Our Weekly Meeting - Date & Location:
Meeting Location: Fair Haven UMC Fellowship Hall!
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Meeting Time: Every Wed, 1:00 to 3:00 PM!
PC Help & Troubleshooting: 10:00 AM to Noon - By Appointment Only!
Our Two Major Projects are now completed - We now have better Internet Access - 50Mbps Download through Comcast Business. Plus InFocus DLP Video Projector - 1080 Resolution!
And... A Large 150 inch diagonal Screen!
Currently working on Upgrading Internet to 100Mbps Download + 20Mbps Upload for 1080 Live Stream on YouTube. Thanks to All for your Continued Support of BuildOrBuy!
Notice... BuildOrBuy Calendar for January 2017
- Happy New Year!
- This week... Wed, 1-18-2017 - No Meeting due to Fair Haven Garage Sale on Sat, 1-20-2017
- Next week... Wed, 1-25-2017 - Photo editing presentation by Ed Hanson!
Our YouTube Videos!
Technology News... Talking Points - For Discussion!
On... Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
- Digital Trends - Kodak Ektra Android Phone: Our First Impressions, Specs, and Price Posted 1-9-2017 (1-11-2017)
- From Milt Gugenheim - Komando.com - 5 battery killing mistakes you’re making right now Posted 9-19-2016 (1-11-2017)
- From Duane Hendricks - HEXUS.net - Software - News - Microsoft previews bevy of new features coming to Windows 10 Posted 1-10-2017 (1-11-2017)
"Hopefully the improved DPI scaling for desktop apps will be of help for 4k laptop users." See: Scaling
- From Jim Fallon - YouTube - High Tech Redneck Posted 6-7-2013 (1-11-2017)
- RedShark News - Wafer-thin OLEDs and HDR were this year’s CES TV advances Posted 1-9-2017 (1-11-2017)
- InfoWorld - Yahoo will become Altaba, lose Mayer after Verizon buyout Posted 1-10-2017 (1-11-2017)
- From Jim Fallon -
PCWorld -
Microsoft’s dropped a huge Windows 10 Preview Build 15002 ahead of the Creators Update Posted 1-9-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Milt Gugenheim - PCWorld - AMD Ryzen CPUs: 7 all-new details revealed at CES 2017 Posted 1-9-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Digital Trends - The 10 Best Laptops Of CES 2017 | Samsung, Dell, Lenovo, And More Posted 1-8-2017 (1-11-2017)
- iZotope - Free Online Mixing Course Received 1-9-2017 (1-11-2017)
A.) YouTube - iZotope - 10 Tips for Creating Better Mixes (Part 1 of 5)
- TechConnect - Having conquered graphics cards, EVGA wants to take over your entire PC Posted 1-7-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - Chicken Systems Inc./Rubber Chicken Software Co. - Home of Translator - Converts any instrument format to any other instrument format Researched 1-8-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - Extreme Samper Converter Researched 1-8-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Digital Trends - CES 2017 - As Hardware Progress Slows, Software Fills The Gap Posted 1-7-2017 (1-11-2017)
- YouTube - Acoustica Basic Audio Editor Posted 12-18-2014 (1-11-2017)
A.) Acoustica - Digital Audio Editor
- NewEgg Unlocked - EKWB's Ultra Premium Cooling Has Arrived Received 1-8-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Windows Help - Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history Researched 1-7-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Windows 10 release information - current branch, build history Researched 1-7-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Digital Trends - Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2017 Award Winners Received 1-7-2017 (1-11-2017)
- YouTube - HuddleCamHD - Unboxing our USB Auto Tracking Conference Camera Posted 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Comcast xfinity - System Requirements for XFINITY Internet Speeds Over 1 Gbps Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- TechConnect - Radeon Vega revealed: 5 things you need to know about AMD’s cutting-edge graphics cards Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- PCWorld - Second-gen Nvidia Shield TV hands-on: All the new killer features Nvidia didn't talk about Posted 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- From Jim Fallon - Computerworld - KillDisk evolves into ransomware Posted 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- RedShark News - HDMI paves the way towards 8K120 and more Posted 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- RedShark News - Astonishing Dell 8K monitor launching in March for $4999 Posted 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- RedShark News - If you’re wondering about 8K workflows, this might help Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- RedShark News - Intel ends the Tick-Tock with 7th gen CPU Kaby Lake Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- YouTube - AMD - Radeon Vega - Making of “After the Uprising” Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- YouTube - Digital Trends - Acer Predator 21 X: First Take at CES 2017 Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - YouTube - Realitone - Realivox Blue Walkthrough Posted 5-29-2014 (1-11-2017)
A.) Realitone.com
- For Robert Collier - YouTube - EXHALE By Output - Walkthrough Posted 11-10-2015 (1-11-2017)
