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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, li... more

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March 15, 2018KH 373: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part II - Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker
Protect my Data on the Road!

"I'm a TWiET listener who just started watching Know How. On a TWiET episode several years ago, you and Cheebert talked about traveling securely with your data in "hostile" countries. What would you recommend for a traveler who needs to access sensitive data offline? I won't have my office VPN and need a solution that can carry just under 50GB of data. It's ok if the device is destroyed as long as no 3rd parties can read it. Ideally, I need a solution that works well with my company-issued Dell laptop running Windows 10 Enterprise and my home desktop running Windows 10 Home. The office will pay for a solution up to $200 without me having to ask for special permission. Love the show!" - Martin P (New York, New York)

Encrypted Flash Drive
Kingston Digital DT2000 $100-$160
USB 3.0

AES 256 Bit Encryption

6-Number PIN (Automatically locked when removed from a Computer)

Encryption Key deleted after 10 failed attempts

FIPS 197 (Required for Enterprise Standard Security)

Win 10, 8, 8.1, 7 // Mac OS 10.9+ // Linux 2.6+ // Chrome OS // Android

Unlike some other "Encrypted" USB drives that are really secured controllers, there is actually an encryption/decryption engine on the drive itself. This means that All data on the NAND flash itself is encrypted. (Vs. Just having the controller allow/deny access to unencrypted data on the Flash)

Has Read-Only and Timeout locks (Activated by Keypad)
BitLocker
Logical disk encryption tool built into certain versions of Windows
- Vista Ultimate and Enterprise

- Windows 7 Pro and Enterprise

- Windows 8/8.1 Pro and Enterprise

- Windows Server 2008 and Later

- Windows 10 and Enterprise

Uses AES 128 or 256
Enabling BitLocker on a Storage Device
Open "This PC"

Right-click the icon of the drive you want to encrypt

Select "Turn on BitLocker"

Use a password or Smart Card for Authentication (Or Both - smartcard will still require a PIN) * NEXT*
Choose if you want to back up your Key * NEXT*
You can choose to save it to your MS account, a file that YOU keep, or print it

Whatever you choose, make sure you understand the consequences!

If you save it to your account, anybody who has access to your account will get your key

If you save it to a file, you need to protect the storage device that has that file

If you print it, treat the printout as a Top Secret document

If you chose either of the latter options, DON'T KEEP THE BACKUP WITH YOUR STORAGE DEVICE!

Encrypt the entire drive on only the space that has been used. * NEXT*
Choose your Encryption Mode *NEXT*
"New Encryption" is what I prefer if I'll be using the storage device with a SINGLE computer

"Compatible Mode" is what I use if I'll be moving from computer to computer (all have to support BL)

"Start Encrypting"
Important Note:
You CAN'T create a BitLocker encrypted volume on Windows 10 Home (You need Pro/Enterprise for that)

However, you CAN read a Bitlocker Encrypted Volume (Read Only)

Around the World

Know It Alls,

"I'm a second-year Communications student at Santa Clara University. This summer I'll be backpacking around Europe with a group of 5 friends, documenting our travel. We're packing light: Only what we can put in a backpack that must be able to fit in an airplane overhead bin. My load out is currently using about 2 squarea

