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After this project, you'll know how to jailbreak your iOS device or root your Kindle Fire. You'll definitely want to try this at home.
Today you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
Portable apps let you bring your favorite programs with you where ever you go. Find out how to use portable apps on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux!
Virtual machines allow you to try out all kinds of operating systems without having to muck with your hard drive or setting up a multi-boot system. Find out how to run virtual machines in today's episode.
Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
Make calls online instead of using your landline. Leo and Iyaz look into solutions they've used to make calls over the internet instead of having a plain old telephone service.
Toss out your DVR and save some money. Today, Leo and Iyaz show you how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
Get HD television shows with an over-the-air antenna! You'll get the know how to cut the cord entirely and you'll still be able to watch sports and live events!
Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012.
We'll help you stay in shape using technology. There are lot of options out there, so we took a look at a whole bunch so you can find the right tech tool for the job.
Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
Make your own teleprompter for a lot less than buying one. You'll need tools and some elbow grease, but it's a lot of fun.
Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.
Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
If you've got a big paper book library, did you know you can digitize it without destroying it? It's possible. Check out how to digitize a book!
Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
Terrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
If you take video with your phone or tablet, why not make an amazing video? Today you'll know how to edit video using an iPad.
How to Make a VLANs, Brainstorming a Portable Podcasting Rig, and the ioSafe N2 NAS!
Today you'll learn how to make an electronic LED project, and special guest Scott Wilkinson shows us how to Calibrate your home theater!
How to Build a Portable Podcasting Rig, Wiretapping with Wireshark, and More!
Today you'll know how to tap your network using Wireshark, how to fine tune your home theater audio, and more.
Deep space exploration, power your gadgets with fire, locate your lost or stolen devices, and more.
What kind of microphone is best for you, build your own raspberry pi MAME, how ROMs are made, and more.
A special Halloween episode full of tech pranks, and all you need to know when choosing a SSD.
In today's episode, Iyaz shows you how to create a data-only phone, Padre explains mobile VPN solutions and more!
How to choose the perfect podcasting camera for you, and build your own Raspberry Pi MAME inside a NES case.
We're making power with thermocouples and it's time to organize your ripped DVD collection.
In this episode, you'll learn how to digitize your analog content and then how to edit it using a non-linear editor.
Today, we're going to show you how to play networked video on a Roku and tell you what you should know about studio monitoring.
Learn what it takes to build your own green screen, and part two of how to use Adobe Premier.
Replacing your Macbook optical drive with a second hard drive, and learn the basics to mining cryptocurrency.
Learn the basics of Green Screen using Premier, a quick tip for Chrome, and upgrade your Dogeminer.
Simple how to GoPro timelapse, cooling your Dogecoin miner, fixing block chain syncing, basic 2.4Ghz wireless setup, and more.
Make your own Bootable OS X Mavericks USB Drive, build a Raspberry Pi WebCam, and learn Home Router Basics.
Got a few old computers lying around? Want an enterprise-level storage box? Expert guest Patrick Norton shows us how to create a FreeNAS using old system parts.
Learn how to rescue your data from a dying hard drive, and answering viewer questions about using a USB Drive FreeNAS.
Make a animated LED necklace for Valentines Day, what hard drive to use in a FreeNAS box, and build a Cantenna.
We discuss getting rid of space junk with a tractor beam, viewer feedback straight from Google Plus, and speed up your DNS.
Cryptocurrencies wasted energy, a Raspberry Pi Web Server, and use an egg timer for time-lapsing.
Why you should understand DNS, make a bootable Linux OS on a USB, and control a string of LED's using TIP31 transistors.
Join the OC Hackerz Hackathon in Irvine California, prepare your computer for Titanfall, and network monitoring tips to see who's hogging your data.
We answer questions from our Google Plus Community, and build a mobile Podcasting Rig.
Learn how to prank your network friends and go back to the future to upgrade your Mac.
We discuss Titanfall's clever anti-cheat system, tweaks to make your games run and look better, get rid of Adobe bloat, and creating the ultimate low def effect.
In this episode of "Know How", Patrick Delahanty fills in for Bryan, who is currently high in the Himalayas, looking for a secret cache of Dogecoins. While he's gone, we learn some basic Soldering with Mark "Smitty" Smith, take a sneak peek at the new HD Drone from DJI, then show you how to properly publish your new Podcast.
The Heartbleed exploit explained with jellybeans, tweak Windows 7 or 8 for extra speed, manage your passwords with LastPass, and a first look at the WRT 1900AC.
Project Ara is a modular smartphone concept, viewer feedback from our G+ community, Heartbleed in action, and more!
Mercedes is wining F1 with a new twist on an old technology, power your Raspberry Pi with the sun, and Goat Simulator Tips.
Will Cognitive Radio be the most advanced form of wireless, OS X tips, make a .gif using Adobe Premiere, and a better way to monitor your camera.
The new Audi R8 super car comes with freaking lasers, Windows 8 tricks you should know, and a Titanfall load out for laying waste to your enemies.
Which action camera is the best for you, a cheap effective Mosquito killing machine, Padre reports back from Maker Faire and shows you how to own at Pinewood Derby.
An Indiegogo campaign for solar freakin' roadways, and viewer feedback from our Google Plus Community.
FTTT lights with Blink[1], 3-2-1 backup for your data, the best way to travel to space, and a creative way to fix your toilet.
How a tractor beam was created out of beams of ultrasound energy, and build your very own Free NAS Plex Server.
How scientist are making jet fuel using the sun and water, all you need to know for streaming PC games to your living room using Steam Streaming, and what are the best upgrades for a budget PC.
Full immersion computer rigs, Android tips & tricks using codes, Do it yourself quadcopter, how does remote control work, and a little girl knows the best way to un-sink a canoe!
