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What is SATA Express? How does it differ from previous iterations of Serial ATA? Sponsor message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today! Title: Televisor - Old Skool [Monstercat Release Remix Competition] Beatport Download Link: http://bit.ly/15RoXRT Label Channel: http://www.youtube.com/monstercat YouTube link: http://youtu.be/u_kT0uR64GA
Net neutrality is a pretty hot button topic right now - but what is it? Sponsor message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
What is disk defragmentation? Should you always defrag your drives? Sponsor message: Thanks to Audible for supporting our channel. Get a free audiobook of your choice at http://www.audible.com/techquickie.
What changes did the fifth iteration of HTML bring? Why is a new HTML revision so important? Sponsor message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
VPNs aren't necessary for the average internet user... right? Well, that may not be so true anymore... Sponsor message: Join Dollar Shave Club at http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Dollar Shave Club delivers high quality shaving products and other bathroom supplies to your door every month for less than the cost of buying your razors from the store! Join now and start shaving time and shaving money! Title: Favright - Iceladen Video: http://youtu.be/83uaH3b1wtI Beatport: http://monster.cat/1aqAY
What is so special about AMD's Freesync? Should you care if your hardware is Freesync compatible? Sponsor message: Check out this limited time drop on Massdrop today: http://dro.ps/techquickie. And while you're there, be sure to check out the rest of their current drop lineup!
What in the world is quantum computing? How does it differentiate from the good old classic computing we know and love? Sponsor message: Check out Cooler Master's Case Mod World Series! http://bit.ly/1Bw8gwe Entries close February 7. Writing credit: Jeff Kuenle
Optical image stabilization has become a bit of a buzz word for smartphone manufacturers - you may be a bit sick of hearing about it by now, but rest assured, it isn't just marketing fluff... Sponsor message: Check out Cooler Master's Case Mod World Series! http://bit.ly/1Bw8gwe Entries close February 7.
Are wearables like smartwatches just another flash in the pan, or are they here to stay? Sponsor message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today! Anandtech article link: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8810/wearables-2014-and-beyond Writing Credit: Jon Martin
Biometric scanners seem like a futuristic idea to many of us, but they're becoming much more prevalent in our day to day activities... Sponsor message: Join Dollar Shave Club at http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Dollar Shave Club delivers high quality shaving products and other bathroom supplies to your door every month for less than the cost of buying your razors from the store! Join now and start shaving time and shaving money!
Sitting at a computer all day can lead to all sorts of health problems! Taran explains different ergonomic and behavior solutions. Sponsor message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today! Linked videos: Repetitive Strain Injury - Fast As Possible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYV0PsUvMjk Adjustable Chairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxhPcSGS3
Image sensors allow us to have amazing cameras in all types of devices, many of which are becoming smaller and smaller all the time... But what makes these sensors so darn impressive? Sponsor message: Squarespace is the fast, easy way to create your own personal, professional, or business website with enough templates to suit any reasonable need! Get 10% off using offer code LINUS at http://squarespace.com/linus
What new features and capabilities can we expect from Windows 10? lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
How does data travel around the internet without becoming publicly visible? Encryption! But what is encryption?... Massdrop link: http://dro.ps/techquickie
What effect does pixel persistence have on current VR headsets, and how does it impact aspects of the visual gaming experience like motion blur? Fractal Design message: Enjoy the clean, Scandanavian design of Fractal Design's cases, power supplies, and cooling products at http://bit.ly/1zkZeM6
Self or autonomic healing materials take a lead from our own biologies when trying to rectify small points of damage. But will we see them in all of our next-gen tech devices? lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
What is a proxy, and what can a proxy be used for? Cooler Master message: Check out their products at http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/ and learn more at http://cmu.coolermaster.com/en/
What makes a wide angle lens special, and what can you do with one other than take close-up photos of cute animals wearing hats? Dollar Shave Club message: Visit http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus to get high quality bathroom supplies delivered directly to your door every month in the US, Canada, Australia,or New Zealand!
What are consumer drones? Is "drone" even the right name for a device like this? lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
Why do we need data compression, and how do computers compress data? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial.
Camera technology is full of marvelous advancements like autofocus that can make both professional and casual photographers' lives a whole lot easier... lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
Light emitting diodes have actually been around for quite a bit longer than you may expect... so why does everyone in the electronics space seem to be so obsessed with them lately? Audible message: Thanks to Audible for supporting our channel. Get a free audiobook of your choice at http://www.audible.com/techquickie.
