- S13E38
- September 16, 2020
The Orville XL Die-Cast Model from Eaglemoss HeroCollector
Eaglemoss has released the 10-inch XL-sized ECV-197 Orville (plus a smaller 5-inch version), and it's a stunning set piece for our production studio ("The Bridge"). The model also includes a stunning 16-page full-color magazine, includes a profile of the ship, concept art and behind the scenes from the show. Robbie gets into the box and gets a first look at ECV-197 The Orville.
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- S13E38
- September 16, 2020
Compile Debian 11 (Bullseye) on Pinebook Pro $200 Linux Laptop
When Daniel Thompson posted a script in the PINE64 forum to deploy a genuine upstream Debian Bullseye OS on the Pinebook Pro, the community took notice. Robbie walks us through the steps to deploy on a MicroSD card, and polls Twitter for which desktop environment he should choose. The poll results are in, and Robbie is frightened: Will this even work? Added Bonus: Robbie confirms that you can charge your Pinebook Pro with a standard USB-C phone charger.
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- S13E36
- August 26, 2020
The Forced Evolution of Internet Infrastructure in 2020
2020 has seen ISPs and online service providers hit with massive increases in bandwidth consumption. This has lead to dropouts and occasional outages, but behind the scenes work is being done to improve the underlying infrastructure. Robbie and Jeff discuss what they think will come of it: The further growth of online services and mesh networks, and possibly a need to look at how "big brother" collects and uses our data.
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- S13E36
- August 26, 2020
Is 3D Printing For Me?
Join Robbie on his mission to determine whether he's capable, with his busy schedule and lack of CAD experience, to effectively use a 3D printer. His strategy lets him test the concepts without spending a penny.
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- S13E36
- August 26, 2020
What is Two-Factor Authentication, and Should You Enable It?
Two-Factor (or Multi-Factor) Authentication can sound daunting and complicated, and you may be tempted to think it's only for tech geeks. But it's for the novice too, and everyone in between! Robbie and Jeff take a moment to explain how online services can use the tech you already have in your pocket to verify the person logging in is in fact you, and how this helps protect you, your company, and your accounts. It's not as complex as it sounds!
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- S13E35
- August 12, 2020
A Better Portal for Your Wires
The Easy Portal from ameriDroid is an easy and clean looking way to pass cables through walls, desks, ceiling tiles or any other surface where you need a portal for cables. For us, we needed something to allow us to cleanly get HDMI and XLR cables from our production room to the studio, and Easy Portal saved the day!
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- S13E34
- July 15, 2020
Can't find a cool clock for your studio? Write one!
Finding a cool looking, yet fully functional clock for our studio has been a surprising challenge. So rather than buying something that will suffice, Robbie took it upon himself to begin coding a custom clock dashboard that shows not only the time, but also a countdown to the top of the minute, whether we're on air or not, and even the storage space remaining on our server arrays. But can a Raspberry Pi handle it?
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- S13E34
- July 15, 2020
Microsoft DESTROYED Outlook For a Day!
Will Microsoft ever take responsibility for their cock-ups? Who's going to pay for this? How many businesses use Microsoft Outlook for their email, calendar, and contact lists? When Microsoft pushes out an update that renders all of them inoperable, who will be the first to step up and file the class action? Why is Samsung doing a better job supporting their users?
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- S13E34
- July 15, 2020
Status of Minecraft Server on a Raspberry Pi and a Cupcake
Jeff circles back to our Category5 Crew Conversation about running Minecraft Server on a Raspberry Pi. We'll also learn who got the most votes, and who gets the bakery-fresh cupcake treat!
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- S13E33
- July 8, 2020
Win $25 ameriDroid Gift Card
We're giving away a $25 USD virtual gift card for ameriDroid. Whether you're a maker, an enthusiast, or just hoping to get your start in single board computers, ameriDroid carries a fantastic lineup of the devices you see on Category5 Technology TV.
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