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Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-mikah Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-mikah Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store Google Pixel Watch - Google Store Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com About the Show | CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help Pop!_OS by System76 Manjaro Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Moving on from Picasa Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free! Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: shopify.com/twit newrelic.com/twit

What's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: att.com/activearmor wwt.com/twit UserWay.org/twit

What's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: att.com/activearmor wwt.com/twit UserWay.org/twit

What's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: att.com/activearmor wwt.com/twit UserWay.org/twit

What's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: att.com/activearmor wwt.com/twit UserWay.org/twit

What's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: att.com/activearmor wwt.com/twit UserWay.org/twit

Zwei Richtungen zeichnen sich dabei deutlich ab: 1) Sehr ausgereifte und teure Produkte, die nur in Kombination mit einer Dienstleistung zu erwerben sind. 2) Günstige Bastellösungen, die aber nicht jeder mal eben so einrichten kann. 00:01:48 Wie geht's weiter? 00:04:08 Hardware ftw? 00:05:45 Steuerung als Dienstleistung https://rticontrol.de/ https://de.control4.com/ https://de.crestron.com/ 00:07:19 Das Kernproblem 00:12:43 Hardware-Tasten 00:16:29 Lösungen für wenig Geld https://www.iobroker.net/ https://fhem.de/ 00:26:19 Kostenlos? 00:28:00 Light-Manager Air https://www.heimkino-praxis.de/light-manager-air/ 00:43:42 Das Ende der klassischen Fernbedienungen 00:49:13 Fazit 00:56:26 Berts Bastellösung https://www.heimkino-praxis.de/heimkino-automatisierung-im-grossformat/ 01:00:18 Filmtipp: Leon – der Profi https://www.amazon.de/Leon-Profi-4K-Ultra-Blu-ray/dp/B08BWD2XZ1?tag=heimkino-praxis-21 (Affiliate)

Wir reden über die Harmony und andere Technologien und warum sie im Heimkino einen so festen Platz einnehmen konnte. 00:45 Vorbei ist's mit der Harmonie 05:46 Universalfernbedienungen machen nichts einfacher 08:36 Activities 11:53 HiFi + Smart Home 19:31 Billig vs. teuer 24:40 Alles über einen Hub 27:53 Aber ihr könnt das weiter nutzen! 32:10 Universalfernbedienungen früher 35:17 Perfektion vs. Vereinfachung 37:12 Was wird nachkommen? 40:14 Können wir das wirklich weiter nutzen? 44:44 Wie geht es weiter? 51:32 Filmtipp: Die Klapperschlange https://www.amazon.de/Klapperschlange-4k-UHD-DVD-Blu-ray/s?k=Die+Klapperschlange+4k+UHD&rh=n%3A284266&tag=heimkino-praxis-21 (Affiliate)

Logitech announced that Harmony, its universal remote brand has been discontinued. Roku adds a dedicated Apple TV+ button to some remotes, the Smartmi P1 air purifier launches, we discuss HomeKit buttons and AC window units, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Insider” and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Logitech Harmony universal remotes are being discontinued | TechHive Smart Remote X — Sevenhugs Inc. Apple TV+ button added to Roku remote, plus more support for HomeKit & AirPlay 2 Blogger successfully hacks Jaguar I-Pace electric car into HomeKit Smartmi P1 becomes newest air purifier with HomeKit support ‎HomePaper for HomeKit Satellite Image as Home Wallpaper Meross Light Switch ‎Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Fibaro Button on Amazon GE Profile AC Unit with HomeKit Haier AC Unit with HomeKit Sensibo AC accessories Lutron Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com Stay on top of all Apple news right from your HomePod. Say, "Hey, Siri, play AppleInsider," and you'll get latest AppleInsider Podcast. Or ask your HomePod mini for "AppleInsider Daily" instead and you'll hear a fast update direct from our news team. And, if you're interested in Apple-centric home automation, say "Hey, Siri, play HomeKit Insider," and you'll be listening to our newest specialized podcast in moments.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

Touchscreen Mac with Sidecar, the end of Logitech's Harmony, Gmail on Outlook, and more of your calls! Leo talks on Apple won't put iMessage on Android. How to connect Bluetooth headphones to iPad/iPhone Home Theatre Geek Scott Wilkinson on the end of Logitech's Harmony universal remotes. How to protect your home electronics with an uninterruptible power supply. Is Dropbox safe for sensitive documents? How to play a ripped DVD ISO with menus on Android. Johnny Jet on a new US airline Avelo Airlines and their new introductory one-way fares start at $19. Is it time to upgrade from a 2015 Macbook Pro? Can you add a touchscreen to a Mac? What to do with buffering issues on streaming devices. Cell phone signal that's gotten worse - what can you do? Is it better to have multiple monitors or one big one? How to add a Gmail account to Outlook. The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo with his week's gadget: QuakeHOLD! Museum Putty. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

This week on Hometech: A quick recap of the week's news and a conversation about the death of the Logitech Harmony remote – even if Logitech doesn't want to admit it. It seems everyone in retail, distribution, and within Logitech knows the product line has been discontinued... so where's the announcement? All this and of course the pick of the week.

This week on Hometech: A quick recap of the week's news and a conversation about the death of the Logitech Harmony remote – even if Logitech doesn't want to admit it. It seems everyone in retail, distribution, and within Logitech knows the product line has been discontinued... so where's the announcement? All this and of course the pick of the week.

JJ and Kris continue the laid back conversation with a chat about their current smart home projects and highlight a recent installation JJ and the team at Digital Delight did. This Houston home certainly had the wow factor after the installation of Lutron motorised blinds, Nexus21 TV lift and Logitech Harmony remote control. You can catch the video on Digital Delight's YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/_sZf9dKXJ5Y hit subscribe when you're over there. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

De l'actualité pour les maisons connectées, et des infos pour les accès à votre maison ! Antoine, Gaëtan et Julien vous parlent en particulier de serrures connectées ! Réagissez à l’émission en commentaires sur techcafe.frRetrouvez-nous sur le magazine Flipboard ! Retours sur les épisodes précédents Pas mal de retours et de conseils sur des serrures connectées, des motorisations de portails et autres… nous avons essayé de répondre à tout le monde dans les commentaires.  Actualité Domotique Xiaomi Mijia devient « Xiaomi Smart Life » Le Hue Play HDMI Sync Box accueille les assistants virtuels et le HDR10+/Dolby Vision https://flip.it/1K4SC- [IFTTT devient payant] Des négociations compliquées et c'est l'utilisateur qui trinque !https://flip.it/zzYs64  Cette plateforme veut faire payer un abonnement mensuel à ses utilisateurs, sinon elle arrêtera leurs objets connectéshttps://flip.it/xrck6j La caméra aqara G2H est sortie : https://homekitnews.com/2020/05/26/aqara-g2h-gateway-camera-homekit-edition-review/ Aquara supporte les Sonos. Dossier : comment intéragir avec sa maison Commandes physique pour le coté WAF.Interrupteur simple avec les modules dispo dans plusieurs protocoles.Les télécommandes qui pilotent la domotique, par exemple avec les Logitech Harmony. Ajouter des interrupteurs à son domicile? pour quoi faire? pas juste piloter une simple lumière… pour quelque chose de plus intelligent. Projet Antoine: Mise en place d’un bouton pour scénario spécifique au moment du coucher Nos expériences :  Gaetan : Tablette, Alexa, Interrupteur Hue qui pilote JeedomAntoine : jeedom sur iphone, Homekit sur Iphone/Applewatch, les app dédiées, Google Home, Julien : Notification ASK Sms, Slack avec les interactions de base Jeedom, GH, un tout petit peu d’application Jeedom. Stream Deck Retours d’expériences perso  Antoine : alarme et prise connectée  HomematicIP (partenariat Insta et TCD) Code de 20% sur Planète domotique sur le matos de la marque. CAFEGEEK_HMTIPWE20 >>> Planète Domotique  Gaëtan : j’ai rebranché mon teleinfo EDF Julien : Piscine connectée Philips Hue code promo: il est en cours de création, nous le rajouterons ici dans quelques jours dès qu’il sera opérationnel, promis ! Participants Antoine : thewalkingdad.frGaëtan : quotigeek.frJulien :  ca-sert-a-quoi.comRetrouvez-nous sur le magazine Flipboard !

