Episode 7 of South Geek NewsIn this episode of South Geek News, Donovan and Ben cover a wide range of topics, blending tech insights, personal anecdotes, and current events. They kick things off with Thanksgiving reflections, including travel woes, fuel economy talk, and a shared disdain for Black Friday crowds.The hosts dive into the evolving landscape of holiday shopping, noting how Cyber Monday has transformed into a week-long event and the broader shift to online purchasing. They also explore the economic implications of tariffs on Chinese goods, highlighting how these policies could drastically impact tech prices and availability.On the tech front, Donovan and Ben discuss recent challenges in their IT work, including troubleshooting a client’s double NAT network issue and tackling outdated equipment setups. They share tips on overcoming hardware limitations, from budget NAS setups to configuring modern Wi-Fi systems, and even discuss practical uses for ChatGPT in streamlining workflows.Listeners also get an update on the latest in consumer technology, including Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio and its potential implications for the electronics market and data privacy. They touch on Microsoft’s enforcement of Windows 11 hardware requirements and speculate about the future of Linux as a viable desktop alternative.With a mix of humor, practical advice, and thoughtful commentary, Episode 7 offers something for tech enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, making it another engaging installment of South Geek News.Links* Microsoft Windows Warning—Do Not Install This App On Your PC* New Warning For 2 Billion iPhone, iPad, Mac Users—Your Apple ID Is Suspended* Bluesky boom worries Chinese media* Microsoft ramps up pressure on users running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs* Walmart Closes $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Vizio* Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law* Bad influence* Elon Musk's X suing Amazon-owned Twitch for not advertising on the platform

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Donovan Adkisson
Ben Rehberg

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