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Hardware
Sam Abuelsamid ... Winterized
Episode 1744
Today, Sam joins Leo to talk about the coming snowfall as we head into the winter months. And that means preparing your car for the winter. Some things you can do:
How can I use an old keyboard with my computer?
Episode 1744
John fromJohn calls in to talk about how you can get a USB to PS2 adapter for your old keyboard and computer if yours doesn't have a USB port. Leo says that if you are still using a computer that doesn't support USB keyboards, this is a good way to do so. However most, if not all, computers support USB in some form and way.
Apple To Announce New Apple Silicon Laptops This Week
Episode 1744
Apple is having another event on November 10th, and it will be about laptops centered on its upcoming Apple Silicon design. Based on the ARM processor, Apple has designed their chips to operate at lower power and with a more streamlined instruction set.
The Giz Wiz and the Unboxed Puppy
Episode 1743
This week, Dickie D talks about a new toy puppy that will do it's own unboxing! The Discover Present Pets is an adorable Glitter Pup adorable interactive puppy that paws her way out of her own gift box!
How can I Make Sure My Power Device Doesn't Blow Out?
Episode 1743
Dan fromDan converts regular pianos into player pianos for a living. He wants to know how he can make sure he isn't drawing too much amperage or wattage and damage the power device. How can he prevent that? Leo says that in general, a power brick won't work if it doesn't match the wattage. Leo says that watts are volts times amps. So watts are where he'll want to be careful. So take the volts and multiple by amps, and see what voltage it can take. Both should be on the power supply or adapter.
What Do I Do to Give an Old Laptop To My Grandkids?
Episode 1743
Jimmy fromJimmy wants to recycle his old laptop by giving it to his grandkids. Leo says he will want to wipe the drive. There is a temptation to give it as is so that they'll have programs, etc. But it's far more secure to wipe the drive and start over. The good news is that Windows 10 is an entitlement for the computer, not the user. So he can use the Windows Media Creation Tool to put Windows 10 on a USB and then format the drive and reinstall Windows.
How Can I Become a Ham Radio Operator?
Episode 1743
Reise fromReise would like to get into Ham Radio. What does he need to do? Leo says there are three levels, and he can start with the Technician license. That's great for starting out and just talking to people over the air. There are three levels: Technician, General, and Extra. And each requires a test for a license. Check out the Gordon West Radio School.
How Can I Get My Printer to Wirelessly Print Without Google Cloud Print?
Episode 1743
Chris fromChris is having issues with her Canon Pixma printer, wirelessly printing from her Chromebook. Leo says that Google Cloud Print has been discontinued. But she should be able to still print to the printer on the local network. Look to see if the printer can log into WiFi. If the Pixma can't log into the network separately, then Chris needs software provided by Canon to log into the printer and set it up.
Leo says that Canon probably hasn't made a Chromebook driver, and thus it may not work unless they put out a driver. But if Chris can see the printer, that's half the battle.
Why Can't I Log Into Google Voice?
Episode 1743
Bob fromBob is having trouble with Google Voice. It won't let him log in. It just "beach balls." Leo says to try clearing out the cache of the browser. Or try a different browser. See if he can log in from a different browser. That's the easiest solution. Download Firefox. Bob can't do that. His computer is too old. Leo says that there comes a point where a computer can be so old that other applications can't support it.
How Can I Be Secure In My Apartment WiFi Network?
Episode 1743
Michael fromMichael's apartment WiFi network security is wide open, with logins based on the apartment numbers and the office phone number as the password. And they won't allow him to change his password. The best solution is to lobby the apartment management to allow him to change the login password.
