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| KH 413: Modern Gaming Parent - Parental controls, online multiplayer games | 20 Dec 2018 | 00:51:04 | |
Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 412: Console Hacking - TASbot: Tool Assisted Speedrun Bot | 13 Dec 2018 | 01:06:15 | |
With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us!
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| KH 403: Gaming Rigs - Inside a gaming PC, overclock essentials | 04 Oct 2018 | 00:42:32 | |
Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 402: Game Console Tips and Tricks - Imported games, media playback, game services | 27 Sep 2018 | 00:53:05 | |
Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: | |||
| KH 401: The Gaming Season: Trailer - 12 New Gaming-Focused Episodes | 25 Sep 2018 | 00:00:59 | |
In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us!
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| KH 400: The Howies: Our Favorite IoT - Lenovo Smart Display, Wyze Cam Pan | 20 Sep 2018 | 00:53:12 | |
Amazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, the Abode Security Hub, and more. Megan likes the Neato robot vacuum, LifX smart bulbs, and the WeMo Mini Smart plug. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 399: Thneed IoT - Multi-Use IoT Devices | 13 Sep 2018 | 00:55:08 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant, connected home tech that aims to be for every room and everyone. Aaron shows off a demo of his Brilliant working to play music, display and announce weather information, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guest: Aaron Emigh Connect with us!
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| KH 398: IoT Fragmentation Frustration - Works with Nest, IoTivity | 07 Sep 2018 | 01:00:35 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android talk to Mike Soucie from Google about Works with Nest, Google Thread, and how Google certifies all the things of the Internet of Things. Plus, Stacey Higginbotham from This Week in Google and the IoT Show explains why the new standards for IoT are not what we hoped for. Florence shows off the Kangaroo motion sensor and Megan found a new home for her Echo Dot. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Mike Soucie and Stacey Higginbotham Connect with us!
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| KH 397: Entertainment IoT - Music, TV, Dance Party Lights, and other Ways to Entertain with Your IoT | 31 Aug 2018 | 00:43:27 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android show you how to entertain with your IoT. Megan uses an Android TV, Apple TV, Polk Command Bar sound bar, a HomePod and The Nanoleaf Rhythm. Florence uses Plex, a YouTube TV subscription, Hue lights, the Hue Disco app, PlutoTV, and an audio and video Chromecast. Plus, a new game by A-Champs gets kids moving with tech. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 396: Alexa Swallowed Cortana - Belkin WeMo Smart Plug Hacked, How to Set Up a SmartThings Hub | 23 Aug 2018 | 00:44:37 | |
Florence Ion and Megan Morrone unbox the new Samsung SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi Router with a built-in hub. Plus, how to get Cortana to work on the Amazon Echo and Alexa to work with your Cortana enabled smart speaker or computer. Megan Shows off an iHome Spot for your Dot and Florence shows you how to set up a Samsung SmartThings Hub. And use the AnyPod Alexa skill to get more control over podcasts on your Amazon Echo. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 395: IoT for the Enterprise - Kevin Tofel, Bradley Chambers | 16 Aug 2018 | 00:59:39 | |
Bradley Chambers from 9to5Mac makes the case for HomeKit in the Enterprise and whether the Google Home smart assistant has a place in the classroom. Kevin Tofel talks about Android Things and the difference between Android and Google in the Enterprise. Plus, a police detective offers tips on creating DIY IoT security systems with Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Bradley Chambers and Kevin Tofel Connect with us!
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| KH 394: IoT Security Cameras and Systems - Ring Cam, Nest Cam, Cloud Cam | 09 Aug 2018 | 00:56:09 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion talk about the best ways to secure your home with smart alarm systems, cameras, and locks. Florence reviews the Abode Essentials Starter Kit, the Ooma Home Security Kit, SimpliSafe Essentials, The Nest Secure, and others. Megan shows off the Ring Alarm System, TappLock, the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor security kit, the Amazon Cloud Cam, and others. Home Security Systems
Cloud Cameras
Smart Locks and Other Security Devices
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| KH 411: Classic Gaming - Open Source Scan Converter, Super NT, SNES Mini | 06 Dec 2018 | 00:46:07 | |
Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 393: Lenovo Smart Display vs. Amazon Echo Show - Smart Assistants with Screens, HomeKit, Hue Lights. | 02 Aug 2018 | 00:44:26 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion compare the first smart home device with a screen that works with Google Assistant to the Amazon Echo Show. Answers to your questions about HomeKit, WeMo, Hue Lights, and Ecovac robot vacuums that have minds of their owns. Plus, Megan reviews a WTF IoT device for all the Star Trek fans in your life.
