My Tech Opinion

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about Cloud Computing and what is it, whats available and what are the some of the pro’s and cons with the technology.They also chatted about:Telstra rolls out 5G on the Gold CoastSome say why when there are no handsets, it’s a catch 22. Why did the industry launch 4K TV’s then when there was no content.Could Amazon buy Coles?This has been bubbling away since MarchNBN Doubles Revenue in latest figures.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-doubles-revenue-to-almost-2bn-500339Feature Topic: Cloud Computinghttps://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/what-is-cloud-computinghttps://www.newgenapps.com/blog/top-10-cloud-computing-examples-and-useshttps://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/overview/what-is-cloud-computing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computinghttps://au.pcmag.com/networking-communications-software-products/29902/feature/what-is-cloud-computingPros and Cons of Cloud Computinghttps://www.lifewire.com/cloud-computing-explained-2373125Australian sites impacted b

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about Enterprise Security and we are joined by our special guest Steve Simpson from ES2.They also chatted about:Google caving in to operate in ChinaApple worth a trillion dollarsJean Luc Picard ReturnsAndroid 9 (Pie)Feature Topic: Enterprise Security with Steve Simpson.www.es2.com.au

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about IP Telephony and how far you can go to get your best setup.They also chatted about:Fairfax and Nine Merge.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-26/what-the-fairfax-and-nine-merger-means-for-you/10039236Disney and Fox shareholders unanimously approve takeover.https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/21st-century-fox-disney-merger-shareholder-vote-1202888023/Facebook revenue down…. Shares drop 20 percent.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/facebook-refutes-push-into-public-cloud-499112Feature Topic: IP TelephonyWHAT IS VOIP?https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-voip-3426730Pros and cons of voip:https://www.ooma.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-voip-services/https://www.springcom.com.au/sip-capped-plans/https://www.springcom.com.au/traditional-vs-hosted-pbx/HardwareAsteriskhttps://www.asterisk.org/What hardware do you need for Asterisk?http://wiki.merionet.ru/asterisk-calculator/?lang=ENGRaspberry PBXhttp://www.raspberry-asterisk.org/FXS/FXO - https://www.devicedeal.com.au/ip-

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about fitness trackers, whats available on the market and how accurate they are.They also chat about:Phil’s NBN is here (for real this time)New Macbook Pro’shttps://www.apple.com/au/macbook-pro/Microsoft Surface Gohttps://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/surface-go/8v9dp4lnknsz?activetab=pivot%3AoverviewtabFeature Topic: Fitness TrackersHardwareFitbitsMobileSmart WatchesEar BudsDedicated Monitors (Heart)Smart Watch Comparisonhttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you-1154074Fitness Trackers - CES 2018https://www.self.com/story/fitness-tech-innovations-from-ces-2018How accurate are fitness wearables?https://nudgecoach.com/blog/how-accurate-are-wearable-fitness-trackers

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Video games and their impact on people, especially kids.In other news….Phil’s NBN - This could have it’s own segmentI’ve been looking into coding but still trying to pick the right language & then framework.Hacking has become so common that news.com.au has given it it’s own category: https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hackingFeature Topic: Video Games & Their Effect on Kidshttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/206546.phphttps://www.raisesmartkid.com/3-to-6-years-old/4-articles/34-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-video-games

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne welcomed Developer Steve to the show to talk all things software development and careers in the industry.Developer Steve can be found here:Twitter: @developersteveWeb: https://developersteve.com/Insta: @developersteveThey also talked about the latest major data breach incidents that have hit the news:Healthengine Hack - https://www.computerworld.com.au/article/643222/healthengine-notifies-users-data-breach/Ticketmaster Hack - https://www.news.com.au/technology/thousands-hacked-from-malicious-software-discovered-on-a-ticketmaster-product/news-story/c836db13e8e5ed9e1728504ca54ee113

On episode 15 of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality technologies.In the news:Telstra 8000 Job Cuts & Company Split https://www.businessinsider.com.au/telstra-to-cut-8000-jobs-in-massive-restructure-2018-6Amazon Prime Is Here - Allows access to US site https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2018/06/amazon-prime-is-finally-in-australia-heres-what-youll-get/ Feature Topic: Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Realityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_realityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_realityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_realityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/about/backstory/digital/2018-05-22/making-ar-space-discovery/9786402https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IllumiRoom

