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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...

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:...