Allison interviews Richard Tapping from Vispero about a few of their assistive technology products. The first is Optelec’s Compact 6 wearable video magnifier. It’s a VR headset that holds a handheld video magnifier, converting it into a wearable device. The Compact 6 HD Wear is targeted for those with low vision and who need hands-free […]
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Security Bits – 22 February 2019
Followup Last time we mentioned that leaks indicated that Microsoft would be doubling their support fee for Windows 7 each after it’s Extended Support Period ends next January, we now have the official details: www.techspot.com/… Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will only be available for business and education customers, and only for 3 years to January […]
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CES 2019: Ring Door View Cam & Smart Lighting
Allison interviews Yassi Shahmiri from Ring about several of their new products shown at CES. Yassi starts with Ring’s new Door View Cam which replaces the traditional door peephole with one that also includes a video camera and doorbell, similar to the Ring Video Doorbell. It’s a good solution for those who cannot install or […]
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This week I’ve been working on a video tutorial for ScreenCasts Online on the tool MarsEdit from red-sweater.com/…. MarsEdit is what I use for writing everything you see on podfeet.com. It’s a fabulous tool that makes blogging much easier. It’s beautifully designed and really capable. One of the great things about doing tutorials is how […]
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CES 2019: Bitdefender BOX 2 Smart Home Network Security
Allison interviews Dan Berte from Bitdefender about BOX 2, their second generation security package designed to protect the connected home. Through a combination of hardware, software, and the Total Security Service, Bitdefender protects your home’s network through a multi-level, adaptive security system that analyzes traffic on your network and takes steps to protect your connected […]
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CES 2019: Targus Video Docking Stations
Allison interviews Nick Markovsky from Targus about their latest video docking stations. Targus’s currently available Dock 520 is a quad HD docking station with a single USB-C input feeding 4 HDMI (1080p) outputs or two 2K (1440p50) outputs. It is also Thunderbolt 3 compatible. Nick also showed an enterprise-level video docking station which will be […]
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CES 2019: Omnicharge Powerbanks
Allison interviews Eric Mathiesen from Omnicharge about their full range of powerbanks. Eric describes Omnicharge’s new line of mobile powerbanks that can charge high-end devices like a 13” and even a 15” MaBook Pro. Omnicharge powerbanks provide USB-C charging for higher efficiency and come in charge capacities of 13,400 mAh, 20,400 mAh, and 40,300 mAh. […]
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The Lion Killed Save As In July 2011, Apple introduced its latest operating system, Lion. While there were many major advancements, Apple did one thing that made many of us very angry. They removed Save As from applications. It was a terrible thing. Tiny Save Location Window I was amongst the very many who protested […]
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Hands On with Gear Axis Smart Shade Controller
Last week you hopefully heard or saw our interview with Manu Menon from Axis about their Gear smart shade motorized controller. Steve was so intrigued by this device that he ordered one for us. Now we can give you a hands-on review.
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CES 2019: IOGEAR Video and Gaming Devices
Allison interviews Mike Volpe from IOGEAR about several of their new products shown at CES. Mike starts with IOGEAR’s Wireless 4K UHD Video Extender that wirelessly transmits UHD video from an HDMI source to a TV or projector at ranges up to 60 ft line-of-sight without compression. Next, he describes their 4-port 4K HDMI switch […]
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