As if determining the price to performance ratio of a TV wasn't hard enough, some manufacturers have started using a new rating system, quantum dots... Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial.
Should we expect to see the amazing performance gains we have seen rumored about DirectX 12 and Vulkan in practice? Squarespace message: Squarespace is the fast, easy way to create your own personal, professional, or business website with enough templates to suit any reasonable need! Get 10% off using offer code LINUS at http://squarespace.com/linus
Why is a firewall such an essential part of the safety of your personal and professional digital information? Fractal Design message: Thanks for making this promotion over the last ten months such a success. Let us know what you thought of these ad spots, and if you want to see more of them, over at http://bit.ly/fdtqfinale. If you fill out the survey at that link you will be entered in an exclusive worldwide giveaway for TQ and LTT fans to win a Fractal Design product of your choice! 3 winner
If you aren't satisfied with the level of customization available with your Apple or Android phone at stock, are there legal ways to unlock more customizable features? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial.
Microphones are an extremely integral part of our day-to-day life, whether you use them for work, or But how do they work? lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today! Music: Metal Proof by David Fau http://www.youtube.com/freemetalsongs
How do CPUs take code electrical signals and translate them to strings of text on-screen that a human can actually understand? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial.
Radar is not nearly as complicated as you might expect, and actually utilizes some scientific phenomena that you may be familiar with... lynda.com message: lynda.com is your one stop shop for learning a variety of skills online, at your own pace. Visit http://lynda.com/techquickie to redeem your 10 day free trial and start learning today!
Is the autonomous future of automobiles a lot closer than we may expect? littleBits message: Get $20 off your first purchase by visiting http://LittleBits.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/luke_lafr Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
At this point we pretty much take the "magic" of search engines for granted. But there is a lot going on behind the scenes that we may not always consider... Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial.
Could a significant electromagnetic interference impact our daily, tech-filled lives as we know them? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com IMAGE CREDITS “Nicolas Cage 2011 CC” by Gerald Geronimo. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolas_Cage_2011_CC.jpg#/med
Is 3D NAND all that great? Or is it just another 3D implementation that will disappoint most, and give some throbbing headaches... Dollar Shave Club message: Visit http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus to get high quality bathroom supplies delivered directly to your door every month in the US, Canada, Australia,or New Zealand! Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com Credits: “The National Archives UK - WORK
What is actually happening to data as it travels through the internet? Does it get passed around through a series of tubes? (Hint: it doesn't) Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Credits “Packet Switching” by Oddbodz - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Packet_Switching.gif#/media
What classifies something as a "mod," and what are the different types of said modifications? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Anything with a microprocessor needs an operating system, and most operating systems can be placed under two categories based on how they manage tasks, singletasking and multitasking... Dollar Shave Club message: Visit http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus to get high quality bathroom supplies delivered directly to your door every month in the US, Canada, Australia,or New Zealand! Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linust
What are some of the differences between different types of operating systems, and why are those differences so darn important? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com Image credits “Virtual memory” by Ehamberg - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Virtual_
Operating systems - whether you love Windows, Mac, or Linux, it's important to note that all operating systems have some pretty striking similarities... Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Why do we still see such shoddy voice quality on new, high-priced smartphones? Is HD Voice going the finally bring call quality into the 21st century? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
What's with all the buzz about Android TV? Should I care about it, or is all TV a thing of the past? Cooler Master message: Check out their products at http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/ and learn more at http://cmu.coolermaster.com/en/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
DDoS attacks can be a real pain when you're the target... What is actually happening behind the scenes of an attack like this? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Motion sensors have changed pretty significantly in the last 20 years. We even have sensors that detect their own motion! Wait... how does that work?... Audible message: Thanks to Audible for supporting our channel. Get a free audiobook of your choice at http://www.audible.com/techquickie. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Electric vehicles aren't nearly as new as one might think! So why is everyone so excited about them now? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
"Memory leak" is a term used to describe many different communication errors that reduce your available memory. So what can you do about them? Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie
What is the Tesla Powerwall? Is its concept even practical? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
CFast is making its way into a lot of high-end photography equipment... How has it evolved from Compact Flash? Massdrop link: http://dro.ps/techquickie Follow us: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Most of us are pretty familiar with 3D printing at this point, but how do we create true-to-life digital versions of physical objects? Enter 3D scanning... Jackthreads link: Get an additional 20% off by visiting http://JackThreads.com/techquickie and entering coupon code techquickie at checkout just for being you. Follow us: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
