New Tech, Vintage Nerds

What's in your workshop?

AJ and Alex answer a question of a listener on the different options for stream decks and the advantages of choosing one with buttons over dials.
The main topic of today is our workshop setups and the reasons behind our choice of tool ecosystems. We discuss the convenience of cordless tools and the cost considerations of battery swapping. The episode concludes with a discussion on the various tools found in their workshops, including routers and CNC machines.
Takeaways
Consider your specific needs when choosing between stream decks with buttons or dials.Assigning profiles and scenarios can enhance the functionality of your devices.Specialized hardware can improve efficiency in video and photo editing workflows.When setting up a workshop, choose a tool ecosystem that allows for battery swapping and cost-effective use.Cordless tools offer convenience and flexibility, but consider the frequency of use before investing in specialized devices.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:00:00 Introduction and a revisit on Stream Deck12:27 What's in Your Workshop?13:24 Choosing an Ecosystem for Tools15:19 Cordless Devices and Battery Usage19:08 Other Tools in the Workshop26:13 The Router and Other Tools Convenience of Using a Router28:02 CNC and Creating Professional-Looking Projects29:53 The Value of Designing and Creating Your Own Projects33:18 The Importance of Dust Collection in the Workshop37:52 Understanding the Function of a Cyclone in Dust Collection43:37 Underutilized Tools in the Workshop49:13 Table saw vs plunge saw51:08 Tip: The Versatility of a Japanese Pull Saw
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:- Dust collection with a cyclone separator- Japanese pull saw: https://www.amazon.com/Kakuri-KAKURI-270mm/dp/B002TYZPD2/
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What's connected to your computer?

In this podcast, Alex and A.J. discuss various devices connected to their computers. They talk about automation issues they have faced, including problems with home lighting and screen automation. They then delve into the topic of microphones and audio interfaces, sharing their experiences with different models. Next, they discuss their sound systems and switchers, highlighting the importance of having good audio quality. Finally, they explore the convenience of using stream decks for controlling various functions on their computers. The conversation covers various audio and video equipment used by the hosts. They discuss different versions of soundboards, the price differences, and the limitations of webcams. They also talk about using DSLR cameras, the Logitech Brio webcam, and the Sony ZV-1 camera. Additionally, they mention a car theft incident and share information about the Lexar card reader and docking station. The conversation concludes with a tip about using a reverse proxy for SSL.
Takeaways
Automation systems can sometimes have issues that require starting from scratch to resolve.
Choosing the right microphone and audio interface is crucial for achieving good audio quality.
Having a reliable sound system and switcher can enhance the overall audio experience.
Stream decks provide convenient control over various functions on a computer.
Different versions of soundboards offer varying numbers of buttons and price points.
Webcams have limitations in terms of resolution and compatibility with different applications.
Using a DSLR camera for video calls can provide better image quality but may be more expensive and require additional equipment.
The Logitech Brio webcam is a popular choice for its 4K capabilities, but it may not be fully supported by all programs.
The Sony ZV-1 camera offers superior picture quality but comes with a higher price tag.
Wireless microphones can provide better audio quality and flexibility for recording.
The Lexar card reader and docking station are useful for transferring data from various media types.
A reverse proxy can be used to secure web interfaces and obtain SSL certificates for internal domains.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Introduction and Automation Issues03:01 Microphones and Audio Interfaces09:50 Sound Systems and Switchers22:55 Different Versions of Soundboards23:12 Price Differences24:07 Audio-Specific Soundboard25:16 4K Camera26:22 Using DSLR Camera27:10 Logitech Brio Webcam28:13 USB-C Camera Connection29:12 Webcam Limitations30:15 Sony ZV-1 Camera31:03 Audio Gear and Wireless Mic32:14 Car Theft Update33:39 Lexar Card Reader36:26 Lexar Docking Station38:44 Reverse Proxy for SSL
🔗 Relevant Links:
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:One of the articles on reverse proxies
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Automating your garden

Alex's Automated Garden Tour
Alex takes us through his garden where he did all kinds of automation, from mowing to watering.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Intro
00:28 What did you automate since last time?
05:34 What do you automate in your garden?
10:06 Automating the lawn mower?
13:35 Mowing in the rain
15:30 Irrigation
31:21 Biggest fail
31:29 The biggest gain
35:49 Tip: Rubber tractor wheels?
🔗 Relevant Links:
Gardena smart irrigation
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
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Social Media: The good, the Bad, the very Ugly

Is social media bad? AJ and Alex are getting to the bottom of it. Is it social? Bad? Who knows.
AJ and Alex discuss social media's positive and negative aspects, including its use as a marketing tool, the potential for antisocial behavior, privacy concerns, and the concept of users as products.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Intro
00:25 What did you print since last time?
02:11 Social Media, I'm using it, how 'bout you?
04:33 Collecting people
05:52 Is social media social?
07:05 Way back, when we had forums with netiquette
08:58 Is social media free?
10:29 Moderation
13:59 Freedom of speech? Or freedom of insult?
14:35 Useful uses of social media groups
16:23 Why would you care what I cooked this evening?
18:31 Being selective by what you use it for
23:56 Fake news and filtering
26:10 Don't give out more details than necessary
31:16 Tip: Snipd
Next time we're going to talk about garden automation. Subscribe and don't miss it.
🔗 Relevant Links:
You know all the social platforms, we're not gonna link to any of them.
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
Snipd: https://www.snipd.com/
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Unlocking Home Network Potential With pfSense Router And VLANs