Join us for the latest HomeKit news and latest releases, Stephen describes his recent project of connecting a Logitech Harmony Hub to HomeKit, and Andrew compares the new Level Lock to August. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box Philips Hue Smart Candelabra Bulbs Vocolinc Air Purifier Harmony Bridge by Guy Brooker Harmony Bridge in the Mac App Store Review: Level Lock is the invisible smart home lock Level Lock Website August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Home Run App for iOS

Cody and Sebastien talk about the big changes happening in the podcasting world, and they go over the iOS 13.5 jailbreak that was recently released, what it means, how it works, and whether jailbreaking is still appealing or not in 2020. Changes in the podcasting world: Spotify secures “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast Apple rumored to be ramping up effort to launch original podcasts Bet along with us: Click here to tweet us that you believe Joe Rogan will keep reading his own ads Click here to tweet us that you believe ads will be dynamically inserted on the Joe Rogan podcast Click here to tweet us that you believe there will be a way to stream the JRE podcast outside of Spotify Click here to tweet us that you do not believe there will be a way to stream the JRE podcast outside of Spotify iOS 13.5 jailbreak now available: Unc0ver v5.0.0 officially released with support for all iOS 13.5 devices Checkra1n updated to v0.10.2 with support for iOS 13.5, additional bug fixes How the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks compare and contrast 10 reasons to jailbreak in 2020 Accessory Spotlight:  Logitech Harmony 665 Universal Remote What we’ve been watching: Defending Jacob on Apple TV+ Mythic Quest on Apple TV+ Home Before Dark on Apple TV+ Finished The Last Kingdom on Netflix Uncut Gems on Netflix Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco. Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

Logitech Harmony | The Best Smart Home Remote Control in the World | Episode 77 The series of Digital Ramble interviews continues and this week we have Pike from the Harmony Pro Team at Logitech. You know the remotes, you hear JJ and Kris talking about them all the time but this episode will take you closer than ever to the experience a remote Harmony delivers. Pike will also introduce you to the Harmony Pro remotes, their massive database of device codes and give a demonstration of the Smart Home integration using Harmony. Tune in for a deep dive into the limitless control possibilities with Logitech Harmony. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: www.DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: https://www.digitaldelight.com/ https://www.customised.uk.com/ The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalramble/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHFtt445x0JTr-un_WYbAA/videos?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digital_ramble --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Three Ultimate Remote Controls For Your Home | The Digital Ramble | Episode 45  One remote control to rule them all! Kris and JJ list their three favorite remote controls for your smart home systems. They dive deep into the awesome Caavo Control Centre and remote control, give a concise overview of the Logitech Harmony range and highlight the benefits of using the remote control which comes in the box with your TV, cable box or media player. Let us know your preferred remote control for controlling your home tech.  Drop us a comment or direct message us  on all the platforms below.  Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: www.DigitalRambleShow.com  Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble  Your hosts: https://www.digitaldelight.com/shop https://www.customised.uk.com/allsetup  - The Digital Ramble Socials -  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalramble/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHFtt445x0JTr-un_WYbAA/videos?view_as=subscriber  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digital_ramble --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

So now it's my dad's turn to battle with Logitech Harmony. Let's talk about it :-). Thanks for listening everybody!

JJ Canon and Kris Gamble continue the NULLS series of episodes and this week they are talking about Logitech Harmony remote and app control of your Smart Home. A single control interface is a big part of creating a good Smart Home experience. Logitech Harmony pulls together all your AV and smart home devices into one platform. The Harmony remotes are affordable, expandable and upgradeable. Kris and JJ are professional Harmony installers and will introduce you to this awesome Smart Home control system. If you'd like more information about any Smart Home products or services please get in touch with the show via Instagram or Facebook messaging services. Thank you for all of our Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Support: https://www.digitaldelight.com/shop https://www.customised.uk.com/allsetup The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalramble/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHFtt445x0JTr-un_WYbAA/videos?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digital_ramble #NULLS #Logitech #LogitechHarmony #RemoteControl #SmartHome #SmartHouse #HomeTech #RambleForce #LiveInstall #Wireless #wifi #HomeTheater #Nest #Ubiquiti #Logitech #Sonos #HoustonTX #Norwich #HomeTechPro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Darren and Jen's experience with Logitech Harmony and Caavo Universal Remote Controllers. Season 1 - Episode 2

TV - How could it improve? Episode 2 Show Notes Why has the television viewing experience become so fragmented? What has led to the state of the way things are? Where is the TV experience headed? This episode we explore these questions and more. The answers proved to be more complex than we were expecting, they include power struggle, patents, and Artificial Intelligence. 0:00 - Intro The state of the television viewing experience 0:05 - Jim Gaffiigan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y21_ABDfNPg 1:50 - Tv shows cost a lot to produce, more than ever http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/tv-series-budgets-costs-rising-peak-tv-1202570158/ 2:25 - The cost of advertising http://adage.com/article/news/costs-ad-prices-tv-mobile-billboards/297928/ 2:45 - The Geico television show Cavemen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavemen_(TV_series) 3:20 - 30 Rock Snapple product placement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9hepxidZyo 4:00 - Lore podcast and Amazon prime tv series by Aaron Mahnke http://www.lorepodcast.com 4:20 - Game of Thrones season 7 pirating http://www.businessinsider.com/game-of-thrones-season-7-pirated-1-billion-times-torrents-streaming-muso-2017-9 9:00 - TV Guide Patent https://www.google.com/patents/US6396546?dq=6396546&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj9vtS1msfXAhVCZCYKHUEgBCsQ6AEIKDAA 10:25 - Youtube TV review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bC6HvS-ou4&feature=youtu.be&t=627 12:30 - The Onion’s new Netflix browsing service https://www.theonion.com/netflix-introduces-new-browse-endlessly-plan-1819595604 20:15 - “Why are remotes so awful?” on Slate.com http://www.slate.com/articles/life/design/2012/06/the_history_of_the_remote_control_why_are_they_so_awful_.html 22:35 - Logitech Harmony remote https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PDFP9S/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1 23:20 - HDMI CNC (Consumer Electronics Control) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Control Twitter account: https://twitter.com/ideateTeam

It's finally here, welcome to Sprinting through the Holidays, Day 1!! We are joined by Kim McCutcheon. Logitech Harmony not all its cracked up to be. Our initial thoughts on iPhone X. Kyle traumatizes his child. The potential of mobile Augmented Reality technology. Use cases from the US Navy, hospitals, and real estate. Be a problem-solver above all else.

In this Weeks Show, Andy Taylor gives is a look at the Braven Styde360 Bluetooth Portable Speaker. Incredible sound and design make this one of the nicest new portable speakers. Connect your smart device, put it in a cupholder and a up to 12 hour battery life. Justin makes a jump into Bitcoin only to find out he already had some since some years ago. The experience of buying Bitcoin today and the technology behind the BlockChain. We discuss the steps and about the site CoinBase. What is one of the downsides to Bitcoin other then the market disappearing? Friend of the Show, Larry Becker visits to talk about Shooting Digital Video with your DSLR and a Series he has available for those photographers looking to get more out of the Cameras they use with Video. Is the medium in line with professionals and what are some considerations before accepting a Video Project? Larry shares some shooting tips and explains why there some great DSLR Cameras on the market but why he really likes the Canon 80D!Visit his Website at http://www.larrybecker.tv Justin talks about the Logitech Harmony Remote and why it has been perfect for not only controlling features of his TV but his entire smart home devices. Slick sends a note in that a new report reveals a majority of people are holding onto Smartphones and not ugrading. Andy shares info on the just released Pixel 2 from Google and why the reviews before launch have been really positive. The Website of the Week is featured, a Fun One, http://www.drawastickman.com

*On THIS episode: "Submitted for your approval: You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension of not only sight and sound, but of technology. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries include device upgrades and new shiny. You have entered... BPM: Tech."What IF: You had $500 from that tax return that you wanted to do some light tech upgrades? Chris:*First, ya head to Bakerview Costco...***$200** - ASUS C300SA Chromebook Laptop (https://www.costco.com/ASUS-C300SA-Chromebook-Laptop---Intel-Celeron.product.100338961.html)* 13” Display, 4GB Memory, 32GB Storage, Chrome OS**$10** - Ubio Labs Mobile Charging Kit, for Android (https://www.costco.com/.product.100313156.html) or iOS (https://www.costco.com/.product.100305663.html)* Home Charger, Car Charger , Two durable cables*Then, ya amble across the street to Fred Meyer...***$30** - Kingston 64GB SDHC Memory Card (https://www.fredmeyer.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=4156446&catalogId=10551&categoryId=&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&evar3=Kingston%252064GB%2520SDHC%2520Class%252010%2520UHS-1%2520Memory%2520Card_4&parent_category_rn=&storeId=11204)* Store your files, music, photos, etc. on this external drive**$30** - iLive Bluetooth Earbuds (https://www.fredmeyer.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=4509772&catalogId=10551&categoryId=&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&evar3=iLive%2520Bluetooth%2520Earbuds%2520-%2520Black_6&parent_category_rn=&storeId=11204) * Wireless stereo sound to watch your videos on your Chromebook*Next, you boogie east on Bakerview Drive to Target in Bellis Fair mall...***$40** - iHome Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (http://www.target.com/p/ihome-waterproof-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-blue/-/A-50627935?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|50627935|8) * Stream music from your Chromebook to this portable sound source. Even in the bathtub!**$60 **- Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive (http://www.target.com/p/seagate-backup-plus-slim-1tb-portable-external-hard-drive-with-mobile-device-backup-usb-3-0-black-stdr1000100/-/A-14299274)* Thou shalt back up thy files on a solid, durable drive. Forsooth!*Then you drive south on I-5 to Brenthaven in Fairhaven...***$100** - Elliot Backpack (https://www.brenthaven.com/laptop-backpacks/elliot-laptop-backpack)* Something safe, durable, and local to house all your new tech.Total Cost, not including tax = $470AJ:$150-$200 VIZIO SmartCast™ 38” 2.1 Sound Bar System sb3821d6 (https://www.vizio.com/audio/sb3821d6.html)$70 Motorola Surfboard Docsis 3. (https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-SURFboard-Docsis-3-0-Cable/dp/B00EI77TRI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1491856474&sr=8-13&keywords=motorola+surfboard)0 Cable Modem (Check with your ISP for compliance in your area) $40 Logitech Harmony 350 (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60) “Smart” universal remote. Plug it into your computer via USB, select your devices, and let it do all the IR programming for you. Totally customizeable so that you don't have to hear “honey, where is the remote for the...” $100-200 Apple AirPort (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/ME918/airport-extreme) (but for how much longer??)* Plug in an hard drive via usb and get a local NAS- or if you like to tinker or hack: DIY TimeCapsule (http://gizmodo.com/airport-extreme-teardown-hack-this-router-with-your-ow-513080495)Connect With Us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: Quiet Conversations newsletter at bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris), The Quiet Music Project at quietmusic.net (http://quietmusic.net/) or you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium as @mnmltek.Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 9:00 am on THURSDAYS and 1:30 pm on SATURDAYS. Leave us a voicemail: 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH.**Ask us a question about technology or anything else about Bellingham —ASKED NICELY, of course —we may include it in one of our future shows.Thank You for Joining UsSubscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