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| KH 392: Not-So-Smart Assistants - Amazon Echo Plus, Google Home, Siri | 26 Jul 2018 | 00:39:34 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss the Google Home, the Echo Dot, the Echo Show, the Echo Plus, third-party speakers from Eufy and other smart speakers available for your home. Learn what they can and can't do and watch Florence program her Google Home with IFTTT to add more Zen to her life. Plus, how to make your Amazon Echo, Homepod, and Google Home more secure. And find out if you need a smart AC unit that you can control with your voice. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 391: Smart Lights and Smart Plugs - Hue, LifeX, Nanoleaf Remote. | 19 Jul 2018 | 00:28:18 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to get started with smart lights and smart plugs. Learn about wattage, voltage, and whether you need a hub or not. Plus, they get fancy with disco lighting you can control with your voice with the LifeX Strip, Philips Hue Bloom, and the new Nanoleaf remote. Smart Lights:
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| KH 390: Security and Privacy in IoT - Make your smart home gadgets more secure. | 12 Jul 2018 | 00:42:24 | |
Megan Morrone and Florence Ion talk to Stacey Higginbotham from Stacey on IoT and from The Internet of Things podcast about how to choose more secure IoT devices for your home. Also, the rising problems with the smart home and domestic abuse, and do you really need a WiFi connected essential oil diffuser? Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 389: Beginner's Guide to the Smart Home - IoT at Home | 05 Jul 2018 | 01:07:11 | |
In this premier episode of the Know How...IoT, Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to start filling your house with smart things. Megan offers her law of IoT -- No device shall create more problems than the problem it is intended to solve. Flo explains smart hubs, protocols, and what kind of Wi-Fi you might want to make your smart home run properly. Plus, a tour of both of their smart homes. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us!
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| KH 388: 'Til We Meet Again - Padre and Bryan say goodbye to Know How 3.0. | 28 Jun 2018 | 01:15:47 | |
After more than 300 episodes together as the "Know How Bros" Padre and Cranky Hippo say goodbye to Know How 3.0 in the only way possible... by bringing back some of their favorite episodes! From testing the bacteria inside Bryan's ear, to creating home-made comets, to electrocuting the Hippo and messing with a Raspberry Pi arcade machine, this episode has a little of everything that you've loved about Know How for the past 6 years. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Connect with us!
