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  • KH 403: Gaming Rigs - Inside a gaming PC, overclock essentials

    Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner.

    Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech

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      • 43 min
    • KH 402: Game Console Tips and Tricks - Imported games, media playback, game services

      For many, gaming begins with the console. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech select a few of their favorite tips and tricks for each of the major consoles. Also, if media center capabilities is of high importance, there are definite considerations when picking a console for the home. Finally, every system has its own subscription based game service, and what they offer scales from a handful of retro titles to 600+ free games included.

      Xbox One: Game streaming to Windows 10 Play Xbox One games from console to any Windows 10 PC on home network 1. On Xbox One, enable game streaming: Xbox Button> Settings > Preferences > Xbox app connectivity2. This Xbox: select Allow game streaming to other devices3. Other devices: select either Allow connections from any device OR Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox.4. On Win 10 PC (LENOVO LEGION Y530), launch Xbox app5. In left side panel, select Connection to scan home network for your console6. Select the name of your console and wait for it to connect7. From there, you can select to launch Game Streaming, and pick a game to stream!8. Quality adjustment for streaming: Settings > Xbox One > Streaming Quality (low->Very high)Lenovo Legion Y530 $629.99 & up Intel Core i5 @ 2.30GHz, 8GB RAM PS4: Share Play remotely w/ single copy of a game Required:System Software 2.0+2mbps+ upload speedPlayStation Plus subscription (just you, or both depending on mode) Setup Share Play1. Invite friend into party from home screen2. Load game3. Press share button4. Select Share Play5. Select friend6. PS4's now linked, 60 min session begins Have friend play for you (PS+ req'd for YOU only)1. Press share button2. Select Share Play3. Select Give Controller to Visitor4. Allow visitor to play for you5. Share button > Take Back Controller when done Play friend in multiplayer (PS+ req'd for BOTH of you)1. Share button2. Select Share Play3. Select Give controller to visitor4. Select Play a Game Together5. Share button > Take Back Controller when done Nintendo Switch: User another region's eShop 1. In a browser, create a NEW My Nintendo account.REMEMBER: Use a different email, AND put desired eshop region into the Country/Region box 2. On Switch: System settings > User < Add New User 3. Choose a new icon/user name 4. Link this new user to the NEW Nintendo Account you just created online 5. Press home if you are presented with a screen full of Japanese text 6. Select eShop from Home, then your Japanese account 7. Once you verify your account, enjoy the new selection of games! Xbox One The system that will surpass your new TV What it has: Media Apps, Blu-ray, DVD, Media Remote, Live TV passthrough/OneGuide/DVR, OneGuide, Audio CD, USB Media playback, play your music as game background, 4K UHD Blu-ray (Xbox One S) Supported media formats:3GP audio3GP video3GP2AACADTSanimated GIF.asfAVI DivXDV AVIAVI uncompressedAVI XvidBMPJPEGGIFH.264 AVCHDM-JPEG" ".mkv.movMP3MPEG-PSMPEG-2 MPEG-2 HDMPEG-2 TSH.264/MPEG-4 AVCMPEG-4 SPPNGTIFFWAVWMAWMA LosslessWMA ProWMA VoiceWMVWMV HDSupports DLNA Media Server Supports 3rd party Windows 10 UWP apps to fill in the gaps PS4 Matches what you might find on your smart TV What it has: Media Apps, Blu-ray, DVD, Media Remote, USB Media playback, Play your musicW

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      Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech

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        • 54 min
      • KH 401: The Gaming Season: Trailer - 12 New Gaming-Focused Episodes

        In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide.

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        New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018.

        Host: Jason Howell

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        • 1 min
      • KH 400: The Howies: Our Favorite IoT - Lenovo Smart Display, Wyze Cam Pan

        Amazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, the Abode Security Hub, and more. Megan likes the Neato robot vacuum, LifX smart bulbs, and the WeMo Mini Smart plug.

        Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

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          • 54 min
        • KH 399: Thneed IoT - Multi-Use IoT Devices

          Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant, connected home tech that aims to be for every room and everyone. Aaron shows off a demo of his Brilliant working to play music, display and announce weather information, and more.

          Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

          Guest: Aaron Emigh

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            • 56 min
          • KH 398: IoT Fragmentation Frustration - Works with Nest, IoTivity

            Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android talk to Mike Soucie from Google about Works with Nest, Google Thread, and how Google certifies all the things of the Internet of Things. Plus, Stacey Higginbotham from This Week in Google and the IoT Show explains why the new standards for IoT are not what we hoped for. Florence shows off the Kangaroo motion sensor and Megan found a new home for her Echo Dot.

            Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

            Guests: Mike Soucie and Stacey Higginbotham

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              • 1 hr 1 min
            • KH 397: Entertainment IoT - Music, TV, Dance Party Lights, and other Ways to Entertain with Your IoT

              Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android show you how to entertain with your IoT. Megan uses an Android TV, Apple TV, Polk Command Bar sound bar, a HomePod and The Nanoleaf Rhythm. Florence uses Plex, a YouTube TV subscription, Hue lights, the Hue Disco app, PlutoTV, and an audio and video Chromecast. Plus, a new game by A-Champs gets kids moving with tech.

              Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

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              • 44 min
            • KH 396: Alexa Swallowed Cortana - Belkin WeMo Smart Plug Hacked, How to Set Up a SmartThings Hub

              Florence Ion and Megan Morrone unbox the new Samsung SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi Router with a built-in hub. Plus, how to get Cortana to work on the Amazon Echo and Alexa to work with your Cortana enabled smart speaker or computer. Megan Shows off an iHome Spot for your Dot and Florence shows you how to set up a Samsung SmartThings Hub. And use the AnyPod Alexa skill to get more control over podcasts on your Amazon Echo.

              Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

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                • 45 min
              • KH 395: IoT for the Enterprise - HomeKit in the Enterprise, Google Home in the classroom

                Bradley Chambers from 9to5Mac makes the case for HomeKit in the Enterprise and whether the Google Home smart assistant has a place in the classroom. Kevin Tofel talks about Android Things and the difference between Android and Google in the Enterprise. Plus, a police detective offers tips on creating DIY IoT security systems with Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and more.

                Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

                Guests: Bradley Chambers and Kevin Tofel

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                  • 1 hr
                • KH 394: IoT Security Cameras and Systems - Ring Cam, Nest Cam, Cloud Cam

                  Megan Morrone and Florence Ion talk about the best ways to secure your home with smart alarm systems, cameras, and locks. Florence reviews the Abode Essentials Starter Kit, the Ooma Home Security Kit, SimpliSafe Essentials, The Nest Secure, and others. Megan shows off the Ring Alarm System, TappLock, the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor security kit, the Amazon Cloud Cam, and others.

                  Home Security Systems

                • SimpliSafe Essentials ($259.95)
                • Abode Essentials Starter Kit ($279)
                • Ooma Smart Home Security Kit ($179.99)
                • Samsung SmartThings ADT Starter Kit ($299.99)
                • Swann Smart Home Security System (Starts at $199)
                • Nest Secure ($399)
                • Honeywell Smart Home Starter Kit ($568.99)
                • Honeywell Smart Home Base Station ($349)
                • Ring Alarm Security Kit ($199)

                  • Cloud Cameras

                • Amazon Cloud Cam ($119)
                • Nest IQ Outdoor Cam ($349)
                • Yi Dome Camera 1080p ($59.99)
                • Wyze Cam Pan ($29.99)
                • Ring Video Doorbell (Starts at $99)
                • Nest Hello ($229)

                  • Smart Locks and Other Security Devices

                • Elgato Eve Motion Sensor ($49.95)
                • Netgear Arlo (Starts at $179.99)
                • August Smart Locks (Starts at $149)
                • Schlage Smart Lock ($190)
                • TappLock ($99)
                • Sensibo ($119)
                • BOND Home ($99.99)

                  • Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion

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                    • 57 min

                  About Know How... (Video)

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                  Get your gaming on! Jason Howell and Ars Technica's Sam Machkovech bring you 12 episodes and cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, gaming rigs, controllers, Virtual Reality, classic gaming, live gameplay, mobile gaming, console hacking, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide.