139

$35 Eufy Genie vs $50 Echo Dot, Cheap 4K Monitor, Replace CrashPlan, FING Finds Everything On Your Network, Eclipse Fun!

S1 · E140 · Aug 31, 2017

WiFi Router Under $100, Can UPRIGHT GO Fix Your Posture, Backup Windows FAST! Episode 140

Back up before the hurricane, fire, or somebody steals your laptop!!! Can UPRIGHT GO fix your posture??? Best WiFI Router under $100, Back To School headphones

S1 · E141 · Sep 7, 2017

Buy The $250 TCL TV, Camera Sensor Sizes, SONOS or Privacy, $1000 Phones Suck! Episode 141

Need a new TV? Good ones are so cheap! Camera sensors and picture quality, Amazon Echo Multi-Room Audio!

S1 · E142 · Sep 14, 2017

Razer Basilisk FPS Gaming Mouse Review, $999 iPhone X, Equifax Hack ? Here's What To Do! Episode 142

Razer Basilisk Gaming Mouse Review, Read exFAT Drives In Linux, iPhone X, Equifax Hack? Get a Credit Freeze!

S1 · E143 · Sep 21, 2017

Logitech Craft Keyboard Review, CCleaner Hacked: Fix or Replace It, Video Editing PC Parts! Episode 143

Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard Review, Replace CCleaner With BleachBit, Video Editing PC Parts, Fixing A Dead NAS

S1 · E144 · Sep 28, 2017

Eero Gen 2 Review!!! Alienware AW958 Gaming Mouse & AW768 Keyboard, Etcher Burns Better! Episode 144

Eero Gen 2 Review!!! Alienware AW958 Gaming Mouse & AW768 Keyboard, Etcher Burns Raspberry Pi OS Installs Better!

S1 · E145 · Oct 5, 2017

Photography Apps For Better Photos! Shure SE215 Earphone Review, Best Wire Cutter For Makers Episode 145

Awesome Android Photography Apps! Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphone Review, Best Wire Cutter For Makers Costs $5!

S1 · E146 · Oct 12, 2017

SNES Classic Review!!! $80 WiFi Router vs. $399 Eero Mesh WiFi, Purity Facebook Hack! Episode 146

S1 · E147 · Oct 19, 2017

Krack WiFi Attack, Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball, 3000 Photos Scanned!!! Episode 147

Krack WiFi Attack: What You Can DO!!! Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Review, How Much To Scan 3000 Photos???

S1 · E148 · Oct 26, 2017

Google Home Mini Review, Surface Pro External Battery, USB-C Charging Hell, Everybody Hates Canary! Episode 148

Google Home Mini Review, Surface Pro External Battery, USB-C Charging Hell, Canary Starts Charging For Free Services!

S1 · E149 · Nov 2, 2017

Amazon Echo 2nd Gen Review! New Dell XPS 13 Is 200% Faster?!? 30 Day Security Challenge! Episode 149

S1 · E150 · Nov 9, 2017

Google Pixel 2 XL: How Bad Is The Screen? Google Drive Spam, DAC + Amp Picks! Episode 150

Google Pixel 2 XL Has A Great Camera! Google Drive & Hangouts Spam, Headphone DAC+Amp Pick, Which HD Audio Player?

S1 · E151 · Nov 16, 2017

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, Silent Cherry MX Red Gaming Keyboard, Alienware 34 Episode 151

Lightsabers and augmented reality: we review Star Wars: Jedi Challenges! Thinking about a Nintendo Switch? Shannon's had one for months, and has great ideas on the best accessories and games! Cherry's new MX Silent Red gaming keyboard, Alienware's 34" GSYNC monitor,

S1 · E152 · Nov 23, 2017

You Can Find Black Friday Deals! Movies Anywhere Review, Train Amazon Echo To Recognize Your Voice Episode 152

Black Friday… we've got shopping tips and useful tools so you can find real Black Friday deals! Movies Anywhere makes your movies show up EVERYWHERE. Train Amazon Alexa to recognize your voice, how to spot a successful Kickstarter, 2FA SMS vs. Google Authenticator

S1 · E153 · Nov 30, 2017

Fastest All-in-One Ever: Dell Inspiron 7000 Ryzen 1700! Toto's Toilet Tech, Best RAID for NAS Episode 153

Fastest All-in-One Ever? Dell's 7000 27" UHD AiO packs an AMD Ryzen 1700 CPU and Radeon 580 GPU! Net Neutrality: we suggest you head to BattleForTheNet.com! We've got Toilet Tech (Mom's recovering from surgery!), the best RAID level for your new NAS, and Shannon says the restaurant tech in Japan is -way- ahead

S1 · E154 · Dec 7, 2017

OnePlus 5T vs. Google Pixel 2, Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router Review, Amazon Echo or Google Home??? Episode 154

Flagship Phone Bargain: OnePlus 5T! Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router, Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo or Google Home???

