TechFan #222 – OO0

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Tim

It’s Force Friday, so of course Tim and David are up to discussing Star Wars toys at the start of the show. (And sorry, Kenny, if you’re out there somewhere listening!) The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has a pretty big design flaw, Game Center, Hot iPhones, BB-8 and OO-0, SteelSeries Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller, and the Dell XPS 13 are all topics for discussion.

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Pac-Man 256
SteelSeries Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller
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TechFan #221 – Den of Thieves

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Tim

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Ashley Madison hack and the privacy and relationship repercussions are on the top of the show. Also, Pac-Man is back in a big, bad way with Pac-Man 256 from developer Hipster Whale. Apple Music is once again a big topic thanks to feedback, as well as privacy.

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Pac-Man 256
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TechFan #220 – Private Eyes

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tim

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Privacy is back as a big topic for Tim and David this week, as well as Apple Camp for kids, Tim losing music thanks to iTunes, Lenovo installing crapware, and David’s woes with WayTools.

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Windows 10 and Privacy
Lenovo used Windows anti-theft feature to install persistent crapware
Apple Camp for Kids
WayTools.com

TechFan #219 – Punching Producers

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Tim

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Owen Rubin is back to chat with Tim and David. Topics include Sony selling 25 Million PS4’s, the Top Gear crew finding a new home on Amazon, Windows 10, Android’s massive security issues, original online content, ROKU, Ouya, Razer, and the terribleness that is the Pixels movie.

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TechFan #218 – Hacking

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tim

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Fire TV Stick, evernote, onenote, RCSAndroid, Plexconnect, Microsoft, Google, Apple Music, and much more are discussed by Tim Robertson and David Cohen

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TechFan #217 – Dinosaur Turkeys

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Tim

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David and Tim discuss theme parks, Apple Music, driverless cars, Reedit, dinosaurs, and the fact that social media and the like can and do bring out the best and worst in people.

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TechFan #216 – Gridz

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Tim

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What’s the difference between Marvel and DC movies? Tim Robertson and David Cohen explore that, as well as discuss the Asus X205TA, iPad sales, Apple Music, cheap Apple Watch bands, writing, Gameloft, and an old PowerPC game, Gridz.

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Asus X205TA
Starfront: Collision (Mac)
Gameloft shuts down NYC studio
Gridz and Tim’s 1998 MyMac.com Review

TechFan #215 – Entertainment Tax

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Tim

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Tim returns for a great conversation with David in which they guys discuss Chicago’s Entertainment Tax, Better Touch Tool for Mac OS X, Touch Arcade, Macstock, cool LED lights, Blu Life 8 XL, Braven BRV-Pro speaker, Apple Music, and much more.

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Chicago Tax
BLU Life 8 XL Smartphone – Unlocked – US GSM
BRAVEN BRV-Pro Wireless HD Bluetooth Speaker
Touch Arcade
BetterTouchTool
Macstock
SUPERNIGHT LED Stip Light
Industrial robot death

TechFan 214 – Edited on the iPad

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Tim

This week, Tim is traveling for work again, so David takes the opportunity to break our normal podcast workflow by attempting to do the show completely on his iPad. Topics under discussion include the poor management decisions made by some Tech companies, and a retro look at the Alphasmart Neo.

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www.soundcloud.com
AudioCopy by Retronyms Inc
Alphasmart on Wikipedia
Alphasmart writer’s discussion group

TechFan #213 – Keyboard Mules

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Tim

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E3, WWDC 15, and other events that took place over the last two weeks is the focus on the show. We also delve into problems with Tim’s iOS Music App, David’s solo show, who Google and FaceBook actually serve, Apple’s abysmal track record of online services, and much more.

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http://www.woodforddesign.com

TechFan #212 – We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Tim

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Tim is traveling for work so David’s in lone wolf mode this week, talking up his Apple Watch and dropping the charging cables in favor of some wireless power packs.

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http://www.air-charge.com
http://amzn.com/B00QL35YCY
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TechFan #211 – iCade and Keyboards

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Tim

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Tim finishes (kinda) the mini Arcade! David has an Apple Watch waiting for him to open! Google IO is going on, and keyboards, Amazon shipping, Facebook, and much more are all topics of discussion on this episode of TechFan!

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MagBak
Retrobrite base product – hair lightening cream

TechFan Podcast 210 – Updates and New Stuff

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Tim

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Tim has an update on the mini-Arcade project. David purchased an Apple Extended Keyboard II and explains how to get it to work with a modern Mac. Adobe makes a business decision, more on streaming services and car audio, and David plays with the new MacBook.

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Not New Video Games

Building the Mini-Arcade – Part 1

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tim

TechFan #209 – The Project

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Tim

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Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss Verizon buying AOL and what they really want out of the deal. Also up: problems with Plex, videogame publishers harsh business tactics, Sega pulling iOS games, Spotify, and Tim has a new tech project for his kids!

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Tontec 10 Inches High Resolution Screen
URBEST Inlet Module Plug Fuse Switch Male Power Socket
Jamma 60-in-1 KIT Classic Arcade Multigame Multicade – JAMMA PCB Arcade game conversion kit

TechFan #208 – Lost and Found

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss being on the front page of iTunes, The Mac App store, losing tech gear and the cost of replacement, Nintendo making a profit, Plex media service, and much more!

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Macstock
Nintendo turns a profit
Plex
Samsung VU10H3021PY/AA VU3000 Lift and Clean Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, Yellow

TechFan #207 – Neo Madness

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Tim

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Tim does some major upgrades to his NeoGeo Cabinet, David is stuck on mobile, Microsoft reveals new Windows features, and a all-new Mac conference is coming, Macstock!

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Holland Computer
161-in-1 NeoGeo MVS Multigame Cartridge Multicade
Macstock
Ultimark

TechFan #206 – Naughty Google

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Tim

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What Mac would you buy if your current Mac died? We asked Twitter that question, and this episode features the answers! Also, someone is naughty inside Google, Windows OEM explained, and GarageBand hates Tim this episode.

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Naughty Google (updated: see it here)

TechFan #205 – A lot of Apple’s

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Tim

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Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss the Apple Watch, NAB, Digital Camcorders, Virtual Pinball, the state of Apple’s Professional customers, buying Windows 7 to get a free copy of Windows 10, and much more.

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Windows 10 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/about
Infamous “podcasting patent” knocked out

TechFan #204 – Victor Cajiao

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Tim

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Victor Cajiao joins David and Tim to discuss his new show, Artechulate! With new technologies popping up every day, how do old business models change and adapt? Tim breaks his iPhone and does not have the best experience at an Apple Store. All this, and much more, on this episode of TechFan!

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Victor Cajiao on Twitter
Artechulate Podcast
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Author Archives: Tim

TechFan #222 – OO0

TechFan #221 – Den of Thieves

TechFan #220 – Private Eyes

TechFan #219 – Punching Producers

TechFan #218 – Hacking

TechFan #217 – Dinosaur Turkeys

TechFan #216 – Gridz

TechFan #215 – Entertainment Tax

TechFan 214 – Edited on the iPad

TechFan #213 – Keyboard Mules

TechFan #212 – We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables

TechFan #211 – iCade and Keyboards

TechFan Podcast 210 – Updates and New Stuff

Building the Mini-Arcade – Part 1

TechFan #209 – The Project

TechFan #208 – Lost and Found

TechFan #207 – Neo Madness

TechFan #206 – Naughty Google

TechFan #205 – A lot of Apple’s

TechFan #204 – Victor Cajiao