TekThing 32: DEF CON Hacks, 16TB Samsung SSD, Replace Windows Defender, Tablets For Kids, 10Gb Ethernet, MORE!

DEF CON: Best Hacks and a TON of security advice! Samsung’s new 16TB SSD… the biggest HD ever. Windows AV and anti-malware, is Windows Defender still good enough?Tablet for kids: what do we recommend? Cheap USB (and HDMI) cables, making fax suck less, why you should wait to buy a new iPhone, is it time for 10GB Ethernet??? All that and more on TekThing!

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TekThing 31: Epson WorkForce ET-4550 Means Cheap Ink! New Intel Skylake Core i7-6700K, Turn On Windows 10 Privacy!

Intel's new Skylake Core i7-6700K: overclocking friendly on top of serious performance. (Want!) Can a $500 printer save you thousands? We tested one of Epson's new EcoTank printers to find out! Need a tiny way to share and back up files? We got hands on with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.  Is there a legal way to back up Blu-Ray discs? Windows 10 security paranoia might be FUD, but we’ve got privacy concerns! All that and more in TekThing episode 31!

 

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TekThing 30: Is Windows 10 Really Free? Should you Upgrade? New Moto X & G, Best College Classes For Tech, More!

Windows 10 is here! We’re talk security, features, and answer some specific questions you sent to us. Motorola’s new Android phones look amazing for the price, and we have some great answers on what you should study if you’re college bound and want to make a career in tech. All that -and- a ukulele in this episode of TekThing!

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TekThing 29: Ethernet Beats WiFi, Tech Travel Gear, Password Lock Folders, Power Conditioners!

Do I need a UPS or power conditioner to 'protect' my PC and home theater gear? 3 travel accessories every geek should have during their summer vacation, Ethernet vs. WiFi? (Hint, one of 'em crushes the other...) Why you might want to run conduit, and how to password protect a folder on your external hard drive. All that and more, on TekThing!

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