S1 · E155 · Dec 14, 2017

Tech Gifts for Travelers! Amazon Cloud Cam Review, Test Your Home Network Speed! Episode 155

Tech Gifts for Travelers! Amazon Cloud Cam Review, Test Your Home Network Speed, $10,000 Surge Protector Save!

S1 · E156 · Dec 21, 2017

Plantronics RIG 800LX Atmos Gaming Headset, Best Wire Stripper, Recover Windows Password, AR Porgs Episode 156

Porgs. There are Porgs On Our Set... Google's brought AR stickers to the Pixel 2, and Shannon's Porg obssesion is showing! Recover/Crack Windows Passwords!!! In the past couple month's we've had some Win 10 and 7 boxes with missing passwords... it's an fairly fast fix if you have a Windows password reset disk, or the box is tied ot a Microsoft Account. We talk Ophcrack Windows Password Cracker, Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, and Daosoft Password Rescuer in the video. Hint: one is much easier than the others! Plantronics RIG 800LX Wireless Gaming Headset We review Plantronics' RIG 800LX wireless gaming headset, Dolby Atmos games on Win10 and Xbox, and why you don't need a special headset to get Atmos in Windows 10 or Xbox... you will Dolby Access, tho! Best Wire Stripper @NatureBit, aka Bob, tweeted out, "@patricknorton What’s your recommendation for a wire stripper? I need to run new wire for a smart thermostat." Patrick's friend Tim showed him the best tool to use about 30 years ago, self adjusting wire strippers. A good current version that's easy to find is IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper. MicroSD Cards For Switch/Best Place To Buy MicroSD Cards @GreenArrow374 tweets, "Best place to buy MicroSD cards? Looking for Nintendo switch storage." MicroSD cards make GREAT stocking stuffers... who doesn't want more storage for their phone, camera, Raspberry Pi or Switch??? We discuss the requirements for using a MicroSD card with the Nintendo Switch, how big a card you'll want, speed, the card Shannon wants for her Switch, and where we buy MicroSD cards in the video! Do Something Analog! Like Brandon, who writes, "Take a look at some pictures of a friend (which you will recognize) and myself doing the 14th Annual Tampa Bay AIDS Walk and 5K! Walking for a great cause. And it came with cool badges!" Pictures in the videos, and great job

S1 · E157 · Dec 28, 2017

Best of 2017, Amazon Echo Spot Review Episode 157

Thank you for an amazing year, Patrons! Our last episode of 2017 includes our "Best Of" picks of the most impressive products of the year, Shannon's review of Amazon's Echo Spot (This might be the ultimate alarm clock!), VPN speed, and why there is no one "Fastest VPN" for everybody, how your refrigerator or AC can kill electronics

S1 · E158 · Jan 4, 2018

New Dell XPS 13, HP Chromebooks, CES 2018, More Reasons Your Computer Gets Fried, Kill-A-Watt!!! Episode 158

New Laptops! Dell XPS 13, HP HP Chromebook 14 G5 and 11 G6 Education Edition! CES 2018, Floating Neutral, Kill-A-Watt

S1 · E159 · Jan 17, 2018

CES 2018! Best TVs from LG, Samsung, TCL, Sony, Hisense. HTC Vive Pro Review, 1TB Flash Drives Episode 159

A week at CES? Here's a collection of all the segments we shot from the show floor, from luggage that follows you, the best TVs of CES 2018 (We talk LG, Samsung, TCL, HiSense, and Sony with Robert Heron), Cherry's new low profile keys, Panasonic's Lumix HG5S (tested during the CES blackout!)

S1 · E160 · Jan 18, 2018

33 More CES 2018 Products! Anker Roav VIVA Alexa Car Charger, Razer Linda vs. Sentio Superbook Episode 160

CES 2018: the big trends, 33 products we haven’t covered yetAnker ROAV VIVA Alexa Enabled Car Charger reviewed, a VR Gaming laptop recco, and a brief history of the Sentio Superbook, and why Razer's Project Linda is getting all the coverage this week

S1 · E161 · Jan 25, 2018

Bitcoin Sucks For Gaming PCs!!! Our Video Gear, Fingbox Home Network Security Episode 161

Are Bitcoin and Chinese smartphones killing DIY Gaming (and video editing) PCs??? Will GPUs ever get cheap again? The gear we used to record CES 2018, Fing’s Fingbox, Thunderbolt GPU enclosures… and ponies!