Ammonia-Powered Fuel Cells, Synology got Doged - So Hack, Many Malware. Wow RC Power Plant 101
Bloomsky is a weather reporting network, how to port forward, and fully immersed computing.
We talk about the new Raspberry Pi B+, expert guest Aaron Newcomb goes over the different flavors of linux, learn how a remote control car suspension works, and put your black hat on for ARP Cache Poisoning Attack.
Verizon goes symmetrical, what is NFC and how to make your own tags, different types of differentials, and assembling the LunchBox RC car transmission.
Man made leaf, how to use Microsoft Remote Desktop, and part two of getting to know Linux Mint with Aaron Newcomb.
Robot domination is here and is making pizza, what is Amazon Glacier and why would you use it, build along with the Lunchbox RC chassis, and more!
A USB hack that will make you drop your packets, Patrick Delahanty shows how he built the "Baby Groot" out of common parts, see soundwaves, lock picking, and Defcon wrap up.
Bad USB vulnerability doesn't affect SD cards, buy why? LunchBox reaches completion, download YouTube videos using Firefox, Keep your connected devices safe from malware with ITUS.
Brains for Project Lunchbox, make a super backup, Lunchbox parts list, Dynamic DNS, analyzing wireless, WD Red drives are great for NAS not for your desktop, and more.
Fake Cell towers are among us, performance gains from a SSD install, Linux Mint install part three, and Android Tips.
Padre explains how to clear up your network congestion, how to use a software KVM such as Mouse Without Borders, and Bryan demos how to fix a broken phone screen.
Back hacking the scammers, using NFC tags with Trigger, fixing your WiFi, and giving your Desktop a memory bump. Now Users can back-hack the scammers!
Bash exploit allows an attacker to take complete control of a computer, upgrading your Video Card, VLAN's on a personal network, SSD Media Center, and make a custom watch face for your Android Wear Device. Bash, Bash, Bash!
How does FedEx save money by going green, tips to help you survive Destiny, and the best upgrade for your PC finale.
The semi-DIY computer named "Kano", Fiber Tapping, Hybrid HD vs SSD, basic Linux terminal commands, and aircraft basics.
How rust and nanotubes will make quick charging batteries, basics using the Tor Bundle, and part one of building your own Quadcopter. Let's Talk about Lithium-Ion Batteries!
Hendo Hoverboard is the closest thing to Marty McFly's levitating toy, Google Plus community questions answered, fixing sticky Windows problem, and Part 2 of our Quadcopter series.
Using Project Loon as a mesh network, electric motors and which you should use for your quad, Google Plus questions, propeller basics, and more. Remember Project Loon?
Probe lands on a comet, new DJI quadcopter, audio recording options for voiceovers, SSD Drive for laptops, best equipment for recording audio, how to download YouTube Videos, and more!
Walking pollution monitors, 4k laptops for photo editing, battery basics, calibrating your electronic speed controller, cloud backup for all, Quadcopter avionics, and more.
We're going to Mars! Well... eventually, choosing the right Electronic Speed Controller for your quadcopter, Adobe Premier Garbage Matting, and find the best transmitter for your RC adventures. Get to MAAAARS!
NASA takes 3D printing into space, moldable plastic called Instamorph, Quadcopter integration, WiFi help, feedback from our Google Plus community, and long exposure photography.
There once was an F1 car with 6 wheels, how to build a quiet PC, thin client with a Chrome Box, first flight with our quadcopter build, hydrogen peroxide rocket bike, and more!
It's been a long winding road for Know How this year, we've covered many how to topics ranging from USB boot drives to Quadcopters and much more. Join us in a look back at the best of Know How 2014.
Microsoft builds a REAL Universal Translator, NASA's "Kepler" is a $600million planet-detecting BEAST and how it's stabilized, Syma X5 quadcopter mods, why TWiT is switching to PC's for editing, and a simple electric train.
What we did over the holidays, Gallium, soldering tips, capturing PC game play, formatting a SSD, a mini metal foundry and more!
Lasers to make metal better, 3D Printing, we'll take a look at all of your quad copter questions, and more!
Daytona Rolex 24 Hour endurance race, feedback questions, networking hundreds of devices, Epson AR, and more.
JPL is working on a multi-rotor craft to deploy on Mars rover missions, everything you need to know for setting up your own LAN, AR Gaming, and more.
The new Pi is out, revisiting Instamorph, viewer feedback, and building your own router.
Solar power is a great source of energy, fixing your DJI Phantom after you've destroyed it, and Patrick shows us how he made a mask using instamorph.
Wearable Airbag, Pulse Width Modulation explained, Smitty shows how to make a clock using meters, Google Plus feedback, and more.
Nissan introduces the GT-R LM Nismo, Project Alien X, Arduino Clock, Network tester options, and more. Alien-X Parts List
The Koenigsegg Regera, FPV250 Mods, Arduino Clock, viewer feedback, and more!
Superhydrophobic coatings, how to fix ELAN Reversed Mouse, Arduino Clock part 3, unbalanced props are the #1 reason for "jello" video, and more.
Car Hacking just got a lot easier, we got NAT in our NAT, when should you use a VLAN, AlienX integration, and more!
How force fields will protect you from an explosion, DD-WRT behind a Uverse router, best way to test for bad RAM, crashed quadcopters, AlienX testing, do it yourself watch and the difference between uncompressed and lossy.
Learn about the Microwave Radio Relay Skyawy, RasOSMC is awesome, PID settings for your quadcopter, eBook reader that's not a Kindle, getting NAT'ed by your ISP, and a map of no drone fly drones.
How to make snow when there isn't any, XYZ 3D Printer, how to fix your GameBoy Screen, thrust testing quadcopter motors, our incredible sun, and more!