A.) Realitone.com
- For Robert Collier - YouTube - SFZ Simple Editor - Import sample & read pitch key center from file name Posted 3-28-2014 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - KeyboardMag - Create Your Own Virtual Instruments with SFZ Files Posted 6-4-2014 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - mildon.me - SFZ Designer Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - mildon.me - SFZ Designer Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - Polyphone Soundfont Editor Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - PatchArena - Free SFZ Editor Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - Plogue - sforzando - Free SFZ Player Researched on 1-6-2017 (1-11-2017)
- For Robert Collier - FMJ-Software - Awave Studio - sf2 (1-11-2017)
- ExtremeTech - Intel Core i7-7700K review: Kaby Lake debuts for desktop Posted on 1-3-2017 (1-11-2017)
- anandtech - Netgear Launches CM1000 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem, New Switches at CES 2017 Posted on 1-4-2017 (1-11-2017)
- VR World - HBM2 Will Revolutionize Your Computer Posted on 3-10-2016 (1-11-2017)
- Digital Trends - AMD Reveals Details On Vega, Its New Graphics Architecture With HBM2 Posted on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Intel - Video - 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Received on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Newegg.com - New Year, New Tech: Intel 7th Gen CPUs, Nvidia Shield TV Received on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Amazon.com - NETGEAR CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem – DOCSIS 3.1 certified for XFINITY by Comcast (CM1000) Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- ARRIS SURFboard - Quick Start Guides Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- From Milt Gugenheim - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter - Kingston Announces the World’s Largest Capacity USB Flash Drive that has More Storage than Your Desktop Computer: 2 Terabytes Posted on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- TechConnect - WatchAir review: Promising wireless smart TV antenna for cord-cutters Posted on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- NVIDIA SHIELD - Streaming Requirements - FAQs for GRID Game Streaming Service Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Wikipedia - List of VDSL and VDSL2 deployments Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Apple TV - Apple Support - Test your Internet speed - Get help playing or streaming content on your Apple TV Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
Test your Internet speed:
To stream content, we recommend a broadband Internet connection and these connection speeds:
A.) 8 Mbit/s or faster for 1080p HD (high definition) content
B.) 6 Mbit/s or faster for 720p content
C.) 2.5 Mbit/s or faster for SD (standard definition) content
- Roku - Article - FAQ - Travel Checklist Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
Travel Checklist:
A.) - Will there be sufficient Internet broadband speed where I'll be traveling?
B.) - Can Internet access be authenticated without a web browser authentication?
C.) - Does the TV have an available input?
- Roku - Article - What do I need to stream Netflix 4K content? Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- The Official Roku Blog - How to improve your Wi-Fi connection Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Netflix Internet Connection Speed Recommendations Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Amazon.com Help: System Requirements for Streaming on Your Computer Researched on 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- PhotoShelter - Photo Business Plan Workbook - What’s your business plan for 2017? Posted 1-5-2017 (1-11-2017)
- Amazon Prime Benefits (1-10-2017)
- NewscastStudio - LED Display Systems: An overview for broadcasters Posted 12-19-2016 (1-10-2017)
- From Duane Hendricks - howtogeek - What Is a “Precision Touchpad” on Windows PCs? Posted 1-5-2017 (1-10-2017)
- BOXX - Intel Kaby Lake is Here and BOXX Has It! Posted 1-5-2017 (1-10-2017)
- InfoWorld - All about PowerShell providers and modules Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- InfoWorld - Security expert: Ransomware took in $1 billion in 2016 Posted 1-5-2017 (1-10-2017)
- For Robert Collier - Magix - The free software sampler workstation – Independence free Posted 1-5-2017 (1-10-2017)
- Digital Trends - Hands on with Samsung QLED TV CES 2017 Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- Tether Talk - 7 Must-Have Accessories For Your Holiday Gifts Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- TechConnect - Hottest products from CES 2017 Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional - How to quickly transfer system and data to new computer/os? Windows 10 support Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- InfoWorld - 5 lessons from a Chromebook deployment Posted 1-4-2017 (1-10-2017)
- Sony CES 2017 - Watch Live ★ Be Wowed - Join the live stream of the Sony CES press conference on Jan. 4, 2017 Posted 12-30-2016 (1-4-2017)