S1 · E162 · Feb 1, 2018

Windows Mixed Reality Dell Visor Review! Block Ads That Mine Cryptocurrency, Online Privacy Upgrade Episode 162

Del Visor Review! Is a $289 Windows Mixed Reality headset as good as Oculu Rift or HTC VIV??? Block CPU sucking cryptocurrency mining ads with MinerBlock or NoCoin! DuckDuckG's new Privacy Essentials, Firefo Quantum is EXCELLENT, what to back up (and check!) before you sell or gift your old Window PC

S1 · E163 · Feb 8, 2018

Petcube Bites Review! Should I Change My Thermal Paste??? Apartment WiFi Security! Episode 163

Petcube Bites reviewed: you can finally fling treats at your pet from anywhere your phone gets Internet. Apple's HomePod reviews, is the free WiFI in your new apartment safe, and is DSL an option? (Boy, did we learn a lot.) Do you need to change your CPUs thermal compound like the oil in your car? Make your headphones louder, all that, and a new Doctor Who is on the way!

S1 · E164 · Feb 15, 2018

Huawei Mate10 Pro, WD My Passport Wireless SSD, Don’t Download Open Source Malware Episode 164

Hauwei’s new flagship smartphone, the Mate10 Pro, and Western Digital’s MY Passport Wireless SSD (Backup your SD Cards anywhere, and it's a PLEX server!) … we’ve got reviews!!! Enchanted Keyfinder: sometimes Open Source downloads are dangerous. A 50 C drop in CPU temps, bee pix, and more

S1 · E165 · Feb 22, 2018

Block Ads w/ Pi-hole, Mesh WiFi vs. Cheap WiFi, Ergonomic Contour Unimouse, CPU Power Episode 165

The Pi-Hole is back… and ads are gone!!!! Comfort in Motion? Shannon reviews Contour’s Unimouse, CPU Wattage confusion fixed, Cheap WiFi vs. Mesh WiFi… and yes, Patrick does love curling.

S1 · E166 · Mar 1, 2018

Backup Special, Save Your Data!!! When To Backup, 3-2-1 Backups, Arch: 360TB, 13 Billion Years Episode 166

It's our annual backup special!!! We want the 5D storage Arch Mission uses to stuff 360 TB onto a tiny quartz glass disk! When should you start to back up your data? Our personal 3 - 2 - 1 backup plans. Tools to replace the cool features (other than offsite backup!) that were built into CrashPlan.

S1 · E167 · Mar 8, 2018

$13 Mesh Router??? Smart Bulb Reviews: TP-Link LB130 & Eufy Lumos, Lubing PC Fans, First Multimeter Episode 167

A $13 Mesh Router??? Smart Bulb Battle: Eufy Lumos vs TP-Link LB130! How To Oil PC Fans, Your First Multimeter, Doctor Who Cosplay From Gallifrey One!

S1 · E168 · Mar 15, 2018

NEW Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Review, Anker Zolo Liberty+ Wireless Earphones, Unlimited Data Plans Episode 168

S1 · E169 · Mar 22, 2018

Netflix 4K Sucks For Feature Movies! Get 100GB on a 50GB Data Cap, New Studio Tour Episode 169

S1 · E170 · Mar 29, 2018

How To Delete Facebook, Best 4K TV for Gaming, Better Passwords, pfSense or Unifi??? Episode 170

S1 · E171 · Apr 5, 2018

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS, VPN Buyers Guide, Are Used Mining GPUs OK? 1More Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones Episode 171

Is it safe to buy a GPU that was used for mining??? BTW, GPU prices are dropping! Let’s talk about Cloudflare’s new DNS service, 1.1.1.1, along with Domain Name Service speed and privacy! What to look for in your new VPN (We can't review 'em all!) Mr Speakers extraordinary AEON headphones, headphone picks from $16-$800, and a fast review of 1More's new Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones.

S1 · E172 · Apr 12, 2018

Anker ROAV Dashcam C2 vs Z-EDGE Z3! Elac Debut 2.0 Speakers, Audeze Mobius Review, Best TV Antenna Episode 172

Affordable Dashcams: Anker ROAV Dashcam C2 vs Z-EDGE Z3! Can Elac's latest Debut 2.0 speakers top their amazing original Debut??? Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset: we got ears on down at CanJam Socal! The Best OTA 4K TV Antennas

S1 · E173 · Apr 19, 2018

New Google AI Kits! ATSC 3.0 Explained, Grillbot Grill Scrubber, TrailKeg, Best Digital Thermometer Episode 173

