New Tech, Vintage Nerds

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
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🔗 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.
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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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#Photography #DigitalOrganization #TechPodcast #FilmPhotography #CameraHistory #Insta360Camera #dronephotography #djidrone #TravelPhotography

From 3D Printing Fails to Wi-Fi Wins and Raspberry Pi Clusters

In episode four of NTVN, AJ and Alex discuss their recent experiences with 3D printing, Wi-Fi setups, and the Turing Pi 2 cluster board. AJ had some failed 3D prints and ruined a build plate, but also had some successful prints, just like Alex. Alex printed a shelf support with a honeycomb design and a wall mount for a new device called "Homey." AJ talked about his plans to upgrade his smart home system with a Loxone and LoxBerry setup and expressed his preference for wired connections over Wi-Fi.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
 
What did you print since last episode
lex plans a migration to the new Homey Pro
AJ plans to revisit Loxone and Loxberry
1Home WiFi with Ubiquiti Unifi
WiFi 'stretching' for wildlife and garden cameras with Unifi
Short demo of Alex camera setup in the garden for wildlife
QR Codes, Guest networking and PPSK
What are Turing Pi and Turing RK1
Image recognition with Frigate on the Turing RK1
Tip: managing 3D print files with Orynt3D and STLVault
🔗 Relevant Links:
Homey Pro
Loxone
LoxBerry
Ubiquiti Unifi
Turing Pi 2
Turing RK1
Frigate NVR
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
Manage your 3D Printing game and organize your STL-files with Orynt3D and STLVault
Orynt3D
STLVault
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#3DPrinting #FailedPrint #STLFiles #HomeyPro #SmartHome #LoxBerry #Loxone #UbiquitiUnifi #ppsk #OutdoorWiFi #GardenTech #TuringPi2 #TuringRK1 #FrigateNVR #orynt3D #STLVault #DigitalOrganization #TechPodcast

Echoes of the Past: Tracing the Evolution of our Home Automation efforts

🔊 Tune in this week for a journey through home automation history with New Tech, Vintage Nerd! 🏠✨
Hello and welcome, tech enthusiasts and retro gear aficionados! In this episode, AJ and Alex delve into the evolution of home automation systems and explore their own tech-laden odysseys. 🤖🚀
🏠 What's on the Agenda
Discover the quirky origins of our hosts' love for automation, from the rudimentary "Klik Aan Klik Uit" to the sophisticated X10 power line switching. Laugh and learn as they recount the creative chaos of early home tech setups. 🎙️💡
Join us as we discuss the integration of different systems, the progression to modern solutions, and how personal laziness and curiosity have propelled the advancement of home automation. We're on a mission to make sense of the tangled web of gadgets and protocols that populate our living spaces. 💻🌟
🎧 Listen to our delightful banter and insightful reflections on the benefits and challenges of transforming a house into a smart home. And don't forget to share your own experiences and questions in the comments below. Your insights enrich our community! 🔗❤️
Subscribe and hit the bell to keep up with our weekly explorations into the nostalgia and future of technology. Ring, ring—home automation is calling! 🛎️⏰
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#HomeAutomation #VintageTech #NewTechVintageNerds #SmartHome #Podcast #X10 #Homey #homeassistant

Dashboarding your home with Xibo, while writing with Obsidian

Tune in as Alex and A.J. navigate the exciting realms of home efficiency and structured writing in our newest podcast episode, "Dashboarding Your Home with Xibo, While Writing with Obsidian." Embark on a journey to revolutionize your domestic life and writing practices with us!
🏠 What's on the Agenda:
Uncover the practicality of implementing a dashboard within your living space
Ingenious methods for exhibiting critical data precisely where it's needed
Engaging conversation on how AJ leverages Obsidian for his meticulous note-taking and literary endeavors
🔧 Unveil the Potential of Xibo:
Dive into the world of Xibo and turn your residence into a centralized hub of efficiency! Join Alex as he unravels the secrets to orchestrating vibrant displays that will keep your household in the loop. Envision having real-time access to weather, current events, and commuting details, all within the comfort of your home.
✍ Hone Your Writing with Obsidian:
Step into the realm of Obsidian, where your writing takes on a new level of finesse. Whether you're plotting down spontaneous ideas or delving into in-depth compositions, Obsidian stands by to facilitate your journey. Tune in for a lighthearted session with AJ, as he candidly demonstrates his passion for planning and writing, despite playfully grappling with the English vernacular.
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🔗 Relevant Links:
Xibo Digital Signage: https://xibosignage.com
Obsidian: https://obsidian.md
AJ's article on planning and writing (English): https://ajelsinga.nl/en/2024/orde-in-de-chaos-obsidian-en-schrijven/
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Embark on a journey to a more organized and connected home with us. Get insights, expand your toolbox, and take your home dashboard to the next level. It's time to harness the power of Xibo and Obsidian with Alex and A.J. Let's make every moment count!
 
#Xibo #Obsidian #Productivity #HomeDashboard #DigitalSignage #NoteTaking #Writing #SmartHome #TechTalk #AlexAndAJ