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BBT December 7 2021

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BBT from 2020

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 Time Machines

Christy and Joe talk about Yard Sale computers, finding files, Chromebook for grandmas on this week’s show. 

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  1. Wallace wants to know what to look for when opening an old computer. Consider an emulator if you don’t find a garage sale computer.
  2. Bryan and Backup strategy
  3. Pete and good computer for elderly

“Yard Sale Computers” 

“The Update that Ends All Update”

“Tell You What You Should Have Done” 

“iPad almost requires a MotherShip computer”

“Are You Going to Give A Kid a $1000 computer?” 

“Talking Shade to the Young’uns”

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Shift Restart

Get into Troubleshooting which allows you to reinstall Windows 10. Hold shift when clicking Restart.

CMOS Battery

Coin sized (2023 size) battery in a socket that maintains settings and the time and date..

8th Generation

Processor “born on” date for Intel. Only 8th Generation or newer (higher number) are supported by Windows 11. 

Chrome OS

 

An operating system alternative from Google that relies on Google Account for storage and apps.

Powerwash

 

On Chrome OS machine factory resets the machine, and all the programs and data can be reloaded from the user’s Google Account.

Faraday Cage

 

.A metal enclosure that stops wireless signals (including radio and Wi-Fi) from getting out or in the boxed enclosure.

 

 

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December 7, 2021

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BBT November 30, 2021

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 Private Boxes

Christy and Joe talk about cages and independence on this week’s show.

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  1. Steve setting up a Google Free Android Phone
     
  2. Dean wants to get his own equipment for his home office Wi-Fi and internet.

“SkyNet Tunes In To Root for the Robots” 

“First Names Only”

“Google How NOT to Google” 

“Tech On”

“Whenever you can, throw a wire on it” 

“ZOOM hates the Wi-Fi”

“Wi-Fi is like a Bubble” 

“The Faraday Cage We Also Park Cars in”

“The Best Tech Call in Show in Eagle Valley” 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Side Loading

Sideloading generally is uploading a file to a phone. But usually it refers to installing an app outside an app store.

Fingerprinting

Colleting info from browser settings and other information to identify computers across websites..

VPN

A secure hidden tunnel from your computer to an exit node, hiding your traffic from your ISP

ISP

 

Internet Service Provider. The folks that provide your internet connect to you and who get to watch your browsing unless you are using a VPN or secure https: sites

On Prem

 

Equipment at the user site not in the cloud (on the internet) Backup can be on prem in a hard drive or in the cloud such as Microsoft One-Drive.

Mesh

 

More than one box to provide home Wi-Fi throughout a site without speed reduction of an extender. Mesh rebroadcasts the Wi-Fi AND has a dedicated channel for administration of the network.

Faraday Cage

 

.A metal enclosure that stops wireless signals (including radio and Wi-Fi) from getting out or in the boxed enclosure.

 

 

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November 30, 2021

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BBT November 23, 2021

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 Happy Boxes

Christy skips YouTube video intros and Joe wonders about Unboxing Videos.

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  1. Leigh and Wi-Fi connection.
     
  2. Rachel wonders about home security.

“More Art than Tech” 

“What is the Presenting Issue?”

“What You Want is A Lot of Lights” 

“Works Better When Its Plugged In”

“Check Your Connectors” 

“Happy or Scared or Both?”

“You Could Get a Dog” 

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Wadsworth Constant

An internet meme from 2011 that recommends skipping the first 30% of a YouTube video.

Coax Cable

Coax (or “coaxial”) cable are most commonly used to transmit cable TV and Internet signals. Usually the thickness of a pencil with copper wire sticking out of a screw end.

Power Cycle

Turning a device off, pausing, and then turning it back on again.

Smart Speaker

 

A speaker that listens! Provided by Amazon Google and other providers to control a smart home and play music.

 

 

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November 23, 2021

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BBT November 9, 2021

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 Resolving 11

Christy tries Windows 11 even without TPM 2.0. He is warned. Can Christy say “Thunder BOLT”?

Joe warns of Apple bricking laptops with Monterey upgrade and Apple iPhone 13 screen cannot be replaced fully by non-Apple repair shops.

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  1. Jim sees in a mirror dimly when face to face with student.
     
  2. Elaine’s iPad has a tired battery but lots of pictures

“Assigned TECH at Birth” 

“‘MacIntosh”

“Microsoft Outlaw” 

“‘As the Resolution Goes Down the Fuzziness Goes Up”

“Take It To The Great Recycler ” 

“Fire, Explosions, and Things”

“At Least You Have Some Clarity” 

“Keep Those Mice Rolling”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Bricked

Turning a device into a unworkable mass of electronics. 

Extended vs. Mirror

When two or more displays either have the same display (mirror) or parts of a large display area. (extended).

Native Resolution

The resolution setting that best fits the monitor. 

Network Security Key

 

Often called your WiFi password

 

 

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November 9, 2021

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BBT November 2, 2021

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 Overclocking Time

Christy has 3 close calls this week.

Joe has the diagnostic of his of his overheating computer from last week – was Christy right?

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  1. Gary is changing his password manager, or is he?
  2. Mike and his computer timeclock has gone on strike.
  3. Cindy online selling tips about posting, shipping, getting noticed and paid!

“‘Computer Got Tired of Waiting for You’” 

“‘Bold Move Reaching Out To The Russians for Security”

“We’re Leaning on the Malware” 

“As Soon As It’s Patched…Out Comes the Attack”

“Happy Commerce” 

“TECH is our domain”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Overclocking

Making a computer’s CPU, the Central Processing Unit, run faster than it is rated. For more see TechTerms.com.

