- 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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- S13E33
- July 8, 2020
Crew Conversation: Chromebooks for School
In this Crew Conversation, Jeff describes how he's using a Chromebook as an educational tool for his teenage son, giving him the resources he needs for his education--including unexpectedly having to be home schooled--and how Jeff is able to administer the machine in a way that better keeps his child accountable and safe from online threats. But there's one catch...
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- S13E33
- July 8, 2020
Crew Conversation: Saving Money by Buying a 3D Printer
Could spending money on a 3D printer actually save us money? Robbie talks about how through the pandemic and moving to a new studio, he's starting to see a trend: Many of the things he needs to buy are well over-priced, and if he only had a 3D printer, he could [probably] make it himself. He has a clever strategy that ensures he can make it past the learning curve without actually spending any money at all.
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- S13E33
- July 8, 2020
Crew Conversation: Raspberry Pi as a Minecraft Server
Jeff wants to turn a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ into a Minecraft server. We'll talk about his progress, what Robbie feels might drive him more toward an ODROID-XU4 or even a Raspberry Pi 4, and an actual pre-optimized Minecraft server for Raspberry Pi from the same folks who bring us balenaEtcher.
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- S13E33
- July 8, 2020
Crew Conversation: A DIY Pan-Tilt Idea for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Using DMX Lighting
DJ Lighting kits are available for cheap. They use the DMX (Digital Multiplex) protocol to control lighting and motors. A pan/tilt light can be bought for roughly $90. So Robbie contemplates whether 3D printing a revised faceplate for that light would allow him to embed a Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, providing a high quality pan/tilt camera that could be controlled from the DMX board.
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- S13E32
- July 1, 2020
If You Subscribed to LinuxTechShow, What Happens Next Is On You
Robbie accidentally challenged viewers to hit 25,000 subs on YouTube, and they not only did it, but surpassed it. Now, honor-bound to learn and perform a fancy dance, the choreographer has him learning the moves. It should be noted: He's a computer geek, not a dancer. But, we gotta give the people what they want. More to come!
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- S13E32
- July 1, 2020
(6) Updating the Firmware on a MikroTik Router
We all know that keeping our software up to date is important. Security exploits can be discovered, new features created, and bugs patched. As important as these software updates are, we may neglect our hardware devices since we tend to think of them as appliances whose update processes are onerous and time consuming. By contrast, MikroTik has made the process of updating your router super-simple. With just a few mouse clicks, you'll have the latest and greatest firmware installed and running on your MikroTik device.
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