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S.M.A.R.T. is a tool that can alert you if your hard drive or SSD is about to fail. How do you use it, and how much can you rely on it? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Follow: twitter.com/linustech Join the community: twitter.com/linustech
Have a look at Microsoft's meteoric rise to becoming one of the titans of the software industry, as well as its stumbles along the way. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
There's no way we could cover every issue you could run into while building a PC in just one episode! Check out some more of our top tips right here. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/lega
Nintendo started out as a small playing card company and struggled when it decided to branch out into other ventures - until it decided to dabble in the fledgling video game market... 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 Image at 3:47 credit Marcin Wichary Lic
Latency, the delay between an input and the corresponding output, can affect everything from gaming to driving your car. What causes it, what happens when latency is too high, and how do we fight it? Thanks Audible! Get a free audiobook with a 30 day free trial at http://www.audible.com/techquickie. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Many monitors don't have accurate colors out of the box. Fortunately, you can often correct this by calibrating your display. How do you do this, and do you necessarily need expensive hardware? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Display calibration sites: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/all_tests.php http://www.displaycalibration.com/color_depth.html Color profiles: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc
With so many motherboards promising you the moon, what features should you be looking for? And are there still real performance differences between models? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Routers, switches, access points, modems, hubs, bridges...what is the difference between all these network devices?! 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: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
What do all those capacitors, resistors, chokes, and transistors on your motherboard actually do? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
PWM is a technology that enables cool things like RGB lighting and variable-speed fans. How does it work? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
HDCP is a copy-protection scheme used with HDMI and other connections. How does it work, and why has it given consumers so many problems? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
The new HDMI 2.1 standard supports staggeringly high resolutions and refresh rates, as well as other new 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. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
There's been a lot of press around the supposed "death" of the desktop PC. But are desktops really on their way out, or is the reality more nuanced? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
What are "white hat," "gray hat," and "black hat" hackers, and what are some of the more noteworthy hacks from each group? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
We've gotten used to thin, light, yet powerful laptops that can do almost everything a desktop can - but it wasn't always that way! Learn about the history of laptops, from the earliest bulky portables to the sleek machines of 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://linustechti
What's the truth about cable length? Do shorter cables always mean a better signal? Has digital technology made the question irrelevant, or is it still something you should think about? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
The Nintendo Switch is an interesting hybrid console that serves as the successor to the Wii U. What should you know about it? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Arcologies are large, self-sufficient structures that may one day help address the challenges of overpopulation and resource scarcity - but is this concept just a sci-fi pipe dream, or could it be a realistic solution? 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
Here's part 2 of our history of Microsoft, where we have a look at Redmond's successes and missteps since the launch of Windows XP. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for image used: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
There's lots of debate over cooling solutions for electronics, but why do they generate so much heat in the first place? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
AMD's all-new Ryzen CPUs are finally here. What should you know about them, and how do they stack up to Intel processors? 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
Are you looking for an Episode III that won't disappoint you? We're back with another installment of our series covering helpful tips to prevent your excitement over building your PC from dying with thunderous applause. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com
Our last video on mechanical keyboard switches came out four years ago! So we decided it was time for a second episode where we go over other types of switches that have since gained in popularity. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com License for images used:
Why do our electronics seem to have a limited lifespan, even if they don't contain moving parts? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licenses for images used: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
RGB lighting is all the rage these days, but how exactly does it produce all those colors and effects, and are there things you should consider when planning your RGB setup? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Licese for image used: https://creativecommons
Mainframe computers, also known as "big iron," power things from credit card processing to airline ticketing. How do they work, and what makes them different from other large-scale devices like supercomputers? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://linustechtips.com Thanks to
How do computers read text on a page, and how has the technology improved? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join th
We've come a long way from the beige boxes of yesteryear! Learn how to select a computer case that will deliver a pleasant building experience, proper compatibility, and the features you need to get the most out of your components. Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/
5G looks to be the next big thing in mobile technology - but just how fast is it, really? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitte
Thanks Audible! Get a free audiobook with a 30 day free trial at http://www.audible.com/techquickie. Drive imaging and cloning are powerful ways to back up your data - but what makes them better than just copying all your stuff onto a separate drive using File Explorer? Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linust
How are laser projectors superior to their bulb-based counterparts? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests for futur
How do CAPTCHA puzzles and that "I'm not a robot" box work, and are there ways for spammers to get around them? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster
Voice coils are relatively simple structures, but have the power to make your speakers and hard drives work! How do they do this? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24