Password Manger

A program for creating, storing, and retrieving passwords. Allows long unique passwords for each site. For more see TechTerms.com

CSV

Comma Separated Values format is the lowest common denominator for data files. Each record is a line and each value in that record is separated with a comma. For More See TechTerms.com

XML

 

Extensible Markup Language is a human readable and machine readable plain text file using tags to describe the data fields . For More See TechTerms.com

 

 

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November 2, 2021

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BBT October 26, 2021

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Fans Of Murders in the Machine

Christy and Joe wonder about the Radio show Computer shutting down and welcomes callers, Charlie and 

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  1. Charlie wonders about the Windows S mode, super? secure?
  2. Rebecca and Hybrid Zoom concerns.

“‘Put Your Hand on the Radiator’” 

“Most Likely Suspect for Murder in the Machine'”

“Pumps Don’t Like Running Dry ” 

“I Don’t Know About Easily, But It Is Certainly Possible”

“‘Thank you for supporting us’” 

“White Noise Machine Turned Up to Howling Blizzard”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Windows S

A Secure mode of Windows that only allows vetted Windows Store apps to be installed and requires Edge to browse the web. One time, one way exit is available. Exit only! There IS a S mode available for Windows 11!

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface delivers video and audio. The most common way to connect Video sources to displays like TVs.

Fiber

Fiber Optic is a broadband with speeds of 1 Gbps today. Instead of electrical signals, fiber optic sends pulses of light through thin fiber optic glass tubes. (Was Ted Stevens right?) 

 

 

 

 

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October 26, 2021

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BBT October 19, 2021

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Windows 10 Memories 

Christy and Joe welcome callers, Kirk and Kate

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  1. Kirk needs to get at some old photoshop files in a user-friendly photo
  2. Kate wonders about the Windows 11 compatibility message.

“Yes or Later, there is no ‘No'”

“Like home cooking” 

“Old in Microsoft Years”

“‘Keep Calm and 10 On’” 

“Tune In, Turn On, Reboot”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Ctrl+Shift+Del

While browsing this key combination will allow you to selectively erase your browser history.

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Interrupts a Windows computer and presents a list of options including shut down and Task Manager. Used to protect log-in prompts in some versions of Windows.

GIMP

An advance power setting in Windows that keeps the computer on when the user shuts down the computer so the computer will start faster. 

TMP

Trusted Platform module enhances the security in boot up a computer and required for Windows 11 installation

 

 

 

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October 19, 2021

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BBT October 12, 2021

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To Keep Your Voice Google Regularly 

Christy and Joe welcome callers, Stephen, Terri, and Joan.

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  1. Stephen finds his Google loses his Voice after two months 
  2. Terri and outsmarting the Smart TV.
  3. Joan’s computer takes naps. Oops. Hibernate saves to storage (hard drive) NOT memory! Some computers will wake from sleep with the power button.

“Essay Answer to a True/False Question”

“SmartTVs…get dumb quick” 

“Wiggle My Husband”

“‘Fast Startup’ is the backwards way of saying ‘Never Turn Off’” 

“Taste the Tech Next Tuesday”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Google Voice

Formerly GrandCentral, is an internet telephone service offered by Google. Can be used by special VoIP phones or computers.

VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol. This protocol allows users to make telephone calls using the internet. 

Fast Startup

An advance power setting in Windows that keeps the computer on when the user shuts down the computer so the computer will start faster. 

 

 

 

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October 12, 2021

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BBT October 5, 2021

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Spicy Pillows 

Christy and Joe welcome callers, Jan, Pam, and Cher.

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  1. Jan has a bulging phone!
  2. Pam has a saved wifi password that needs to be updated on her Mac
  3. Cher about hybrid meetings in person and on Zoom.

“Light Up Our Princess Phone”

“Catch on Fire or Explore, That’s a Bad Thing.” 

“Bulging is Bad”

“No right click on the Mac” 

“Refugee from Windows”

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Spicy Pillow

When a damaged battery bulges in the middle taking the shape of a pillow.

11

The next version of Windows? We will know June 24th.

PZM

Pressure Zone Microphone, a “pancake” style microphone to pick up a group speaking.

Hybrid Zoom

A hybrid Zoom event is a event takes place online and in-person at the same time.

 

Windows 11 Teaser
Windows 11?

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October 5, 2021

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BBT September 28, 2021

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Facing Screens 

Christy and Joe welcome callers, Cheryl, Carolyn, and Robert.

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  1. Cheryl fights for her right to admin Facebook.
  2. Carolyn wonders about adding a second monitor to her Windows 10 Machine. We talk about multiple displays on Linux and Mac
  3.  Robert looks for a Print Screen shortcut.

“The Third Half of Studio C-5”

“The Disgruntled Member Scenario” 

“Lord Almighty, You Don’t Want to Call Facebook”

“If One Way Doesn’t Work…Do It Another Way” 

“If You Know How To Do That…You Are Probably NOT Listening to This Show”

“I Think That Is Something I’m Going to Forget” 

“Welcome Facebook Follies”

“I Think We Solved A Bunch of Problems this Week…and Created A Whole Nest of New Ones” 

 

 

 

 

BATTLE PLANS

Telegram

In the future their will be a great article in Wired about Telegram messenger.

2FA

Two Factor Authentication. A confirmation beyond username/password often a code sent to a phone or device.

Win+P

Shortcut to control what is displayed on multiple monitor setups for Windows users

Twitch

The online grandstand for spectators of online game play. 

Win+SHIFT+S

Print screen dialogue for Windows users. 

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September 28, 2021

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