I

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Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell
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1h 13min
March 15, 2018 KH 373: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part II
Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/373
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1h 13min
March 08, 2018 KH 372: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part I - Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power
From the content of Padre's inbox, a lot of our KITAs are planning trips in 2018. Of course, travel for the TWiT army isn't as simple as dropping some clothes in a bag. We need our GEAR to truly enjoy a trip, be it across the country or across the pond! Megan and Padre take a look at some practical tech for you to bring on your next jaunt.
"I'm planning a 6-month adventure and I need some tech advice. I'll be spending two weeks each in Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome & Venice, Barcelona, Mykonos, Seoul, Tokyo, and Manila. I'm really good at packing light as far as clothes are concerned, but I need tech that will work everywhere so I can upload stories, pictures - and videos. I'll be bringing my 13" Macbook Pro (2017) to write and edit videos. Also, a dozen USB-powered devices, including my unlocked iPhone 8S, Plantronics Backbeat Pro, Apple watch, and an international hotspot through which I plan to use my phone. I'll also have a few AC-powered gadgets, like my electric tea kettle and a UV water sterilizer, that can support all voltages. Suggestions for travel efficiency? Secrets you've learned over the years that you can share?" - Seamus from San Diego, CA.
Let's break this down: 1. The equipment he's bringing: - 2017 Macbook Pro (2017) - iPhone 8s (Unlocked) - Apple Watch - USB-charged headphones - USB-charged Hotspot - (Total of a dozen USB devices) - AC Tea kettle - AC UV Water Sterlizer 2. This is what he needs to do: - Power ALL his devices, no matter what country he's currently in - Stay connected - Stay Mobile 3. These are the maxims that I follow when I travel: - Flexibility (I like to bring tech that can be used in many different ways) - Portability (I like tech that lets me REDUCE the amount of tech I have to bring) - Redundancy (I assume that gear will break or be lost. Do I have a critical point of failure? Can I fix it?) 4. So these are the things that I see him needing: - Power (Charging) - Power (Portable) - A connection fallback 1st Issue: Power (Charging) * Seamus' itinerary has him traveling to 11 countries using four different power standards. - Denmark, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Greece all use 230volts, 50Hz. - South Korea & the Philipines use 220 volts, 60Hz - The United States uses 120 volts, 60Hz - Japan uses 100 volts 50 & 60Hz * Some of those destinations will have power grids that can be a little unpredictable. * It sounds like he's got gadgets that all use the US standard and plug. Anker Power Strip ~$30 * Will operate on voltages from 100 to 240. (So it works in ALL countries he'll be in) * Provides 6 outlets that use the US standard plug + 4 x 2.4amp USB ports * 18-month warranty (Good... b/c this thing will get some use!) myCharge HubMax Portable ~$90 * Will operate on voltages from 100 to 240. (So it works in ALL countries he'll be in) * 10,050 mAh of capacity * Integrated Lightning and micro-USB cable * 1 x 3.4A (shared) USB Port * Fold-out-prongs * This unit will do Pass Through! Anker USB Type-C Premium Wall Charger ~$30 * 60 Watts of power * 4 x 2.4amp USB Ports * 1 USB-C PD Power 2nd Issue: Power (Portable) * Seamus now has TWO different ways to get power INTO his devices (the power strip and the Wall* B

These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/372

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone
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46min
March 08, 2018 KH 372: The Secrets of Geek Travel - Part I
Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/372
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46min
March 01, 2018KH 371: Soldering Without Poisoning! - Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas
Tools:
Soldering Station
Zeny 3in1 Soldering Station ~$85
Digital Soldering Iron

Hot Air Rework Gun

DC Power Supply

Voltmeter
Zeny 2in1 Soldering Station ~$65
Digital Soldering Iron (100-500 degrees C - Up to 700W)

Hot Air Rework Gun
Wire Stripper
Hakko Wire Cutter ~$5
Helping Hands
Helping Hands ~$8
Any numbers of arms, clips & Magnifying glasses
Paste, Wick and Soldapult
Desoldering Wick & Solder Sucker ~$7

Soldering Paste ~$4
Heat Shrink Tubing
URBEST 530 piece Assortment ~$8

URBEST Adhesive-lined HST ~$12
Some Basics:
Assume you will damage the surface on which you are working! (Seriously... you've been warned)

Silicone-Insulated Wire is better than Plastic-Insulated Wire

Heat the Wire/Pad/Part... NOT the solder. You want the solder to flow ONTO the Wire/Pad/Part

Keep your tip Clean!

Heat Matters! - You need enough heat in the tip to flow the solder BEFORE the heat destroys the Wire/Pad/Part

Tips Matter! - The shape and side of your tip determines how much heat it holds and how quickly it will transfer that heat to the wire/pad/part

The Iron is either being USED, or it's in its cradle.