Black Friday Preview 2016 If you're going to set up camp and secure a great spot in line for Black Friday sales, you probably want to make sure you're at the right store. There may be one killer deal at one store, but ten almost killer deals at another. We've done all the research so you'll know where to camp out Thursday night. Looking back on years past, in 2008 a 50-inch 720p plasma was going for $900. In 2009 you could get a 50-inch 1080p plasma with a Blu-ray player for $1000. Fast forward to last year when the lowest price for a tier one brand HDTV was a 49" Toshiba 1080p LED for only $149.99. That might be worth camping for. Our research came from our favorite goto sites for Black Friday circulars, including: www.bfads.net, www.blackfriday.com, and blackfriday.gottadeal.com. CNet put together a list of Cheap TV deals of Black Friday 2016 (plus our favorite picks) - in case you don't trust our research. Camp Worthy Deals The lowest price tier one brand HDTV over 40” is at Best Buy Toshiba 49" 4K 60Hz LED HDTV w/ Built-in Chromecast (49L621U), $199.99  (this is $50 more than last year, but last year was 1080p, this year is 4K) The best prices on the largest TVs are at Best Buy Best Buy - VIZIO 70" 4k LED Smart Ultra HDTV w/ Chromecast Built-in, $999.99 Best Buy - Sony 75" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $2,499.98 Other stats The list still has multiple 720p TVs 32 inches or larger, more than we expected to see. There were 12 last year. There are 8 this year.  All are 32”. There are two 4k Blu-ray players, both at h.h. gregg Samsung 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Smart Blu-ray Player, $84.99 Samsung 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, $199.99 The list has multiple 4K TVs as well. Best Buy - 23 (last year: 10) Wal-mart - 4 (last year: 2) Target - 6 (last year: 3) Sears - 5 (last year: 6) h.h. gregg - 22 (last year: 24) Deal lists: Best Buy Samsung 50" 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV (UN50J5201AFXZA), $299.99 Sharp 55" 1080p Smart LED HDTV (LC-55LB481U), $249.99   Samsung 55" 4K 120Hz Smart LED HDTV (UN55KU6270FXZA), $479.99 Samsung 50" 4K 120Hz Smart LED HDTV (UN50KU6300FXZA), $397.99 Toshiba 49" LED 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Built-in Chromecast (49L621U), $199.99 Insignia - 32" - LED - 720p - Smart - Roku TV - Black, $99.99 Samsung 50" 1080p LED Smart Black HDTV, $299.99 LG 60" 4K 120Hz Smart LED HDTV (60UH6035), $599.99 Insignia 32" 720p 60Hz Smart LED HDTV (NS-32DR310NA17), $99.99 LG 50" 4k LED Smart Ultra HD TV, $399.99 Toshiba 49" 4K 60Hz LED HDTV w/ Built-in Chromecast (49L621U), $199.99 Samsung 55" LED Smart 4K Ultra HD HDTV (UN55KU6270FXZA), $479.99 Insignia 39" 1080p Smart LED HDTV (NS-39DR510NA17), $179.99 LG 65" 4K 120Hz Smart LED HDTV (65UH6030), $799.99 LG 43" 4K 120Hz Smart LED HDTV (43UH6030), $299.99 Insignia - 39" - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV Roku TV - Black, $179.99   LG 60" 4K Smart Ultra HDTV (60UH6035), $599.99   LG 40" 1080p LED HDTV (40LH5000), $149.99 Samsung - 32" - LED - 720p - Smart - HDTV - Black, $157.99 Samsung - 58" - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV - Black, $427.99 Sharp 55" 1080P Smart LED Roku HDTV (LC-55LB481U), $249.99 Samsung 55" 4K 240Hz Smart LED HDTV w/ HDR (UN55KS8000FXZA), $997.99 VIZIO - 48" - LED - 1080p - HDTV - Black, $249.99   Samsung 50" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $397.99 Samsung 40" 1080p 60Hz Smart LED HDTV (UN40J5200AFXZA), $247.99 VIZIO 70" 4k LED Smart Ultra HDTV w/ Chromecast Built-in, $999.99 LG 50" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $399.99 LG 65" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $799.99 Toshiba 55" 4K LED Smart HDTV (55L621U) + PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle, $749.98 Sony 65" 2160p 4K Smart TV, $1,399.99 Samsung - 40" - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV - Black, $247.99 Sony 55" 4K 120Hz Smart HDTV w/ High Dynamic Range (XBR-55X850D), $899.99 VIZIO - 70" - LED - 2160p - with Chromecast - 4K Ultra HD, $999.99 Samsung 32" 720p Smart LED HDTV (UN32J4500AFXZA), $157.99 Sony 55" 2160p 4K Smart TV, $899.99 Sony 65" 4K 120Hz Smart HDTV w/ HDR (XBR-65X850D), $1,399.99 Sony 75" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $2,499.98 Samsung 65" 2160p 4K Smart LED TV, $1,497.99 Insignia 7" Portable DVD Player w/Swivel Screen, $39.99 Insignia 2.0-Ch. Black Soundbar w/ Digital Amplifier, $39.99 Vizio SmartCast 3.1-Ch. Soundbar System w/ 24.2-in. Wireless Subwoofer, $249.99 Klipsch Reference 5-1/4-in. Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), $124.99 Klipsch Reference Dual 6.5-in. Floorstanding Speaker, $174.99 Klipsch Reference Dual 8-in. Floorstanding Speaker, $224.99 Klipsch Reference 12-in. 400W Powered Subwoofer, $224.99 Logitech Harmony 700 8-Device Universal Remote, $49.99 Samsung White SmartThings Hub, $49.99 Insignia Smart Plug, $19.99 Amazon White Echo Dot, $39.99   Amazon Echo, $139.99 Sonos Play:1 White Wireless Speaker, $149.99 Wal-mart Philips 55" 4K 2160p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV (44PFL5601), $298.00 Samsung 50" 4K LED Smart HDTV (UN50KU6300), $398.00 VIZIO 60" LED HDTV (D60N-E3), $398.00 Samsung 60" 4K HDTV (UN60KU6270), $648.00 TCL 32" 720p Roku Smart TV (32S3750), $125.00 Samsung 32" LED 1080p 60Hz Smart HDTV (UN32J5205), $188.00 Samsung 65" LED Smart HDTV (UN65J6200), $798.00 Hisense 40" 1080p LED HDTV (40H3B), $125.00 Hitachi 65" 4K 2160p 60Hz LED HDTV (65L6), $599.00 Samsung 24" 710p 120MR LED HDTV (UN24H4000), $98.00 Element 40" 1080p LED HDTV (ELEFW408), $125.00 Samsung 55" LED Smart HDTV (UN55J6201), $448.00 Emerson 50" LED HDTV, $225.00 Element 50" 1080p LED HDTV (ELEFW504A), $225.00 Samsung 40" LED 1080p 60Hz Smart HDTV (UN40J5200), $248.00 Roku Express+, $25.00 Target Samsung 50" 4K 120Hz LED HDTV (UN50KU6300), $397.99 Hisense 50" 4K 120Hz LED Smart HDTV, $249.99 Element 43" 4K LED Smart HDTV, $199.99 Polaroid 32" LED HDTV (32GSR3000FC), $85.00 Samsung 60" 4K 120Hz LED Smart HDTV (60KU6300), $697.99 LG 55" 4K 120Hz LED Smart HDTV, $499.99 Samsung 40" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (40J5200), $247.99 Samsung 55" 4K 120Hz Curved LED Smart HDTV (55KU6500), $697.99 Samsung 55" 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV (UN55J6200AFXZA), $447.99 Sonos Play:1 Compact Wireless Speaker, $149.99 RCA 9" Portable DVD Player, $89.99 Apple TV, $149.99 Sears Samsung 65" 4K LED Smart UH TV, $999.99 Samsung 65" LED Curved Smart 4K HDTV, $1,099.99 Samsung 32" 720p LED HDTV (UN32J4000), $149.99 Samsung 65" LED Curved Smart 4K HDTV, $1,599.99 Samsung 55" Smart 4K Curved LED HDTV, $699.99 Samsung 40" Smart 1080p LED HDTV, $249.99   Samsung 55" Smart 4K LED HDTV, $599.99 Samsung 60" Smart 1080p LED HDTV, $579.99 Amazon Tap, $89.99 eMatic 7" Portable DVD Player w/ Carrying Case + Headphones, $49.99   Amazon Echo, $139.99 K-Mart Samsung 50" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (UN50J5200), $349.99 Samsung 40" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (UN40J5200), $249.99   Samsung 32" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (UN32J5205), $189.99   Samsung 58" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (UN58J5190), $429.99 Samsung 48" 1080p LED HDTV (UN48J5000), $299.99 Sylvania 7" Portable DVD Player, $39.99 Samsung 2.1 Channel 120W Bluetooth Soundbar w/ Subwoofer, $84.99 Nakamichi 2.2 Channel 500W Bluetooth Tower Speakers, $249.99 h.h. gregg LG 43" 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV (43UH6030), $299.99   Samsung 40" 1080p LED HDTV (UN40H5003), $219.99   LG 55" 4K HDR Ultra HD Curved Smart TV, $1,999.99   Samsung 55" 4K HDR S LED Smart HDTV, $999.99 Samsung 40" 4K Smart HDTV, $299.99 Vizio 70" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (E70UD3), $1,199.99 Samsung 60" 4K HDR S LED Smart HDTV, $1,199.99 Samsung 55" 4K Curved LED Smart HDTV, $1,099.99 LG 55" 4K Ultra HD webOS 3.0 Smart TV (55UH6030) + Blu-ray Player, $499.99 Samsung 58" 1080p LED HDTV, $429.99 Samsung 70" 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV (UN70KU6300), $1,299.99 LG 55" 4K HDR Super Ultra HD Smart TV (60UH3500), $1,299.99 Seiki 1080p LED Smart HDTV (SE60FYP1T), $399.99 LG 65" 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV, $2,999.99 LG 65" 4K Ultra HD webOS 3.0 Smart TV + Blu-ray Player (65UH6030), $799.99 Sony 55" 4K HDTV, $899.99   Samsung 65" 4K HDR S LED Smart HDTV, $1,499.99 Samsung 55" 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV (UN55KU6290), $549.99 LG 65" Curved 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV, $2,999.99 Proscan 40" 1080p LED HDTV (PLDED4018A), $129.99 Sony 65" 4K HDTV, $1,399.99 Haier 65" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (65UF2505), $549.99 Samsung 65" 4K Curved LED Smart HDTV, $1,599.99 Proscan 55" 4K Ultra HD TV (PLDED5515A), $299.99 Sony 75" 4K HDTV, $2,499.99 Samsung 50" 1080p LED Smart HDTV (UN50J5200), $349.99 LG 55" 4K HDR Super Ultra HD Smart TV, $799.99 Samsung 32" 720p LED TV (UN32J4000), $149.99 Amazon Echo Dot, $39.99 Amazon Echo, $139.99 Onkyo 700-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver, $199.99 Samsung 2.1-ch. Soundbar w/ Subwoofer, $84.99 Klipsch Dual 8-in. Floorstanding Speaker, $224.99 LG 2.1 Channel Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer, $69.99 Klipsch 4-in. Bookshelf Speakers, $99.99 Klipsch 210W 2-Way Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer, $199.99   Klipsch 5.25-in. Bookshelf Speakers, $125.99   Samsung 3.1-ch. Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer, $229.99 Klipsch 400W 12-in. Subwoofer, $224.99   Sony Streaming Wi-Fi Blu-ray Player, $49.99   Onkyo 5.1 2-ch. Dolby Atmos Ready Network Home Theater, $549.99 Samsung 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Smart Blu-ray Player, $84.99   Polk Audio 100-Watt 10" Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer, $99.98 Samsung 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, $199.99 Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player, $25.00 Apple TV 32GB w/ Siri, $129.99  

