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Block Robocalls!!! Dan tweets, "I've seen a lot of apps that say that they can help block spam/robocals on mobile wondering what you thought about them thanks." We discuss the FTC's DoNotCall.gov and Scam Alerts, spam blocking by your mobile carrier, apps like Nomorobo, RoboKiller, and Hiya, and the free tools we use to fight the flood of scam calls we don't want!
Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Budget Gaming Laptop Review Looking for a budget gaming laptop? Shannon got hands on with Acer's Aspire Nitro 5 Core (Model AN515-53-55G9, which packs an Intel Core i5-8300H and Nvidia's GTX-1050Ti) full review in the show. And heads up: this $850 laptop is on sale at Best Buy right now for $679! What do you give up compared to a $1500 gaming laptop? Watch the video! 
Dual Boot Windows and Linux Frank emailed, "I'm about to start into the exciting world of linux, hacking and pentesting after attending a BSides event, and I want to dual boot a windows laptop. Where should I start? What programs do you suggest? What distro?" Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Element OS are great distros to start with, System76, Dell, Origin, and Gigabyte all offer Linux (or Linux friendly) laptops, and OMGUbuntu is a -great- place to learn! We also talk livebooting off a thumbdrive to try distros without installing. Help for Frank, and -anybody- that wants to start using Linux in the video! 
Oh, There is a paperclip in there Turns out there -is- a bit in iFixit’s Essential Electronics Toolkit Patrick can use instead of a paperclip when I’m resetting a router I'm testing. (For the eighth time in two days…) Also, @iFixit has a sense of humor! 
Thanks Hak5 A big Thank You to Hak5 for the studio space! Check out the security and privacy podcasts at hak5.org, and check out the superior pentesting and USB automation tools over at hak5.org/gear/, like the beloved WiFi Pineapple Tetra!
Do Something Analog! A few weeks ago @SimonZerafa did something analog involving a vulture and a raptor... now he tweets out, "An early birthday treat for Joseff. This time Dolphins! :- 20 miles off shore around the 'Smalls' Lighthouse in Pembrokeshire :--)" 
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