AI's Fatal Flaw
AI is all the rage. But with the recent Gemini disaster along with a lack of truly killer applications using AI, it doesn't seem like AI is really going anywhere. So, is it all just hype, or what? Join me for a look at the real danger presented by AI. Hint: It ain't SkyNet you need to be worried about!
Links from the vid:
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's message to kids: generative AI means you don't need to learn coding: https://www.techspot.com/news/102020-nvidia-boss-jensen-huang-children-shouldnt-learn-code.html
- John Carmack on Jensen Huang on X: https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack/status/1762110222321975442
- "The Shirt Guy" asking Sergey Brin about Gemini (video): https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1764226485525819731
- Allan Savory on Science (full video): https://twitter.com/GhostGone420/status/1758701567086309835
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Nvidia in the news
01:10 - John Carmack responds
01:24 - Purdue Study on ChatGPT
01:46 - Large Language Models
02:36 - Problem #1
02:56 - Problem #2
03:22 - Gemini falls flat on its face
03:55 - Brin talks about Gemini's failure
04:15 - The Shirt Guy
04:31 - EA layoffs
05:03 - The Real Problem
05:29 - Too much hype
06:02 - Tech is like Science
06:42 - Allan Savory on Science
07:56 - Conclusion
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Is Green Energy REALLY green?
Solar panels, power walls, wind power... It's all about Renewable Energy! In fact, it's all being pushed to often insane degrees. So the question is: Just how 'green' is Green Energy? Is it gonna save us all from certain doom, climate change, and space invaders? Well... As usual, it's complicated. Let's take a deep dive into the fascinating (and sometimes confusing) world of Green Energy!
Links in the vid:
- Dark Side To Solar? More Reports Tie Panel Production To Toxic Pollution (https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2021/06/21/why-everything-they-said-about-solar---including-that-its-clean-and-cheap---was-wrong/?sh=7a7ddece5fe5)
- Wind farms produced 'practically no electricity' during Britain's cold snap (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/6957501/Wind-farms-produced-practically-no-electricity-during-Britains-cold-snap.html)
- The Costs and Benefits of Hydropower (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/costs-and-benefits-hydropower-180967691/)
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Reservoir Water Surfaces: A New Global Synthesis (https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/66/11/949/2754271)
- Iceland Volcano Update: Eruption-Making Magma Shift May Be 'Days' Away (https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/iceland-volcano-update-eruption-making-magma-shift-may-be-days-away/ar-AA1l9CZY)
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Solar Panels
01:28 - FREE Solar Panels
01:52 - Wind Farms
02:27 - The wind stopped
02:56 - Geothermal power
03:46 - Is there a solution?
04:13 - The Power Problem
05:09 - Hydropower
05:49 - The greenhouse gas issue
06:32 - Climate Change
07:26 - Geothermal revisited
07:26 - Wrapping up
08:28 - What happens if we ditch Fossil Fuels? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OkYUle_Cr0)
08:31 - Your Green Story
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Missing Boot Drive after an upgrade?
You finally upgrade your motherboard and processor, but you can't boot. In fact, you can't even see your harddrive in the BIOS or the OS installer. What the heck is going on? Well, the explanation gets hairy... But thankfully, there are two solutions, and one of them is pretty simple!
Articles mentioned in the vid:
- Why can’t I see my SSD in a clean install of Windows 11? (https://scottiestech.info/2021/11/16/why-cant-i-see-my-ssd-in-a-clean-install-of-windows-11/)
- Why can’t I enable CSM on my new motherboard? (https://scottiestech.info/2021/04/13/why-cant-i-enable-csm-on-my-new-motherboard/)
- Convert your Windows 10 boot drive from MBR to GPT (https://scottiestech.info/2017/11/12/convert-your-windows-10-boot-drive-from-mbr-to-gpt/)
- NVMe drive missing or not booting? There’s a simple fix! (https://scottiestech.info/2022/04/26/nvme-drive-missing-or-not-booting-theres-a-simple-fix/)
- ASUS support FAQ on integrated graphics and CSM (https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1045467)
Need a new hard drive or graphics card? Check out my favorites (affiliate links):
- Samsung 990 PRO Series 1TB NVMe drive (https://amzn.to/3SMI8La)
- Samsung 870 QVO 2TB 2.5" SATA III SSD (https://amzn.to/47kCofV)
- GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming 8G graphics card (https://amzn.to/47eIgY6)
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - OS installer can't see boot drive
00:54 - BIOS / UEFI
01:17 - Boot Process
01:30 - MBR vs GPT
02:10 - Need CSM for MBR
02:23 - CSM
02:39 - Fix #1: Convert MBR drive to GPT
03:00 - Fix #2: Graphics card
03:21 - CSM grayed out
04:01 - Recap
04:13 - UPGRADE!!
