Tech Phone-in

From smartphones & tablets, to dealing with malware & protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs & keep your existing gadgets running smoothly. In this week's extended tech phone-in, Fevzi advises listeners on… · Whether we should cover our webcams with black sticky tape · How to prevent TV remote controls from interfering · Making sure your video doorbell is secure · Thoroughly checking your Windows computer for viruses · Securing your Wi-Fi router · What to look for when choosing an affordable tablet · Whether 3rd part toner cartridges are a good idea · When it's worth increasing the RAM in your computer, and when it's not The Tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective

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Get Lost in a Display Made of Thousands of Shifting Discs

Breakfast NY's latest project puts a high-speed, motion-sensing spin on old-school signage. The post Get Lost in a Display Made of Thousands of Shifting Discs appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/get-lost-display-made-thousands-shifting-discs/

Review: Como Audio Solo

There's a place in the world for a killer Wi-Fi-ready clock radio. The post Review: Como Audio Solo appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/review-como-audio-solo/

Go Ahead, Get Sweaty. Microparticles Can Cool You Down

Garments with microscopic natural carbon particles can evaporate sweat more efficiently and help an athlete's body manage heat. The post Go Ahead, Get Sweaty. Microparticles Can Cool You Down appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/11/375-microparticles-sweat-wicking/

18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar

Best solution to the holiday madness? Hit the bar. The post 18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/11/gift-guide-bar/

Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door Opener

If you're a hardcore DIYer, an internet-connected garage door opener might be compelling. The post Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door Opener appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/11/review-skylink-atoms-garage-door-opener/

Third Party Patch Roundup – November 2016

Google published several Chrome updates in November, addressing several security and stability issues, while other vendors had a more or less calm month.

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