- S12E21
- February 27, 2019
Turn the ODROID HC1 into a Linux-Based BitTorrent Seed Server
Now that we've got our ODROID HC1 ready to go with Debian Linux, let's boot it up, SSH in and get started! We'll format our SSD, create a non-root Linux user, mount the SSD using fstab, setup transmission-daemon and gain access to its web server, and set it to download our torrents directly to a "torrents" folder on the SSD. This is some serious Linux fun, so get ready!
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- S12E20
- February 20, 2019
Opening Your Local Documents with Google Docs or Word Online
Especially in business, we all have a mish-mash of documents, spreadsheets, presentations and the like. But in our quest to find the ideal collaborative cloud-based office suite, the problem of opening these locally-created files comes up. Let's look at how to load our DOCX and ODT files in both Google Docs and MS Word Online - both of which are available free of charge.
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- S12E20
- February 20, 2019
Beginner GPIO Project for Raspberry Pi with Simple Circuit
Using a Raspberry Pi, a simple circuit, our live API and a Linux bash script, we'll learn how to automatically turn on an LED lightbulb every time Category5 Technology TV hits the "broadcast" button. Of course, the ideas here can be used for all kinds of fun projects, but this is a fun, easy and usable example of how to create a simple Pi-driven application supplemented by hardware.
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- S12E19
- February 13, 2019
We Need Your Help
The Category5 TV broadcast server, a powerful gaming-type rig, is not only showing signs of its age, but also it's pending doom. Please consider supporting what we do at Category5 TV by pitching in a little something extra in the tip jar this month.
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- S12E19
- February 13, 2019
Pocophone F1: How Good Can It Really Be?
Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 has snuggled itself firmly between a budget price and high-end features for a smartphone. A powerful Snapdragon 845 AI chip, 6 GB RAM, great cameras and an out-of-this-class screen makes the Pocophone unlike any other smartphone in this price range. We'll unbox it and give it a try from the user perspective. Gaming performance is incredible, the selfie camera takes some insane shots, and the audio recording is exceptional for a device that you'll always have with you. Watch, and decide for yourself: Is the Pocophone F1 really all it's cracked up to be?
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- S12E18
- February 6, 2019
Encrypted Flash Drive Requires No Software or Technical Voodoo
The Kingston DataTraveler 2000 brings encrypted data to the average user (and power user alike). Featuring a built-in keypad, this USB flash drive makes it incredibly easy to store your important files in a safe way, while blocking out anyone who doesn't know your private password (which you set yourself). Since no software is needed, it will work on every device: From Windows to Mac to Linux to Chromebook, and even Smart TV!
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- S12E18
- February 6, 2019
Collaborative Document and Spreadsheet Editing with Google Drive
For offices looking to collaborate on spreadsheets, documents, presentations and more, Google Drive offers the tools to make realtime collaboration possible. In this live demonstration, Robbie creates a blank spreadsheet and shares it publicly. The access you give is up to you. For our demo, it's wide-open for anyone with the link.
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- S12E18
- February 6, 2019
Microsoft Office for Free - Online
Microsoft has a free online version of Microsoft Office. It supports traditional filetypes, and operates just like the installed version. However, since it's in the browser, it works on Windows, Mac, Linux and even Chromebooks - to name a few. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote are all available for free.
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- S12E17
- January 30, 2019
New PINE64 Hardware for 2019 with Lukasz Erecinski
Lukasz Erecinski joins us from PINE64 to unveil their new products for 2019. A new Pinebook Pro, a smart, open IP Camera called CUBE, the PineTab and PinePhone security-centric tablet and smartphone, plus a revamped Rock64, H64 and a retro gaming case. 2019 promises to be a very exciting year for PINE64.
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- S12E17
- January 30, 2019
Random Tech That Has Our Team Excited
Occasionally we discuss what tech is really exciting us personally. Sometimes it's something simple like a pair of earbuds or a USB flash drive, but this is your chance to hear from our team what little bits of tech have them excited.
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