Wed, 22 March 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast. On the show this week we talk about 5G home wifi, smart heating, bringing old 8mm films back to life and making new films look old. We talk about the latest Windows Insider news, creating retro music and lots more! Links from this week’s show: · Windows 11 Build 22000.1757 to the Release Preview Channel Released · Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and 22624.1465 released · What is a Yamaha TX7 and why you should buy one over a DX7 · The Mellotron: A Keyboard with the Power of an Orchestra (1965) | British Pathé |
Wed, 15 March 2023
This week on the show Garry and I talk about the challenges of getting whole home Wi-Fi out to this home office in the Garden, we talk about 5G backup for the home and the latest builds of Windows 11. We also talk about Microsoft Build, old Yamaha synths and lots more. · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314 & 23403 · Microsoft releases the first Canary Channel build: Windows 11 Build 25314 · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403 · Video: Explaining the new Windows Insider Channels · Retro: 1989 Yamaha EMT-10 Sound Expander, how good does it sound? |
Wed, 8 March 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk about the changes to the Windows Insiders Program and what the new Canary channel is for. We talk about the new audio mixer in Windows 11 and other build changes. We also talk EV charging and I look back at an old analog synth in my collection. Links from this week’s show: · Video: Explaining the new Windows Insider Channels · Microsoft announces a new Canary Channel for the Windows Insider Program · How to Use the New Audio Mixer and Other Features in Windows 11 Build 25309 · Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1391 and 22624.1391 released · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 · Retro: 1977 Jen SX1000 Italian Analog Mono Synth · Windows 11 Phone Link adds iPhone support in the latest version for Windows Insiders |
Wed, 1 March 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry and I talk about the new update to Windows 11 coming this week, we discus the new features in Phone Link app for iPhone users, music tech downloads, smart home and lots more.
· Windows 11 Phone Link adds iPhone support in the latest version for Windows Insiders · Microsoft launches the next update to Windows 11 · What’s new in the latest Windows 11 feature update (March 2023) |
Wed, 22 February 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the reaction to Microsoft’s Bing AI chat engine which hasn’t all been positive and we talk about whether it can mean a switch from a web search. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, removing audio hum with a ground loop filter, Mellotron Genesis sounds and what not to do in your loft. Links from this week’s show: · How to Eliminate Ground Hum from Your Drum Machines and Synths with a Ground Loop Filter · Windows 11 Build 22000.1639 to the Release Preview Channel · Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1325 and 22623.1325 released |
Thu, 16 February 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! Richard, Garry and I talk about the new Bing AI engine which I have been playing around with. Can Bing’s AI chat replace Google search? We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, I have a tip for removing ground hum and we look at why people are scrambling to remove Java. Garry also has a special interview with Andy Gray of Raw Charging Links from this week’s show: · Introducing My Free Custom Sound Sets for the Uno Drum · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview 25295 · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1255 and 22623.1255 · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300 · How to Boost Your Network Speed with the D-Link DUB-2332 Adapter |
Wed, 8 February 2023
Welcome to this week's podcast where we talk about Microsoft's AI integration into Bing and what that means for search. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, using Python to customise drum machines, Microsoft's mixed reality post and lots more. Links from the show:
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Wed, 1 February 2023
Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week we discus 8mm conversion prices, MiniDV formats, the new build of Windows 11, VR, EV, VST and lots more acronyms! Links from this week's show:
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Wed, 25 January 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the closure of Altspace and what Microsoft layoffs mean for Microsoft’s VR projects. We talk converting 8mm film to digital, tabs in Notepad, new builds of Windows 11, Korg software, EV chat and lots more. Links from this week’s show:
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Wed, 18 January 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast where Garry, Richard and I talk about the latest Windows Insider news, we talk about the colourisation of old black and white TV shows, more issues with Microsoft updates, ChatGPT coming to Azure, smart home tech and more vintage synth demo tapes. We also talk about digitising old analogue content. Links from this week’s show:
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Wed, 11 January 2023
Welcome to this week’s podcast! On the show this week Garry, Richard and I talk the latest news from CES, new builds of Windows 11, Raspberry Pi news, and Microsoft’s planned investment in OpenAI. We wonder if its all over for the Surface Duo and I have bring you some new music gadgets and a very cheesy 80s demo tape. Links from this week’s show:
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Wed, 4 January 2023
Welcome to our first show of 2023. This week Garry and I catch up and we talk about another smart home provider pulling service from their devices, upsetting many of their loyal customers. We talk new gadgets, CES 2023, EVs and lots more! Links from this week’s show: |