New Tech, Vintage Nerds
We like to talk about all the new tech, even though we’re a bunch of seasoned, vintage nerds.New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them. As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture. So, sync up your calendars, dear listeners, for a regular dose of discovery—all through the lens of two vintage nerds who have not only lived through the evolution of the tech industry but continue to remain at its pulse, ever curious, forever learning, and perpetually sharing the chronicles of tech, both new and old.
Episodes
In this podcast episode, AJ and Alex delve into different aspects of the digital communication world, specifically email and their recent 3D printing projects, custom-designed 3D inserts for slat walls, the TARDIS and more.
🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:- Ice cube machine
- Measuring wheel
In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups.
Takeaways:- Importance of Clean Air: AJ and Alex emphasize the importance of clean air inside homes, especially during winter, when indoor air quality can deteriorate due to heating, cooking, and other activities.
- Methods for Clean Air:
- Air Monitoring: Using air monitors to keep track of CO2 levels and ...
In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups.
Takeaways:- mmWave Technology as an alternative to PIR for detecting presence, even if the person is not moving significantly.
- mmWave response slower than PIR, but the combination is good
- Automations are annoying when it is not working properly
- Home automation can be expensive, with numerous small costs accu...
In this episode of NTVN, New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex discuss standing desks and their uses, preferences, and assembly experiences, while standing.
Takeaways:- Discussing standing desk benefits, such as such as better posture, a more dynamic presentation style in virtual meetings, and improved overall well-being while working from home.
- Personal Experiences with standing desks, including the types they use (two-legged vs...
In this episode of NTVN New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex invite special guest Vikash to the table. The trio dives into a variety of tech topics, from the challenges of home automation with Sonos speakers to the intricacies of digitizing VHS tapes. They explore the world of 3D printing and the balance between high-end tinkering versus plug-and-play solutions. The conversation shifts to Vikash's personal journey in tech and his mo...
Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to weather stations, focusing on automation benefits, local data integration, and energy ...
In this episode AJ and Alex talk about zone heating and automating it.
🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
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FINALLY! A new episode.
It took a bit to get this out there. Not because we didn't record it, but because A.J. found excuse after excuse not to edit and publish it. Lucky for you he finally found the time and finally felt like doing the stuff that needed to be done.
This episode Alex and A.J. talk about their new 3D printer and how it is holding up after a month of running almost constantly. Listen to them talking about the good an...
Can you find all your pages that you access regularly? Your router page, your home automation, your printer? Or are you using some kind of homepage, just like AJ and Alex?
In this video, we dive into the world of personalized homepages and why they might be the solution you're looking for. Gone are the days of endless bookmarks and chaotic tabs—it's time to streamline your internet experience!
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Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode.
🏠 What's on the Agenda:- 00:00 Intro
- 00:31 What did you print this week?
- 02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition
- 11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise
- 23:26 Building your home lab today
- 41:41 Tip: Three-body problem on Netflix
The internet is full of ads. Without ads the internet as we know it wouldn't exist. Or would it?
🏠 What's on the Agenda:- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:32 What did you print since last time?
- 09:32 Ads on streaming services, reason for Youtube subscription?
- 11:39 Pay the content creators
- 15:15 Not the only annoyance: personalised ads, dark pattern anyone?
- 16:32 A source of income, a way to pay for content
- 23:01 Getting paid for your hob...
Alex and AJ discuss different Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions they had and what is important when selecting components.
🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
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Is there something as too many streaming providers? Alex and AJ think that that is the case.
🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
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Alex tells about his endeavours with Ceph for his homebrew container solution on RK1's. The outcome may surprise you.
Gear Up with Our Top Tips:
🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion!
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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, includi...
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, ...
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?
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 C...
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 T...
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 Improvem...
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