How has DRM evolved over the years, and where do we see it going? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
What happens to all of your online accounts when you die? Dollar Shave Club link: Join the club today at http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Is open source they way of the future for software? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow us: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
What is Adblock, and what effect does Adblock have on your favorite sites and creators? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
What are browser extensions? Are they all helpful, or are some malicious by design? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/luke_lafr
What are some helpful tips to make sure you don't jeopardize your safety over Wi-Fi wherever you go? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Why are EULAs necessary? Can a company REALLY come after me if I break one? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community: http://linustechtips.com
What the heck is 4G, and what advantages do our newer generation mobile networks have over the OGs like 1G? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Twitter: http://twitter.com/linustech Facebook: http://facebook.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Are robots and androids different? Could Gundams be a real thing? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
What IS binaural audio, and do you need any specific hardware to listen to a binaural track? Audible link: Thanks to Audible for supporting our channel. Get a free audiobook of your choice at http://www.audible.com/techquickie. Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech
The world is now digital and we have no need for physical media! Right guys? Right?... Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
The term "CPU" no longer just covers multi-core, PC processors... Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Transparent displays aren't just found in movies anymore... How do real-world transparent displays work? Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
Is the "dark web" as scary as its name may suggest? Cooler Master link: Check out the new MasterCase, coming soon! http://bit.ly/1KinO6l Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com
RFID, or radio frequency identification, has become an integral part of our day-to-day lives... lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Join our community forum: http://linustechtips.com Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech
Internet? Web? Aren't they the same thing? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
With the HUGE decrease in Internet Explorer usage, Microsoft knew that something had to be changed to increase their internet browser adoption rate... Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
What is mastering, and what does it mean when a classic gets remastered? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
The name might not be anything special, but HUDs are a very interesting tech that may have a huge impact in the coming years... Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the forum: http://linustechtips.com
How do gimbals help everything from drone cameras to cruise ships stay upright? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licenses for images used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
What are rootkits, and why can they be so much more dangerous than other kinds of malware? Get $20 off your first purchase by visiting http://LittleBits.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode
Solar energy usage has grown dramatically over the last few years. How does new tech better harness the sun's power? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
We hear a lot about new game engines when they're released. But what exactly are they, and how do they affect the gaming experience? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
How does the humble green screen make all kinds of movie magic possible, and why the heck is it green, anyway? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Online dating has surged in popularity. How do these services match you with a potential partner, and do these relationships end up faring well? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/luke_lafr Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Augmented reality has become very popular with developers recently. What kinds of things could AR make possible, both now and in the future? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode
Humans have sought ways to waterproof things since ancient times. How do we keep electronics safe from water and moisture here in the modern age? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
The motherboard voltage regulator module is a crucial but often-overlooked component. What does it do, and why is it important, especially for overclockers? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Voice recognition, after years of clunky performance, has finally started seeing widespread adoption. How have improvements made it so popular? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is very different than the types of VRAM we've seen before. How does it work, and will it actually improve your gaming experience? Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Microsoft Windows has a long history of both successes and slip-ups. How did we get from Windows 1.0 in 1985 to Windows 10 today? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Touchscreens are now fixtures in many people's everyday lives. How do they work, and what's in development to take the technology beyond just swiping stuff on a screen? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for diagram used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode
Surge protectors that promise to protect your expensive equipment have been around for a long time. How well do they deliver on their claims, and what should you buy? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
E-sports have exploded in popularity both among spectators and competitive gamers competing for large prizes. Are they really that different from more traditional sports? Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
We've gotten used to streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music...so why not video games, too? Sponsor message: Check out the Nvidia SHIELD and GeForce Now at http://bit.ly/1LCiwHj! Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Wireless AC Wave 2 allows your devices to communicate in a different way from previous Wi-Fi standards. How much speed could you gain as a result?
