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The Giz Wiz ... RoboPets!
Episode 1646
There's a new dog in town... And it's a new Sony Aibo.This is a totally updated version of the original Aibo we saw at CES 2009. Sony is definitely not marketing Aibo as a toy. To show what their thinking is, here's some info from their Aibo website: Aibo is a one-of-a-kind autonomous companion robot designed to bring fun and joy to your household. Owners can form a friendship as they raise aibo and watch as it develops its own unique personality through everyday interactions.
Can I recover data on my hard drive?
Episode 1645
Robert fromRobert has two USB hard drives that have data on them that he's lost. How can he recover them? Leo says it's possible that Robert was detaching the hard drive as it was writing and it corrupted the drive. You could try a file recovery app like Recuva, but if you removed the drive while it's writing, the data is likely scuffed.
Can I get a printer recommendation?
Episode 1645
Eddie fromEddie is looking for a good color printer for occasional printing. Leo likes the Epson EcoTank 4550 (who is a sponsor of The Tech Guy show & the TWiT Network). It comes with a lifetime of ink. It'll cost a bit more, but you're saving on ink down the road.
Can I control a chromebook with a tablet?
Episode 1645
Russ fromRuss wants to control his Chromebook from his tablet. Can he do that? Leo says that there's an extension called Chrome Remote Desktop. It's in the Google Play Store.
What portable laptop should I buy?
Episode 1645
Jack fromJack is looking to get a new laptop and wonders if the Surface Pro would be a good option. Leo says that the Surface Pro is essentially a tablet with a detachable keyboard that isn't good. And it's very pricey. So make sure you type on it a lot before you buy it. Since Jack had a Thinkpad in the past, he should consider a new model. They're built out of carbon fiber, so they're thin and light. Look at the T490. It's excellent and they're built like tanks. If you really like the tablet feel, look at the Lenovo Yoga.
Can I connect my phone to a Raspeberry Pi?
Episode 1645
Johnny fromJohnny bought a Raspberry Pi 3+b and he thinks it's a great computer project to do for creating your own Chromebook. Leo says Raspberry Pi is great for those who like to tinker, and for $35, you get a complete computer. That's remarkable.
What's a good pair of EarPods that aren't expensive?
Episode 1645
Doctor Mom fromDoctor Mom recently picked up a pair of Amazon's Earpods. They were $129 and they look similar Bose earpods. Leo says that it sounds like a rebranded design. DM says they are noise-reducing, and Leo says that they seal the ears to block out the sound, while Apple's Earpod Pros uses noise reduction. Leo thinks that noise-reducing works better, in his opinion. But DM says that with noise reduction, you can still hear something. DM also says that you only really have to wear one and you can still listen to music.
Sam Abuelsamid ... under pressure
Episode 1644
Sam joins Leo to talk about tire pressure. When the weather turns colder, tire pressure will drop. Warm air expands, while cold air contracts. So you may find in the wintertime that your tires are under-inflated. If your tires are too low or too high, it can affect the wear of your tire, as well as the handling. It can also cause tire failure as well. So it pays to make sure your tires are properly inflated, be it in hot or cold weather.
The Giz Wiz ... Happy Home Care
Episode 1644
The Black + Decker with Pria, a new automated medication management system designed for loved ones who desire to maintain independence while staying connected to their families. Pria is a voice-enabled tabletop device that can let caregivers know if loved ones at home have been taking their proper medication. It verifies identification through facial recognition or a PIN code, Pria before dispensing a scheduled dose into the pill cup. There's a back-up battery so the device can work during a blackout. Pria can hold 28 dozes of medication.
How Can I Record Live Conversations?
Episode 1644
Jonathan fromJonathan wants to record the conversations he has with friends. Leo says that mobile phones are great for that. He can not only record with decent quality, but he can also trigger it with a smartwatch. Apps include Just Push Record, but every phone has an audio recorder built-in. But remember, recorders need permission from anyone else they are recording.
