The Digital Lifestyle Show

Welcome to this week show. On the podcast this week Richard rants about Windows on ARM and the complications of modern cars. We talk about cloud services and media streaming, my new fibre broadband and a great resource of vintage music tech magazines. We also talk about Threads, EV charging and I have a new free download of Korg Modwave sounds. Links from this week's show: ·        Free Korg Modwa...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Back from our week off, Richard and I talk about the new Window Copilot in Windows 11 and whether we need more AI in our OS. We of course talk about the issues with Twitter, new builds of Windows 11, and I look back at the 2006 Korg RADIAS. Links from this week's show: ·        Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23493 ·        Windows 11 Insider P...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the new builds of Windows 11 Microsoft shipped to Windows Insiders last week. We ask why the Canary Channel is still not getting anything interesting, we talk about another vintage synthesizer and lots more. Links from this week's show: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1900 and 22631.1900 released Microsoft releases Windows 1...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Garry and I talk about using smart home tech to keep your home cool, we talk about advances in EV battery tech and we look at the latest builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders. We also being some retro music tech and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381 & 23475 ·        Microsoft releases Win...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Gary, Richard and I talk about Apples new Vision Pro headset and look whether is AR,VR or something else. We lament Microsoft lack of consumer focus, the new builds of Windows 11 and lots more. I also have a new track for you to listen to! Observers - Single by Ian S Dixon | Spotify Links from this week's show: ·        Apple Vision Pro - Apple ·        Ha...

Welcome to this week's podcast! We return from our week off to talk about Microsoft Build what was announced for Windows users. We talk about the new feature updates to Windows 11 and the new builds of Windows for Windows Insiders. We also talk about travel technology and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        What's new in the next Windows 11 Update (May 2023 – Moment 3) ·        Hands...

Welcome to show number 900! Garry, Richard and I take the opportunity to look at what has changed in the consumer space since we started the podcast and some of the forgotten brands. We look forward to next update of Windows 11 and lots more. Links from this week's show: The Korg MS2000: A Synth with a History and a Future Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 to the Release Preview Chann...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk about options for a new Ultrabook as I show off my Netbook. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, Korg KARMA and the latest EV news. Links from this week's show: Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25352 to the Canary Channel Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1680 and 22624.1680 released Rediscovering th...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Richard is back from his travels and joins Garry and I to talk about his trip and his new EV. We talk about the latest builds of Windows 11, SpaceX, old Windows tech and physical modelling synths. Links from this week's show: Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346 Hands on with Windows 11 I...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week on the show Garry and I joined by Dan Caesar from Full Charged to talk about the up coming Fully Charged Live shows. Dan gives us a flavour of what will be at the North and South shows and gives us an exclusive preview of the EV line up coming to the shows. If you're interested in elective vehicles, home energy and electrification then this is a live show...

Welcome to this week's podcast. On the show this week Garry, Richard and I talk about Richard's new EV and why it's not as simple as an old Mini. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and wonder if we will see Windows 12 soon. We talk old drum machines and the new Microsoft Surface Dock. Links from this week's show: The Roland TR-505: A Classic Drum Machine from the 80s March 2023 Android upd...

This week on the podcast Gary and I talk about tips for using Tuya smart home devices. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and the new features included. We talk about my upload of the 1964 8mm Scaborough footage, latest version of Teams and lots more. Links from this week's show: ·        Bringing my grandfather's 8mm film of Scaborough from 1964 back to life ·        Hands on with Windows...

Welcome to this week's podcast. On the show this week we talk about 5G home wifi, smart heating, bringing old 8mm films back to life and making new films look old. We talk about the latest Windows Insider news, creating retro music and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Windows 11 Build 22000.1757 to the Release Preview Channel Released ·        Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621...

This week on the show Garry and I talk about the challenges of getting whole home Wi-Fi out to this home office in the Garden, we talk about 5G backup for the home and the latest builds of Windows 11. We also talk about Microsoft Build, old Yamaha synths and lots more. ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314 & 23403 ·        Microsoft releases the first Canary Channel build:...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk about the changes to the Windows Insiders Program and what the new Canary channel is for. We talk about the new audio mixer in Windows 11 and other build changes. We also talk EV charging and I look back at an old analog synth in my collection. Links from this week's show: ·        Video: Explaining the new Windows Insider Channel...

  Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry and I talk about the new update to Windows 11 coming this week, we discus the new features in Phone Link app for iPhone users, music tech downloads, smart home and lots more.   ·        Windows 11 Phone Link adds iPhone support in the latest version for Windows Insiders ·        Microsoft launches the next update to Windows 11 ·        What's new i...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the reaction to Microsoft's Bing AI chat engine which hasn't all been positive and we talk about whether it can mean a switch from a web search. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, removing audio hum with a ground loop filter, Mellotron Genesis sounds and what not to do in your loft. Links from this week's show: ·        Ho...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Richard, Garry and I talk about the new Bing AI engine which I have been playing around with. Can Bing's AI chat replace Google search? We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, I have a tip for removing ground hum and we look at why people are scrambling to remove Java. Garry also has a special interview with Andy Gray of Raw Charging Links from this week's show:...

Welcome to this week's podcast where we talk about Microsoft's AI integration into Bing and what that means for search. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11, using Python to customise drum machines, Microsoft's mixed reality post and lots more. Links from the show: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1250 and 22623.1250 released https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/mixed-reality-blog/mi...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week we discus 8mm conversion prices, MiniDV formats, the new build of Windows 11, VR, EV, VST and lots more acronyms! Links from this week's show: Phone Link widget rolling out for Windows Insiders on the dev channel Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1245 and 22623.1245 released Microsoft Surface Duo 2 January Update released Phone Link widget...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the closure of Altspace and what Microsoft layoffs mean for Microsoft's VR projects. We talk converting 8mm film to digital, tabs in Notepad, new builds of Windows 11, Korg software, EV chat and lots more. Links from this week's show: How well does Korg's Modwave Native software work on a Windows touch laptop? Microsoft releases Wi...

Welcome to this week's podcast where Garry, Richard and I talk about the latest Windows Insider news, we talk about the colourisation of old black and white TV shows, more issues with Microsoft updates, ChatGPT coming to Azure, smart home tech and more vintage synth demo tapes. We also talk about digitising old analogue content. Links from this week's show: Windows 11 Quick Tip: How to create Star...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Garry, Richard and I talk the latest news from CES, new builds of Windows 11, Raspberry Pi news, and Microsoft's planned investment in OpenAI. We wonder if its all over for the Surface Duo and I have bring you some new music gadgets and a very cheesy 80s demo tape. Links from this week's show: Windows Subsystem for Android with Android 13 for W...

Welcome to our first show of 2023. This week Garry and I catch up and we talk about another smart home provider pulling service from their devices, upsetting many of their loyal customers. We talk new gadgets, CES 2023, EVs and lots more! Links from this week's show: Arlo is taking away security camera features you paid for - The Verge Rackspace identifies ransomware threat actor behind December a...

Welcome to our final show of 2022! This week is our Christmas show so I pull on my Christmas jumper and come up with a new quiz. Before we get to our end of year quiz we talk smart home news, my new Korg Modwave, Garry's new shed garden studio, new builds of Windows 11 and lots more! To all our listeners and viewers, have a great Christmas and we will see you in the new year! Links from this week'...