The Lightning LS218 is the electric future of motorcycles, getting started with 3D printing, best free photo editor, charging your batteries, white blood cells attack, and more!
Augmented Reality glasses for drivers of future Mini Coopers, Backlight mod for your Original Gameboy, accurately thrust test your quad copter motors, online 3D printing options, and sewers of West London there is a monster...
Synthetic diesel, convert a phone jack into an Ethernet jack, best replacement drive for a NAS, soldering iron upgrade, cradelpoint modem, how cameras work, the Know How FPV250 Quadcopter, and more!
The surgeon of the future will remote in, how First Person Video works and why it's awesome, future KnowHow project previews, viewer feedback, and more.
Quieter planes, DMX wash lights, custom software for your drone with NVDrone, unbork your network, NFS or SMB, networking CCTV, and more.
The next gen of ultra-fast Internet services will be delivered over... Microwave towers? Documenting a bad connection using the Ping command. From MakerFaire the 1Sheeld will replace your Arduino shields with a smartphone! Quad copter questions, our answers.
Scramjets goes hyper-freakin' sonic, SSD madness, build your own blazing fast SSD USB Drive, CNC Router, and what to do after you crash your quad.
Using mother nature to block sound, HEX Mod your Original Gameboy, soldering tips, fixing network buffering, liquid cooling questions, and more.
The most powerful engine in the world, fix for the Red Ring of Death, how a Gassifier works, Hobbyking FPV kit, visualize the RF energy around you, and more.
We talk about a phenomenon that can happen with rotary-wing craft called "A Vortex Ring State", a fast way to integrate your Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Atmel designs, third party DNS, best HD for your old computer, Ruckus ZoneFlex R500, and the KH250 reveled.
How a Pulse Jet works, the youngest CEO at MakerFaire, WiFi Antenna, 3D printing woes, and part two of our KH250 quadcopter build.
Technology pioneered by Nikola Tesla, encrypt your cloud files with Sookasa, KH250 integration part 3, Synology or Qnap NAS, best linux distro for old laptop, Chevy wants to Air Condition your phone, and more.
MegaBots are coming and it's going to be the U.S. vs. Japan, find out what kind of bacteria is living on your phone, and flying the KH250.
Smart cars getting hacked, how to disable Flash and why you should. Learn how much bacteria is living on things you use everyday, and more.
Crazy fast memory, identify our bacteria colonies, and PCIe-attached SSD's.
Super Sonic Car, tuning network cameras, and upgrading a KK flight controller.
We recap about our trip to Blackhat and DefCon, faster fiber, how to tell if your SSD is dying, and more.
How an AC works and how to build your own simple version for staying cool this summer, Beer lifting quad copter, and the TrackingPoint gun hack from BlackHat.
Farming in a Box, VMworld, Docker, and remote into your PC with your mobile device.
IBM Rat Brain, PCIe SSD, and your questions!
Ahmed Mohamed becomes a hero to makers, improving our "gel pack" cooler, Tinkercad 3D Tool, and Glass 3D Printing.
Paving specialist "TARMAC" has come up with a concrete mix that they market as "fast draining", Glowforge the 3D Laser Printer, rapid prototyping with 3D printers, and build your own TWiT Badge.
Julia Scott, a New York Times writer, and her journey to not shower in order to encourage a healthy growth of Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria for the benefit of the skin's microbiome. Also, Gfycat helps you make buttery smooth Gifs!
Software defined batteries, USB on the go, RasPi touch screen, make the most of a cheap tablet, and more.
Battelle Memorial Institute has created the "Drone Defender, remove the Windows 10 Nag function, finding shorts BEFORE they kill your gear, SlimPort Nano Console, electronics kit essentials, and more.
The "Man-in-the-middle" attack known as "Stingrays" are back in the news, what is NMAP and how to use it, Blackhat Uconnect hack, and community questions.
Pratt & Whitney's new Super Engine, DuOS is full-Android in either a VM or a Container, Interdrone LightWare,
How antibiotics affect the microbiome in your gut, MAME update coming soon, robot cook, LED lighting, directional FPV, and more!
The Lamborghini Huracan, Raspberry Pi 2 MAME, Tinkercad Case, and battery powered Pi.
Amazon Air could become a reality, how to make the most of your multiple monitors, and Holiday Pi.
Holiday gift guide for your maker geek!
On this episode of Know How, learn what it takes to build and program your own LEDs!
A collection of our favorite projects and clips from 2015, thanks to everyone for making 2015 a great year!
You love your RasPi, but would like an easier way to add sensors and connectivity? GroovePi is the pi you're looking for.
FAA Drone Guidelines are here, how to fly safely, practice flying exercises, and a 150 Micro FPV quad build.
The latest and greatest products and gadgets from CES 2016 for DIY enthusiasts. Including 3D printers, fixed wing drones, and newest in personal transportation.
How to wire an Arduino to WS2812 lights, using an ultrasonic sensor with collision avoidance, and 3D templates for Tinkercad.
Unleashing more functions and features for your DSLR with Magic Lantern, a USB drive with dual ports, Predator laptop unboxing.
Have you out grown your 250 quadcopter? It's time to add first person view and upgrade your flying experience.
Bryan tries the Bolt Electric Hybrid Motorbike, Fr Robert gets a first look at the first quadcopter designed to carry passenger. Fr Robert also gets his hands on more electric personal transportations from CES 2016.
Bryan and Fr. Robert go over the gears you need to FPV your quadcopter, specifically the HobbyKing 250. Fr. Robert also gets a first look at the PowerUp FPV paper airplane, a project that originally started with the help of Kickstarter.
Jason Howell and Fr Robert show us all the great Amazon hardware and how they improve your life. Rumors of a second generation Echo. From CES 2016, the one remote that knows what it's pointing at.
