Small rugged speakers for your dorm room:

The Fugoo Style-S

• 4 Drivers (2 x 47mm full-range // 2 x 115mm Bass Radiators)
• 20 Watts (93db)
• Waterproof (IP67)
• Can be paired (Like the Fugoo GO!)
• 15 Hours of battery life
• Voice Speakerphone
• Bluetooth 4.2 for 100 feet range
• Less than 1.7lbs

Fugoo Go Portable Speaker

• Half the price of the original Fugoo Speaker
• 12 Watts (92db)
• Dual 52mm drivers + dual bass radiators
• Bluetooth
• Can be paired IN STEREO!

Protecting myself on a College Network

"What is the best way to protect yourself at college on a college network? I am going to have a NAS, set up there too and what is the best way to protect as much as possible? Unfortunately, my college does not allow routers, so that is out." -- David Bruns

Why are they doing this?

1. They need to control the devices on their network
2. They need to NOT have rogue WiFi APs that congest the airwaves
3. They need to know WHO has done something unauthorized on their network

How are they doing this?

1. Scanning for WiFi APs (even hidden ones) -- Possibly running deauth attacks on any non-auth AP
2. Most likely, they're also looking at MAC addresses to see if he's using a device registered from a router manufacturer.
3. Traffic Inspection: If a single IP (through a NAT) has more active connections than can be expected from a single device, they can escalate your connection to an "inspect the room" search

So... we have two challenges:

1. Don't let them DETECT that you're using a router.
2. Don't let them SEE that you're using a router.

Basic precautions:

1. Turn off the Wi-Fi
2. Close ALL the ports
3. No external acccess of your NAS
4. Limit multi-device throughput

Advanced Precautions:

Cloning your MAC address

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Let's talk about laptops!

Acer Chromebook R-13

• MediaTek Quad Core ARM Cortex-A72/A53 Multi-Processor
• 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS (170 degree) screen with multi-touch
• 4GB of LPDDR3 Memory (Not Expandable)
• 64GB internal storage * MicroSD Card Reader
• 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC WiFi
• 720p Web camera
• Ports
  • 1 x USB-C (3.1) with DisplayPort Alternate Mode
  • 1 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Combo Audio
• 3-cell (4670mAh) Battery for 10-12 hours of battery life
• Weighs 3.28lbs

Pros:

• Great Construction
• Decent Convertible (Turns off keyboard and trackpad... auto rotates screen)
• Supports Android Apps

Refurbished MacBook Pro

• Intel i5
• Retina Display
• 256GB PCIe SSD

Tip: In the US you can now use your 529 College Savings Plan funds to buy computers that your kids will use for school.

Hp Spectre x360

• Intel i7-7600U (2.7/3.5 -- Dual Core 4mb)
• 16GB LPDDR3 Memory * 512Gb PCIe NVME M.2
• 13.3" 1920x1080 touchscreen
• Integrated Graphics
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
• 3-cell 57.8Wh Battery (10-17 hours)
• 2.89lbs

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Notebook (2017)

• Intel i5 7300HQ CPU (2.5/3.5 - Dual Core 6mb)
• 16GB DDR2 (Upgradeable to 32GB)
• NVIDIA GTX 1050 ti (4GB GDDR5)
• 15.6" (1920 x 1080) IPS display (170 degree viewing angle)
• 256GB SATA M.2 Storage
• Space for a 2.5" drive
• Backlit Keyboard
• 2 Cooling fans w/coolboost
• I/O Ports Aplenty!
  • - 1 x USB-C (USB 3.1)
  • - 1 x USB 3.0 (With Power-Off Charging)
  • - 2 x USB 2.0
  • - HDMI 2.0
  • - Gigabit Ethernet
  • - Combo Audio
  • - SD Card Reader
• 4-Cell LiPoly (~6-8 hours)
• ~6 lbs

Benchmarks:

• PCMark 8 Home (3108)
• 3DMark - Fire Strike (6506)

Pros

• Cast and inexpensive
• Solid Keyboard
• VERY Expandable (Memory AND storage)

Cons

• Power Brick
• Wish they could have put the M.2 slot under the 2.5" bay for easier access.

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000

• 18.5 Wh of capacity
• Supports PowerIS and Voltage Boost (Not Qualcom Quick Charge)
• Will Charge and Power (plugged in) at 2.1a
• Will Power (not plugged in) at 3a

Anker PowerCore+ 26800

• 2 x 15W USB Ports (3A max)
• 1 x 30W USB-C Port
• Comes with a 27W USB-C Wall Charger - Lets it charge at 27W (Zero to Full in 4 hours)
• Supports PowerIQ for compatible devices (fast charging)
• Weighs just under 600 grams (1.3lbs)

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What is geocaching, how to find them, and why it's fun to go exploring for them!

Physical geocaches often consist of:

• Waterproof container
• Log book w/ pen or pencil
• Trade items or trackables

There are now over 2.8 million geocaches in over 180 countries...plus GC1BE91 on the International Space Station.

About the items in the cache:

• They are NOT "prizes" unless otherwise specified
• When trading items, trade equal or up
• Don't leave food because it attracts animals

Trackables move from cache to cache

• Only take one if you know what to do with it. Some have specific goals.
• Can be tracked at Geocaching.com

Seeking a Geocache

Handy stuff to have...

• GPS (or smart phone with app)
• water
• flashlight
• spare phone battery
• gloves
• hand wipes
• hat & sunscreen
• comfortable shoes
• long pants (to avoid prickly or poisonous plants)

When seeking a cache...

• Watch out for muggles!
• Don't be too suspicious when seeking a cache.
• Participate in CITO (Cache In, Trash Out)

Find the OFFICIAL TWiT GEOCACHE!

• Located at N 38° 16.607' W 122° 40.001'
• First to find gets a Leo bobblehead to keep! UPDATE: This has been claimed.
• Everyone else, just sign the log. You can log it on Geocaching.com too.

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Part 5 of the DIY LED Clock build has come to an end! Here's how to wire, solder, and assemble the complete build of the clock.

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How to encrypt your emails using a simple PGP browser plugin, and now that summer temps are rising how to keep your PC cool by cleaning it out.

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Guest: Nathan Olivarez-Giles

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It's time to put together the base!

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How to shoot and edit video using only your phone, and learn the best places to mount and record from using action cameras.

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We continue to build a 3D printed clock and cover the basics of RTC functionality, and diving into programming the LED's.

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Guest: Nathan Olivarez-Giles

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• We're doing a 24-time display with LED's representing minutes, seconds and hours.
• We need 5 different "time divisions"
  • Seconds
  • Minutes
  • Minutes X 10
  • Hours
  • Hours x 10
• For example: (Midnight // 12:31 // 10:42pm)

1. WS2812 5050 - 60 LED Ring ~$13
2. 50pcs Geekcreit WS2812 LED ~$8
3. Jumper Leads ~$3
4. 30AWG Silicone Wire (Red/Black/White) ~$3

1. LED Ring Assembly
2. Ring Frame
3. LED x9 Holder (x2)
4. LED x6 Holder
5. LED x2 Holder
6. LED x9 Back (x2)
7. LED x6 Back
8. LED x2 Back

1. Soldering Kit
2. Wire Strippers/Snips
3. Dremel Tool (or sandpaper)

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