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April 17, 2017 Sony RoachStation | TWiT Bits
Jason Howell and Megan Morrone discuss how independent electronics repair shops are repairing a number of broken Sony PlayStation 4's that seem to have short-circuited when cockroaches made their way inside.
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5 min
April 17, 2017 VR in Games, Film, and Education | TWiT Bits
Asi Burak is the Chairman of Games for Change and the Author of Power Play: How Video Games Can Save the World. He talks with Leo Laporte about how the shift to virtual reality will change the ways we play, inform, and educate.

Host: Leo Laporte

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6 min
April 17, 2017 Multi-Factor Authentication | TWiT Bits
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a way to secure your online accounts that get's us closer to the "perfect perfection".
* Something you know
* Something you have
* Something you ARE
A username and password is only "Something you know" - so it's a single factor authentication
Something you ARE is something like fingerprints, retinal scan or facial recognition.
We're adding a mobile-based verification to our Google account so it's "Something you Have"
Steps:
1. Log into Google.com with your account
2. Go into "My Account"
3. Under "Sign-in & Security", click "Signing into Google"
Before continuing, this is a good time to set your "recovery email" & "recovery phone" to accounts that are NOT served by your Google account.
* In other words, once you enable 2-Factor authentication, you will require a verification to enter your Google-connected resources. If you setup to send that verification to a Google-connected resource, you won't be able to access the account to get the verification without first verifying the account.
4. Under "Password & sign-in method" click "2-Step Verification"
5. Click "Get Started" (you'll have to sign-in)
6. Enter the phone number of the mobile that will receive your verification codes
7. Enter the code you just received on your phone.
** You are now setup to use 2-Factor Authentication for ALL your Google-connected resources. Anytime you want to access a Google-connected resource from a NEW browser/computer/device/location, you WILL be required to have a verification code that is sent to your device.
Bonus Features!
There are several features available in Google MFA that you really should use.
1. Backup Codes
* If you've ever worried about being able to access your account after you lose your device or if you're out of connection range, this is for you.
* This will give you a set of 10 one-time use verification codes.
* EACH TIME you press "Get New Codes", it will eliminate the old codes from the authentication list
* You can download them to a thumb drive/laptop or print and keep in your wallet.
2. The Authenticator
* This is an app you can download to your Android or iPhone that will give you verification codes even when your phone is offline.
3. Backup Phone
4. Security Key
* A Security key is a device (usually USB) that acts as your second-factor w/o you needing to type anything in.
* You MUST have the device in order to sign in.
Pro Tip:
* Every once in a while, revoke access from ALL trusted devices. This will require you to MFA for all your devices, but it "clears the table" of any devices you may have authenticated and forgotten.
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11 min
April 17, 2017 The Death of Retail | TWiT Bits
As Amazon and big box retailers grow, traditional malls are shrinking. The phenomenon of "zombie shopping malls" is growing as more and more small retailers leave malls or go out of business altogether.
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6 min
April 17, 2017 Best Apps by Australian Devs | TWiT Bits
Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone get a visit from some Australian high school kids and show off all their favorite apps by Australians. Pocket Casts will help you organize your podcast addiction. Dumb Ways to Die will save your life, if you're stupid. Procreate will help you stream all your digital painting projects, and Canva will let you tap your way into becoming a graphic designer. Plus, Trainz Simulator 2 will help bring out your inner conductor. Plus, viewer Peter Moore recommends SBS on Demand.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone

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14 min
April 16, 2017 How to Fix Audio Problems After Windows 10 Creators Update | TWiT Bits
Leo Laporte explains how to fix a common problem with Sound Blaster sound cards after updating to Windows 10 Creators Update.
For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1381

Host: Leo Laporte

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8 min
April 15, 2017 Johnny Jet: Why You Might Want to Get Bumped From a Flight | TWiT Bits
Johnny Jet and Leo Laporte talk about what passengers can do when they are bumped from a flight including making a little money.
For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1380.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Johnny Jet

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10 min
April 15, 2017 Printing Pancakes with PancakeBot | TWiT Bits
Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone talk to Miguel Valenzuela, inventor of the PancakeBot, about how his daughter inspired the contraption. Starting with Legos and ending with a customizable pancake printing machine.
For the full episode, go to Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone

Guest: Miguel Valenzuela

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15 min
April 14, 2017 How Money Apps Make Money | TWiT Bits
Jason Howell and Megan Morrone talk to Laura Northrup from The Consumerist about an app called Digit that just started charging a subscription fee. Digit's creators say you have to spend a little money to save money because, well, they want to make some money.
Full episode can be seen at twit.tv/tnt/1747

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9 min
April 14, 2017 VMware: Blast Extreme | TWiT Bits
Sheldon D'Paiva explains the protocol Blast Extreme from VMware, along with a side-by-side comparison video that illustrates the power of Adaptive Transport.
Full epiosde at twit.tv/twiet/235

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3 min

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