04:30 - Outro
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Is wireless tech bad for you, or not?
By now, you probably know that there's enough scientific doubt about wireless tech. But how bad is it? More importantly, how do you get people to listen? It's easier than you think!
From the Video:
- 5G Wireless Communication and Health Effects—A Pragmatic Review Based on Available Studies Regarding 6 to 100 GHz [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6765906/]
- Radiofrequency at 2.45 GHz increases toxicity, pro-inflammatory and pre-apoptotic activity caused by black carbon in the RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969720362100]
- FCC SAR Guidelines [https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cell-phones-what-it-means-you]
- Health risks from radiofrequency radiation, including 5G, should be assessed by experts with no conflicts of interest [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7405337/]
More Studies:
- International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies RF EMF as possibly carcinogenic to humans [http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2011/pdfs/pr208_E.pdf]
- Microwave frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produce widespread neuropsychiatric effects including depression [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26300312/]
- Long-term electromagnetic pulse exposure induces Abeta deposition and cognitive dysfunction through oxidative stress and overexpression of APP and BACE1 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899316301330]
- Possible Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Central Nerve System [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6513191/]
- Electromagnetic field induced biological effects in humans [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27012122/]
- Effect of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Modern Cellphones on Sperm Motility and Viability: An In Vitro Study [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36379868/]
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Can't turn off your WiFi? No problem!
So, you've gone wired and are enjoying the speed, stability, and privacy of Ethernet. One problem: There's no button to turn off WiFi on your ISP's router/modem. What to do? Why, hack it, of course!
- No more WiFi: How to wire your house for Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyVpunl8By8
- Need another Ethernet switch? https://amzn.to/3t8pZfW
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The Secret of solving Tech Problems
No, it's not ChatGPT. And it's not exactly Google, either. When you have a tech problem and you want to solve it quick, that's part of the problem. But if you take in account simple human nature, you can solve your problems in record time - and learn something along the way!
Video clips: https://www.pexels.com
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3 ways to fix Explorer Won't Refresh bug
If you're having trouble with files/folders not appearing until you refresh the folder view with a tap on F5, then you've been hit by the dreaded Explorer Doesn't Refresh Automatically bug! Fortunately, it's pretty easy to fix.
- Cloudless Windows backup that's RELIABLE and FREE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7FUK2fEQw8
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Are e-Fuel and Biodiesel the future?
You may have heard the word e-fuel, but most people have no idea what the stuff actually is. Same with biodiesel... Along with electric cars, this stuff is supposed to be the future, man! But IS it? Join me for a deep dive into the wonderful (green) world of alternative energy. It's quite a show...
Goodies in the vid:
- Repsol image: https://www.repsol.com/en/technology-and-digitalization/technology-lab/new-mobility/net-zero-emissions-fuels/index.cshtml
- The Secret of electric cars, mowers, and power tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vXKcIOl6kM
- What happens if we ditch Fossil Fuels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OkYUle_Cr0
- The Power Problem with Electric Vehicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rK45FG73jI
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What the heck is an ELECTRET?
Everyone knows what a magnet is. But have you ever heard of an electret? Yeah, me neither! In fact, there's an entire branch of science/engineering that gets very little attention these days - outside of very specific applications that like 3 people know about. Join me for a look into the amazing world of electrostatics!
Goodies in the vid:
- https://9to5science.com/electric-field-around-a-current-carrying-conductor
- "Electrostatics: Exploring, Controlling and Using Static Electricity" by A.D. Moore - https://amzn.to/3JTbSAz
- "Electrostatic Motors: Their History, Types, and Principles of Operation" by Oleg Jefimenko - https://amzn.to/3DcUOle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electret
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2 ways to find out why your PC is crashing
Windows is giving you trouble? Stuff is crashing? Normally, you'd just pull out your hair and start screaming. But what if you could see exactly WHY it's crapping out on you? Actually, you can! And it's easier than you think... Join me for a look at Windows logging and how you can become a Pro Techie and amaze your friends!
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Airplanes, lightning, & the wild world of Static Electricity
Last time you were on an airplane, did you notice those little "antennas" on the backs of the wings? Turns out they're not antennas at all! And that's where it gets interesting. Join me for a look at the wild (and mysterious) world of static electricity!
