Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about pare

Console Hacking

Dec 13th, 2018 1h 6m

With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipate

Classic Gaming

Dec 6th, 2018 46m 7s

Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what yo

Holiday Games Guide

Nov 29th, 2018 57m 19s

The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's

Mobile Gaming

Nov 15th, 2018 46m 31s

The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jaso

Live Broadcasting Gameplay

Nov 8th, 2018 1h 8m

Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from pa

Networking and the Cloud

Nov 1st, 2018 55m 54s

Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Techn

TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming

Oct 25th, 2018 55m 10s

When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from

Gaming Accessories

Oct 18th, 2018 49m 37s

There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game c

Virtual Reality

Oct 11th, 2018 53m 16s

Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise o

Gaming Rigs

Oct 4th, 2018 42m 32s

Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclock

Game Console Tips and Tricks

Sep 27th, 2018 53m 5s

Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402Sponsors:expressvpn.com/knowhowITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30

Trailer

The Gaming Season: Trailer

Sep 25th, 2018 59s

In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR,

The Howies: Our Favorite IoT

Sep 20th, 2018 53m 12s

Amazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller

Thneed IoT

Sep 13th, 2018 55m 8s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of B

IoT Fragmentation Frustration

Sep 7th, 2018 1h

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android talk to Mike Soucie from Google about Works with Nest, Google Thread, and how Google certifies all the things of the Internet of Things. Plus, Stacey Higginbotham from This Week in Google a

Entertainment IoT

Aug 31st, 2018 43m 27s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android show you how to entertain with your IoT. Megan uses an Android TV, Apple TV, Polk Command Bar sound bar, a HomePod and The Nanoleaf Rhythm. Florence uses Plex, a YouTube TV subscription, Hu

Alexa Swallowed Cortana

Aug 23rd, 2018 44m 37s

Florence Ion and Megan Morrone unbox the new Samsung SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi Router with a built-in hub. Plus, how to get Cortana to work on the Amazon Echo and Alexa to work with your Cortana enabled smart speaker or computer. Megan Shows off

IoT for the Enterprise

Aug 16th, 2018 59m 39s

Bradley Chambers from 9to5Mac makes the case for HomeKit in the Enterprise and whether the Google Home smart assistant has a place in the classroom. Kevin Tofel talks about Android Things and the difference between Android and Google in the En

IoT Security Cameras and Systems

Aug 9th, 2018 56m 9s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion talk about the best ways to secure your home with smart alarm systems, cameras, and locks. Florence reviews the Abode Essentials Starter Kit, the Ooma Home Security Kit, SimpliSafe Essentials, The Nest Secure, an

Lenovo Smart Display vs. Amazon Echo Show

Aug 2nd, 2018 44m 26s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion compare the first smart home device with a screen that works with Google Assistant to the Amazon Echo Show. Answers to your questions about HomeKit, WeMo, Hue Lights, and Ecovac robot vacuums that have minds of t

Not-So-Smart Assistants

Jul 26th, 2018 39m 34s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss the Google Home, the Echo Dot, the Echo Show, the Echo Plus, third-party speakers from Eufy and other smart speakers available for your home. Learn what they can and can't do and watch Florence program he

Smart Lights and Smart Plugs

Jul 19th, 2018 28m 18s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to get started with smart lights and smart plugs. Learn about wattage, voltage, and whether you need a hub or not. Plus, they get fancy with disco lighting you can control wit

Security and Privacy in IoT

Jul 12th, 2018 42m 24s

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion talk to Stacey Higginbotham from Stacey on IoT and from The Internet of Things podcast about how to choose more secure IoT devices for your home. Also, the rising problems with the smart home and domestic abuse,

Beginner's Guide to the Smart Home

Jul 5th, 2018 1h 7m

In this premier episode of the Know How...IoT, Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to start filling your house with smart things. Megan offers her law of IoT -- No device shall create more problems than the prob