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| KH 387: The Tech of Summer - OnePlus 6, IOGear Travel Dock, Owl Cam, Anker Nebula Capsule, and more. | 21 Jun 2018 | 01:04:57 | |
OnePlus 6, IOGear Travel Dock, Owl Cam, Anker Nebula Capsule, and more. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Megan Morrone, and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/387 | |||
| KH 386: Synology Madness - Part IV - Create an OTA Network DVR. | 14 Jun 2018 | 00:40:32 | |
Create an OTA Network DVR. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/386 | |||
| KH 385: Lithium Powered, UPS Raspberry Pi Case - LiPi: A self-contained, battery powered Raspberry Pi NUC | 07 Jun 2018 | 01:07:28 | |
The Raspberry Pi is an amazing device that can be everything from a server to a game machine, but have you ever wanted to have a self-contained, portable unit? Or maybe a server NUC with a built-in uninterruptible Power Supply? On this episode of Know How, Patrick and Padre take you through the steps of creating a "LiPi" which can give you up to 12 hours of power for your RasPi while also acting as an auto-switching UPS that can run on 6-26 volts! Project Summary: Project Requirements:
LiPi Parts
Total: ~$51 Power Calculations:
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| KH 384: Synology Madness - Part III - Synology Moments, Synology Drive | 31 May 2018 | 00:46:57 | |
Synology Moments, Synology Drive Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/384 | |||
| KH 410: Holiday Games Guide - The best multiplatform and console-exclusive games of the year! | 29 Nov 2018 | 00:57:19 | |
The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/PlayStation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 383: Fancy Funko Pop! - Funko Pop! LED stands with Arduino. | 24 May 2018 | 01:07:05 | |
Do you like Funko Pop! figurines? Do you have a Funko Pop! collection? Or are you co-hosts with somebody with a serious Funko Pop! addiction? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then today's "Know How" is for you! With an Arduino, a ring of WS2812 LEDs, and a few 3D-printed parts, we're going to create a disco stand to make your Funko... FUNKY! Also... there's a 50/50 chance that we burn ourselves. Project Summary: Using an Arduino nano and a WS2812 16-LED Ring, we're going to create a universal stand for "FunkoPop" models. The finished project will have two controls for LED brightness and Animation patterns and will can be reprogrammed without dissasembling the unit. Parts List: 1. ATmega238P Nano $4.00 2. 16-LED WS2812 Ring $10.00 3. Momentary 6x6x12 Momentary Tactile SMD Switch $2.00 4. Silicon Wire $3.00 5. M3 Carbon Steel Bolts $13.00 6. 20mm x 5mm Neodynium Magnet $5.00 7. 2 x 10k Resistors $7.00 $44.00 But the REAL price (if you're willing to buy in bulk) is closer to $6 3D Parts List 1. FPv4_Base 2. FPv4_Diffuser 3. FPv4_ArduinoHoldDown 4. FPv4_LED Shelf 5. FPv4_ButtonStop The STL Files can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k9nufqsqshs5mrw/KH383_FunkoPop_3D-Files.zip?dl=0The Code for The FunkoPop Stand can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly3xufmo3mtqxno/KH383_FunkoPop_Code.zip?dl=0 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone Connect with us!
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| KH 382: Synology Madness - Part II - Create a Network Video Recorder. | 17 May 2018 | 00:58:13 | |
Create a Network Video Recorder. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/382 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 381: Maker Virgin - Maker Faire, Gassifier, Voltera, Chipsetter, Tiny Homes, Shopbot, Dremel | 10 May 2018 | 00:54:50 | |
Have you ever wanted to go to a Maker Faire, but were a little intimidated by "Burning man meets CES"? -- If so, this episode of "Know How" is just for you! We prepare Megan Morrone for her first-ever Maker Faire by taking a trip through some of the wonders we've found at Maker Faires past. From a "bomb" that makes fuels from organic scraps, to an electronics printer, to the Tiny House revolution, this "Know How" has something for everybody with the spirit of a maker!
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| KH 380: Synology Madness - Part I - Synology NAS, Disk Station Manager, VPN, Automatic Backup, and more. | 03 May 2018 | 00:52:12 | |
Synology NAS, Disk Station Manager, VPN, Automatic Backup, and more. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/380 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 379: Feedback: Linux laptops, Disco lights & Next Gen Wireless! - Linux Laptops, video capture latency, Nanoleaf Light Panels, Ubiquity Wireless IP cameras, and Norshire Car Washer | 26 Apr 2018 | 00:54:10 | |
Linux Laptops, video capture latency, Nanoleaf Light Panels, Ubiquity Wireless IP cameras, and Norshire Car Washer Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/379 | |||
| KH 378: Stream How: Personal Streaming Part II - Streaming, YouTube Live, Twitch, Broadcasting | 19 Apr 2018 | 00:53:39 | |
Streaming, YouTube Live, Twitch, Broadcasting Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/378 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 377: Build a Mouse Droid - Learn to build a droid as seen in Star Wars using an RC car. | 12 Apr 2018 | 00:35:04 | |
So you want a little extra "something-something" to spice up your next appearance at a Con or Maker Faire... What about a Droid!? Patrick Delahanty drops by to show you his latest labor of love: a mouse droid from Episode IV of Star Wars!
Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Delahanty Connect with us!