- A Better Faraday Box video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NguyYHPjwnI
- Cling film article on ScienceFocus: https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/why-does-clingfilm-cling/
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Convert files to the format you need in 3 clicks
You know the drill: You've got an image, audio, video, or document file. Either you can't open it, or you need to convert it to a different format to send to someone else. You could use complicated software, but why not do it in just a few easy clicks? With File Converter, you can convert video files, turn video into audio files, change Word docs into PDFs, and a whole lot more. And it's FREE!
https://file-converter.org
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The Secret of electric cars, mowers, and power tools
Everything these days is powered by batteries: power tools, mowers, cars, etc. But why does this even work? A quick look at the power provided by lithium-based batteries should make even armchair techies cringe! Something doesn't add up... So, what's the secret?
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How to repair common electric motors
The name "shaded pole motor" might sound scary, but these things are REALLY simple inside. So simple that if you have one, you can probably fix it yourself in about 10 minutes with a few simple tools. DIY, save some bucks, and Bob's your uncle. When they're used, how they work, and how to fix 'em good... Join me for a look at this common motor type!
Tools in the vid (affiliate links):
- BOSCH GSR12V-300FCB22 12V Max EC Brushless Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill/Driver: https://amzn.to/3l9N3HD
- BOSCH GBA12V60 12V Max Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah Battery: https://amzn.to/3ZXVzs8
My other SuperSaver vids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxiSXoEdwXk&list=PLrTCa4nP8TlGe1G7Vq4u7urrStiDdEGLC
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What happens if we ditch Fossil Fuels?
These days, it's all about the green, reduced carbon footprint. While that all sounds nice, what would actually happen if we just ditched fossil fuels - coal, oil, and gas - overnight? It turns out it's WAY more complicated than you might think...
Links:
- The Power Problem with Electric Vehicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rK45FG73jI
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Is your gizmo eating batteries? Try THIS!
A little while ago, my electronic lockbox started eating batteries. When I opened her up, I discovered the problem: condensation! Join me for a look at how you can save your own battery-powered devices from the scrap heap - and save some bucks in the process!
Goodies (affiliate links):
- Phoenix KS0032E Key Safe / Lockbox: https://amzn.to/3ipVlts
- TOLEBLID 30 Keys Cabinet Lock Box: https://amzn.to/3XbTPKs
- WEICON Acrylic Resin Insulating Spray 400 ml: https://amzn.to/3GxZl34
- Techspray Conformal Coating: https://amzn.to/3GwtAHO
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Do surge protectors really work?
With everything getting more expensive these days, you want to be sure your costly electronics stay protected. One of the most common ways is to plug them all into a surge protector. The question is: Do these things really work? The answer is, as usual: It's complicated! Join me for a look at 3 different types/levels of surge suppressors, how these gizmos really work, and how best to protect your techie goodies from unfortunate zaps.
Goodies in the Vid (some affiliate links):
- Whole House Surge Protection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO-R0phSXXM
- EMP Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFT3rj8wtU4
- Dirty Electricity Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecwetD2zsms
- APC small surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3iYj1Fj
- APC small surge protector (USA): https://amzn.to/3W9h4nK
- Eaton 4-outlet surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3FN5fhw
- Brennenstuhl Super Solid 5-outlet surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3FMSkMB
- APC Back-UPS PRO BR650MI: https://amzn.to/3iOJK70
- APC Back-UPS Essential BE650G2: https://amzn.to/3PmK9tA
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20 Windows tricks to save time (and sanity)
Most people are NOT power users. We all still need to get stuff done. After many years of watching eyeballs widen when I do something on a Windows PC, my wife suggested it was time to make this video! Without further ado, these are 20 time-saving tips and tricks so that you can get the most out of your puter time - and maybe even save your sanity in the process!
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Printout colors are off? Fix it fast!
When you need a color printout, it's nice when the colors on paper look the same as those on your screen. Most of the time, however, that's not the case. Fortunately, there's a quick cheat you can use to get MUCH better print colors - and it only takes a few seconds!
Goodies in the vid:
- Video on calibrating your screen colors:
Make any LCD computer screen high-end
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POoc3IS_Naw
- Datacolor SpyderX Elite – Monitor Calibration: https://amzn.to/3UQpZtO
- My favorite color inkjet: https://amzn.to/3Ghgq2J
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Why phone SAR ratings are silly
The Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR, of a phone shows how much energy from radio frequency waves is absorbed by body parts - head, torso, whole body, etc. The idea is that phones can be certified as "safe", while also allowing some sort of comparison between different phones. In reality, the whole thing is a bit of a bad joke. Even the FCC admits SAR is a pretty useless rating! Join me for another fascinating look inside our modern "Wireless Wonderland"!