The barbecue episode!!! Shannon’s beloved Grillbot Automatic Grill Scrubber, Patrick's favorite digital thermometers, the TrailKeg Gallon Growler, we explain the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, Google AI has a new DIY Kit

S1 · E174 · Apr 26, 2018

LulzBot, TAZ 6, 3D Printer, Review, Ultrathin Dell 27 Episode 174

Does 3D printing still suck??? Watch our review of LulzBot's Taz6 3D Printer! We go eyeballs on Dell’s new UltraThin S S2719DM 27" monitors, talk Ryzen 2700X, Quad9 DNS, MakeMKV

S1 · E175 · May 3, 2018

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Review! Cool Tools in Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Best NAS Drives Episode 175

Dell’s new XPS 15 2 in 1 laptop packs Intel & AMD in one! Windows 10 April 2018: our favorite features. Get rid of TV screen glare, the best hard drives for your NAS

S1 · E176 · May 10, 2018

Oculus Go vs. Lenovo Mirage Solo VR, AURA Digital Photo Frame, Google VR180 Mirage Camera Reviews Episode 176

It was a -big- week for affordable VR! We've got reviews of the new Oculus Go and Lenovo's Mirage Solo in this episode, along with Lenovo's point and shoot VR camera, the Mirage Camera with Daydream. Looking for the ultimate digital photo frame for Mother's Day? You'll want to see Shannon's review of the Aura Digital Picture Frame! More info on that 8TB WD Red drive bargain, and some great tabletop game reccos from viewer Nick.

S1 · E177 · May 17, 2018

Best $500 Laptop! Brave Browser, Orfox, or Firefox Focus??? Caavo Smart Remote vs. Logitech Harmony Episode 177

$500 laptop recommendation! Brave Browser, Orfox, or Firefox Focus: what’s the most secure browser on Android??? Is Caavo’s smart remote better than Harmony’s Universal remotes? Why is Windows stuck at 100% drive use, and, hey, let’s go pet a vulture

S1 · E178 · May 24, 2018

2018 Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Hands On! Maker Faire Picks, BenQ EX3501R Ultrawide Monitor, TimeTree Episode 178

Razer's new 2018 Blade Gaming Laptop hands on! Build your own BB8 AstroMech... and lots more of our favorites from Maker Faire! BenQ's new EX3501R Ultrawide FreeSync monitor review. Need a better calendar app for your family? Check out TimeTree!

S1 · E179 · May 31, 2018

Amazing Nuraphone Headphones Review! Buying A New Computer Case, Change DNS at Router or PC? GET Makes Any Headphones Wireless Episode 179

Wireless headphones do not suck… let’s talk Nuraphone, Sennheiser HD1 Wireless, and BluWave’s GET! Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1, “do I get the benefit if it’s not on my router???” Shopping for a PC Case? We’ve got a guide

S1 · E180 · Jun 7, 2018

Pirl USB Charger Hands On! Synology DS1618+ Review, Should You Shoot 1080p or 4k Phone Video Episode 180

Pirl USB Charger Hands On! Synology DS1618+ Review. Should You Shoot 1080p or 4k Video on your Phone? Windows 10 PIN Security Explained!

S1 · E181 · Jun 14, 2018

OnePlus 6 Review! YubiKey or Google Authenticator??? Why We Don't Review More Kickstarter Projects Episode 181

OnePlus 6 review! Are Yubikeys are more secure than Google Authenticator? Why we don’t do more Kickstarter or Indiegogo reviews, and, hey, is that a GIANT DRAGON?

S1 · E182 · Jun 21, 2018

Block Spam Calls, Budget Gaming Laptop Review: Acer Aspire Nitro 5, Dual Boot Windows and Linux Episode 182

Budget gaming laptop review: hands on with Acer's Aspire Nitro 5! Stopping robocalls and spam calls... do you need an app??? Viewer question: how to dual boot Windows and Linux. There's a 'secret' tool in ifixit's Essential Electronics Toolkit

S1 · E183 · Jun 28, 2018

Fire TV Cube Review, Is Windows Defender Enough AV? Don’t Forget VMware & Virtualbox for Linux Episode 183

Fire TV Cube? We've got Amazon.com's latest in for testing... don't buy one before you watch our review. Is Windows Defender enough AV? Probably, but we've got bargain prices on AV apps for you if you want more. VirtualBox and VMware: two great tools to expirement with another operating system on your PC

S1 · E184 · Jul 5, 2018

Budget Gaming. Canned Air Sucks: Get A DataVac! Netgear ORBI Outdoor Satellite Router Episode 184

udget Gaming: we've got some great games that -don’t- need a lot of expensive hardware! You can run Netgear’s Orbi Outdoor Satellite in the rain, and get all the WiFi in the back yard! Canned air sucks: get a DataVac, viewer experience with VMWare's vSphere and ESXi, along with Hyper-v and XCP-NG.

