Vox Talks Tech

VoxTalksTech Weekly Podcast Pilot - Ryzen 3000, PTZ Stream Deck, New Steam UI

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 03:33:00 +0000

Here's a pilot concept of what I'd like the Vox Talks Tech podcast to be if it was a weekly thing. https://patreon.com/eposvox

Xbox is LOSING THEIR MINDS

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:34:00 +0000

I don't have to buy anything for Xbox or their games until 2021. WHAT?!

Do you REALLY need a Stream Deck? - Elgato Stream Deck XL Review & Explanation

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:29:00 +0000

Elgato finally read my hundreds of emails since 2017 begging for a bigger Stream Deck and released the Elgato Stream Deck XL with 32 keys, a bigger screen, detachable magnetized stand and detachable USB C cable. Plus, the software has seen some upgrades over the years.
In this video I give you my Elgato Stream Deck XL review and provide some solid discussion about whether or not this is something YOU should buy.

★★ PRODUCT LINKS (Amazon links are affiliate): ★★
Elgato Stream Deck XL (32 Keys):
Amazon - http://geni.us/LkE70
Corsair - http://geni.us/yB6gEBf
Elgato Stream Deck (15 keys):
Amazon - http://geni.us/GzkPkHI
Elgato Stream Deck Mini (6 keys):
Amazon - http://geni.us/ZooIuP

Build your own key icons with Stream Deck Key Creator - https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/keycreator

►► Playlist with all of my Stream Deck related content (reviews and tutorials): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo7l8HTJNK-sza3KF_qAhTXVZvY_PDGa

Video about the Optimus keyboard I showed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoAcyqN29QM

First and last song in this video: Spectrum by Mono Memory https://monomemory.bandcamp.com/
The rest of the music is licensed from Monstercat.

I have to say something about the "Vox Adpocalypse"

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 7 Jun 2019 05:51:00 +0000

I don't usually get political - but I don't believe this IS political.
Mentioned thread about "bridging the gap" - https://twitter.com/gwensnyderPHL/status/1133057510292824065

Discussing DaVinci Resolve and Editing Performance with Wendell!

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:08:00 +0000

Discussing DaVinci Resolve and NLE Editing/Rendering Performance with Wendell from Level1Techs!
Resolve video on Level1Techs
Wendell's video on 2990WX Performance Regression

Choosing video production platforms - why it's not as easy as "just switch" (Interview)

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:36:00 +0000

Why wouldn't professional/daily video editors "just switch" the software that they use? What goes into choosing such a platform? I chat with Dillon (at length) about the thought processes involved in choosing a NLE platform, the problems with choosing open source software (or Linux) as a video professional, and why we use Adobe software, even if we don't entirely recommend them to everyone.

My first modern (ish) Mac

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 2 Nov 2018 05:35:00 +0000

Back in the spring, I secretly made a move towards the dark side... and purchased a 2013 Macbook Pro. Am I going full iSheep? Is this the blasphemy everyone's worried about? Or do I just have a thing for premium laptops? Let's find out.

Are image hosting sites dying?

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 2 Nov 2018 05:06:00 +0000

Are image hosting sites dying? Is the concept of a site JUST for photo portfolios a relic of a bygone era?

Windows 10 updates are still deleting files

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:46:00 +0000

Yet another Windows 10 Update 1809 bug involving files getting deleted has been detected.... and the threads of Microsoft's "have users replace our QA team" plan continue to unfurl.

Sorry, Windows 10 Has Yet Another File-Deleting Bug That Microsoft Missed - Jason Evangelho -- https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/10/23/sorry-windows-10-has-yet-another-file-deleting-bug-that-microsoft-missed/#5f2d701f6d8e

Windows 10 October Update is DELETING FILES

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Tue, 9 Oct 2018 05:32:00 +0000

Windows 10 October Update is DELETING FILES and they KNEW ABOUT IT

Choosing a 4K60 Capture Card

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 1 Oct 2018 21:54:00 +0000

In this episode I compare the available capture card options for 4K 60FPS content.

Morning Thoughts - YouTuber History, Archives, Preservation

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 1 Oct 2018 15:50:00 +0000

I'm concerned about the lack of preservation or historical archive of YouTube, YouTuber milestones, etc.

Ep. 010 - Nonbuyer's Remorse

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:38:00 +0000

I've never felt this before.

Ep. 009 - Microsoft was keylogging you long before Windows 10

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:16:00 +0000

Windows has been key-logging your computer since Windows 7 or Windows 8, and leaves the file completely unsecure. That's what this TechSpot article is suggesting after a Digital Forensics and Incident Response expert found a "TextHarvester" file that is created by the Windows 10 handwriting recognition tool, which stores every text file it can find.