Episode 14 - Live Streaming/BroadcastingOn this episode, Phil and Shayne talk online live streaming/broadcasting.AT&T Get the OK to buy Time Warner.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-12/at-t-cleared-by-judge-to-buy-time-warner-create-media-giantFeature Topic.What is Live Streaming?According to Wikipedia, Live streaming refers to online streaming media simultaneously recorded and broadcast in real time to the viewer. It is often simply referred to as streaming.PlatformsYouTube LiveFaceBook LiveTWICHDaily MotionRestreaming ServicesRestream.ioSoftwarevMixWirecastXSplitOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)DaCastPurposes:PodcastingRadioSportsChurchWeddingsLinks:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_streaminghttps://www.epiphan.com/blog/streaming-upload-bandwidth/https://restream.io/about?ref=header

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about Online shopping and what are some of your options in and outside of Australia.NEWS:Amazon will block Australian users from its US site.https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2018/05/31/amazon-us-australia-gst/What is the driver for this change:https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-legislation/In-detail/Indirect-taxes/GST/GST-on-low-value-imported-goods/Information for consumers:https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/International-tax-for-business/GST-on-low-value-imported-goods/Information-for-consumers/FEATURE TOPIC - Online ShoppingLinks of Note:https://www.business.gov.au/info/run/finance-and-accounting/payments-and-invoicing/choosing-payment-methodshttps://www.xero.com/au/resources/small-business-guides/invoicing/online-payment-services-get-you-paid-faster/https://stripe.com/auhttps://www.paypal.com/au/homehttps://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/banking/different-ways-to-payhttps://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/online-shopping/shopping-onli

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne are joined by Daniel Olivares from OzPodcasts.com.au to talk podcasting.General DiscussionA Telstra representative made a warning  about using “cheap sim cards” and Shayne, Daniel and Phil tried to put the discussion in some context and unpack it a little.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-warns-users-off-cheap-sims-491236Feature TopicThis weeks feature topic is Podcasting. What do you need to podcast, how do you publish it and how do you promote it?Online course on podcasting:https://podschool.com.au/Equipment:https://www.omnicoreagency.com/best-podcast-equipment/Hosting:www.whooshkaa.comhttps://www.stitcher.com/https://www.libsyn.com/Getting out there:https://itunesconnect.apple.com/loginFacebook Groups (Australian based)https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianpodcasters/Directories:www.ozpodcasts.com.au

On this episode, Phil and Shayne talk about travelling with technology and some of the apps, tools and tips you should consider when heading overseas with your devices.News:We talked about Telstra's cable woes with emergency services.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-fibre-cut-blamed-on-lightning-strike-490272https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-fibre-cut-blamed-on-lightning-strike-490272Feature TopicTravel Tips!Links:https://www.finder.com.au/global-roaminghttps://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/491-best-travel-apps.html#s2http://travelinsider.qantas.com.au/travel-tips/must-have-travel-gadgetshttps://www.smartertravel.com/2017/06/19/best-travel-gadgets/    https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-fibre-cut-blamed-on-lightning-strike-490272

Welcome to Episode 10 of My Tech Opinion. This week Phil and Shayne have a look at Home Network Security and some of the things you should look out for or implement.    News:Credit Card Companies are teaming up against PayPalhttps://www.engadget.com/2018/04/20/visa-mastercard-checkout-paypal/A hardware exploit has been found in the Nintendo Switch and it cant be fixed.https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/23/unstoppable-exploit-in-nintendo-switch-opens-door-to-homebrew-and-piracy/Feature Topic: Home Network Securityhttps://www.lifewire.com/wireless-home-network-security-tips-818355https://www.csoonline.com/article/3159629/security/6-tips-to-protect-your-home-network.html#slide7http://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Cyber/Slicksheet_BestPracticesForKeepingYourHomeNetworkSecure_Web_update.pdf

On this episode, Shayne and Phil look at social media privacy and what settings you should update to maintain your privacy.NEWS Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg fronts US Congresshttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/zuckerbergs-testimony-is-over-but-scrutiny-is-just-ramping-up-20180413-p4z9h2.htmlFollowing up from our last episode, NBN have updated their roll out plan with HFC connections and more FTTC.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-19/nbn-lottery-did-you-win-and-get-fttc/9674884?section=technologyAmazon announce an expansion to their Echo product lines for AUS/NZhttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B079HLZQ95/ref=pc_gw_ech_rk_anc__h1?pf_rd_p=e6f31b34-083a-4a65-8c52-53aa48928ea4&pf_rd_r=PKZX86CRVAY1W0PP2YXH1FEATURE TOPIC - SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACYhttps://www.cnet.com/au/news/facebook-data-policy-answers-to-your-privacy-questions-cambridge-analytica/https://www.facebook.com/help/325807937506242https://www.techlicious.com/tip/complete-guide-to-facebook-privacy-settings/

