The latest episode of SouthGeek News dives into a mix of tech updates, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted banter. Ben and Donovan share their experiences with hardware upgrades, such as testing WireGuard VPN on high-speed networks and experimenting with budget-friendly equipment. They discuss the rising costs of gaming PCs and the challenges of balancing performance with affordability. Nostalgia also takes center stage, with reflections on outdated tech like Blu-ray players and Commodore 64 computers still in use. The conversation touches on the evolution of streaming services, frustrations with modern platforms, and the enduring appeal of physical media. Throughout, the tone remains casual and engaging, blending humor with practical tech insights.Donovan’s new firewall: Micro Firewall Appliance, 4 Inter i226-V 2.5Gbe LAN Ports, Fanless Mini PC Celeron N5100 Quad Core, Support AES-NI Barebone Router PC VPN HDMI DP (8GB/128GB)Antenna Donovan mentioned: Antennas Direct ClearStream 4MAX Indoor Outdoor TV Antenna, UHF VHF, Multi-Directional, 70+ Mile Range, 4K 8K UHD, NEXTGEN TV – w/ 20-inch Mast (Black)Network TV Tuner to use with Plex: SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex 4K ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV: 2/4 Tuners HDFX-4KPlease note the links above are affiliate links!Links* LG stops making Blu-ray players, marking the end of an era — limited units remain while inventory lasts* Indiana bakery still using Commodore 64s originally released in 1982 as cash registers — Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg sticks to the BASICs* Building a gaming PC is too expensive, and GPUs really aren't helping* Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Do Not Install This Update On Your PC* World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas* You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family* Nvidia’s $3,000 ‘Personal AI Supercomputer’ Will Let You Ditch the Data Center* AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies* Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Taking on YouTube TV and Ending Venu Lawsuit

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Ben Rehberg

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