Check out Kingston's selection of encrypted USB drives here: http://kings.tn/encryptedusb Ever wanted to encrypt and secure individual files without having to encrypt your entire hard drive or SSD? Here's how to do it, along with an explanation on how individual file encryption works. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: h
Intel Optane is a new storage technology that can be used as either a super-fast SSD or additional system RAM! Learn all about it right here. Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests fo
How do scanners convert words and pictures on a sheet of paper into a digital image? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests
What do those sequences of memory timings on your RAM modules mean? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests for futur
AMD launched their new Ryzen CPUs with a line of stock heatsinks that are actually interesting! TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment
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Does it drive you crazy when other people misuse tech terms? Here are some you should look out for... 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment
Can your ISP see everything you send and receive through their pipes, or is it more complicated than that? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave
WARNING: THE BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO IS JARRING. YOU MIGHT WANT TO TURN DOWN YOUR HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS. TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Here's some history of the "delete System32" meme...and by the way, what happens if you actually delete it? Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie
How do you run MacOS without the hefty Apple price tag? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or twe
There are plenty of misconceptions about PC components out there. We'd like to, well, MASH them! TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment
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How do fax machines work, and why do people still use them in the age of e-mail? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: http://twitter.com/j
Contrast ratio is a huge determinant of overall image quality, but it can be a confusing specification... 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them h
You might look at URLs nearly every day, but what do all the parts of a Web address actually do? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment
What's the difference between common audio file formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, and FLAC? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: http://twitter.
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What do you need to know about Intel's new Core i9 and Core X processors? Are they sensible upgrades? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a co
We're told not to make phone calls while airborne - but is there a real reason for it? Share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with Synergy! Save 50% here: https://symless.com/synergy/tq2 Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: http://twitter.com/jmart
Are all the things people call "computer viruses" actually viruses? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: http://twitter.com/jmart604 Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Join the community: http://l
Some people think that the radiation from phones and other electronic devices can give you cancer. Is there any truth to this, or is it just a huge misconception? TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit http://tunnelbear.com/linus to try it free and save 10% when you sign up for unlimited TunnelBear data. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections
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What's special about this new version of Windows 10? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Leave a comment with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: http://twitter.com/jmart604 Follow: http://twit
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Netflix pushes a staggering amount of data in the form of movies and TV shows to millions of people every day. How do 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24
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What exactly does the AHCI/IDE selector in the BIOS do? Can it affect drive performance or functionality? 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. Registry instructions from Winaero: http://winaero.com/blog/switch-from-ide-to-achi-after-installing-windows-7-or-windows-8/ Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ T
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How does Google Traffic keep up with road conditions in so many places? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a re
What are the differences between the different CPU models in AMD's new Ryzen lineup? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/L... Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collection... Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes,
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The Scroll Lock key is a mainstay on most keyboards, but does it actually do anything? Share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with Synergy! Save 50% here: https://symless.com/synergy/tq5 Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes, or tweet
The Impossible Burger is a plant-based food that uses high tech to closely simulate real meat - or so it claims. What kind of technology is involved, and does it actually come close to the real deal? Visit https://www.tunnelbear.com/Linus and start your 7-day free trial today! Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/
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Bias lighting - you know, the lighting you put behind your display - not only looks cool, but also has practical benefits! 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-post
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Would a server CPU with a high core count be a sensible option for your gaming rig - if the price is right? Share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with Synergy! Save 50% here: https://symless.com/synergy/tq6 Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a reply with your requests for fu
Apple is giving us TWO new iPhone models this year (three if you count the 8 Plus). Learn all about them right here. Share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with Synergy! Save 50% here: https://symless.com/synergy/tq8 Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a reply with your reques
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Stealth aircraft can give pilots a huge advantage over opponents by being difficult to detect on radar - but how is it possible to keep something so large and powerful hidden from the eyes of the adversary? 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. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: h
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Most games and other programs list "minimum requirements" for your PC, but are they really accurate? Squarespace link: Visit http://squarespace.com/techquickie and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. Techquickie Merch Store: https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/LinusTechTips/ Techquickie Movie Poster: https://shop.crowdmade.com/collections/linustechtips/products/tech-quickie-24x36-poster Follow: http://twitter.com/linustech Leave a reply with your requests for fu
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