ScottiesTechInfo

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 More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

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 More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

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 More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

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 More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

We all know about Apple, Google, Amazon, and so on. But there's one tech company that's utterly massive in its importance to the entire industry, and no one is talking about it. Well, to be precise, no one is talking about what MIGHT happen should the current global mayhem go one step too far. Join me as I take a look at TSMC: the biggest tech company you've never heard of! More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

In recent news, a guy at Google claimed that one of their AIs, LaMDA, had become sentient. Well, that's quite a claim! So, I decided to read the entire transcript of a chat with LaMDA and see what all the fuss is about... The whole transcript: https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917 More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Who doesn't want a faster PC? Well, it's easier than you think. Most of the time, the way we use our puters is what slows them down. By making a few minor adjustments to how you work, you can get the most bang from your existing PC - without forking over bucks for a new one! Try: https://www.malwarebytes.com/ More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info FB: https://www.facebook.com/ScottiesTechInfo/

A recent revelation from inside Facebook has called into question all these privacy laws we now have... Or more specifically, how companies are actually implementing (or not) these laws designed to protect our data. The truth, as usual, probably shouldn't surprise you: it's pretty much just smoke and mirrors! Vice article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/akvmke/facebook-doesnt-know-what-it-does-with-your-data-or-where-it-goes FB internal doc: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21716382-facebook-data-lineage-internal-document More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Despite the prevalence of touch devices these days, chances are you still have an "old fashioned" computer with a keyboard. Many keyboards are very quiet and comfortable to type on, but they don't last very long. Enter the Gaming Keyboard! It's old school durability and reliability meets modern tech... Only trouble is, these things are SUPER noisy to type on. Or at least, they WERE super noisy. Behold the world's most silent gaming keyboard! Goodies in the vid (affiliate links): - SteelSeries Apex 7 Gaming Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3rAQeYZ - Glorious GMMK Modular Barebones Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3JUAE0u - Razer Doubleshot PBT Keycaps: https://amzn.to/3jXAL0x - Glorious Keyboard O-Ring Set: https://amzn.to/3KWTohf - Gazzew Boba U4 RGB switches (110 piece): https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005001809357064.html - C.K. Tools T3887 Ecotronic Side Cutters: https://www.amazon.com/Tools-T3887-Ecotronic-Side-Cutters/dp/B00W1ML6B2/ More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

If you have no idea why you might want Windows 11, you're not alone. Microsoft is terrible with the whole marketing thing. Nevertheless, I happened to discover by accident a handy new feature in Win 11 just the other day. How many more are hiding in the shadows just waiting to be found? - Make win 11 work on your puter: https://scottiestech.info/2022/02/22/how-to-make-your-pc-work-with-windows-11/ - Fix Windows Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWntRMKDfc More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Everyone knows about keyboard and mice... But the foot pedal?! What the heck? As usual, it turns out that they're not so expensive and very easy to set up - if you use the right software. Speaking of software, it's exactly because of NCH's Pedable application that this thing is so incredibly useful. You can use your foot to do 3 different things - including in games! Foot pedals aren't just for translators and transcribers... Goodies in the vid (some affiliate links): - VEC Infinity 3 USB pedal: https://amzn.to/3MNJm3g - NCH Pedable application (FREE): https://nch.com.au/footpedal/index.html - All NCH software: https://www.nch.com.au/software/index.html - VLC Media Player (FREE): https://videolan.org/ More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Printing in color has been a total nightmare as long as I can remember. If it wasn't the initial cost, it was expensive replacement parts for a color laser printer. Then toner cartridge price went through the roof. And let's forget the dreaded "laser line" problem that often happens even with brand new toner. Thankfully, there IS a solution: Business-Class Inkjets! While these may have been around for awhile, it's only recently that they seem to have taken their rightful place as the color printing solution of choice for the masses. Goodies in the video (affiliate links): - Brother MFC-J5945DW color inkjet multifunction printer: https://amzn.to/347FatO - Brother MFC-J5845DW color inkjet smaller version: https://amzn.to/3C5qKql - Canon GX6020 All-in-One Wireless Supertank Printer (24 ppm!!): https://amzn.to/3tenvci - Epson EcoTank ET-2760 (with slower 5ppm print speed): https://amzn.to/35nDZqx More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Who doesn't love superglue?! Well, I suppose there are some people who glued their fingers together one time... Anyhow, superglue is still super-useful. There are just a few tricks you should keep in mind for best results. You can save a ton of money and even unstick your fingers in record time. So join me for the secrets of of my favorite adhesive!! Stuff in vid: - My article on superglue: https://scottiestech.info/2016/07/10/superglue-everything-you-need-to-know-and-some-things-you-dont/ - 20g bottle of superglue (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3GPXchi - Acetone: Visit your local hardware store - chemical aisle! More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