S1 · E185 · Jul 12, 2018

Motorola Moto G6 Review, TAP Wearable Keyboard, Recover Lost Data, Turing Tumble Episode 185

Motorola Moto G6 review: is this the best bargain Android phone? TAP wearable keyboard for one handed typing. Format before using??? Recover your files first! Best podcatchers for iOS, Android, and Windows 10, Turing Tumble marbled powered computer.

S1 · E186 · Jul 19, 2018

Lenovo Legion Y530 Budget Gaming Laptop! Romeo Saber 120V Portable Charger, macOS USB Stick Episode 186

An AC outlet in your bag? We tested Romeo's Saber Portable Charger! Lenovo’s latest bargain gaming laptop, the Legion Y530 review, our annual list of “cool things to see in San Francisco,” and look what we found at our local Mini Maker Faire!

S1 · E187 · Jul 26, 2018

Lenovo Smart Display: Google Home Gets A Touchscreen! Logitech Spotlight Review, Block All Chrome Notifications Episode 187

Lenovo Smart Display: Google Assistant Gets A Screen, Logitech Spotlight Presenter Remote, Block All Notifications In Chrome!

S1 · E188 · Aug 2, 2018

Bitwarden Password Manager Review, Ryzen 2 CPUs, Cobra Dual View Dash Cam, Word Clock Episode 188

oing to Defcon 26 this summer? We'll be there! Building a new PC? Let’s talk AMD's Ryzen 2 CPUs! We review the Bitwarden password manager, Cobra's latest Dashcam, the Dual View with iRadar (aka the Dash 2316D), and contemplated the Word Clock.

S1 · E189 · Aug 9, 2018

Zoom H1n Handy Recorder, New Nvidia GPUs??? Encrypt Android Backups, Malwarebytes Browser Extension Episode 189

SECURE backups for your Android gear, AMD’s new B450 chipset, Zoom’s H1n Handy Recorder, Malwarebytes built a browser extension, and we’re loading the van for Defcon

S1 · E190 · Aug 16, 2018

Best 4K TVs of 2018! Defcon 26: Hotel Room Searches, Voting Machines Hacked! Stop Google Tracking Episode 190

Hotel room searches and voting machine hacks… things got weird at Defcon 26. The best 4K TVs of 2018, and, yes, Google does track your every move, even with Location History turned off… we’ll show you how to stop that on your iPhone or Android device

S1 · E191 · Aug 23, 2018

$130 Moto E4 Android Phone Reviewed, Excellent Chrome Extensions, Defcon Badges Episode 191

S1 · E192 · Aug 30, 2018

Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU Hands On, How Long Does A Computer Monitor Last??? More Chrome Extensions, Android Pie Review Episode 192

Hands on with Nvidia's new RTX 20 series GPUs!!! How pretty is raytracing, and should your preorder a 2070 or 2080??? How long does a computer monitor last, and when should you replace it, Android 9 Pie reviewed, and you sent us some awesome Chrome Extensions to try out

S1 · E193 · Sep 6, 2018

Dell XPS 15: Is This A Luxury Gaming Laptop? NAS Offsite Backup with BackBlaze B2, Secure Email for Android, iDrive Review Episode 193

Hands on with Dell’s new XPS 15! How do you back up a 12TB NAS offsite? Secure Email Clients for Android, and a viewer has an iDrive review for us

S1 · E194 · Sep 13, 2018

Moto Z3: Ready for 5G??? Lenovo X1 Carbon Review, CopyTrans: iPhone without iTunes, CEDIA Expo Episode 194

Verizon’s Moto Z3: Is this the first 5G phone??? Hands on with Lenovo’s latest X1 Carbon, great speakers, 8K laser projectors, affordable 4K, and more from CEDIA 2018

S1 · E195 · Sep 20, 2018

RTX 2080 Performance, SureCall N-Range Cell Signal Booster, Nixplay Iris Photo Frame, Mac OS AV Episode 195

You can vinally buy Nvidia’s RTX 2080: how does it perform on the games you can play now? SureCall’s new N-Range cell signal booster reviwed. Nixplay’s Iris Photo Frame costs half as much as an Aura smart picture frame… does it look nearly as good??? Best antivirus for Mac OS

S1 · E196 · Sep 27, 2018

Orbi Voice: Alexa Smart Speaker In A Mesh Router?!? Alienware AW988 Gaming Headset, Best Handbrake Settings for Blu-ray Episode 196

