18 episodes
New Tech, Vintage Nerds A.J. & Alex
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New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them.
As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture.
Listen to us stumble upon this new adventure: Podcasting!
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Do you need a home lab? Yes, you do!
Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Intro
00:31 What did you print this week?
02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition
11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise
23:26 Building your home lab today
41:41 Tip: Three-body problem on Netflix
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The Battle Between Ads And Adblockers, which side are you on?
The internet is full of ads. Without ads the internet as we know it wouldn't exist. Or would it?
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What did you print since last time?
09:32 Ads on streaming services, reason for Youtube subscription?
11:39 Pay the content creators
15:15 Not the only annoyance: personalised ads, dark pattern anyone?
16:32 A source of income, a way to pay for content
23:01 Getting paid for your hobby? Influencing? Tell Sell or genuine?
28:08 Adblockers, blocking ads
33:10 Pay for content
36:03 Do you really want to pay for everything?
41:40 Tip: local notification - NTFY with mailrise
44:55 Tip: Smokeping
🤝 Join the Conversation:
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🔔 Stay Updated:
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Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage
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What's your Storage solution at home? NASses
Alex and AJ discuss different Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions they had and what is important when selecting components.
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Streaming or downloading?
Is there something as too many streaming providers? Alex and AJ think that that is the case.
🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
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Ceph storage for your home? Why? Why wouldn't you?
Alex tells about his endeavours with Ceph for his homebrew container solution on RK1's. The outcome may surprise you.
Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
🔔 Stay Updated:Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content.
🗣️ Stay Connected with Us:
Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage
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Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online
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What's in your workshop?
AJ and Alex answer a question of a listener on the different options for stream decks and the advantages of choosing one with buttons over dials.
The main topic of today is our workshop setups and the reasons behind our choice of tool ecosystems. We discuss the convenience of cordless tools and the cost considerations of battery swapping. The episode concludes with a discussion on the various tools found in their workshops, including routers and CNC machines.
Takeaways
Consider your specific needs when choosing between stream decks with buttons or dials.Assigning profiles and scenarios can enhance the functionality of your devices.Specialized hardware can improve efficiency in video and photo editing workflows.When setting up a workshop, choose a tool ecosystem that allows for battery swapping and cost-effective use.Cordless tools offer convenience and flexibility, but consider the frequency of use before investing in specialized devices.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:00:00 Introduction and a revisit on Stream Deck12:27 What's in Your Workshop?13:24 Choosing an Ecosystem for Tools15:19 Cordless Devices and Battery Usage19:08 Other Tools in the Workshop26:13 The Router and Other Tools Convenience of Using a Router28:02 CNC and Creating Professional-Looking Projects29:53 The Value of Designing and Creating Your Own Projects33:18 The Importance of Dust Collection in the Workshop37:52 Understanding the Function of a Cyclone in Dust Collection43:37 Underutilized Tools in the Workshop49:13 Table saw vs plunge saw51:08 Tip: The Versatility of a Japanese Pull Saw
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:- Dust collection with a cyclone separator- Japanese pull saw: https://www.amazon.com/Kakuri-KAKURI-270mm/dp/B002TYZPD2/
🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
🔔 Stay Updated:Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content.
🗣️ Stay Connected with Us:- Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage- Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds- Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online- Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com