Over the next couple of weeks Padre will be playing with a few routers at different prices ranges to determine the best bang for your buck, and we give you the files to make your own steampunk goggles.
The history of mobile gaming with Bryan's personal collection. Fr Robert brings his current favorite gaming laptop, the Acer Predator. Network traffic fake-out, and a touch screen for your Raspberry Pi.
We go step by step and show how to make your own Steampunk Goggles.
Final episode for our do it yourself Steampunk Goggles, learn the code, how to build, and download the files needed for a 3D printer.
Fr. Robert Ballecer and Bryan Burnett conduct some cool science experiments related to the Leidenfrost Effect, involving extreme heat, boiling water, and dry ice.
We introduce our smallest quadcopter build yet, the FPV150!
Routers vs. Switches. Find out how they differ and which one you really need to meet your needs.
Do you want to build a fast, agile multi-rotor that doesn't need to be registered with the FAA? We're continuing our "Registration Free" 150-class FPV Racer by showing you how to reprogram your ESCs!
Fr. Robert Ballecer travels to Barcelona to show us the latest and greatest from Mobile World 2016. Everything from Intel to Snaptics.
We take a look at what it's like to live with either a Chromebook or Cloudbook, how to play Minecraft in the car with no Wifi, and is it safe to buy maker parts on eBay.
Build your own Raspberry Pi Security Cam, how to install the official Raspberry Pi 7" touchscreen, and learn the math for how much battery you'll need to power your next project.
Learn how to calibrate and tune your FPV150 for it's first flight!
Padre goes to the Game Developers Conference and meets up with Chad "OMGchad" Johnson, and checks out the latest and greatest.
We solder, zip tie, and apply our FPV system to our FPV150 Project!
We discuss all the happenings down at the first ever Silicon Valley Comic Con, and ideas for our next cosplay costumes.
We present an Arduino Wonderland, ranging from the Nano to the new Intel powered Arduino 101.
We answer questions from our Google Plus group, wireless battery charging, building a drone from a raspberry pi, smart or dumb network, affordable phone, and more!
Have an idea for a project involving LED's? We show you just how much power you'll need. Questions from the Know it All's include, NAS upgrading, wireless speakers, servo tester, and alternatives to RTFQ.
SSD SATA versus Direct connect PCIe, SSD NVME, what is G-Sync, Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset, and a quick introduction to the new Predator G6.
We show you how to build an LED strip with programmable logic or without. Also how to add mobile WiFi to your vehicle.
Hacking a SodaStream, vacuum food storage, air frying, and a tiny microwave radar module.
Fr. Robert Ballecer and Bryan Burnett take a look at the latest technology and gear from NAB 2016. Featuring products from Audio Technica, Teradek, IC Real Tech, and Autel Robotics.
Fr. Robert Ballecer and Bryan Burnett take a look at the latest technology and gear from NAB Show 2016. Featuring products from Telestream, Fotokite, Shure, Switchboard, and more.
Using a custom 3D printed top plate, we continue the FPV150 project and make it safer to fly indoors! Kind of...
In this episode of Know How, learn how to go the distance with your networking. Do you know how to properly clean your fiber cable and the difference between Single and Multi-mode fiber.
We show how to build a pan and tilt for your camera using stepper motors and an Arduino. Servomotor vs. Stepper Motor in a Servo Mechanism
Ever wonder how to decide which camera is the right one for your podcast setup? Fr. Robert and Bryan will show you how!
Build a panning platform using a stepper motor and arduino, and learn about Tootz the rainbow farting unicorn!
We go over light panel options for your camera, and how to light a studio on a budget. Let's talk about some Lighting Options!
We build an Arduino that can control, brightness, red, blue, and green LED's individually using potentiometers. Lightduino
We drink so you don't have to, Padre electrocutes himself, and vibrate yourself into a healthier life, maybe.
What we saw at Maker Faire 2016, viewer questions, and Arial Sports League.
Have a problem that 3D printing can solve? We go over the common printing pitfalls, and the process of building your idea from prototype, to finished product.
We go over the best microphones, headphones, and best practices for podcasting.
We have the best practices and tips when it comes to choosing the right 3D printer for you.
Bryan and Fr. Robert Ballecer shows us the latest gaming PC from Acer and great accessories from Kingston.
We build our own Pan-Tilt-Zoom with an Arduino and a GoPro!
We've been busy checking out the latest in AR at Lenovo TechWorld, VR at Augmented World Expo, and the latest gaming news from E3!
We go over a cheaper way to build out a Arduino LED project, and mCookie the easy way to make an Arduino project.
We help you keep your Quadcopters stable, secure your network, waterproof your solder joints, and give you tips on how to make 3D printing cheaper.
How to build your own deodorizer, and stay cool without spending a lot of money.
We get outdone by Mark Olson's Steampunkier goggles, and we build a cheaper odor eater.
On this episode of Know How, you'll learn the basics and what equipment you'll need to start growing your own plants!
We go over the basics of Pokemon Go, which extended battery is best for you, and building a germination cube.
Long: Learn the different type of ways to grow plants with soil, without soil, and hydroponics. What grow medium is best for you, and how to mix soil.
How devices are powered wirelessly, wearable HD display, build an Arduino proximity sensor to avoid running into people, quick 3D prototyping, and flexible circuit boards.
We check on our Aerogarden and flush out the old water. Find out what lights are best for growing plants, and a cheap DIY way to grow peas in a bucket.
Building a budget PC for Computer Aided Drafting, a second monitor for on the go, and watch us fail at assembling the URB-E Electronic Scooter!
We go over the basics of watering your plants, from PH balancing to explaining what Total Dissolved Solids are, and why they matter. Also if you're worried about how to water your plants while you're away, we take a look at a gravity fed dripper that could fit your needs.