Alexa’s In Your MICROWAVE… and in Netgear’s latest Orbi Satellite!!! Alienware’s AW988 is their first headset in years, a little help encoding Blu-rays in Handbrake, and a delightful Pesto recipe

S1 · E197 · Oct 4, 2018

Alienware AW959 Gaming Mouse, Blackout Prep Your Tech, Alexa Microwave and The Visually Impaired Episode 197

Blackouts suck, especially if your gear gets zapped, Alienware’s latest gaming mouse, the AW959, got skinny, Visually impaired folks write in about Amazon's Microwave with Alexa

S1 · E198 · Oct 11, 2018

Google Pixel 3! Best 43” TV? Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition Gaming Laptop, Oculus Quest Episode 198

Google announces the Pixel 3, Home Hub, and Slate! Oculus Quest vs. Go or Rift??? Best 43” TV? Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition Reviewed

S1 · E199 · Oct 18, 2018

Wi-Fi 6! Dell XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition Linux Laptop! Android Upgrade: SanDisk 400GB MicroSD Card Episode 199

WiFi 6 explained! Dell XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition review: Linux on a premium laptop! Did a 400GB SanDisk MicroSD card work in our cheap Moto G6 Android phone? There’s at least one dumb TV out there

S1 · E200 · Oct 25, 2018

CAAVO Control Center vs. Harmony Remote, Smart vs. Dumb Smoke Alarms, 3 Tech Travel Tools Episode 200

Can Caavo's new $99 Control Center top Logitech's Harmony Universal Remotes for your TV or Home Theater??? Smart vs. Dumb smoke alarms, 3 Tech Travel Tools, and some help finding 512 GB smart phones

S1 · E201 · Nov 1, 2018

Pixel 3 Review, CPU Overclocking Guide, Video Editing On Your Smartphone Episode 201

5K Intel Overclocking Guide: The Performance Is Worth It! Pixel 3 Hands On Review! Vlogging Tools, and Video Editing On Your Cell Phone

S1 · E202 · Nov 8, 2018

G Suite Tips! Wireless Charger Help, Nokia 3310 Review, Bulk Inkjet Printers Episode 202

G Suite Tips! “Will this wireless charger kill my phone???” Nokia 3310: T9 texting forever! EcoTank and INKvestment: don’t worry about bulk inkjet printers

S1 · E203 · Nov 15, 2018

Use This Black Friday Tip Now! New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+, OnePlus 6T: Great Phone, Two Big Flaws Episode 203

A Black Friday Tip you should use now!!! New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ deets! OnePlus 6T: Great Phone, Two Flaws, our favorite iPhone Lighting headphone adapter, and more

S1 · E204 · Nov 22, 2018

Black Friday PC Parts, Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset, JDS Atom Headphone Amp, Avoid Shopping Scams Episode 204

Black Friday and PC Parts: are there any deals??? Shopping Scams you'll want to avoid! Is the Audeze Mobius gaming headset worth the $400 price tag? JDS Labs ATOM Headphone Amp and ACTIVO CT10 digital audio player reviews.

S1 · E205 · Nov 29, 2018

Gaming PC With A Handle: Lenovo Legion C730, Huawei Matebook X Pro Laptop, Gorgeous Weather Websites Episode 205

Gaming PC with a handle? We review Lenovo United States's Legion C730. Is Huawei’s Matebook X Pro, a worthy competitor to Dell's XPS 13? Some gorgeous weather website (and free realtime satellite imagery) we found during the Campfire

S1 · E206 · Dec 6, 2018

DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Review, New Intel Driver Support Assistant, dupeGuru Duplicate File Finder Episode 206

Freshly Smoked PC?!? DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Review, New Intel Support Assistant App & Windows Modern Drivers, dupeGuru Finds Duplicate Files For Free, Sennheiser's security problem isn't an audiophile thing

S1 · E207 · Dec 13, 2018

Super Smash Bros GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch! $1000 Gaming Laptop, Nvida RTX Performance Episode 207

GameCube and Zelda custom controllers for the Nintendo Switch reviewed! (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate FTW!) Gaming Laptop for Xmas? We've got a sub $1000 pick for you! The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX driver dropped a -big- Battlefield V DXR performace boost, Dell's 2719DC USB-C monitor

S1 · E208 · Dec 20, 2018

Logitech MX Vertical, Cherry MW 4500, $89 DJI Osmo Alternative, Holiday Travel Security Tips Episode 208

Don't get hacked on your holiday travels... we've got tips for you! Logitech's MX Vertical and Cherry MX's MW4500 ergonomic mice reviewed, a less expensive alternative to DJI's Osmo smartphone gimbal, and check out the sweet S4 Mini-ITX case we're building up

S1 · E209 · Dec 27, 2018

2019 Security Predictions, Q Acoustics 3020i vs Elac Debut 2.0, FreeNAS, Synology, or Drobo Episode 209

2019 Security predictions, Q Acoustics new 30209 challenges Drobo’s Debut 6.2 for best bargain speaker, should you build a FreeNAS (or just buy a Synology or Drobo).

