- S13E10
- December 4, 2019
Help Us Decide: USB 3.0 with UASP + eSATA, or 3.1 Rev 2 with UASP?
Okay, here's the dilemma: There are two NAS Enclosures. They're exactly the same price. They are virtually identical. The only difference is the connectivity, and therefore, the speed of data access. Unit 1 provides USB 3.0 with UASP (5 Gb/sec) and eSATA (6 Gb/sec). Unit 2 provides only USB 3.1 Rev 2 with UASP (10 Gb/sec). Would you go with the faster Unit 2, keeping in mind that the computer we want to connect it to only has USB 3.0 UASP (so the unit will still only run at 5 Gb/sec unless we later upgrade our computer)? Or would you go with the more connectivity options of Unit 1? Help us decide, and we'll review the one the community picks (majority rules).
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- S13E10
- December 4, 2019
You Can Run PHP Scripts Like Regular Command Line Apps on Linux!
Whether you want to interact with a database from the Linux terminal, or create a cronjob that automatically caches content to speed up your web site, it's exciting to realize that PHP scripts can be written and run within the Linux command line interface just like a bash script! All you need is the php metapackage (eg., apt install php) and adding a single line to your script header: #!/usr/bin/env php
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- S13E09
- December 4, 2019
Sharing Your Internet? A VLAN Could Help Protect You
Sasha has an interesting situation where her Internet connection is provided by her landlord and shared with another apartment. The neighbor therefore has access to her Spotify account, all her devices, her files, her printer, and more. In this brief discussion Robbie talks about how a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) can be added to her apartment to separate her systems onto their own network that cannot be seen by the neighbor. This is not a how-to, just a discussion on the ability of a VLAN to protect her privacy and accounts.
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- S13E09
- November 27, 2019
Unreal Tournament 1999/GOTY Turns 20 Years Old
Unreal Tournament was perhaps the original multiplayer deathmatch. It introduced the best realtime multiplayer experience to players for several years beginning with its release November 23, 1999. Its GOTY (Game of The Year) edition featured additional content and was released the following year. Jeff and Robbie reminisce about how they got to know each other playing deathmatch at a number of LAN parties.
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- S13E09
- November 27, 2019
Amazon Echo Flex - A Wall Plug-In Alexa Smart Speaker
From the "why didn't they think of this sooner" files, Amazon has released the latest iteration of their Echo smart speaker: the Echo Flex. It plugs directly into the wall, has all the Alexa features you're used to, plus features a modular design allowing accessories like PIR motion sensors or night lights to be plugged directly into the device - no need for a smart plug. We'll go through the quick setup, and see just how capable this little smart speaker really is.
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- S13E07
- November 13, 2019
EASY Recycle Keurig K-Cup Coffee Pod
20 billion single-serve coffee pods will be consumed this year and most will end up in landfills. We eco-conscious coffee drinkers need to do our part. But it's hard and messy to tear these things apart and strip them down to their individual components for recycling. We'll show you two ways you can completely eliminate your K-Cups from the landfill without the mess, and with very little effort.
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- S13E07
- November 13, 2019
Massive Capacity Portable Charger
It's like having a power outlet to charge your devices that you can carry with you. Its colossal 26,800 mAh capacity means you can charge multiple devices multiple times on a single charge. Features like iSmart 2.0 and a combined 5.5A current really put this portable USB charger a head above the rest.
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- S13E06
- November 6, 2019
Discussion: Bring Your Kid To Work Day
Robbie's oldest got to spend a day working with him. From pulling some gear from the e-waste pile to building her own computer: It was a great opportunity to infuse a daddy-daughter day with a little STEAM education.
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- S13E06
- November 6, 2019
Which are Best? Testing 5 Pairs of Bluetooth Headphones
Enjoying our music and videos depends a lot on finding the right set of headphones, but it's not always easy to know from an online shop which is going to be best suited for us. The Category5 team compare 5 sets of Bluetooth headphones and discuss their opinions of each to help you get an idea for which may be the one for you, or the person on your list.
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- S13E05
- October 30, 2019
Soldering Headers to a PCB
Once you start working with Arduino or even Raspberry Pi HATs and pHATs, you're likely going to find yourself needing to attach the headers yourself. As a rookie maker who's quickly learning the ropes, Robbie shares a couple quick tips that he has found can make it easier to solder these pin headers directly to the PCB.
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