Universal remotes have been around for years...and no one makes a better one than Logitech and its harmony brand. Take a listen as we talk with Logitech's Todd Walker, and learn why Harmony remotes are not only the best we've ever tested, but also a must-purchase for anyone with a home entertainment system.

We feature columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Topics will include the rumors that Apple will ditch a proper headphone jack on the next iPhone. Is this true, or just another tall tale, and why would Apple make such a move. The discussion also includes Gene's troubling odyssey in updating his Logitech Harmony universal remote to recognize new devices, which came to a dead halt because of a conflict with OS X El Capitan. We offer the workaround, and there will also be a brief discussion on "Internet of Things" home automation. You'll also hear from prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who will offer his skeptical viewpoint about Apple's rumored move to set aside headphone jacks on future iPhones. The discussion will move to Apple's "head fake" policy, where they will deny or deride a product, only to come up with their own version a short time later. Bob will also give his reaction to the news that Siri is making its debut on Macintosh computers starting with macOS Sierra, due this fall. The discussion will also focus on Amazon customer service and Gene's Harmony remote odyssey.

OpenHAB and OpenRemote There is this dream we have to be able to automate everything in our homes, but do it ourselves, without hiring an installer, and do it for cheap without breaking the bank. So far we have used a lot of Insteon devices, and tied them into other systems to expand the overall reach of what we could build. Luckily, we aren't the only ones with this dream and a few open source projects have popped up to help us DIY-ers achieve our dreams. OpenHAB OpenHAB is a vendor and technology agnostic open source automation software for your home. Their claim is that you can build your smart home in no time. The name stands for Open Home Automation Bus, and for those familiar with electronics, you know the bus in computer terms is less like a real bus and more like a highway. It is a set of conductors carrying data and control signals within a computer system, to which pieces of equipment are connected and how they communicate with each other. So OpenHAB is the central nervous system of your home automation environment. It is used to connect all your devices and allows them to communicate, and also allows you to act as the brain to send commands to each of them. They describe it as “a software for integrating different home automation systems and technologies into one single solution that allows over-arching automation rules and that offers uniform user interfaces.” This means openHAB is designed to be absolutely vendor-neutral as well as hardware and protocol agnostic. Drilling down on that, it is pretty flexible, it can run on any device that is capable of running a JVM (Linux, Mac, Windows). It allows you to integrate a plethora of different home automation technologies into one cohesive system. And also has the brain: it includes a powerful rule engine to fulfill all your automation needs. Out of the box it comes with different web-based UIs as well as native UIs for iOS and Android. It is fully open source, so new devices and protocols can be added at any time. You can even add them if you want to contribute and become a member of the passionate and growing community responsible for maintaining it. If you don't want to contribute code, it is easily extensible to integrate with new systems and devices and provides APIs for being integrated in other systems. The openHAB website provides a great description of the core philosophy behind the project: “openHAB does not try to replace existing solutions, but rather wants to enhance them - it can thus be considered as a system of systems. It therefore assumes that the sub-systems are setup and configured independently of openHAB as this is often a very specific and complex matter (including “pairing” processes, direct device links etc.). Instead, openHAB focuses on the “daily use” side of things and abstracts from the devices themselves. A core concept for openHAB is the notion of an “item”. An item is a data-centric functional atomic building block - you can think of it as an “capability”. openHAB does not care whether an item (e.g. a temperature value) is related to a physical device or some “virtual” source like a web service or an calculation result. All features offered by openHAB are using this “item” abstraction, which means that you will not find any reference to device specific things (like IP addresses, IDs etc.) in automation rules, UI definitions and so on. This makes it perfectly easy to replace one technology by another without doing any changes to rules and UIs. A very important aspect of openHAB's architecture is its modular design. It is very easy to add new features (like the integration with yet another system through a “binding”) and you can add and remove such features at runtime. This modular approach has been a huge enabler for the active community around openHAB with many engaged contributors.” OpenHAB has a huge list of supported technologies including: Benq, Epson projectors, Denon, Onkyo and Pioneer receivers, LG and Panasonic TVs, DMX lighting, ecobee and Nest thermostats, Insteon Hub and PLM, Z-Wave devices, Google calendar, Twitter, Logitech Harmony remotes, Plex and XBMC media servers, Sonos devices, and the list goes on. No mention on the website of any support for Amazon Echo or Apple HomeKit. Our gut says someone in the passionate and growing community is working on it, but we have no proof of that. We haven't had a chance to toy with openHAB ourselves yet, freetime has been pretty scarce lately. But it looks very promising and we've added it to our list of todo items. From the forum and other various internet posts we've read, it looks very promising. Yes it is bare-bones. And yes it requires a lot of setup and configuration, but that also means it allows for a very deep level of customization. For those who have the time and the patience, it could be awesome. For those who want something to “just work” out of the box, you're probably better off going with a commercial solution. OpenRemote Just like we talked about when we discussed Play-Fi a few episodes ago, there can never be just one protocol or system or methodology for something. Thus in addition to OpenHAB, you have another option in OpenRemote. From the descriptions on the website, they feel almost identical in capabilities and philosophy. OpenRemote has more references to commercial applications, and a few more links for professionals like installers, distributors, integrators, etc. So it feels like OpenRemote's plans are a bit more grandiose while OpenHAB is targeted more at the DIY-er. The OpenRemote website describes the project as: “OpenRemote is software integration platform for residential and commercial building automation. OpenRemote platform is automation protocol agnostic, operates on off-the-shelf hardware and is freely available under an Open Source license. OpenRemote's architecture enables fully autonomous and user-independent intelligent buildings. End-user control interfaces are available for iOS and Android devices, and for devices with modern web browsers. User interface design, installation management and configuration can be handled remotely with OpenRemote cloud-based design tools.” Reading through the About page at openRemote.org gives you the distinct impression that the project is aimed at professionals, but can also be used by someone in their home, just instead of deploying the solution to a commercial building, you run it in your house. Because of this the project feels more mature or more feature rich than OpenHAB. It has to support a demanding user group who are supporting demanding customers. It can't just break when the automation of a commercial or retail establishment are built on it. Several forum posts claim OpenRemote has better support for more devices, but to be fair, most of those were posted at the openRemote website. So they're already invested. For example, on the About page they have info about the main components of the system: “OpenRemote Designer is an online software application designed to rapidly and easily create touch-driven control panels. You can create multiple user profiles and customize user interfaces for each one: each user profile can have its individual preferences, branding, favorites and individual set of controls and tailored for panel hardware capabilities. With OpenRemote Designer you can remotely maintain device configurations and update user interfaces as your customer's preferences evolve. Remotely managed updates, system diagnosis and device discovery means more efficient service and less travel time between office and customer sites. OpenRemote Controller is deployed on customer site and autonomously manages intelligence in the building. Reacting to schedules, sensor events and user actions, it handles the overall runtime performance after initial design has been created. OpenRemote Controller also provides the device and protocol integration capabilities in the OpenRemote platform. We support deployment of panels on Apple iPhones, Apple iPad, Android phones and tablets and standard desktop web browsers.” OpenRemote will connect and control devices from: AMX, KNX, Lutron, Z-Wave, 1-Wire, EnOcean, xPL, Insteon, X10, Infrared, Russound, GlobalCache, IRTrans, XBMC, VLC, panStamps, Denon AVR, FreeBox, MythTV, and more. No mention of Amazon Echo or HomeKit. The brain of the system allows you to create Intelligent buildings (or homes) with automated rules, scripts and events. And you can install and run it on Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi, Alix, Synology, ReadyNAS, QNAP and others. Like OpenHAB, we haven't tried OpenRemote. On one hand OpenRemote seems like a great option because of the additional supported devices. On the other hand, it does feel quite a bit heavier, and if we don't have any of those additional devices, that support is somewhat irrelevant. OpenHAB feels like it was built more for guys like us, the DIY-er who isn't trying to create automated solutions for commercial or retail environments. We're just trying to make our homes a little smarter. But we would love your feedback. If you have experience with either, share it with us so we can share it with the other listeners. You might be able to help us set priority for which one we try first.  