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| KH 376: Tinkercad - A free browser-based CAD tool. | 05 Apr 2018 | 01:03:20 | |
A free browser-based CAD tool. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Megan Morrone, and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/376 Sponsors: | |||
| KH 375: CLOUDy with a Chance of Spying - CLOUD act, PGP, Google, Facebook | 29 Mar 2018 | 01:16:02 | |
CLOUD act, PGP, Google, Facebook Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Steve Gibson For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/375 | |||
| KH 374: Stream How: Personal Streaming - Make a streaming kit for under $300. | 22 Mar 2018 | 00:50:05 | |
Make a streaming kit for under $300. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone Guest: Trisha Hershberger For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/374 | |||
| KH 409: Mobile Gaming - Smartphone gaming. | 15 Nov 2018 | 00:46:31 | |
The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 373: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part II - Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker | 15 Mar 2018 | 01:12:11 | |
Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/373 | |||
| KH 372: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part I - Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power | 08 Mar 2018 | 00:45:19 | |
Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/372 | |||
| KH 371: Soldering Without Poisoning! - Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas | 01 Mar 2018 | 01:09:06 | |
Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/371 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 370: Switch How - Part II - Using Google Auto, Google Photos as Killer App, iOS Animojis, iPhone is too perfect | 22 Feb 2018 | 00:59:38 | |
Using Google Auto, Google Photos as Killer App, iOS Animojis, iPhone is too perfect Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jason Howell, and Megan Morrone For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/370 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 369: Switch How - Part 1 - Switching from iOS to Android and back again. | 15 Feb 2018 | 00:52:17 | |
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell join Fr. Robert to show how to transfer your data, text messages and apps when you want to switch from iOS to Android or vice versa. Android to iOSHave: Logged in Android Device, wiped iPhone XAndroid: Install Move to iOS appAndroid device: Install "Move to iOS" app
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| KH 368: Multirotor 101 - Part III - Padre and Jason build a FPV system for the ever-popular SYMA system. | 08 Feb 2018 | 00:49:59 | |
Padre and Jason build a FPV system for the ever-popular SYMA system. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/368 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 367: CES for Your Car, Wrist, and Bottom - Alexa in the car, a smartwatch with month-long battery, and exercising in the office. | 01 Feb 2018 | 01:06:59 | |
Alexa in the car, a smartwatch with month-long battery, and exercising in the office. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Delahanty For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/367 Sponsors: | |||
| KH 366: Cable Management (Burke in a Box!) - Practical products for organizing your tangle of cables. | 25 Jan 2018 | 00:44:29 | |
Practical products for organizing your tangle of cables. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/366 | |||
| KH 365: MultiRotor 101 - Part 2 - Prop balancing, InSpectre, and the Nebula Capsule projector. | 18 Jan 2018 | 00:56:19 | |
Prop balancing, InSpectre, and the Nebula Capsule projector. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/365 Sponsor: | |||
| KH 364: You Feeling Lucky? - NMAP, RasPi, Nerf, Lazer Tag, IR, and more... | 11 Jan 2018 | 01:00:35 | |
NMAP, RasPi, Nerf, Lazer Tag, IR, and more... Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Delahanty For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/364 Sponsors: | |||
| KH 408: Live Broadcasting Gameplay - Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, Open Broadcasting Software, Xsplit | 08 Nov 2018 | 01:08:03 | |
Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the ways that those streams can be monetized. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 407: Networking and the Cloud - Buffer bloat, gaming routers, cloud gaming | 01 Nov 2018 | 00:55:54 | |
Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 406: TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming - Refresh Rates, Gaming Mode, OLED vs. LCD | 25 Oct 2018 | 00:55:10 | |
When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 405: Gaming Accessories - Best controllers, Xbox Adaptive Controller | 18 Oct 2018 | 00:49:37 | |
There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that works for their specific needs. Finally, they try on a few headsets to see how necessary they are for immersive gaming. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
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| KH 404: Virtual Reality - Vive vs. Rift, Daydream vs. Oculus, motion tracking. | 11 Oct 2018 | 00:53:16 | |
Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box.
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