Your file can be found: C:\Users%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TextHarvester

Ep. 008 - I'm NOT Buying an iPhone Xr / XS / XS Max

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:08:00 +0000

Apparently it's important for the world to know why individual people are or aren't buying the latest iPhone, Google Pixel, Yahoo! Megaphone, etc. so here's my thoughts.
Smartphone trends are at a place of insanity, where people spend far more time obsessing over tiny details that don't matter and playing into the blatant free advertising schemes of these companies. I'm not sure why.

Ep. 007 - Steam Gaming on Linux UPDATE - Breakdown & Discussion w Wendell from Level1Techs

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:23:00 +0000

Wendell from Level1Techs joins EposVox to discuss the new Steam Play Linux update, Proton, DXVK, and what the future might look like for gaming on Linux.
Learn more: https://forum.level1techs.com/

Ep. 006 - OBS Studio Update 22!

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:13:00 +0000

OBS Studio version 22 has been released! (Along with 22.0.1.) This new update brings a lot of bug fixes, a massive back-end rework of Browser Source, vertical mixer view, color coding of sources, grouping of sources, and True Peak audio metering - all in a free update!

True Peak vs Sample Peak - True Peak more accurately represents where the peaks will be when the audio gets converted back to analog. https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/inter-sample-and-true-peak-metering

★ UPDATE DOWNLOAD: https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/22.0.0

►► OBS Studio MASTER CLASS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo7l8HTJNK-IKzM_zDicTd2u20Ab2pAl
► All OBS Studio 2018 Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo7l8HTJNK9PS0JUQ1QSRjbVVIIFRYpv

Ep. 005 - Black Ops 4 Beta Impressions & Feedback (FPS Veteran)

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:55:00 +0000

I wanted to go over my thoughts on the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (or Black Ops IIII) beta and the direction Treyarch is taking Call of Duty in this fall. Let's do it.

"Boots on the Ground" isn't JUST about having boots on the ground, in my opinion.

Ep. 004 Stop blocking your face with a microphone!

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:11:00 +0000

It's time to stop blocking your face with a microphone during live streams. The Audio Technica BPHS1 review takes a look at Audio Technica's broadcast professional headset and how it compares to similar setups.

SPONSOR: Tubebuddy - https://eposvox.com/tubebuddy

PRODUCT LINKS: (affiliate)
Amazon - http://geni.us/9nhfHe
B&H - https://bhpho.to/2B7nKhv
EAR PADS (Amazon): http://geni.us/TR1r

Ep. 003 - 5 Years with the Behringer Xenyx x1832USB

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Wed, 8 Aug 2018 01:59:00 +0000

In this episode I review my favorite mixer that I've been using for 5 years and compare it to a much more expensive mixer that I had considered switching to.

Amazon Affiliate Links:
x1832USB: https://amzn.to/2Mc9w3h
x2222USB (better value): https://amzn.to/2KBd4Ht

Ep. 002 - You're doing "cinematic" aspect ratios ALL WRONG

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:57:00 +0000

You're doing "cinematic" aspect ratios ALL WRONG!
While I understand the desire to make certain videos feel "more cinematic," just adding black bars overtop a normal video canvas is NOT the way to go about it. No no.
This is a follow-up to my original "You're doing "Cinematic" aspect ratios ALL WRONG!" video from April 2017. The YouTube player has updated again in a good way, and I thought it was worth returning to this topic with a bit more clarity now that I have a wider audience.
Both the default view and theater view of YouTube's player adjusts to the aspect ratio of the original uploaded file, and it adapts to the screen aspect ratio if black bars are NOT baked into the footage. If you bake them in, it can ruin the viewing experience for everyone.

★ Check out Tubebuddy: https://eposvox.com/tubebuddy

RELATED VIDEOS:
► (Original Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H851a7hEjDQ
► Paramore "Hard Times" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEB6ibtdPZc
► How to stream & record ultrawide and oddball resolutions (OBS Studio Master Class) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVFjNC5BzeI
► Check out 21:9 Gaming to see it done RIGHT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0sEn4T2Kl551QQe1miZg7g

Ep. 001 - 7 Features I Want Added to OBS Studio

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 22:59:00 +0000

Let's discuss 7 features or changes I'd like to see made in OBS Studio. These are things fairly unique to my use case, but that I think could have benefits for various users out there and aren't readily available in any other software.

000 - Intro to Vox Talks Tech

jon@fptlabs.com (EposVox) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:12:00 +0000

Introduction to "Vox Talks Tech" - a show about tech education, occasional rants about trends, and how-to content.