Just what is the future for autonomous vehicles. After the big hoopla at CES lets talk about reality. Plus the Logitech Harmony remote controlling more than your TV, your calls on Noise Cancelling headphones, Film negatives going digital and Apple Watch issues all thanks to Netgear Arlo and Garmin

Just what is the future for autonomous vehicles. After the big hoopla at CES lets talk about reality. Plus the Logitech Harmony remote controlling more than your TV, your calls on Noise Cancelling headphones, Film negatives going digital and Apple Watch issues all thanks to Netgear Arlo and Garmin

Just what is the future for autonomous vehicles. After the big hoopla at CES lets talk about reality. Plus the Logitech Harmony remote controlling more than your TV, your calls on Noise Cancelling headphones, Film negatives going digital and Apple Watch issues all thanks to Netgear Arlo and Garmin

I got a new remote, the Harmony Elite so there is a micro review for it, Matt discusses Fallout4, and we wrap with a discussion around AppleTV and Amazon. Special thanks for our intro and outro music: Intro: Marie Curie by the Crypts Outro: Stuck by and other things

Ultimate Home Theater in a Box for 2015 Each year we design a Home Theater setup that is considerably better than a typical home theater in a box. We have seen complete setups for less than $500 from manufacturers like Sony and Panasonic that quite frankly do not sound good. While our system costs more than a name brand HTIB your satisfaction will be dramatically more. Plus we include EVERYTHING you need to actually setup a home theater.  Minimum components for our system are a HDTV, Blu-ray Player, Receiver, and 7.1 speakers. For this feature we choose components that we either have direct experience with or have experience with a similar model made by the same manufacturer. In years past we would set a maximum price but this year we are not doing that. We are defining a system that can had by anyone who is serious about home theater. These systems will look and sound great by anyone's definition! Braden: Samsung UN65J6200 65-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2015 Model) ($1198) Borrowed from the HDTV buying guide. My TV is a bit smaller than last year's Sharp 70-inch Aquos but it's also $400 cheaper. We've already talked about it, but this set combines great features with a really affordable price - even for Samsung. Its Smart TV technology allows you to access movies, games, streaming services, and other apps so you can easily get to your favorite media. Surf the web using the built-in Wi-Fi, or use the screen-mirroring feature to play your mobile content on the big screen and you can plug into the USB port to watch your own media. Great TV, great price, no brainer. Denon AVR-X3200W 7.2-Channel Full 4K Ultra HD A/V Receiver with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ($999) Maybe it's cheating a bit, but I snagged a receiver from the buying guide as well. Because we all know Denon makes the best receivers...this one has everything I need and more. It's a bit more expensive than the Onkyo TX-NR636 from last year, but I had a little wiggle room with the less expensive TV, so we dropped that into the receiver. This bad boy is a 7.2 channel A/V receiver that packs 105W of power per channel. It has 3D and 4K Ultra HD/60Hz full rate pass-through with 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020. 8 HDMI 2.0a inputs (incl. 1 front) and 2 HDMI outputs with full HCDP 2.2 support. Of course, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. And let's not forget Dolby Atmos (up to 5.1.2), DTS:X ready (via firmware update). Instant content Airplay, Spotify Connect, Pandora, SiriusXM Internet Radio Internet Radio, DLNA, DSD,FLAC, ALAC and AIFF High Resolution streaming. And the new IP control capability with the HEOS Link turns any stereo system into a wireless zone (HEOS LINK sold separately). Hsu Research Hybrid 1 - 7.1 Package in Satin Black ($1449) Speaker prices went up a bit this year, sorry. Last year was the Klipsch RF-42 II Reference 7.1 system for $1299. This year it's the HSU Research system for $150 more. So I'm typically a Denon and a Klipsch fan-boy. Admittedly. Not ashamed. Denon made my list this year but Klipsch did not. Cuz it's all about the boom. A full 7.1 speaker system with a killer sub. You won't need you upgrade these speakers for a long time - if ever.   Miscellaneous Logitech Harmony 700 Rechargeable Remote with Color Screen ($64) Last year was the Logitech Harmony 650 for $60. That remote is now up to $86. Although the 700 has been discontinued, you can still get it at a great price. Great remote, ties all your devices together, has hard buttons for everything you need to do, and barely even changes the total budget at all. It's a no brainer. And, unlike the 650, the 700 is rechargeable. No batteries to replace. Forget Blu-ray, they're commodity. Add $50 and pick up anything you want. Add about $100 for cables and a power strip and another $100 for the streaming box that suits your needs and you should be all set.  Sit back and watch some HDTV. Summary Total cost, end to end, for a killer, big screen, 7.1 home theater: $3960 (ip from $3583 last year, but that didn't include a streaming box).   Ara: LG Electronics 60LF6100 60-Inch 1080p LED Smart TV $865 Home Theater in a Box systems are typically about getting you an introductory setup and this TV is a perfect centerpiece for your theater. A 60 inch TV will allow for a more cinema like experience in a smaller family room. This HDTV has decent picture quality and good reliability numbers so buy with confidence! Sony BDPS3500 Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi $70 In years past I went with Oppos but I no longer feel you need to spend $500 for a Blu-ray player if the main thing you are going to do is watch Blu-rays. The Oppo is well worth its price tag but only if you need the added features. The Sony streams video from all the big players and you can stream video from your Android device via Miracast. For those who don't have a hardwire connection near the TV the 3500 supports the MIMO protocol for improved speed and reliability.   Yamaha RX-V677 7.2-channel Wi-Fi Network AV Receiver with AirPlay ($380) This is the same unit I selected last year only this year it's only $380! Easy setup and calibration, network features so you can stream music from your favorite service, great Yamaha sound, and Airplay for $380 make this an easy choice for my system (Again!). SVS Prime Satellite 7.1 $1,230 Speakers are the one place I spend a little more money on my system. It's because you can keep speakers forever so start out with something that's worth keeping forever!  Being bookshelf speakers the Prime Satellite will be easy to place in your home. The set includes a 12 inch subwoofer rated down 24Hz which comes in a small 13 inch enclosure. Miscellaneous You will need a remote control to tie everything together. There are many options out there and rather than specify one, I'll just allocate $250 and let you choose between Harmony, Simple Control, or iRule. The last thing to consider are cables, power strips, and connectors. We will allocate an additional $200 for these items as well. Summary Last year my system came in at $4,480 plus tax and this year I spent $5 less than $3,000! Even at the lower cost you are still getting a high quality system that will last you for years to come. So much better than any HTIB system and you get a TV!  