Why would you use pfSense for your home network instead of the box your ISP provides you? Well, there are a lot of good reasons. Just listen to Alex what he has to say about it.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Intro
01:04 What did you automate since last time?
02:23 Button+
04:12 What's up with pfSense
08:49 Why a separate router instead of your ISP one
11:31 I am not running apps on it?
13:16 Not a standard home network
16:32 Two separate internet connections
19:15 Best practices, VLANs, cameras
22:22 Ready-made and GUI or DIY
26:46 Future things we hope for in pfSense
30:31 Things to improve in the setup itself, CARP?
31:32 Future hardware and power consumption
34:01 If you would start all over again?
36:27 What's your advice for a starter on pfSense?
🔗 Relevant Links:
pfSense: https://www.pfsense.org/
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
No tips today, other than Alex's advise not to buy a certain network card.
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Unlocking Creativity: Generative AI for writing, images and other cool stuff

AJ shares his experience with Gen AI, for writing assistance, such as outlining articles and generating images for his blog posts.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of generative AI. Yes, indeed, generative AI is on the agenda today
00:00 Intro
00:32 What did you print today
02:39 What is Generative AI (Gen AI)
04:59 AJ's start with genAI and AI in general
05:33 LISP anyone?
06:10 Improvements
08:28 Type of pictures
10:50 Does it replace you as creative?
12:12 Using it for translation
17:02 How does it affect the way you do what you do?
20:56 Tale of Two Creations
21:24 AJ's writing process and tools: Obsidian, MidJourney, ChatGPT, and MacWhisper
24:28 Outlining and brainstorming articles
29:05 Importance of understanding Gen AI
32:33 Tip: TypingMind
🔗 Relevant Links:
LISP: https://lisp-lang.org/
MacWhisper: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home
Episode on writing with Obsidian: hhttps://ntvn.podbean.com/e/dashboarding-your-home-with-xibo-while-writing-with-obsidian/
Obsidian: https://obsidian.md
AJ's writing process with Obsidian (English): https://ajelsinga.nl/en/2024/orde-in-de-chaos-obsidian-en-schrijven/
Episode on LoxBerry and Loxone: https://ntvn.podbean.com/e/drones-cant-swim-homey-pro-and-loxoneloxberry-adventures/https://youtu.be/peLgQZxGEoQ
The next episode will focus on pfSense, firewall and router.
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
TypingMind: https://www.typingmind.com/
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Drones can't swim, Homey Pro, and Loxone/LoxBerry Adventures

Did you miss anything in the previous episode? Yeah, we did as well. We went totally off-script and forgot to talk about a lot of topics. So the topics for today are those that we wanted to talk about last time. Here we go:
Did you know drones can't swim? Probably you knew already. Since AJ is all about empirical he also knows.. At least now he knows. Also in this episode more Homey Pro migration goodness from Alex and a bit about Loxone and LoxBerry from AJ.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
00:00 Intro
1:04 Drones can't swim
4:11 AJ's drone experience
9:52 When do you use your drone?
11:18 Battery life
13:43 Homey Pro migration
31:19 What is Loxone
33:58 LoxBerry as addon to Loxone
40:22 Tips
🔗 Relevant Links:
AJ's drone story: https://ajelsinga.nl/en/2021/my-new-drone-drone-3-the-movie/
Drones can't swim: https://ajelsinga.nl/en/2024/drones-cant-swim/
Homey Pro: https://homey.app/
Fibaro home automation: https://www.fibaro.com/
Aeotec Smart home stuff: https://aeotec.com/
Loxone: https://www.loxone.com/
LoxBerry: https://wiki.loxberry.de/en/start
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
DJI Care Refresh: https://www.dji.com/nl/support/service/djicare-refresh
iFixit Pro tech toolkit: https://eustore.ifixit.com/products/pro-tech-toolkit
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From Film to Digital - The Evolution of their Photography and Beyond

In episode five of NTVN, AJ and Alex share their experiences with various gadgets that capture life's beauty, dig into some delightful nostalgia, and offer our insights on whether today's smartphones can really match up to traditional photography gear. AJ discusses his transition from floppies to SD cards and his current preference for landscape over portraits, while Alex recounts his adventures in urban photography and wildlife captures. Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of photo management, explore a diverse array of lenses, and consider the place of drones in our photographic toolkit.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
Since they're kinda chaotic, this time you'll only get the topics. Unfortunately no (real) timestamps for all topic.
0:00 Intro0:49 How we got started in photography6:01 Alex wayyyy back8:14 What do you photograph11:22 Favorite lenses18:34 Macro photography21:19 Photo management28:09 Drones35:05 Places to take pictures38:29 Photos with your phone45:50 What do you do with your pictures
🔗 Relevant Links:
No relevant links, since AJ and Alex went off script.
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
Since AJ and Alex kept on talking about photography, there was no real tip. They did share some insights into photo management.
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