Don't forget the heat shrink! (Otherwise you'll be cutting the solder joint you just made!)
Let's Flow it!
Cut and strip

Tin the iron (Lets you know when it's hot enough)

Heat the wire

Apply the solder to the wire and let it flow into the strands
Let's Flux It!
Cut and strip

Apply paste

Heat the wire

Apply solder and let it flow into the strands
Let's Join it!
We're going to show you a few different styles of splicing wires together
Pigtail/Rattail Splice
(Wires are parallel - Exposed ends are twisted and soldered, then insulated)

Typically used inside of junction boxes

Pro: VERY easy to do

Con: Cannot take much mechanical stress
Western Union Splice
Wires are joined at the middle, then backwound

Make sure to add the heat shrink BEFORE you solder

Pro: Strong

Con: Trickier to master
Mesh Splice
Strands are pushed together and the wires are twisted and smoothed down

Also needs HS BEFORE soldering

Pro: VERY STRONG, looks good

Con: PITA
Through-Hole and Pad Soldering
Cut and Strip

Tin

Heat the pad, not the wire/solder

The Tesla Project
Let's Poke Around
The Car uses a 14V LiPo cell that's inserted into the back of the car

It has a mechanical steering linkage

It has a switch for reversing power

It has a foot pedal for activating the motors (They're on or off... no speed control)

It uses dual motors
So... we can deduce a few things:
The Lipo PROBABLY flows through the power switch (forward or reverse) then the pedal to the motors.

The motors run in opposite directions to drive the wheels in the same direction

We're going to need a heavy-duty servo that can move the steering linkage.
We're going to need some heavy-duty gear
DS3218 - Full Metal, Waterproof 20KG Servo ~$19

320A 7.2V-16V Brushed ESC ~$13

These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/371

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell
Sponsor:
Ring.com/KNOWHOW
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1h 10min
March 01, 2018KH 371: Soldering Without Poisoning!
Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/371
Sponsor:
RING.COM/KnowHow
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1h 10min
February 22, 2018KH 370: Switch How - Part II - Using Google Auto, Google Photos as Killer App, iOS Animojis, iPhone is too perfect
It's the last week of the iOS/Android switch and we've got Jason and Megan back on the show to give us their final thoughts about living 6 weeks in enemy territory! What does Jason like about iOS? What does Megan want Apple to copy from Google? Are they ready to swap back to their own devices? -- It's all happening this week on "Know How"!
TWiT Switch - Megan on Android: Squeeze to Assistant - I like the quick access and Assistant is definitely better than Siri, but I didn't have actual conversations with the assistant as I always imagined I would if I had better access to it on iOS. Android Auto - Like last year I enjoyed using Android Auto, an app that turns on automatically when your car connects to Bluetooth. But unlike last year, iOS didn't include the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature that I use regularly. Android Auto lets you get away with a lot more and actually alerts you when you get a text message, which isn't a good idea for someone like me who feels like she needs to see who texted her. Android Auto doesn't seem to have many updates since last year and I forgot about it, unlike Do Not Disturb While Driving, which turns on automatically. Reply app -offers smart replies to all of your messaging apps. Works with messages, Twitter, other email programs, etc. Jason Howell on iOS: Apps I particularly liked...Activity and Health apps (quantified self... I really appreciate how Apple lays it out, the level of detail, and I like the rings!)Clock (hated at first, then discovered the Bedtime feature which I'm really digging... How much sleep do you need? Then it does the work for you including what time you should go to bed... soothing alarm in the morning, sleep analysis)Audible (This is a sponsor, but I like the layout of the iOS app better than on Android. The shopping aspect isn't a glorified web browser, it's more native on iOS and looks much better)Evernote (audio recordings sound crystal clear, far better than they ever sound on Android)LastPass (Face ID integration is really really nice) Apps I have not liked as much...Anything Chromecast (Apple hates Chromecast, or Chromecast hates Apple... not sure which)Google app (Just that its less integrated on iOS than Android obv. 2-factor auth, for example, takes more effort on iOS than on Android)Drive (Scan functionality is missing and I use that ALL the time)LastPass (copying ID/PW into apps is more laborious than on Android, particular now that Autofill is implemented deeper in Oreo) Apps that are nearly identical in every necessary way...Inbox, Twitter, Allo, etc Randomness...DND while drivingAlso: Animoji (used rarely tbh because it's tied to iMessage)Gestures Padre's super-awesome, mega-mega cool stuff! The ROVA Selfie Drone (By IOTGroup) ~$150 What you get in the box:* ROVA Drone* 2 x 2s (7.4v) 1200mAh battery* USB Charger* Carrying Case* 16GB SD Card What is it?* a phone-controlled drone (iOS or Android)* Connects via WiFi (Password 00000000)* 8 Minutes of flight* Forward-Facing Camera + Downward facing camera (12MP/5MP)

