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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2018 · 54 MIN

Is It Plugged In?

from TechtalkRadio · host TechtalkRadio

In this Week’s show Justin and Andy deal with the Technology Gremlins with Andy sharing a story of Power and UPS systems. Andy finds very quickly he isn’t immune to the “Is it plugged in” question as the first line of questions in Tech Support. What happens when Power into the building is not delivered at the proper voltage? Justin shares info on the difference between US power and the system in Japan. Protecting your equipment with a UPS Smart System and Line Conditioner is smart with today’s electronics. Andy and Justin talk about the future of PC technology and how we have evolved from talking about PC and Laptops to the constant discussion of Smart Phones and tablets. Gaming and E Sports continue to be a driving force for PC’s with popular gamers and streaming through Twitch and the Up and Coming Facebook Gaming streams. For the basic users, what is the solution for buying a new PC? Where can users get the best bang for the buck? The Question of Intel vs. AMD is also discussed. For users wanting to optimize their systems, start with a cleanup of the Desktop. Justin talks about Battle Royale with a discussion of Player Unknown Battlegrounds otherwise known as PUBG and Fortnite from Epic Games. What are the differences and features of these titles? Justin, who was originally a little less enthusiastic over Nintendo Switch, raves about the game play! Mobile games are also discussed by Andy. Digital Home Assistants are discussed with the differences between the Google Home Assistant and Amazon Alexa. New features to the devices are being added for an even better experience. Why is Radio pushing for the Amazon Alexa to be a partner in delivering audio? Wired publishes a great feature on its website for learning which device to get. The Website of the Week is an Online Game with the Characters from Super Mario floating around in a different type of game play! http://jellymar.io Connect with us on our Social Media sites. Facebook Techtalkers http://www.facebook.com/techtalkers Twitter @techtalkradio Instagram techtalkradio

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