Have you wanted to test out Amazon's Alexa but not have to buy the Echo? We show you how to build your own using a Raspberry Pi. A few tips on getting your Android phone running as fast as the day you bought it. Finally we answer a question from our G+ group, is integrated graphics in your PC good enough?
We go in depth on finding the ideal indoor setup for growing, and Bryan tries to rescue his bonsai tree from the clutches of spider mites!
We have Marc "Smitty" Smith come on the show to talk to us about DefCon badges and the Darknet.
Blackhat 2016 has come and gone, but what did we learn? Fr. Robert and Bryan discuss how you can easily hack the newest ATM with ease, as well as take control of the average household router.
We pull apart some old PC's and show you which parts to keep, and which parts to trash. From Intel's Developer Forum we learn about the future of SSD technology, and we build an LED light out of the old PC parts!
Our Aerogarden worked far better then we expected! What is rockwool, and learn how to clone your favorite plants!
Padre is back from Intel's Developer Forum and shows how Bromium will protect your computer, FLIR turns your cell phone into the ultimate heat sensor, and watch Padre turn into nightmare fuel!
AeroGarden update, ventilation, and odor reduction.
Padre shows how to build your own awesome hydroponic vase with LED's!
We finish part II of our hydroponic vase using LEDs and a 3D printed stand.
We review the Acer Predator 4K monitor, why you'd want arms for your desk, and an electric scooter that'll get you around in a hurry!
Aaron Newcomb is here to show you and Fr. Robert Ballecer how to turn your old and unused Android phones into security cameras, and all the code in between.
Acer Chromebook R11 review for school from Jason Howell, multi-monitor docks, and Megan Morrone shows off the Parrot Zik Bluetooth Headphones.
We've been modifying and perfecting the AquaVase project, and in this episode we go over the details of the skirt top assembly.
Get through your school year with a do it all Bluetooth speaker, learn how to cook with an air fryer and transfer files like a boss with Kingston's Predator SSD!
We have a solder off! Learn how to build your own switches to use not only for powering the AquaVase, but for any maker project!
We finish our back to school with a look at a great laptop for class, get the most for your money when looking for headphones, and never worry about where you'll get power from again!
How to build your own modular box for all your Arduino projects, we use are Arduino to power some LED strips with knobs and buttons.
How to use If This Then That to post your weight on Twitter, Paro is the stuffed animal for therapy, hearing aid review, and electro-therapy!
We build a Nano Box for Arduino and show you how to use dials and PWM to control the color of your LEDs!
Learn how to keep your plants happy, Padre builds a grow tent, and learn about root-bound and how to prevent it.
Aaron Newcomb builds a automated sprinkler system using a Raspberry Pi, and goes step by step with the coding to show you how to build your own!
Using LEDs Padre helps Patrick create an awesome hand in a jar from Doctor Who, and learn how to make armor for Halloween or any cosplay costume!
Program an Arduino for simple input and output data!
Whether you're back in school or just want to know what's going on over your network, we show how to tap your traffic and a router that makes setting up your network simple.
Learn simple programming to control a servo, LEDs, and buttons to control a robot arm with an Arduino!
We show you how to see what data is traveling over the network, and the different hardware to help you with networking at home or at school!
We go over the history of beer, what it's made of, and what goes into brewing like a pro with Russell Tammany, and basic brewing with the Mr. Beer Kit!
Bryan goes to Third Street Ale Works in Santa Rosa for a behind the scenes look at how a real brewery works, interview on how to get into professional brewing, and taste testing our beer!
The boys are back! After 6 weeks away, they ease back into the Know Space with a basic lighting project. Cranky Hippo takes the lead as they combine an Arduino Nano, a strip of WS2812s and some soldering know how to make a LED picture frame. Oh... and Padre is really sick.
Padre went to Rome to run media for the Jesuits, and he needed some serious gear to make it work. From a Predator laptop to an SSD bonanza, a tricked out USB drive and an inexpensive 360-degree camera, he shows you the gear he brought on his "Roman Holiday."
Are you looking for gifts for that special geek in your life? We're kicking off our Holiday Gift Guide episodes for 2016 with 3D printer unboxings!
How set up your own surveillance system with 2 PTZ cameras, and connected to a Synology NAS!
The Archeer Pico Projector is a pocket-sized way for portable projection, we look back at IFA 2016 at the Acer booth and the advantage of three curved monitors, and a first look at the Acer Swift 7 and Spin 7 ultra thin laptops.
We put together our must have parts for your beginner Arduino project, whether for a gift or for yourself, we'll get you started!
Do you have a Maker in the family? Are you one yourself? Have you been hesitating to pull the trigger on a holiday purchase because of the dizzying array of 3D printing products? Well, you're in luck! Padre & Bryan give you not one, but TWO value-oriented 3D printers for ~$300!
Padre has had the Acer Spin for two weeks, is it the perfect replacement for his S7 ultrabook? Also, if you're upgrading your notebook, you'll most likely need to pick up some USB-C accessories, Padre shows you which ones are worth your cash. Finally, If you want to BUILD your own Surface Studio, Padre's got the first piece.
Upgrade the Surface studio, or build your own for less!
What to consider when you want to upgrade your PC to a SSD, but also how to expand your PC's storage even when you don't have anymore slots!
A compilation of our favorite projects that we covered this year, enjoy!
You can't get knowledge without making a few mistakes along the way, so we put together the worst of!
Find out what gear to bring with you while creating content on the road, but also how to transport that gear safely!
The Acer Swift 7 is a super thin laptop great for traveling, the OnePlus 3t is a big improvement, and we report back from CES 2017!
Padre and Bryan go to CES 2017 and find the best new tech and how it works!
