Onyx Test Bench

We reflect on season 2 and talk about what to expect from season 3.

We talk you through getting Homekit going in your home.

iTunes is going away. We talk about what the future holds for buying and streaming TV, movies, music, and more.

We talk about the mystery of Wifi, internet, and troubleshooting your connection.

We are moving to a new recording space that is still being renovated. We will be back next week with a full episode.

Is it really cost effective to switch from cable to streaming? We get to the bottom if it and much more.

We go over the basics of talking to Siri, some of our favorites, and how to use siri discreetly in public.

We wrap up our discussion about Homekit and get into some of the finer details.

We talk about Apple's home automation platform, HomeKit, and how you can use it to make your house a smart home with your privacy intact.

We talk about Apple's primary music devices and how they fit into our everyday lives.

Technology can be fun and amazing, we talk about how to keep it that way for the whole family with parental controls.

We discuss some important things to consider when building a new home.

What is the best way to make sure your vacation home is as smart and easy to use as possible? Onyx on vacation!

We discuss the most interesting and exciting aspects of the recent apple announcement.

We discuss smart lighting from DIY to large scale professional installation.

There are so many new technologies with TV's, we sort through the ones that are the most important when buying a new TV.

We dive into the exciting world of Airplay 2 and how you can use it for a great whole home music experience.

We discuss the developments and options with cutting the cord and streaming your TV.

We talk about what is the most exciting thing about tech right now, which we all feel is voice control in home automation.

Surveillance cameras aren't just for banks and CSI any more. We discuss the benefits DIY and professionally installed security cameras.

We roamed the annual installed hime electronics show looking for the best of what's new. We discuss the best in our favorite categories, along with a few odd balls.

Our lives are ruled by passwords, but how do we keep everything secure and not forget which username and password goes with what service? We discuss our favorite password manager and tips to keep your information safe.

What do you do when you go to turn on your tv and all you get is a no signal message? Where do you start when your computer is running slow or your WiFi is out? We discuss the best ways to troubleshoot these common issues.

What do you do when you go to turn on your tv and all you get is a no signal message? Where do you start when your computer is running slow or your WiFi is out? We discuss the best ways to troubleshoot these common issues.

The world of video games is constantly evolving. We discuss how gamers have gone from their mom's basement to arenas.

Are you looking to dip your toe into the word of smart homes. We discuss some fun, easy to install devices you can do your self to test the waters.

Does it take multiple attempts and a hint from a cheat sheet to get your TV and surround sound on? We discuss the best universal remotes for every price range to get you going with a single button press.

Nothing makes your home feel more like the house of the future than smart lighting. We discuss all the ways connected bulbs and switches can add convenience, security, and efficiency to your home.

Siri can be a fickle companion. Is there any way to improve your relationship? We discuss tips and tricks to help you get along better and be more productive with your digital assistant.

Aren't all online music services basically the same? The short answer is no. We discuss the top music streaming services and help you find the best one for you.

There are so many options for watching tv and movies online. Which way is best for you? We discuss the differences between the major streaming services.

Our lives can get out of control busy. We discuss the apps and services we use to stay organized, efficient, and productive.

We have access to more music today than we could ever listen to. We discuss the best ways to fill your home with music, from portable speakers to whole home audio.

Since we launched I have received a lot of questions about how to rate and review. Here is a mini episode on how to do just that in the apple podcast app.

Technology touches every part of our lives today. Jenn and Christian narrowed down their favorite apps, gadgets, media, and fitness devices to bring you their top 5 tech lists.

Have you noticed groups of people walking around, looking at their phones, and congregating in public spaces? Pokemon Go seems to have taken over. What is it, who is playing it, and why does it matter to you? We discuss the basics of the Pokemon Go phenomenon.

What is a test bench and why should you care? We introduce ourselves and our reason for existing.

There are so many options when purchasing a new television. We discuss the newest features and technologies and shed light on what might be the best new TV for you.

Everything in our lives need updates all the time. Do you really have to update? Will it cause problems or break anything. We discuss the importance and best practices of updating.

What makes a smart house smart? Will it improve your life of just complicate it. We discuss the best things you can do to increase your home's IQ and your quality of life.

What is Wifi? We all rely on it but how much do we understand it? We get you up to speed on this mysterious but vital part of our everyday lives.