Ganz kurz Atari Spiele und ganz klar Mediencenter. Das sind die zwei Grundpfeiler dieser Episode. Lieber Fluggast, wenn dir das Gehörte gefällt oder dir Sorgenfalten auf die edle Stirn fabriziert, dann haben wir etwas für dich: iTunes Bewertungen. Nicht vergessen, lasst eure Schwiegermutter und Enkel noch die Hörerumfrage machen. Überbleibsel Übersicht Widget: Markdown Cheatsheet Letztes haben wir noch mit dem Gadget-Imperator T. Borowski über Cheatsheets geplauscht, just hat “jacksonfylle” ein Markdown Cheat Sheet für die Desktop-Geekerei Übersicht gebaut. Kurz, ab heute heißt es Cheat Sheets nun auch auf dem Mac Schreibtisch. Monodraw 1.0 Wir weisen euch noch einmal drauf hin, dass der Ascii Editor Monodraw von den Helftone Jungs noch mit 40% Rabatt erworben werden kann. Die V1 steht kurz vor der Tür, wer bis jetzt geliebäugelt hat mit dem Erwerb der Unicode Spielerei, der sollte langsam zu Potte kommen und sich entscheiden, bevor man noch 2 Schafe mehr verkloppen muss, um sich das Teil leisten zu können. Andreas hat das zcasting verascii’t. Randnotizen Podcat ist ein neuer Podcast Player auf iOS. Das Textadventure The Ensign ist momentan kostenlos im App Store erhältlich. MindNode 2 erwartet euch als Beta-Tester. Reicht jetzt eure Anmeldung ein. Ein interessanter Tipp, und zwar das ihr 1Password auch als Inventar für echte Gegenstände nutzen könnt gibt es hier (via Brett Terpstra). Ihr braucht als gar keine Evernononote. Gewinner des Groovboards mitsamt einer Armada an Zubehör ist Elbjunge (@Maik_Wi). Wanne-Eickel Andreas hat ja letztens endlich mal Wanne-Eickel besucht und war total baff, dass die eickligen Wanner für ihn am Bahnhof sogar eine Street-Art Hommage als ganz-jährliche Installation erschaffen haben. Streetart der Metzgerei Dilchert Überschallneuigkeiten CH4 - “Windmesser”-Wearable Der Pups-Messer und -tracker kann per Kickstarter hier subventioniert werden. Ähnlich schlecht wie das Gadget sind auch folgende Links (okay, der Hai bekommt noch das Prädikat bildungsaufwertend): GIF: Hai beim Abgasen Wie pupsen Tiere? Ein tierisches Pupslied für Kinder. - YouTube Angry Grandpa Fart Tribute 2 Tesla Powerwall, die Batterie für Daheim Hier mal eine 4 Minuten Zusammenfassung über die Powerwall von Tesla twostairs/paperwork Paperwork aims to be an open-source, self-hosted alternative to services like Evernote, Microsoft OneNote or Google Keep. Das GitHub Repo von paperwork sitzt hier und eine Live-Demo gibt es auch – für Letztere müsst ihr euch allerdings registrieren… am einfachsten mit 10MinuteMail oder so. Leute die das Ding selbst aufsetzten wollen brauchen Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (… läuft also auch auf eurem Synology oder QNAP NAS). Nix Oculus VR in Deutschland Seit 1895 ist der Name Oculus reserviert, also ist erst einmal nix laut Heise: Namensstreit: Oculus-VR-Brillen dürfen in Deutschland nicht verkauft werden Lift Pro — Noch ein günstiger Sit-to-Stand Desk Auf Indigogo findet ihr den Lift Pro. Cool ist nicht nur das er erschwinglich ist, sondern auch stramme 161 kg stemmen kann. Das können die Ikea Lappen nicht. Patrick bemängelt übrigens, das der Ikea Bekant etwas wackel-anfällig ist. Bei den teureren Tischen die er vorab getestet hat, war das nicht der Fall… aber die sind wie gesagt auch (400 bis 1000 €) teurer. Ansonsten ist das Ikea Ding mit seinen 10 Jahren Garantie nach wie vor eine super Einsteigerlösung für probierfreudige ergoaffine Bewohner des Planeten Erde. How Old? Die Frage “Wie alt sehe ich aus?” will Microsoft beantworten. Patrick heißt das Ding nicht gut… warum erfahrt ihr in der Fotostory: Das Microsoft mit dem Tool auf Metadatenfang geht sollte vor der Benutzung klar sein (via @macdrifter). Atari Games Andreas bekommt nicht genug von der Nostalgie nicht genug… Speedball Lemmings Cannon Fodder Ivan “Iron Man” Stewart’s Super Off Road Dune II Flashback … dieses mal gibt’s keine GIF’s und Bilder, ihr müsst schon hören, denn… !!!! Sven war Betreiber des größten Amiga Bulletin Board Systems in Alt-Germanien !!!! Mit einem Amiga 3000 plus einer externen Fuji 1 GigaByte Festplatte hat er den Markt kurzzeitig dominiert aus Omas Kartoffelkeller heraus. Eine unglaubliche Geschichte für die es bis jetzt keine Belege gibt. Aber, die Redaktion vertraut da auf den Spürsinn unserer Hörer, denn alles was aus dem Internet ausgegraben werden konnte war das Synchronsprecher Alter-Ego von Sven. Mediacenter Kurzübersicht Für Sven ist es das AppleTV… allerdings ist nach seiner Definition ein essentieller Bestandteil eines Mediacenter, dass man leihen, kaufen und streamen kann. Das engt den Aktionsradius was das Unterhaltungsglück angeht natürlich extrem ein. Mit der iTunes + Apple TV Kombo hat Sven also schon fast das perfekte Ding für sich am Start. Bei Patrick ist ebenfalls das Apple TV bzw. dessen AirPlay der zentrale Spieler. Mit seinem iPhone als Fernbedienung startet er die Synology Apps für Video, Musik und Bilder und bringt so alles auf den Großbildfernseher. Der NAS ist für ihn toll, da er überall erreichbar ist (wenn erwünscht und aktiviert), auch notfalls ohne Apple TV bei Freunden per DLNA an halbwegs modernen Fernsehern funktioniert. Im Gegensatz zu Sven ist der Mangel an kaufen und streamen Angeboten nicht ausschlaggebend. Zum einen hat Patrick noch Amazon Prime samt der Video App am Start, und wenn es da nichts gibt, dann fahndet er nach der billigsten DVD. Die wird dann bestellt, eingelagert und die dazugehörige Serie oder der Film wird kurzerhand aus dem Netz gesaugt – alles andere ist ihm zu umständlich bzw. für einen iTunes-Einkauf ist er bei Videos zu geizig. Bei Audio CD’s bevorzugt er die bestmögliche Qualität, was ihn dazu zeigt CDs mittels XLD von Hand zu rippen. Andreas pflegt seine iTunes Bibliothek wie Miraculix seinen Rasen. Auf seinem Mac hat er einen Plex Server laufen, welcher mit besagter Bibliothek gespeist wird. Plex kommt ja auch mit Plex Cloud, was an sich auch schon eine Streaming-Lösung ist = super. Plex an sich ist schon ein echter Kracher, das meint auch Patrick, der sich das neuste Update auch auf den NAS gespielt hat und nun anstatt der Synology-Apps testet. Für Musik-Liebhaber ist es auf jeden Fall sehr nett, dass man nun Zusatzinformationen zum gewählten Künstler angezeigt bekommt und auch Videos für Lieder vorgeschlagen bekommt. Ressourcentechnisch schneidet die Synology Apps ein wenig besser ab und das streaming bricht auch nie ab bei diesen. Aber ob Plex oder Synology, mit gescheit benannten Dateien werden bei beiden Systemen alle Medien wunderbar mit organisiert und einem mit Cover angezeigt. Offline YouTube Videos (auch toll um das kurzfristig auf Reisen local zu cachen) Watch later per Plex it! Bookmarklet Das Ur-Plex: Kodi – Open Source Home Theatre Software Hazel + Textdatei + YouTube links automatisch runterladen (MOSX) Subsonic – der eigene Musik-Server für $10 pro Jahr. Snapselect Ein Tip noch am Rande von Stephen Hackett: Das Apple TV kann man mit der eigenen Fernbedienung koppeln. So macht es auch nichts, wenn die kleine silberne Apple TV Fernbedienung wieder einmal für ein paar Wochen in der Sofaritze verschwindet. Alternativ kann man sich wie Sven eine Logitech Harmony kaufen und damit auch noch seinen Sonos fernsteuern – übrigens der heilige Gral was Musik angeht nach Sven. Spotify und Co. kommen auch mit Sonos Anbindung und man ist bestens versorgt. Metadaten sammeln FileBot kann alles, ob Filme oder Musik. Metadatics nutzt Patrick als manuelle Musik-Metadaten Verwaltung. Man zieht die Musik rein und kann dort nach Herzenslust Dateinamen umbenennen, Metadaten aus dem Internet ziehen oder Cover suchen. CoverScout SongGenie Metadatex iFlicks MetaMovie MetaTV The ultimate Front Row alternative for Mac OS X Picks Andreas: Factorio Sven: SIRUI T-005X Traveler Light Dreibeinstativ Patrick: Enlight In Spenderlaune? Wir haben Flattr und PayPal am Start und würden uns freuen.

Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote and Hub   If memory serves, the very first product review we ever did on the HDTV Podcast was a very early Harmony remote.  Back in the days before Harmony was acquired by Logitech. Before the touchscreen models came out. But the remote was revolutionary in how simple it made it for anyone to control even a complex home theater with a single remote, and often just a single button.   Continuing in the tradition of changing the game for home theater enthusiasts, the newest member of the Harmony family, the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote and Hub ($334) is the next generation of what Harmony started several years ago. As a side note, we paid $299 for it at Amazon when we bought it, so the price fluctuates. If you wait a little while, it could come back down.   About the remote From the Manufacturer: One remote easily controls entertainment devices plus connected lights, locks, thermostats, blinds, sensors, and more Intuitive color touch screen: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, 50 customizable channel Favorites and home automation devices such as Philips hue lights or Nest Learning Thermostat Harmony app turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into a second, personal universal remote control The Harmony Home Hub lets you control devices in closed cabinets Simple setup on computer or mobile app for control of 15 home entertainment devices and unlimited home automation devices: Works with over 270,000 devices, including your TV, satellite or cable box, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, game consoles, Philips hue lights and more.   Setup Getting the remote up and running is pretty simple. Getting it dialed in to exactly what you want takes a bit more time. The remote itself, just like the iOS or Android app, doesn't send any commands directly to your devices. It sends the command to the Hub and the hub relays the commands to your devices. So to get started you plug in the remote to start it charging, plug in the Hub and position its two included IR blasters to transmit to your home theater devices. That step takes about a minute.   Next step is to download the app to your smartphone or tablet. Once you have it installed, the real setup begins. If you're used to programming harmony remotes, you can skip the app step and program it directly with your computer. Or if your smartphone or tablet doesn't have bluetooth. But we went the new user route and did it all through the app, for the full experience. The app itself is very clean, simple and intuitive.   First step is to connect the app to your Hub using bluetooth. When the app prompts, you press a button on the back of the hub to pair the devices. Once paired, you can connect the Hub to your home wifi network. After you get the Hub on wifi, you're ready to start doing the real programming. This step took a couple minutes, but mostly waiting for devices to connect.   When the hub connects to wifi, it will automatically discover a bunch of compatible devices and make them available for you to control. Ours found a few Sonos players, and a few streaming boxes like the Fire TV. That was pretty cool, but not what we needed to setup the home theater, so we left them alone and manually added our receiver, tuner box, blu-ray player and projector. All of the devices were instantly recognized. That took another couple minutes.   If you've ever programmed a universal remote, you know that the next step is activities. The app does a good job of walking you through a step by step wizard to configure each device for the various activities like Watch TV, Watch a Movie, Listen to Music, etc. In many cases, you'd be done after this step. We have more complicated HDMI issues, so we had to do some fine tuning, but all told, it took about 15-20 minutes to get up and running using the app to program the remote. Performance The Ultimate remote has the same form factor as overall usage style as the Harmony Touch Universal Remote ($178) we reviewed a couple years ago.  The remote maintains a few hard buttons, but really wants you to drive with the touch screen.  It feels nice, but has some shortcomings on usability. For full details on the remote itself, read our review of the Touch from Episode 554. It's a great remote, but not perfect.   The addition of the Hub is really great for some use cases. Removing the requirement for line of sight to the devices eliminates issues you may have if you want to store your equipment in a cabinet, have a coffee table in the way, or constantly have people walking in front of you when you're trying to use the remote. It really cuts down on the number of times you have to hit the help button. We liked that quite a bit.   The app worked pretty well, but we found that it had issues at times connecting to the Hub. It would search the wifi network for the presence of the Hub and report that it was missing. We had to manually reconnect them several times. This somewhat diminished the usefulness of the app. It would have been nice if they fell back to bluetooth, but we never saw that happen, nor do we know if its even a possibility. When connected, the app was a pretty cool quick way to control the theater.   Automation Perhaps the biggest differentiator about the Ultimate Remote and Hub is the ability to also control home automation devices. To do this with most home theater remotes you have to buy an IR module for your automation system, program the IR module to control the devices and teach your remote how to send the correct IR codes. All doable, but all very rigid and sometimes very painful. With the Harmony Hub you get a lot of this built right in.   The Hub supports a multitude of wifi based devices such as those from from Nest, Lutron, August, pēq and more.  They claim support for 270,000 devices from more than 6,000 brands but it isn't clear how many of those are home theater components and how many are home automation devices. A yet-to-be released add on module call the Harmony Home Hub Extender will allow for even more automation possibilities by connecting the Hub to ZigBee and Z-Wave Plus devices.   But the Hub isn't designed to be a true automation hub.  One big catch, for example, is that it currently isn't possible to access the Hub from the Internet. You could probably cobble your own VPN system together to allow you to get to it, but it wouldn't be trivial. This drastically reduces the effectiveness of the Hub as an automation device. Having control of your home: lights, door locks, leak sensors, from anywhere in the world is a key feature. Without it you can do some cool things to augment the home theater experience, but it isn't a very robust automation hub.   The Hub also doesn't provide the automated programming with timers, triggers, and scenes that you need from a true automation server or Hub.  So let's not bill it as something it isn't, it's a cool home theater remote that can also control some of your automated devices. You won't use it to control your automation, but you can use it to make adjustments, like dimming the lights when you hit play, or adjusting the thermostat if the room gets too hot.   We tested the remote at Braden's house and he's all Insteon all the time. He has an IR module, but we know that works, so we didn't take the time to get it up and running. So if the Hub controls some devices you have, or you can adjust what devices you plan to purchase to align with what the Hub supports, it could work well as in interface into your automation equipment. If not, you're out of luck.   Conclusion As a concept, the Harmony Ultimate Remote and Hub is awesome. Taken as its component parts, it's cool, but perhaps not the next big thing.  Removing line of sight is perhaps its biggest selling feature. After that, if you have the lights that it works with, being able to dim and brighten lights as part of the home theater experience is pretty compelling. It's a great remote, not the best Harmony has ever made, but not bad either.  

