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Hardware
Reciva is Gone, Will My WiFi Radio Stop Working?
Episode 1774
Micah fromMicah listens to the radio over WiFi and he recently heard that the Reciva internet guide will be shutting down. Will that make his WiFi radio a paperweight? Leo says that as long as the URL for the radio station doesn't change, it should still work. The presets should definitely work. But once the radio station changes the stream URL, he will lose it.
How Can I Clone a Hard Drive With Linux?
Episode 1774
Brent fromBrent wants to know how he can image his Linux hard drive. Leo says that Clone Zilla is the best option for Linux. It's available in the Ubuntu Store. There's also DD.\
Electronics Retailer Fry's To Close Doors
Episode 1774
Citing the Covid-19 pandemic and a changing business landscape, electronics retailer Fry's has announced it will be closing down. The drawdown has begun this week and after 36 years, the retailer will close forever.
Rooma Robotic Cleaners Running Drunkenly After Update
Episode 1774
A recent update to the firmware of Roomba robotic sweepers have rendered them aimless, as they run around to clean in strange patterns and struggle to return back home to their docks. Here's a video.
What Laser Printer Should I Buy?
Episode 1773
Henry fromHenry needs a recommendation for a laser printer. Leo uses Brother Laser printers, as he's very happy with them. HP is another brand Henry can go with, but Brother tends to be more affordable.
Rod Pyle and the Perserverance Landing on Mars
Episode 1773
Rod joins Leo to talk about the Perseverance rover that landed on Mars this week. The rover also has onboard an autonomous helicopter drone, the first flying drone on Mars. The helicopter is also running on Linux, a first for the space program. The helicopter is designed to take five flights and give JPL a bird's eye view of the area to plan out the route for the rover to travel autonomously.
Where Can I Get a Good Used Mac?
Episode 1773
Spenser fromSpenser has an old white MacBook that he uses to tether to his Nikon cameras and take pictures of his astronomy. There's a solar eclipse coming in 2024, and he wants to know if he can use it even though it's over 10 years old now. Leo says it may be better to see if there's a new version of the software used on a newer Mac. Unfortunately, the old version of the software won't work on modern macs because Apple stopped supporting 32-bit applications. So you'd need a newer version of the software.
Are Bitcoin ATMs Secure?
Episode 1773
Jim fromJim saw a bitcoin ATM machine at the mall. What is it? Leo says that you give it cash, and it then generates a bitcoin and transfers it to your digital wallet or using an app like Coinbase. Or you can give it your bitcoin wallet ID, and it would then transfer it to that account. But Leo doesn't really trust them because you're giving it literal cash, and trusting it puts the equivalent in bitcoin into your account.
How Can I Make an Old Dell Monitor Work With a New iMac?
Episode 1773
John fromJohn recently recycled a 2013 iMac for a client who loves Photoshop. He used a Thunderbolt 2 adapter to display port for a second monitor. But with the latest 5K iMac, he needs a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter so he can use the second monitor. But it doesn't recognize it. What can he do? Leo says that John needs a DVI adapter to keep it digital. Apple suggests starting up in safe mode to see if it works. If it does, there's a driver issue causing the problem. But it may be time to update the monitor. You can get one for under $100. Leo likes the AOC USB monitor.
What Chromebook Should I Buy?
Episode 1773
John fromJohn has decided to forgo a windows laptop in favor of a simple Chromebook. But which one should he get, and how much ram does he need? Leo says an 8GB Ram model is the sweet spot. But why do Chromebooks have scant storage? Leo says that's because of Chromebooks' design being built around storing everything in the cloud. Acer makes Leo's favorite Chromebooks. The Acer SPIN is very nice. HP also makes nice ones, as does Asus. Spending a little more on an aluminum body, touch screen, and better quality trackpad is worth the money in the long run.