Chromebooks are quite different from traditional laptops. What are their capabilities, and are they a compelling buy if you don't need an overkill gaming notebook? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
We're not talking about tasty treats - we're talking about those little files that hang out in your browser cache. What do they do, and do they pose a privacy risk? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Public Wi-Fi hotspots are super-convenient, but are often less secure than your home network. How can they be vulnerable, and what can you do to protect yourself? Thanks to Braintree for supporting our channel. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to http://www.braintreepayments.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Believe it or not, Apple's iPhone has been out for nearly a decade. Here's a look at how this iconic device has evolved over the years. Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcod
Scannable codes, once the sole province of the grocery store checkout aisle, are now everywhere thanks to the rise of smartphones. How have they changed over the years? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licenses for images used in this video: https://gnu.org/lic
People being unpleasant to each other online is nothing new, but when might it be too much? How prevalent is cyberbullying, and what are its possible effects? Thanks to Braintree for supporting our channel. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to http://www.braintreepayments.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Running one operating system on top of another with virtual machines is useful for gamers, home users, and IT pros alike. How does it work, and how can it help you? Head over to http://iFixit.com/TECHQUICKIE for all your electronics repair needs. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html
Noise-cancelling headphones go beyond just blocking sound with physical barriers. What makes them special, and how should you go about choosing a pair? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
It seems like our mobile devices always run low on battery at crucial times. What are some ways to keep your smartphone, tablet, or laptop running for longer? Massdrop link: http://dro.ps/techquickie Follow us: http://twitter.com/luke_lafr Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Chances are you'll see a lot of emphasis placed on megapixel count if you're buying a new digital camera, but are there more important things to consider? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/luke_lafr Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for images used in this video: https://gnu.org/licenses/fdl.html
Although opinions are sharply divided on Spam the meat product, e-mail spam is something no one likes. Why is spam so prolific, and how do we try to fight it off? Thanks to Braintree for supporting our channel. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to http://www.braintreepayments.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Modern printers are incredibly useful, but notorious for having questionable reliability. How do laser & inkjet printers work, and why do they often give us a hard time? Head over to http://iFixit.com/TECHQUICKIE for all your electronics repair needs. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for diagram used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
Lately, downloadable content has been a serious money-maker for game developers. How is it usually implemented, and how can you make smart buying decisions? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
People who are serious about sound often swear by high-fidelity, or hi-fi, audio equipment. Here's a look at what goes into a hi-fi setup. Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
What innovations - and risks - have allowed Amazon to become the massive online retailer it is today? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
From epic space battles to the checkout counter at your local big-box store, lasers are everywhere... Thanks to Braintree for supporting our channel. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to http://www.braintreepayments.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Artificial body parts have been around for a long time, but how is modern tech allowing patients to get replacements that look and function more like the real deal? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.o
We're starting to see screens that can tell how hard you're pressing appear in mobile devices. How do they work, and will they be a game-changer? Head over to http://iFixit.com/TECHQUICKIE for all your electronics repair needs. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Intel CPUs have changed a lot since they released their first processor all the way back in 1971... lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licenses for images used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.en.html Pentium, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino, Intel Inside, and the Intel logo an
Long ago, AMD was a second-source supplier for Intel, but soon started developing CPUs in-house and came up with some major innovations of its own... Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licenses for images used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode The Intel logo, Pentium, and Intel Inside are trademarks o
Haptic - or touch - feedback has evolved beyond just small motors that make your game controller shake... lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used in this video: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
Let's face it - life is noisy. So what kinds of things do we use to block out unwanted noise, both now and in the future? Massdrop link: http://dro.ps/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
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We've gotten used to the idea of light carrying data through fiber optic lines, but could we soon see it transmit wireless network signals, too? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
From the Magnavox Odyssey to the Atari 2600 to the NES to the Xbox One, each generation of consoles has brought us something new... Dollar Shave Club link: http://dollarshaveclub.com/linus Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
4:3, 16:9, 21:9...where did common aspect ratios come from, and what the heck is "anamorphic widescreen," anyway? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Criminals have started using new types of malware to hold your computer hostage for money. How does this work, and how can you stay safe? lynda.com message: Sign up for your 10-day FREE trial at http://lynda.com/techquickie Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
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What fundamental things does a computer BIOS do, and what are the important differences between the traditional BIOS and the newer UEFI? Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Drives always seem to be getting smaller and faster. How can the new M.2 interface help your PC work more quickly? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Sure, you can build a PC, but you can't exactly build your own CPU. Fortunately, there are companies that can - here's how they do it! Freshbooks message: Head over to http://freshbooks.com/techquickie and don’t forget to enter Tech Quickie in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section when signing up for your free trial. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
SATA is the dominant interface for hard drives these days, but could SAS be a powerful alternative for your setup, or is it just too impractical? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/linus and use offer code LINUS to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