We start our build of the Digital Oscilloscope Kit, and Smitty helps us with soldering tips and explains how resistors, capacitors, diodes, and more work!
Back from CES we look at easy home automation with the Switchmate, big sound from very tiny titanium ear buds from Echobox, our favorite durable speaker from Fugoo, and a cure for motion sickness with the Reliefband.
If you grow plants indoors, at some point you'll be faced with the choice of going on vacation and letting your plants die, or becoming a shut-in. You COULD purchase an automated drip-watering system, but if you've got even a little maker knowledge, you can make yourself a low-cost, super-flexible automated watering system.
We go to the KnowHow community and answer your questions! Time to upgrade you NAS? What is the Raspberry Pi compute module and why would you want it. What's the best way to exhaust hot air, and more!
Continuing with our Growduino project we go over what relays are and why we need them and begin the basics of coding your Arduino so you can remotely access or schedule automation!
We go over the different models of AeroGarden and what models we've been using, how to diagnse your WiFi connectivity issues, and how to repair the Syma X5 Quadcopter!
We go over the basic operation of out Growduino system, what is an RTC and why we need one for this project, and learn how to program an Arduino to schedule when to turn on and off the watering system.
ChatSIM allows you to travel without worrying about cell networks, why the OnePlus 3t is Padre's do it all phone, and the Feiyu Tech handheld gimbal.
We bring Mark "Smitty" Smith back on to cover the finer points of soldering while Padre and Bryan attempt to assemble a digital oscilloscope.
We invite Jason Howell onto KnowHow to show use how he built his MAME cabinet, how he plans to upgrade it and what he would change. Bryan reintroduces his NES Case mod with a Raspberry Pi console emulator, and Padre brings his TouchScreen mobile Pi for gaming or video on the go!
What is ASLR and how did it get owned? And we take an in-depth look at the Blackmagic Micro Cinema cameras in our first part of building your own streaming studio.
In part 2 of our vlogging studio, we introduce the Blackmagic Video Assist 4k, a Blackmagic Design Arduino Shield, and a 4 input video switcher called Skreens!
How to put a LED in a 4-Gang wallplate, Arduino driven dog deterrent, Anker PowerCore 20100 reviewed, how does the Mova Globe work, and a zombie laptop that drains the battery while turned off!
In part 3 of our streaming studio set up, we'll cover what you need to get up and running on streaming services like Youtube or Twitch.
Learn all about routers, why you need them, how they work, and learn about networking in general.
How to extend HDMI using SDI cables and strip out HDCP, build a $1000 streaming setup, along with a cheap setup for $400!
In our networking continuation, we cover the basic router settings for getting your home wireless set up. Then learn how to connect up to 500 devices to WiFi at once!
Sub $350 3D printer, a first look at the all-in-one HP Envy PC, and a self-watering Chia Pet system.
How to set up your router securely, by understanding what ports are, and how to use them! Ports, DMZ, Forwarding, and NMAP!
Writing to digital pins, reading from digital pins, and how to use i2c RTC with an i2c LED Screen.
What is a switch and how does it work, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) with poisoning, and find the right hardware for your network.
Go through the steps to include an OLED screen, a Real Time Clock, and another LCD screen all attached through i2C. Also the different types of memory an Arduino uses and how to save to EEPROM.
We answer questions from our G+ group! How to balance a quad copter, second monitor recommendations, radio-controlled switch, and how much light is too much for your indoor grow!
Screens and buttons are nice, but it's time to add network capabilities to our Arduino projects. We're going to use an Ethernet shield with an Arduino UNO to build a few basic network-enabled gadgets.
Why you should care about encrypting and anonymizing your internet traffic, and how to build your very own Raspberry Pi TOR project.
Build and program your own Arduino powered Steampunk Goggles! Revision 2 of the Steampunk Goggles project has improved comfort, strength and a stealthy cartridge system upgrade!
Protect yourself with MFA, encrypted messaging apps, and surf anonymously with the TOR browser.
We go back to the beloved Steampunk Goggle project that Padre has made improvements for, this episode we sit down and begin soldering the components needed for this project.
Digital assistants, and how to build your own RasPi Alexa with voice activation.
We finish soldering together the Steampunk Goggles Ver. 2 Project!
Podcast service, 3D printer problem, Entry level gaming laptop, mechanical keyboard, Synology NAS, coding tips, Raspberry Pi gaming machine, and indoor grow help.
Learn how to Sew for your own cosplay project! Patrick comes on to teach us how to use a sewing machine along with the techniques, fabric, and hurdles you'll need to know before attempting your own cosplay costume!
Patrick shows us how to make our own resin castings for cosplay and we discuss the recent Silicon Valley Comic Con.
WiFi is EVERYWHERE, so why run wires? What tools and knowledge you need to make your own cables and why hardwiring is better than WiFi.
How to run fiber in an existing conduit run, save videos from YouTube, alternative power sources, and Fugoo speaker review!
We take a look at how the ransomware WannaCry works and how, along with how not to get infected and what to do if you are.
How to save conditions on an Arduino for a sprinkler project, is X-Point worth getting for a home PC, first look at the Acer Predator z271t, and why you should clean your PC once in a while.
We answer community questions about how WannaCry works and what files are affected, along with WanaKiwi which can help if you've been infected, but it's not guaranteed.
What if we take relatively inexpensive hardware and use it to APPROXIMATE Segmented Security?
How to set up your own wireless bridge, how and why you would want to refresh your IP address, home switch recommendations, and backdoors placed on your computer after an infection by WannaCry.
We go over the basics of how to monitor traffic on your network using taps and Wireshark!
We go over some of the technology that is must haves for summer fun! A waterproof speaker, easy to deploy pop-up tent, an ultrabook with great battery life, and more!