- FCC SAR Database: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
- FCC Guide to SAR: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cell-phones-what-it-means-you
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Hot to fix choppy sound in VLC
VLC media player is free, popular, and just awesome. It'll play just about any audio or video file you throw at it. For video quality, there's an easy fix for choppy vids in VLC. But what about audio? How do you fix choppy AUDIO in VLC media player? Believe it or not, the fix is even easier than with choppy video...
- How to fix choppy video in VLC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIIE9oO458o
- Get VLC: https://videolan.org
- Pleasantville (Copyright 1998 by New Line Cinema): https://amzn.to/3CXCzB3 (affiliate link)
- Cletus Hawaiian Shirt - BLUE: https://scotties-techinfo.creator-spring.com/listing/cletus-hawaiian-shirt-blue?product=823
- Cletus Hawaiian Shirt - SUN: https://scotties-techinfo.creator-spring.com/listing/cletus-hawaiian-shirt-sun?product=823
- Cletus Hawaiian Shirt - DUSK: https://scotties-techinfo.creator-spring.com/listing/cletus-hawaiian-shirt-dusk?product=823
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When NOT to use Dirty Electricity filters!
Dirty Electricity is when all our wondrous gizmos generate noise that couples to the human body from the electrical wiring in our homes, schools, places of work, and so on. Fortunately, there are simple filters you can get that reduce the dangers from this type of noise. UNfortunately, you need to be careful using these filters if you have a backup generator! Join me for a look at one of the pitfalls of D.E. filters.
Links from the vid:
- Dirty Electricity: What it is and how to fix it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecwetD2zsms
- Make your own Dirty Electricity Filters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bimHcxTDqg
- EEK #4: What the heck is Power Factor?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fg96FcDSw4
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Why your tech is giving you headaches
Who doesn't love technology? Unfortunately, working and playing with our toys often results in bad, chronic headaches that just won't seem to go away. The good news is that correcting your posture and paying more attention to your body, you CAN end the headaches. While the exact mechanism at work here it still a bit of a mystery to me, honestly: Who cares?! My headaches are gone!
Goodies from the Vid (some affiliate links):
- Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection
https://amzn.to/3BiuTbG
- Anda Seat Kaiser 3 Series desk chair
https://www.andaseat.com/products/andaseat-2022-new-kaiser-3-series-premium-gaming-chair?variant=40547305193531
- E.T. (copyright 1982 by Universal Studios)
https://amzn.to/3Bh7AiF
- E.T. in Blue Flannel Robe
https://amzn.to/3ATrmiU
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Windows STILL won't update? Try THIS!
These days, updating Windows is like playing Russian Roulette. Microsoft keeps breaking things, and I have to continually figure out how to fix them. I recently had ANOTHER problem with Windows Update. After trying everything, this is the solution that finally worked for me! Don't worry: they'll break it again soon enough!
Videos:
- Windows Updates broke your PC? NO PROBLEM!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NqdDXlDIXU&list=PLrTCa4nP8TlHQIUj7E6_gzNh1DIVXW5-s&index=3
- Windows won't update? Fix it fast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPHnOM3Tnp0&list=PLrTCa4nP8TlHQIUj7E6_gzNh1DIVXW5-s&index=2
- Windows update is MISSING? Fix it for good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWntRMKDfc&list=PLrTCa4nP8TlHQIUj7E6_gzNh1DIVXW5-s&index=1
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Android vs iOS: Which is better for privacy?
Ah, the eternal battle: iOS or Android? These days, there's a big war going on where both sides are trying to prove that their mobile OS is the safest and most privacy-friendly. So, which is it? Join me for a deep dive into the wonderful world of smartphones...
0:00 - Intro
10:06 - How to turn an iPad OFF-OFF
11:13 - What LEVEL of Privacy?
12:52 - Android
17:21 - iOS
26:12 - Apple Mail vs Gmail
Links to stuff (some affiliate links):
- "Two-Factor Authentication without SMS or a smartphone": https://scottiestech.info/2020/11/02/two-factor-authentication-without-sms-or-a-smartphone/
- Video: Off isn't really Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL_MtPXdV74
- Oxford study: "Are iPhones Really Better for Privacy?" - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.13722.pdf
- iPad Air 5th Gen: https://amzn.to/3bJvs4v
- Logitech Folio Touch iPad Case: https://amzn.to/3Qd2Zmv
- Apple Pencil: https://amzn.to/3QbQ9oK
- Apple iPhone SE 2022: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se
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