Ultimate Home Theater in a Box There are so many Home Theater in a Box systems out there many of which cost less than $400. But seriously, what can you get for $400. A good center channel typically costs more than most HTIB systems on the market today. Each year we try to assemble a Home Theater in many boxes that we would be proud to show off in our homes. Our system will have at a minimum a HDTV, Blu-ray Player, Receiver, and 5.1 speakers. For this feature we choose components that we either have direct experience with or have experience with a similar model made by the same manufacturer. In years past we would set a maximum price but this year we are not doing that. We are defining a system that can had by anyone who is serious about home theater. These system will look and sound great by anyone's definition! Braden: Sharp LC-80LE757 80-inch Aquos Quattron 1080p 240Hz Smart LED 3D HDTV ($3688) It's hard to pass up an 80” TV when you can have it for less than $4000. I was trying to keep the budget to under $6000 or so, but when you consider that an 80” TV is nearly front projection size, and it doesn't suffer from ambient light issues or degrade at all during the day, the $3688 price is a great deal.  It has the exclusive Quattron color technology that delivers a billion more colors, so you get a more powerful picture with brighter yellows, deeper blues, and richer golds. And it has a 240Hz Refresh Rate with AquoMotion 480 that doubles the effective refresh rate so you can see sharper fast-action movies and sports. And it's a smart TV, so need need to add an external streaming player for apps. For those who want to save a little, scale down to a 70” TV, the VIZIO E701i-A3 70-inch 1080p 120Hz Razor LED Smart HDTV is just as smart, but only costs $1498. Denon AVR-X3000 7.2-Channel 4K Ultra HD Networking Receiver with AirPlay ($899) It's no secret Denon is my favorite receiver brand, and the X3000 made our Receiver Buying Guide for a reason. It packs a ton of features, quality and big sound into a very reasonable price. It has 7 HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs for multiple zone viewing. The X3000 comes with Audyssey's Gold package so you can get your sound exactly the way you want it. The unit is Airplay and Windows 8 compatible and comes with Denon Remote app for mobile devices. The receiver's network functionality supports Internet radio services such as SiriusXM, Pandora, and Spotify. Like we said in the Buying Guide, there are many more features than we can't list. It's a very capable receiver and will last you for years. Klipsch RF-42 II Reference Series 7.1 Home Theater System ($1494) Going back to the trusty favorites, Klipsch has never let me down. They make incredibly high quality, supremely efficient speakers that sound great and are easy to listen to. The provide the detail you need for subtle soundtracks and effects in movies and the power you need for all the big explosions. Movies and music will sound just as they were intended to - no matter the room type or size - with the power, detail and emotion of Klipsch Reference II sound. This system includes: 1 RC-42 II Center Channel Speaker, 2 RF-42 II Tower Speakers, 2 RS-41 II Surround Speakers, 2 RB-41 II Bookshelf Speakers and 1 Klipsch SW-110 Subwoofer. This system gets you into 7.1 sound at a great price. There's nothing keeping you from upgrading each of the parts over time, like the subwoofer or maybe a bigger center channel. Samsung BD-F5900 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player ($98) Unless you're buying the OPPO, a Blu-ray player is a Blu-ray player. This Samsung unit ticks all the boxes for what you need in a solid performer, and it adds a couple uniques features as well. For example, S-Recommendation helps you find new things to watch, and Samsung Apps offer you new ways to entertain. It has a built-in web browser and Wi-Fi and allows you to stream from your other devices with AllShare. It supports 3D if that's what you're into and can up-convert your favorite DVDs to near Blu-ray quality. Of course it has all the standard apps as well, like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu and Pandora, so there's no need for a secondary streaming player. Miscellaneous You can't have a good home theater without a good universal remote, so throw in a Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control for $60 to round out the package. Sure it isn't the best in the Harmony line, but it controls everything in the package: TV, Receiver, Blu-ray player, Set Top (for Cable or Satellite), with one slot left for a device to be added later. You have to provide your own batteries, but pick up a few rechargeables and you're all set. Figure around $200 for miscellaneous cables and connectors, and the package is complete. Summary Total cost, not including shipping or tax, for a complete home theater with an 80” television and 7.1 surround sound comes out to $6439. I was shooting for a $6000 budget, and came pretty close. It's difficult to fathom that a budget of $6000 can get you an 80” HDTV. If you need to scale back a bit, you can get the same system, but with a 70” HDTV for only $4249. That's unreal. A 70” TV is gigantic, and the 7.1 surround sound will completely immerse you in the experience. Not a bad way to get into HDTV and Surround sound all at once without breaking the bank. Ara: Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 65-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Smart Plasma TV $3200 Well this should be no surprise to anyone. I picked a plasma TV. I still think plasmas produce the best picture out there and for the price its hard to beat. My first HDTV cost me $4000 for a 50 inch DLP that was 720p. For $800 less I get 15 more inches on the diagonal and weighs the same. We were blown away by the picture when we saw it in a light controlled room. And that's the Key, while it will produce a great picture during the daylight it really excels in darker rooms. So make sure you have window covering when watching movies during the day. If you are watching normal daytime fare it won't be an issue. The TV is a Smart TV with all the apps, controls, and gimmicks that come with it. You can connected it to your network so your iRule or Roomie remotes can control it via Ethernet. But the main sale for me is the glorious picture! Get these before they are gone forever. Yamaha RX-A2030 9.2-Channel Network Aventage Audio Video Receiver $1600 I was going to go with a receiver that was on our Receiver Buying Guide but then I figured I want to try everything. Having owned three Yamaha receivers and recommending hundreds more I decided to go with the Aventage line. Every aspect of this receiver is about sound. From the parts used to the vibration dampening mechanics this receiver is for those who want a high quality audio experience. It too has all the niceties of the other receivers on our list: 4K, iOS/Android app, Airplay, Auto calibration and a ton more. Being a 9.2 receiver you will be prepared for the future what ever that ends up being! Aperion Audio Intimus speakers and Hsu VTF-3 MK4 subwoofer 7.1 Speaker System (Total Cost $1970) For this system I am pairing the Intimus speakers with a HSU Research subwoofer. We'll start with two Intimus 4T Tower speakers ($320 each), one Intimus 4C center channel ($160), and four Intimus 4B bookshelf speakers ($260/pair). Aperion is a fantastic speaker company out of Portland Oregon. They offer a free 30 day in home audition at no risk to you. The Intimus line sounds great and will match quite nicely with the Yamaha receiver. On the subwoofer side you know I am going to select the one that rocks my home theater, the VTF-3 MK4 ($650). Its a good sized subwoofer that packs a wallop!     OPPO BDP-103 Universal Disc Player (SACD / DVD-Audio / 3D Blu-ray) $500 There are so many blu-ray players out there for less than $100 so why go with the $500 oppo. The main reason is video processing. The Oppo has Marvell's Kyoto-G2H video processor with the latest generation Qdeo technology will mean all the content whether blu-ray, DVD, or streamed video will look its best. Plus you can connect a cable or set top box to the Oppo and scale and process its video with the Kyoto-G2H. And that makes this the best choice out there for Blu-ray! AppleTV $90 I know what you are asking, Why get an AppleTV when your Blu-ray player and TV already support the same content. For me its about flexibility. Airplay makes it easy to stream content from my iOS devices to my TV plus I have a lot of purchases in iTunes so my music, TV, and Movies are in Apple's cloud and this device makes it easy to get to. If you are not into Apple you can swap out a Chromcast or Roku 3 for the same price. Well for the Chromcast you'll get a rebate :-) Miscellaneous This is where we throw in everything else. But in this case there really isn't much else left. Well maybe a cool remote control. A Harmony Remote would tie it all together nicely but if you have a tablet or smartphone you may want to consider a Roomie or iRule remote. Which ever route you choose we are allocating $200. this assume you already have a tablet or phone if you go that route. The last thing to consider is cables, power strips, and connectors. We will allocate an additional $250 for these items as well. Summary In years past we would limit ourselves to a specific dollar amount but that would also limit our choices. This system, while not cheap, won't break the bank and will be considered outstanding by anyone in the industry. Sure you can do better, but the additional cost may not produce a noticeably better experience. So without further ado… Ara's ultimate home theater Christmas gift comes in at $7810 plus taxes. That is pretty insane for what you get. Consider Braden's first 42 inch enhanced definition (DVD quality) plasma was $5000 and as stated earlier Ara's 720P DLP was $4000. Enjoy!!

We love gear at the HT Guys and when a new remote comes out we have to take a look. Recently Logitech released the Harmony Touch - a remote that combines a touch screen with physical buttons. We're not big fans of a totally touch screen remote so we were pretty excited to take a look at one that combines the best of both worlds.

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Universal remote (Logitech Harmony 880), Profiles in IT (Steven J. Sasson, inventor of digital camera), Luddites (who are they?, where did they come from?), DISA seeks cloud computing solutions, NubuAd deep packet inspection may violate wiretap laws, China has more Internet users than US, Service of Week (call voicemail directly with SlyDial), CherryPal releases cloud computer (Linux OS, SSD, $249), Asus Eee revisited (product may have started a race to bottom), IPv6 update (June 30 deadline passed, IPv6 delayed because NAT reduced demand for new addresses in US), anchor charged with email hacking (may get six months), Gmail now has login tracking with IP address and time, hiding passwords from keyloggers, and Food Science (amylose and amylopectin are the two types of starch in rice, effect on consistency). This show originally aired on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 9:00 AM EST on 3WT Radio (WWWT).

Universal remote (Logitech Harmony 880), Profiles in IT (Steven J. Sasson, inventor of digital camera), Luddites (who are they?, where did they come from?), DISA seeks cloud computing solutions, NubuAd deep packet inspection may violate wiretap laws, China has more Internet users than US, Service of Week (call voicemail directly with SlyDial), CherryPal releases cloud computer (Linux OS, SSD, $249), Asus Eee revisited (product may have started a race to bottom), IPv6 update (June 30 deadline passed, IPv6 delayed because NAT reduced demand for new addresses in US), anchor charged with email hacking (may get six months), Gmail now has login tracking with IP address and time, hiding passwords from keyloggers, and Food Science (amylose and amylopectin are the two types of starch in rice, effect on consistency). This show originally aired on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 9:00 AM EST on 3WT Radio (WWWT).

Yes, Episode 3 of The TechWizard Podcast is now available. In it, I cover the following...Updates from Episodes 1 and 2EmailLogitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote NEWWords You Should Know: MP3, bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, compressionProduct of the Day: Tivo (PVR's)New email list lets you know when there' s a new episode availableSteve Jobs address to the Apple Worldwide Developer's Conference -- see it hereincludes mention of plans for incorporating podcasting into ITunes version 4.9 in minutes 6:50 - 12:25.Music by Sympatico, Bay Bridge (courtesy Podsafeaudio.com)Additionally, you will hear the debut of my daughter, Ashley, and my son, Jordan, as they assist me with the podcast.Just click the link below to download it to your computer. There's no need to subscribe using additional software.Link