S1 · E210 · Jan 3, 2019

Alienware m15 Review, RTX 2060 Price, Release Date, CES 2019: What We Expect To See Episode 210

GTX 2060 Date & Bargain Pricing, AMD Ryzen 3000 Rumors, and Everything Else We’re Looking Forward To At CES 2019! Alienware m15 Laptop Review, Smart Lock Recommendation, Bear Tracks

S1 · E211 · Jan 13, 2019

CES 2019: Incredible Gaming Laptops, AMD Ryzen 3000, New XPS 13, Radeon VII, Harry Potter Wand Kit Episode 211

CES 2019!!! New CPUs and GPUs from AMD and NVIDIA, laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, speakers from Elac, Emotiva, and Kanto, Lenovo’s most excellent Smart Clock with Google Assistant, a $10,000 gaming chair, and so much more

S1 · E212 · Jan 17, 2019

25 More Products from CES 2019 Episode 212

Lenovo's Yoga A940 is gonna give the Surface Pro a run, HyperX has new gaming headsets, RAM, and a slick Quadcast Microphone for Twitch streamers , CORSAIR's latest Harpoon gaming mouse has some slick features, GE built a 27" Google Assistant into an exhaust hood

S1 · E213 · Jan 24, 2019

Ubuntu Linux on Huawei Matebook X Pro, SanDisk Flashback Review, 2019 Headphone Predictions Episode 213

Never lose a flash drive again w/ SanDisk Flashback! Ubuntu Linux running on a Matebook X Pro, Save energy w/ a low power PC, and 2019 Headphone predictions with Wirecutter’s Lauren Dragan

S1 · E214 · Jan 31, 2019

2.8 Pound Gaming Laptop: Huawei MateBook 13! Earbuds Under $100, USB Aromatherapy, SIM Card Hacks Episode 214

A sub three pound gaming laptop??? Meet Huawei’s MateBook 13! Block SIM card swaps (and protect your phone number!), Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd earbuds, fast VPN routers, oil diffusion for better sleep

S1 · E215 · Feb 7, 2019

Best Gaming TVs, New 49 Inch Dell U4919DW Monitor, Pocketalk Translator vs. Google Translate Episode 215

Is Dell's new 49" UltraSharp Monitor -too- big??? Can Pocketalk's translator replace Google Translate on a phone? Best Gaming TVs: we’ve got picks! CamelCamelCamel’s $49,000 hard drive crash.

S1 · E216 · Feb 14, 2019

AMD Radeon VII Benchmarks. Google Password Checkup Review. Facebook Alternative Episode 216

Can Google Password Checkup save you from bad passwords??? AMD Radeon VII Loves Blender…. but what about gaming??? Facebook alternatives, we found -ALL- the composite inputs

S1 · E217 · Feb 21, 2019

Battlestations: Our Computer Desks!!! Remove Ubuntu Dual Boot, SyncToy Syncs Folders Fast Episode 217

Battlestations, People!!! We talk computer desks, and show off our own! Can’t clean an Ubuntu Linux dual boot off your Win10 box? We’ve got a howto to help you! SyncToy -still- does a great job synchronizing files, a fast viewer review of Dell’s 49” monitor, and cat barf vs. tech

S1 · E218 · Feb 28, 2019

GTX 1660 Ti: Forget the GTX 1070 & 1060! Lenovo Legion Y7000p Gaming Laptop, Your Battlestations Episode 218

NVIDIA’s new GTX 1660 Ti: is this the New GTX 1060??? We've got benchmarks! Lenovo's Legion Y7000p gaming laptop reviewed, Karen’s Replicator, FreeFileSync, Resilio Sync, and your battlestations

S1 · E219 · Mar 7, 2019

Nixplay Seed Wave: Best Digital Photo Frame 2019? Apex Legends: New GPU or Monitor First? USB 4.0! Episode 219

Nixplay Seed Wave: is this the best digital photo frame of 2019? Slow framerates in Apex Legends, “Should I upgrade my GPU or monitor first?” We’ve got answers! USB 4.0!!! Wait… didn’t they just rename USB 3.2 last week?