Build your own wait timer out of an Arduino with a light sensor, Synology 1517+ NAS review, a global hotspot, RasPi mSATA, and Synology surveillance station.
We cover the headlines from E3 and what we're excited to see in the coming year, how to make your Nintendo Switch Dock more portable, and build a MAME using a Raspberry Pi to rival an NES Classic!
Fidget spinners are all the rage now... So why not build your own! We design our own spinners with a 3D printer and have a spin off! Project Summary * Yeah... we're making spinners
We cover some of our favorite cloud storage options and go over the pros and cons of storing data in the cloud or locally.
How to solder surface mount parts! We sit down with our soldering spirit animal "Smitty" and show you the best, and worst techniques for doing surface mount soldering.
We show you how to take control of your Twitter feed with a simple script, and how to encrypt individual files or entire drives!
Which hard drive should you be using in your NAS, the three dumb routers setup, Steampunk goggle v2, and solder iron recommendations.
3D print or buy a portable dock for the Nintendo Switch, and we cover our favorite drawing apps for the Microsoft Surface and the iPad Pro.
3D print your own LED clock! Learn how to make your own 3D clock design along with how to program and power an Arduino!
We cover the best streaming apps and which is best for you, what tablet to replace a Nexus 7 with, a custom made 3D printer enclosure and a slick NES RasPi Case!
3D printing your own clock using LED's and an Arduino!
How to build your own boot drive for installing Windows 10 or Mac OS Sierra, cloning software for making copies of your hard drive, and awesome G+ community projects!
We continue to build a 3D printed clock and cover the basics of RTC functionality, and diving into programming the LED's.
How to shoot and edit video using only your phone, and learn the best places to mount and record from using action cameras.
It's all about that base... We show you how to put together the components needed for nearly completing our LED Clock Project!
How to encrypt your emails using a simple PGP browser plugin, and now that summer temps are rising how to keep your PC cool by cleaning it out.
The final assembly! Part 5 of the DIY LED Clock build has come to an end! Here's how to wire, solder, and assemble the complete build of the clock.
What is geocaching, how to find them, and why it's fun to go exploring for them!
The best laptop to buy for the school year.
Protecting yourself on a college network.
On today's episode, is this Acer all-in-one the perfect desktop for your dorm room? A robot to fold your clothes and Padre explores his inner space.
Protecting campus network, powering your gear, augmenting your reality.
Repurpose your old remote controls.
Use relays to turn groups of devices on and off using an IR remote control.
Padre and Patrick answer your questions!
Protecting your credit and smart finances.
Create your own Amazon Alexa Flash Briefings. - Flash Briefings are for quick news and content delivery via Amazon's Alexa devices. - Can do two different types of Flash Briefings: Text and Audio.
Turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving to Save Your Life
Using a RasPi and Cayenne as a security system.
Is there a difference between a $1200 3D Printer vs. a $700 one?
We're going to create a "Mad Scientist Bubbler" as a Halloween effect. Using a glass container, an air pump, some poly beads, and a little Arduino magic, we're going to make a decoration with some extra geek flair!
Taking control of household devices, IOT devices and photos!
Halloween isn't just for kids! It's the perfect holiday for makers and DIY'ers to show off their creativity! Megan and Padre stir up some Halloween delights from the dollar store, then jump into 3D design for an arduino-controlled Ghoulish delight!
Microsoft just released its "Fall Creator's Update" with support for "Mixed Reality" - We take a first-look at Acer's headset, then Megan Morrone tries her hand at soldering when we assemble Skully v2!
Jason Howell plays Super Hot!
Unboxing the $150 MonoPrice Mini Delta 3D Printer.
Want a low-cost, hardware-based ad-blocker that can stop third-party ads for ALL devices on your network without choking your bandwidth to a crawl? Padre and Patrick Delehanty (Big and Tall) use a Raspberry Pi 3 and the "Pi-hole" project to create a data closet device that lets you do just that!
You live in a next-generation digital age, so why are you using security from the 60's?! Padre and Jason show you how to lock down your Google Services to protect your digital life.
Gifts that makers want, and possibly didn't know they needed!
What do you give the geek who has everything? What about a man cave? Padre & Jason Howell take you through the gear THEY have inside their man caves! Holiday gift giving, man cave, music production, NAS, USB-C, Docking, Gaming, Lapboard, Superhot
Exercise tech, apple watch, m-pad, core strength, sensibo, sleepace, UV-C
It's been a fun year of DIY, making and tomfoolery for the Know How crew. From teaching you the basics of networking to going in-depth on WannaCry and Raspberry Pi security projects, to dropping some Arduino and Steampunk loving, THIS is our best of 2017!
Sure you can BUY a quadcopter, but do you know how to design and build one? Can you fix your craft when it breaks? Can you upgrade it into the EXACT tool you need?
Fr. Robert Ballecer and Patrick Delahanty show you how to can get information about all the devices on your network, how to turn a Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi router, solving filament problems in a 3D printer, and modifying Nerf and Lazer Tag guns.
Want an easy-to-use tool to see how vulnerable you are to Meltdown and Spectre? Tired of "Jello" videos from your drone? Feel like building the 2018 Alien-X? Need a soda-can sized, Android-powered pico projector will full-size features? -- Padre and Jason have the answer to all of these questions on this flu-ridden episode of "Know How"!
Are you tired of the rat's nest of cables under, over and through your desk, nightstand, and counter? Well so are we! In this cableriffic episode of Know How, Padre & Megan Morrone show you some practical products for organizing your tangle of cables... Then we show you how Burke would handle it! Add in some of Megan's favorite speakers from CES 2018, and you've got a fun-for-the-whole-family episode of Know How! (And Burke in a Box)
The toys from CES 2018 are starting to arrive in the studio and Patrick/Padre are ready to give you a first look! From Alexa in your vehicle, to a battery that charges your phone AND your car, to a smart watch that only needs to be charged once a month, and a way to exercise in the office, we've got the swag you need to see!
