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Amazon is a great platform for getting items fast and sometimes cheap BUT has access to so many things actually made weeding out the good items harder than it should be? How do you know you are getting quality audio visual and computing equipment? Can you really trust reviews? Has online shopping actually made it hard to get quality items that you can trust? Robert cover these topics in this episode of UnWired starting with, of all things, wires.

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This episode Robert talks about NAB 2022 (or at least whines about it) and then discusses the Blackmagic Design release of the new line of Constellation switchers. Is he interested in getting one? Will it work with his current workflow? How does he think it will work in the field and where can they be used?

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After 20+ years of doing this Robert still encounters situations where troubleshooting computer problems don't provide the results he's looking for. What does he do when troubleshooting fails to produce a fix? What is going on with Microsoft and Windows these days? The landscape has changes so much but is it for the better? What role does Macrium Reflect play in all of this. 

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Robert tries to cover the How, What, When and Why of properly purchasing in the AV world. I think he failed miserably so why don't you take a listen to see what he missed, what he misstated and what he just got wrong. He covers lights, cameras, mics and audio gear.

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Robert finally admits... He was confused about bits vs bytes. He hit his streaming limit on his mobile plan and couldn't figure out why. He lowered his bit rate down to 1Mbp a sec and still had problem and couldn't figure out why. Sooo he brought in Andrew to discuss streaming rates and hotspot limits and calculating access. Join them for a fun conversation on a really not fun topic!

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Robert gets his security expert Andrew on the line to talk about 2-Factor security. They discuss the path that technology has taken from simple password all the way to the modern implementation of 2-Factor security. What are the pro and cons of using SMS for 2-Factor?

I'd love to say we are back but just stick with us and we will get on a better schedule. 

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When is it ok to buy used equipment? We can't always afford everything new BUT not everything we buy we can buy used. Robert bring back his Networking guest Andrew to talk about buying used equipment in the AV and IT fields. When is it appropriate and when is it not as useful as you think?
For more on buying used equipment see previous episode of UnWired at https://unwired.buzzsprout.com

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Have you found a great deal on equipment only to see the dreaded "USED" sticker on it? Fret not. Not all used AV gear is created equal. Sometime you can find a "diamond in the rough" or a special barn find if you can look in the right place.

What can you buy used vs What you should NEVER buy used?
What are some good sites to consider and what about shopping at a local store?

Robert breaks down some Pro & Cons of buying used gear. 

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Robert welcomes his Security guest expert, Andrew, to talk about recent Ransomware attacks, what they mean and how they might be affecting you when you don't even know it. Find more security  information from Andrew at his website www.brainwavecc.com and email us with questions and comments at "unwired AT spaceage-llc.com".

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In the last show of the year Robert has on a special guest (an IT Security Specialist) to discuss the large US government breach. Andrew and Robert cover the Who, What, Where, When and the How of the issue and promise to have a security conversation once a month.

Because of our easy access to the internet security has become an important part of our lives though often overlooked. A concerted effort needs to be made from the highest level down to a personal level to mitigate these issues and UnWired is on the case to help break down what we need to do and how vigilant we need to be about it.

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