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Welcome back after a week off! This week on the show Garry and I talk about the new features in Windows 11, Microsoft Surface Go 4 update, new Korg gear and EV news. Links from this week's show: ·        Here are the new features in Korg Modwave V2 Firmware ·        Prophet VS Collection for the Korg Modwave ·        Windows 11 Build 23619: Instant Access to your Phone's Photos and Screenshots Exp...

Welcome to this week's show where I bring you a quick update as I was on my own. I bring you the latest Windows Insider news, some of the fist CES 2024 news and an update on my home Wi-Fi solution. Back to our regular show format next week! Links from this week's show: ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23612 for the Dev Channel ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider P...

Welcome to our first show of 2024! This week Garry and I look at what Microsoft may be bringing to the hardware front in 2024 with rumoured Surface Laptop and Pro upgrades. We talk about Microsoft's axing of Windows Mixed Reality and home wifi options. We also talk Korg Modwave and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Over 400 free patches for the Korg Modwave mkII, Modwave and Modwave...

It's time for our final show of 2023, this week we look back at our tech highs and lows of the year and talk about our favoirte tech purchases large and small. We also talk about what we expect to be talking about in 2024 as Richard joins us for the final time.

We have a very special show for you this week! Dave Robertson has created the most amazing Christmas light display at his home using over 11,000 lights, controlled by devices including a Raspberry Pi, all synchronized to music. It's a brilliant display, and it's all for a very good cause. Dave is going to explain to us how long he has been working on it (spoiler: a long time!), how he created the...

Welcome to this week's podcast. We are back after our week's break and this week we talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and the changes that Microsoft have made to the OS. We had new builds for Release Preview, Beta, Dev and Canary. We also talk about smart home lights for Christmas, home wifi options, the history of a classic 90s synth and the issues with archiving digital content. Links from...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the chaos surrounding OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. We talk about the changes to Windows 11 withing the EU with Microsoft making concessions for the Digital Markplace Act. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/11/17/windows-pho...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Richard and I talk about the Microsoft's upcoming Ignite show and what we expect to see. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and wonder what's next for Windows. We also talk Bing, Smart home and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25992, SMB changes and 7-zip compressing ·      ...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry and I talk about new builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders, we talk about the Windows 11 23H2 update and new smart home devices. We also have the latest EV news and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Mastering Patch and Sample Transfer with Korg Modwave and Modwave Native ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Garry, Richard and I talk about the news of Microsoft ending the Windows Insider MVP program, we talk about the release of Windows 11 23H2 update, new builds of Windows 11, smart home news and an updated Korg Modwave. Links from this week's show: ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23575 for the Dev Channel ·        Mic...

Welcome to this week's podcast. Richard and Garry and back and we talk about new smart home lights, we new builds of Windows 11 and the 23H2 update. We also have the latest EV news and news of the Raspberry Pi 5 shipping. Links from this week's show: ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 for the Beta Channel) ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview 25977...

A bit of a different show for you this week as Dr Jezz returns to talk about the synths in his studio. We talk about his Oberheim OBX, Roland SH101 v SH02, and why he loves the Korg MonoPoly. We also talk plugin comparisons, effects pedals for synths and lots more!

Welcome to this podcast! This week on the show I talk about my visit to Synthfest over the weekend and as well as having the latest kit I found some very interesting vintage kit including an MSX powered Yamaha CX5M. Garry and I talk about the recent court case between Sonos and Google around multi-room audio, we talk about changed to the Windows 11 beta channel and I benchmark the new Surface Go 4...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On this week's show Richard is back and joins Garry and I to talk the new Surface Go 4 which I have my hands on. We also talk about the new Raspberry Pi 5, new builds of Windows 11 and the latest EV news. Links from this week's show: ·        Benchmarks & Beyond: Surface Go 4 vs. Surface Go Showdown! ·        Surface Go 4 Geekbench Score ·        Microsoft releases...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Garry is back, and we're diving into the highlights of the Microsoft event from last week. Our conversation centres around the perceived lack of innovation from the Surface team and the confusion Microsoft has introduced with the release of 23H2 and the upcoming features this year. In this episode, we speculate on Panos Panay's potential move to Amazon and Garry sha...

Welcome to this week's short update show. Garry and Richard are away but I still wanted to bring you an update as it's Microsoft's Surface / Window event this week and we have the surprise leaving of Panos Panay from Microsoft and potentially going to head up the Amazon Alexa hardware team. Links from this week's show: ·        What's New in the Windows 11 2023 Update? ·        The Lost Art of Mus...

Welcome to this week's podcast where all three of us are back again. This week we talk about the Apple event and what we will expect from the Microsoft event coming soon. We talk about the end of support for the orignal Surface Duo, new builds of Windows 11 and the return of Windows Media Center plus lots more! Links from this week's show: Emby Windows Media Center beta now available Microsoft rel...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week on the show we are joined by Sound on Sound co-founder and organiser of SynthFest. SynthFest takes place next month (October 7 th ) in Sheffield and was created by Sound on Sound magazine for music tech companies to showcase their synths and tech to the public. It's a full day out with sessions, hands on and retailers. There are keyboards, desktop and modu...

Welcome to this week's podcast. I am doing a short catch up show this week as Garry and Richard are not available this week. I thought it would be worth doing the catchup as we have the return of Windows Media Center. This isn't a u-turn by Microsoft but a new front end to the Emby Media Server system. On the show I also talk about the new builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders and a new set of...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Garry and I talk about the Microsoft event coming next month and speculate on what Surface devices we will see there.   We talk about Microsoft killing another project, new builds of Windows 11 and Garry has the latest EV news. Links from this week's show: ·        Fixing Bluetooth connection problem with Korg devices and Windows 11 version 22H...

This week's podcast is a different I am joined by Jezz Dennison to talk about vintage synths. Jezz is synth enthusiast, and he gives us buying tips, tips on keeping them clean and he explains which are his favourite. He also explains why he isn't a collection and why the Yamaha CS60 had to go! Links from this week's show: ·        Replacing key contacts on a Korg Polysix and wiring the Tubutech Mo...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Richard and I talk about more issues for smart home users as Hive end of lifes more devices. We talk about the changes to Windows 11 hardware compatibility and the new builds of Windows 11. We talk about my new Solina String Ensemble with its evocative seventies sound, Zoom, AI and lots more! Links from this week's show: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week on the show Richard, Garry and I talk about driving an EV into deepest Wales and pushing your range to the limit. We talk about the new Windows 11 builds for Windows Insiders, we talk about Windows 10 end of support, Windows Server 2003 and my trip to the Silverstone Museum. Plus, Garry and Richard have a couple of IT horror stories! Links from this week's...

This week on the podcast Garry and I talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds as we get closer to the next Windows 11 update. Garry almost rants about some of spin about the electric car debates plus lots more. ·        Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2050 and 22631.2050 ·        Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506 ·        Microsoft releases Windows 1...

This week on the show Garry and I are joined by our old friend Microsoft's Richard Hay. We talk about Microsoft's new AI assisted Q&A system that is an amazing resource for IT professionals. Richard walks me though how to create questions with the AI assisted system and how to get answers to your Microsoft technical questions. Links from this week's show: ·        Welcome to Q&A Assist - AI-enhanc...