These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/370

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jason Howell, and Megan Morrone
Sponsor:
ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
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1h
February 22, 2018KH 370: Switch How - Part II
Using Google Auto, Google Photos as Killer App, iOS Animojis, iPhone is too perfect

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jason Howell, and Megan Morrone

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/370
Sponsor:
ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
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1h
February 15, 2018KH 369: Switch How - Part 1 - Switching from iOS to Android and back again.
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell join Fr. Robert to show how to transfer your data, text messages and apps when you want to switch from iOS to Android or vice versa. Android to iOSHave: Logged in Android Device, wiped iPhone XAndroid: Install Move to iOS appAndroid device: Install "Move to iOS" app
Transfers much data, but no apps/music/passwords
iPhone: Start setup like normal and setup manually
Get to "Apps and Data"

"move data from android"

Enter code from iPhone on Android to establish connection via WiFi Direct

Android asks which data to move over

Can transfer Google Account info for easy account access, Chrome Bookmarks, Text messages, Contacts, Photos/Videos

Select and Next

Transfer begins

Once finished the right data should reside in the right apps on iOS

Finish signing into (or creating) your Apple ID

Once you get in, any Google accounts will need to be authorized with PW/2 factor auth

"Add your Android Device Apps for the App Store?"

Free apps will automatically download (in my case, all the Google apps)

Google has a whole suite of its apps available for iOS
TIP: It might save you time to simply sync photos to Google Photos on Android, and not transfer the camera roll which can take a LONG time due to file size
Hey 3S (Be Weloop)
1.28" Touch Screen

Weighs just 38g (Apple watch is 56 - 125 grams // Samsung Gear S3 is 60g)

Bluetooth connection to iOS and Android

270mAh battery

GPS + AGPS for positioning information

IP68 (Waterproof to 50 meters)

Measures steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active vs. passive minutes, heart rate.

Notifications for mail, social media apps, etc.
Lasts for up to a month on a single charge
iOS to AndroidBack-up in iTunes if you're going back to iOS
Find Wi-Fi, a charger, and a few hours

Download Google Drive on your iPhone or update the app if you already have it.

SIGN IN to your personal account. Google for work won't have a backup option.
Backup your Content in Google Drive - Contacts, Calendar, Photos, Videos (this could take several hours)
Don't close the app or turn off the screen.
MENU --> SETTINGS -->BACKUP
RE: Photos: Choose high-quality (free) or original (counts against your storage.) Here's where you might want to consider buying storage. (Bonus: It's cheaper than iCloud)
You can stop backup and resume later if you need to.
"KEY TO SUCCESS: DEREGISTER iMESSAGE I always forget this step and it's my own damn fault that I don't get messages. Do this before you take your sim out of your phone.
Not de-registering iMessage is like breaking up with a boyfriend and keeping his record collection.
Import iMessages with iSMS2droid
Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Megan Morrone, and Jason Howell
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53min
February 15, 2018KH 369: Switch How - Part 1
Switching from iOS to Android and back again.

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Megan Morrone, and Jason Howell

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/369
Sponsor:
WordPress.com/knowhow
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53min

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