S1 · E220 · Mar 14, 2019

Galaxy S10 Camera? Fail! $160 Monoprice Mini Delta 3D Printer, Stop Spam Calls Episode 220

Samsung Galaxy S10 review: is Shannon giving up her Pixel 3??? Monoprice’s $160 Mini Delta printer, help blocking spam calls, aptx HD & LDAC Bluetooth streaming for your laptop

S1 · E221 · Mar 21, 2019

GTX 1660 Overclock! Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop Review, Computer Desk Mods, Google Stadia Episode 221

GTX 1660 - not Ti - Is this Nvidia’s true 1060 successor? And what happens when you overclock it? Lenovo’s Legion Y740 gaming laptop reviewed, Google’s gonna stream games on Stadia, Snails (are analog)

S1 · E222 · Mar 28, 2019

iOS 12.2 Top 5 Updates! Free Encrypted File Transfers w/ Firefox Send, Killed By Google Is Amazing! Episode 222

iOS 12.2: So Many Security Updates! Firefox Send Review: Free Encrypted File Transfers! Should I Restart My Phone Regularly? Killed By Google.com, Stadia is not Magic Leap

S1 · E223 · Apr 4, 2019

Free VPN: Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 Warp! Best Computer Power Supply, Ride In Waymo Self Driving Car Episode 223

ree VPN? Cloudflare’s bringing Warp VPN to their 1.1.1.1 app! Best PSU picks: is a 10 year warranty on a PC power supply legit??? Riding in Waymo’s self driving car is cool, powerstrips that automatically reboot your cable modem, digitizing tapes

S1 · E224 · Apr 11, 2019

Elgato Cam Link 4K, Key Lights Reviewed! Windows Quick Removal, Urban Axe Throwing Episode 224

Go Ahead, yank that thumb drive anytime, Windows Quick Removal has you covered! Elgato’s Cam Link 4K and Key Light make for better video, some serious axe throwing

S1 · E225 · Apr 18, 2019

Harmony Express Universal Remote Packs Amazon Alexa, Best USB C Charger For Your Laptop Episode 225

A universal remote with Alexa? Meet Logitech’s Harmony Express! Your Android phone is a Google Security Key, USB C Laptop charger picks, Arsenal Smart Camera Assistant Fail, a sweet portable battlestation

S1 · E226 · Apr 25, 2019

New i9 CPUS for Laptops!!! Mobile Hotspots for International Travel, Best Speakers for Gaming Episode 226

More 9th gen processors from Intel, from a core i9 5GHz beast for your laptop, right down to two core two thread Celerons desktop models! Mobile hotspots and international travel, upgrading your desktop speakers for better music and gaming

S1 · E227 · May 2, 2019

Elementary Linux OS, Athena Silent Computer EOS 3, Arsenal Smart Camera Assistant, Fix Blurry Win10 Apps Episode 227

A silent pc running Linux? Meet Athena Computer's EOS 3 and ElementaryOS! Arsenal - The Intelligent Camera Assistant mostly works on Shannon's camera. Does it really take better pictures? Fixing blurry apps in Windows 10, a viewer reports on a Skyroam Solaris fail

S1 · E228 · May 10, 2019

Lenovo IdeaPad S940, Oculus Quest, RODE Wireless Go Mic Reviews! Google Pixel 3a Episode 228

Lenovo IdeaPad S940: does Dell’s XPS 13 have a challenger? Rode Wireless Go Mic Review! Oculus Quest & Rift-S VR Headsets: Tested’s Norman Chan has the inside scoop! Google’s Pixel 3a: Flagship Camera on an affordable phone!

S1 · E229 · May 16, 2019

Camera Battle: Pixel 3a vs Pixel! Best Antivirus, Zombieload Attacks Intel CPUs, Tech Travel Gear Episode 229

Pixel 3a: Is this the best camera phone you can buy for $400??? Zombieload attack: time to patch your Intel CPUs! “It’s 2019. Do I really need to run Antivirus???” (Yes.) Travel gear upgrade: new cables mean faster charging! We have a lot to learn about Linux Gaming

S1 · E230 · May 23, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro Hands On, New AMD NAVI GPUs, Anker Soundcore Liberty Lite Review Episode 230

OnePlus 7 Pro Review! New AMD NAVI GPUs at Computex Next week??? Anker Soundcore Liberty Lite wireless earbuds, Ransomeware STILL has Baltimore shut down, ServoSocks and other shiny things from MakerFaire 2019

S1 · E231 · May 30, 2019

Ryzen 3000 Release Date! KEF LSX, SVS Prime Wireless, Edifier S1000DB! Travel Tripod by Peak Design Episode 231

Ryzen 3000, and Intel’s 5GHz all the time CPU, Peak Design’s Travel Tripod, KEF LSX, SVS Prime Wireless, Edifier S1000DB powered speakers