This time, for video #151, I'm gonna do something a bit different. A few weeks ago, I decided to propose to my girlfriend. Naturally, I had to include tech in my proposal because, well, I'm a nerd. Well, you'll just have to watch to find out what happened... Goodies in the vid: - Dark Welder 2.0 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyQ-gbYM8Og - Language with Chu: https://www.youtube.com/c/JulianaBarembuem More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

As if all the controversy about 5G and health isn't bad enough, now there's a new saga: 5G vs Airplanes! Specifically, mid-band 5G vs radar altimeters. So, what's the deal? It turns out it's utter insanity. But then, I guess we shouldn't be surprised! More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Who doesn't love a shiny, clean screen? Smudges and fingerprints are just seriously annoying. But what's the best way to clean the screen on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or TV? Well, there's one thing you do NOT want to do - as I discovered in a moment of temporary insanity. The rest depends on a variety of factors... Stuff mentioned in the vid (some affiliate links): - ViewSonic VP2458 24" 100% sRGB LCD monitor (https://amzn.to/3FikWL8) - Datacolor SpyderX Elite monitor calibrator (https://amzn.to/3EnzuIg) - My vid on getting perfect color: "Make any LCD computer screen high-end" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POoc3IS_Naw More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Everybody needs a backup, but not everybody wants all their data stored in the cloud. Until now, File History was good enough. Starting with Win 11, it's effectively crippled to push everyone to use OneDrive. Ug. So, what to do? I'll tell you what: Back up Windows like a Pro! The robocopy command and a handy script I wrote is all you need. And it only takes 5 minutes to set up! Links mentioned in the vid (some affiliate): - Article with details: https://scottiestech.info/2021/12/07/cloudless-windows-backup-thats-reliable-and-free/ - Batch script: https://scottiestech.info/download/robo_backup.bat - Samsung T7 1TB external SSD: https://amzn.to/3duoBZT More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

So you've tried to fix Windows Update, but it just won't work. Even my earlier solution didn't work... Never fear! There is a way to essentially 'reinstall' Windows Update that should work. But first, there's one other step you should take to make sure this never happens again... Goodies from the vid: - Malwarebytes cybersecurity: https://malwarebytes.com - Command prompt goodness: dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth sfc /scannow - Registry entry to delete: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv - Registry import file: https://scottiestech.info/download/WindowsUpdateFix.reg - My video 'Windows won't update? Fix it fast!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPHnOM3Tnp0 - My article 'How to fix Windows Update errors, including in Windows 10': https://scottiestech.info/2015/12/13/how-to-fix-windows-update-errors-including-in-windows-10/ - My video: Windows Updates broke your PC? NO PROBLEM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NqdDXlDIXU More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

So you want to prevent Dirty Electricity, but you don't want to spend a fortune on filters? No problem! With a few tools and some parts, you can DIY your own DE filters that perform just as well as pre-made Greenwave or Stetzerizer filters. I made 14 additional filters and saved a TON of money. Just be aware that you should probably have some experience soldering and working with 120/240V AC equipment. Don't want to burn your house down! ;) Part List (some affiliate links): - 4.7uF 305V X2 EMI capacitors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002911470812.html - 10uF 305V X2 EMI capacitors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002911445999.html - 220pF ceramic 1kV capacitors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32213256790.html - 220k 2W 1% resistors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32958363818.html - Electricity Saving Box (UK plug WITH GROUND): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32858486011.html - Universal to EU Plug Adapters: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32838881793.html - Weather stripping: https://amzn.to/31L8uVv - Hot Glue Gun: https://amzn.to/3wnVUq8 - Glue sticks: https://amzn.to/3kfUYzx - Dremel 8220 cordless: https://amzn.to/300M41B - Dremel EZ Lock cutting disc kit: https://amzn.to/3BUuzgz More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Raw materials, parts, even cardboard - everything's in short supply these days! So, what do you do when your alternator is dying and you can't even find a new one? Why, you repair it yourself! While it may seem like this is way beyond your ability, it turns out it's not so difficult. With a few tips and a bit of patience and persistence, you can DIY your alternator back into like-new working condition! Just be careful if you bench test it: There are several misconceptions out there about the voltage/current your alternator is supposed to output... More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

