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  • Know How... 171: Multiple Monitor Madness

    Amazon Air could become a reality, how to make the most of your multiple monitors, and Holiday Pi.

    Amazon Prime AirFirst Version of the Amazon Prime Air
  • Octocopter Design
  • Small(ish) with an external payload clamp
  • No real information about the avionics
    • New Version of the Amazon Prime Air
  • Octocopter/VTOL design
  • But it's a FIXED VTOL design (The motors don't swivel, it has a dedicated drive motor)
  • Avionics have sense-and-avoid features
  • The delivery is done on a target pad
  • 15 mile range
    • Multiple MonitorsTraditional Port-Based Connections
  • HDMI/DVI/VGA/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt
  • Check with your video card to see how many active ports you can have simultaneously
  • i.e. The Geforce 770 in my PC has 2 x DVI, 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort --- However, I can use EITHER HDMI or DVI + the DisplayPort

    • But let's get creative with DisplayPort ($67)

    SIIG CE-DP0211-S1 DisplayPort to 2-Port HDMI
  • Takes a Single DisplayPort in, and outputs to 2-HDMI monitors
  • Can mirror or expand
  • It's also good for distance runs: 5M on input, 15M on output
  • Up to 3840 x 1200 Max resolution (That's 1920 x 1200 per monitor)

    • Notes:

  • In Expand mode, it ONLY outputs side-by-side, not top/bottom
  • You REALLY want to of the same monitors.
  • To the computer, it looks like a single screen, so perhaps not great for gaming
    • Docks!StarTech Universal USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station (~$107)
  • Requires an i3 w/2GB of Memory for full performance
  • 3 x USB 3.0
  • DVI, HDMI, VGA (Can use HDMI + either DVI or VGA simultaneously)
  • Max resolution of 2048 x 1152 per screen
  • Gigabit Ethernet Port
  • Headphone/Mic Jack
  • Windows XP or Better // OSX 10.6 or better
  • 2 yr Warranty

    • Decent USB Docks

  • Kensington sD3500v ($100)
  • Anker Dual Display Universal Dock ($95)

    • Avoid like the Plague!

  • Diamond
  • Asus
    • StarTech Thunderbolt Docking Station ($190)
  • Can be used on all Thunderbolt-equipped systems (Mac/PC/Etc)
  • Can be Daisy-Chained (2 Thunderbolt Ports)
  • 10Gbps Bus
  • 3 x USB 3.0 (UASP - USB Attached SCSI Protocol)
  • Mini-Display Port can do 2560 x 1440 // HDMI can do 1920 x 1080
  • Mini-Display Port (Uses one of the Thunderbolt ports) / HDMI
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Headphones/Mic Jack
  • Can do Thunderbolt + HDMI simultaneously, but NOT MDP + HDMI
  • 2 yr Warranty
    • The Mobile GeekASUS MB168B+ 15.6" USB Monitor ($280)
  • 15.6" 1920 x 1080 TN screen
  • 11ms response time
  • 600:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 14.9 x 9.3 x 0.3"
  • 1.7lbs
  • Connects Via USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
  • Uses DisplayLink
  • Supports Auto Rotation Detection
  • Auto-Installs Drivers on Windows7 and better
  • Will Work with USB 2.0, but it's going to lead to a degraded image quality.
  • Works on Windows on OSX

    • Pros:

  • Convenient second screen
  • Light and Thin

    • Cons:

  • Case/Stand doesn't have much flexibility
    • Padre and WiDiThe Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
  • Between $30-$45
  • Works with Laptops/Tablets -- ANY device that supports WiDi/Miracast (Windows 7 and up, Android 4.2 and up)

    • WiDi

  • Created by Intel
  • 1080p, 5.1 surround, low (but NOT lag-free) latency
  • Devices can connect to a WiDi monitor AND a Wireless network simultaneously.

    • These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/171

    Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

    Technical Director: Alex Gumpel

    Sponsors:

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      • 58 min
    • This Week in Computer Hardware 343: Ten Terabyte Drives

      Ten terabytes, one waterproof drive, five dollar Pi you can't buy, Yoga P4, two motherboards, one PSU, and AMD Crimson patch.

      Host: Patrick Norton

      Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-computer-hardware.

      Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

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      • wealthfront.com/twich
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      • ifixit.com/twit - promo code: TWICH

        • 36 min
      • Tech News Today 1400: Hologram Nostalgia! (Holostalgia?)

        A hologram of Rat Packer Dean Martin will debut in Vegas next year, Yahoo's ancient messaging program is reborn as a modern app, Google is opening up its visual recognition technology to outside companies, Minecraft just got a cell phone network, and more...

        Host: Mike Elgan

        Co-Host: Kashmir Hill

        Guests: Harry McCracken, Blair Hanley Frank, and Amir Efrati

        Full show notes found here.

        Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today.

        Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

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          • 43 min
        • Ham Nation 225: The Palmyra DXpedition

          Gordo's Turkey on the beach, Craig Thompson (K9CT) and the upcoming Palmyra DXpedition, Santa Net and more!

          Hosts: Bob Heil, Gordon West, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld, and Amanda Alden

          Guest: Craig Thompson

          Producer: Bryan Burnett

          Technical Director: Bryan Burnett

          Editor: Victor Bognot

          Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ham-nation.

          Thanks to Joe Walsh who wrote and plays the Ham Nation theme.

          Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

          Sponsors:

          • icomamerica.com/hamnation
          • dxengineering.com/hamnation
          • hamnation.ting.com

            • 1 hr 6 min
          • This Week in Google 329: Yahoo Vacancy

            Star Wars Google Cardboard headsets are adorable, Google sends out Project Fi Lego kits as a holiday treat, Chrome for Android skips images on sites for up to 70% data savings, and more.

            Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis

            Guests: Matt Cutts, Kevin Marks, and Richard Gingras

            Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google.

            Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

            Sponsors:

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              • 1 hr 45 min
            • Android App Arena 74: Video Editing

              Jason Howell shows off video editing apps including Video Editor by WeVideo, PowerDirector by CyberLink, KineMaster Pro Video Editor, and Adobe Premiere Clips.

              Host: Jason Howell

              Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/android-app-arena.

              Bandwidth for Android App Arena is provided by CacheFly.

              Sponsor:

              • prosper.com/arena

                • 17 min
              • Tech News 2Night 478: IoT for Dummies

                Mike Murphy from Quartz tell's us about the dumbest smart devices you might really need, get a great deal on Yahoo, Microsoft crowd sources HoloLens, and more...

                Host: Megan Morrone

                Guest: Mike Murphy

                Subscribe to Tech News 2Night at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-2night

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                Sponsor:

                • Epson.com/ecotankleo

                  • 19 min
                • iFive for the iPhone 171: Gifts For iPhone Addicts

                  The Quadlock Case system: a mount for running, biking, driving and more, get into VR with an old school twist with the View-Master for virtual reality, the Sphero BB-8 is the ultimate gift for a Star Wars fan, revisiting the Enerplex Surfr, an iPhone charging case with an emergency solar panel and could the Plantronics BackBeat Fit be the best Bluetooth headphones for working out?

                  Host: Megan Morrone

                  Subscribe to iFive for the iPhone at https://twit.tv/shows/ifive-iphone

                  Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

                  Sponsor:

                  • gazelle.com

                    • 9 min
                  • Windows Weekly 442: A Bridge Too Far

                    Is there new builds of Windows 10 and Mobile for December?, HoloLens hype is here with hashtag #MadeWithHoloLens, cloud storage wars between Amazon's $5 unlimited and Microsoft's OneDrive, Cortana on iOS as beta, and Surface Phone coming near the end of 2016.

                    Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott

                    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly

                    Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com

                    Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com

                    Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

                    The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin.

                    Sponsors:

                    • lynda.com/windows
                    • audible.com/windows or text windows to 500-500
                    • harrys.com - promo code: WINDOWS

                      • 2 hr 7 min
                    • Tech News Today 1399: Zuck's New Charity: It's Complicated!

                      Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg promises to give away 99% of his wealth - but not yet, the EFF says Google is violating the privacy of student users, Samsung announces a virtual reality web browser, and more...

                      Host: Mike Elgan

                      Co-Host: Kevin Tofel

                      Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, Kurt Wagner, Greg Sterling, Jason Mander, and Adi Robertson

                      Full show notes for this episode here.

                      Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today.

                      Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

                      Sponsors:

                      • wealthfront.com/tnt
                      • gazelle.com

                        • 36 min

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