Feedback: FPV Help -- William B. "KITAs, I am excited that you have brought drones back to Know How! I watched when you did drones in 2015, but only recently have I been getting very much into designing and building my own. I started with the trainer you suggested and have graduated to 250 and 450 class quads, but now I want FPV. I've been looking at some options and they all look either too expensive or too complicated. I'm not sure if I want goggles, because I actually like to SEE my drone in addition to being able to see FROM the drone. What are my options and what would you suggest for a budget of ~$200?"
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell join Fr. Robert to show how to transfer your data, text messages and apps when you want to switch from iOS to Android or vice versa.
It's the last week of the iOS/Android switch and we've got Jason and Megan back on the show to give us their final thoughts about living 6 weeks in enemy territory! What does Jason like about iOS? What does Megan want Apple to copy from Google? Are they ready to swap back to their own devices? -- It's all happening this week on "Know How"!
Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas
Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power
Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker
Make a streaming kit for under $300.
Worried about the CLOUD act that was sprung on the American people? Take a deep breath. Hold it. Now let it out and let's talk... Steve Gibson from "Security Now" is my guest to have a serious, NON-PANICKED, conversation about the CLOUD act, what it does, why it does it and what YOU can do to protect yourself and the others in your circle of trust. Trust No One... but listen to us!
So you got yourself a brand-new 3D printer, but you're getting a little tired of printing out just the objects that you've downloaded. If that's you, then we've got an episode for you! Jason Howell and Megan Morrone join Padre for a special 3D episode of "Know How"! -- We're going to be teaching the basics of "Tinkercad", a free, browser-based CAD tool that can be used to create everything from the simplest box to a universe-in-a-bottle. (Stargate Reference) -
So you want a little extra "something-something" to spice up your next appearance at a Con or Maker Faire... What about a Droid!? Patrick Delahanty drops by to show you his latest labor of love: a mouse droid from Episode IV of Star Wars!
So you want to be a podcaster? In Part 1 of "Stream How" (Episode 374) we showed you a basic, sub $300 setup to get yourself online and streaming to the most popular services on the Internet. This time we're upping our game with some gear from Elgato that will allow us to switch and broadcast any HDMI source! If you've ever wanted to stream your gaming sessions, this is the episode for you!
It's a feedback episode of Know How! Megan and Padre take a look at Linux laptops and Ubiquity wireless gear, then Megan gets funky with Nanoleaf and Padre breaks out a battery bank...that can also wash your car!
Is it time for you to up your network game? If so, THIS is the episode for you! Padre and Jason Howell take a look at some of the basic features of a Synology Network Attached Storage box in the first of several episodes about expanding your networking horizons. Learn how to automatically backup all the data on ALL the computers in your network, then learn about creating your own cloud, away from prying eyes. It's all coming up... on "Know How"!
Have you ever wanted to go to a Maker Faire, but were a little intimidated by "Burning man meets CES"? -- If so, this episode of "Know How" is just for you! We prepare Megan Morrone for her first-ever Maker Faire by taking a trip through some of the wonders we've found at Maker Faires past. From a "bomb" that makes fuels from organic scraps, to an electronics printer, to the Tiny House revolution, this "Know How" has something for everybody with the spirit of a maker!
In the last "Synology Madness", Jason Howell and Padre showed you how to access your Synology NAS from anywhere in the world. This week they're building on that foundation by showing you how to create your own Network Video Recorder with your Synology NAS and a few network cameras! We also get a "First Look" at Netgear's newest gaming-themed devices AND a tease for Synology Madness III: Plex and your Media!
Do you like Funko Pop! figurines? Do you have a Funko Pop! collection? Or are you co-hosts with somebody with a serious Funko Pop! addiction? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then today's "Know How" is for you! With an Arduino, a ring of WS2812 LEDs, and a few 3D-printed parts, we're going to create a disco stand to make your Funko... FUNKY! Also... there's a 50/50 chance that we burn ourselves.
Is it time for you to up your network game? If so, THIS is the episode for you! Padre and Jason Howell take a look at some of the basic features of a Synology Network Attached Storage box in the first of several episodes about expanding your networking horizons. Learn how to automatically backup all the data on ALL the computers in your network, then learn about creating your own cloud, away from prying eyes. It's all coming up... on "Know How"!
The Raspberry Pi is an amazing device that can be everything from a server to a game machine, but have you ever wanted to have a self-contained, portable unit? Or maybe a server NUC with a built-in uninterruptible Power Supply? On this episode of Know How, Patrick and Padre take you through the steps of creating a "LiPi" which can give you up to 12 hours of power for your RasPi while also acting as an auto-switching UPS that can run on 6-26 volts!
If you've got a Synology NAS, you're 1/3 of the way to cord-cutting Nirvana! In this episode of Know How, Padre and Jason show you how to use a Synology NAS, Plex and an HDHomeRun tuner to create an Over-The-Air networked Digital Video Recorder that will allow you to make your favorite programming available on-demand... with NO monthly fee! -- Also... privacy enthusiasts need to see our step-by-step creation of a SSL VPN using a Synology RT2600AC router.
Fr. Robert Ballecer is joined by Megan Morrone and Jason Howell to show off the tech that you can use on your summer trips.
After more than 300 episodes together as the "Know How Bros" Padre and Cranky Hippo say goodbye to Know How 3.0 in the only way possible... by bringing back some of their favorite episodes! From testing the bacteria inside Bryan's ear, to creating home-made comets, to electrocuting the Hippo and messing with a Raspberry Pi arcade machine, this episode has a little of everything that you've loved about Know How for the past 6 years.