While everyone is paying the most attention to wireless tech like 5G, dirty electricity is often completely overlooked. In short, 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. What effects does this dirty electricity have? Well, it ain't pretty. Fortunately, there are simple filters you can get that reduce the dangers from this type of noise. Join me for a look at DE and get clean power! Goodies from the vid: - Dirty Electricity book by Milham (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3BBiTzR - Capacitive coupling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitive_coupling - Displacement current: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Displacement_current - Stetzer Electric web site: https://www.stetzerelectric.com/ - Greenwave web site: https://greenwavefilters.com/ Fluo tube pic: BaronAlaric - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fluorescent_tube_under_electric_line.jpg More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

RAVPower was all the rage not so long ago. They make some of the BEST USB power bricks and USB chargers that have ever existed. Then one, day, POOF! They were gone. What the heck happened? Join me for a look at the glorious world of Amazonism... Amazocracy? Whatever! Stuff in the vid: - Video: FAST Power Bank: No more 2-day recharge times! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0ui6iB9a8 - RAVPower Power Bank 26800mAh 3 Ports: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003308081017.html - RAVPower 32000mAh Power Bank: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003245658516.html - RAVPower USB C Power Bank 15000mAh: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003244934301.html - RAVPower 65W USB C PD GaN Charger: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003299205966.html - RAVPower 100W USB C PD GaN Charger: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003304053363.html - Xiaomi Power Bank 3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001296405703.html More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Ah, 5G... It's a mixture of new technologies, the most "interesting" being mmWave, or millimeter wave. If you're wondering if a particular phone actually HAS mmWave, good luck figuring it out. Even worse, in most areas it's darn near impossible to find out what flavor of 5G is being used: Is it mmWave, or not?! Good luck with that one, too. And to top it all off, it doesn't really matter anyway because even official government bodies are really looking at 5G and EXISTING wireless tech, and starting to get worried... Links from the vid: - https://www.mi.com/global/mi-11/specs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G_NR_frequency_bands - https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-11-review-1201093/ - https://www.phonedas.com/smartphone/samsung-galaxy-s21_68619/ - https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/exynos/products/mobileprocessor/exynos-2100/ - https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2020/02/18/introducing-snapdragon-x60-raising-global-5g-performance-bar-worlds-most - https://www.ariase.com/mobile/carte-5g - https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2021/690012/EPRS_STU(2021)690012_EN.pdf More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

A friend recently bought a new 5G smartphone. She was worried about the '5G' part especially. Two problems: First, there is no 5G where we live, so I just turned it off. Second, the 5G Samsung phone only supports lower frequencies than our local 4G network - IOW, no millimeter wave! Of course, it's about more than just frequency. In reality, it's about way more than just the technologies involved. There is a hidden danger to worrying TOO MUCH about the effects of our wireless wonderland... Stuff mentioned in the vid: - 5G is just the tip of the iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-qzqOhDc_0 - No more WiFi: How to wire your house for Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyVpunl8By8 - Invisible Rainbow: A history of EMFs and health: https://youtu.be/e-l1gro7wFU - The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor: https://amzn.to/3mNjJ8j (affiliate link) More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

Video captures are pretty easy with Snagit. There's only one problem: That dreaded 'No Mic' error! It's almost made Snagit infamous instead of famous. Solutions abound, but THIS one actually works. It'll cost you a few bucks, but the same trick works with other video and video capture software. Which probably means it's a Windows issue in the end, but whatever... Goodies in the vid (affiliate links): - Snagit: https://www.techsmith.com/snagit-features.html - USB audio adapters: - UGREEN USB external Sound Card (1 TRRS jack for both headphones + mic): https://amzn.to/3CaO2e5 - UGREEN USB external Sound Card (2 TRS jacks: 1 for headphones, 1 for mic): https://amzn.to/3A5wgY1 More techie tips or if you want to Hire Me to solve your techie problem: https://scottiestech.info