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, our feature topic is Tech Journalism.  Feature Topic and Guest:Our special guest on this episode is freelance tech journalist - Adam Turner - www.adamturner.com.auNews:Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg fronts US Congresshttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/zuckerbergs-testimony-is-over-but-scrutiny-is-just-ramping-up-20180413-p4z9h2.html      NBN Announced this week that they are about to relaunch their NBN serviceshttps://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/HFC-relaunch-FTTC-expansion.html

Episode 7 Notes:In this episode, Shayne and Phil talk (for a long time) about home video streaming and what is available in Australia as well as looking at some of the news from around the tech world.NewsFirefox can sandbox Facebook so they don't track you around the webhttps://blog.mozilla.org/firefox/facebook-container-extension/Apple Education Event:https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/apple-education-event-announced-roundup/Feature Topic: Home Video StreamingAustralian options:https://www.finder.com.au/internet-tvhttps://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/home-entertainment/home-entertainment-networks/articles/streaming-tv-and-movie-services-comparedUS Optionshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/best-on-demand-streaming-services/https://www.cbs.com/all-access/Smart DNS serviceshttp://www.bestsmartdns.net/

On this weeks Episode, Phil and Shayne talk about home wifi and the scandal engulfing facebook!NewsFacebook data was misused in the lead up to the 2016 US presidential electionhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/3/16/17132172/facebook-cambridge-analytica-suspended-donald-trump-strategic-communication-laboratoriesCambridge Analytica suspends its CEO after comments about bribery and entrapmenthttps://www.theverge.com/2018/3/20/17144358/cambridge-analytica-ceo-suspended-alexander-nix-channel-4Mark Zuckerberg apologises over scandal and promises changes to the facebook platformhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/3/21/17150158/mark-zuckerberg-cnn-interview-cambridge-analyticahttp://money.cnn.com/2018/03/21/technology/facebook-changes-data-scandal/index.htmlFEATURE TOPIC - Home WiFihttps://www.lifewire.com/how-many-devices-can-share-a-wifi-network-818298https://eu.dlink.com/uk/en/support/faq/routers/mydlink-routers/dir-868l/how-many-simultaneous-users-can-my-wifi-network-handleWifi Standardshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk

On Episode 5 of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk Home Automation as our feature topic.In the news:The designers of the new Sony Experia XZ2 throw some shade at Applehttp://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/smartphone-war-is-heating-up-with-japanese-smartphone-giant-sony-taking-shot/news-story/96169ed433240dc81bc5cf701291484b23,000 HTTPS certificates axed after CEO emails private keyshttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/03/23000-https-certificates-axed-after-ceo-e-mails-private-keys/Spotify is about to list itself on the New York Stock Exchangehttps://www.recode.net/2018/2/28/17064644/spotify-ipo-music-streaming-initial-public-offering-listingFeature Topic: Home AutomationArticle on the Pros and Conshttps://www.mythinkenergy.com/pros-cons-home-automationSome of the systems available that work towards home automation in some capacityClipsal C-BusApple HomekitGoogle Mini/HomeAmazon AlexaOthers that work together:Zigbee - Protocolshttps://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/1298

On this episode of My Tech Opinion - Phil and Shayne talk to Jessica Reesby from Reesby IT Recruitment about careers in the industry and her thoughts about tech jobs.NEWS HEADLINES:The South Australian Premier announces pledge to create their own Broadband Network.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/sa-govt-pledges-35m-fibre-expansion-to-take-on-nbn-co-485529Australia's new payments platform goes livehttps://www.itnews.com.au/news/australias-new-payments-platform-goes-live-485045Privacy Warning: Don’t use your mobile phone number for PayIDhttp://eftm.com.au/2018/02/privacy-warning-dont-use-mobile-phone-number-payid-47016CBA blocks crypto coin buys on credit cardshttps://www.itnews.com.au/news/cba-blocks-crypto-coin-buys-on-credit-cards-485192FEATURE TOPIC - IT CAREERSSpecial Guest: Jessica Reesby - www.reesby.com.auhttp://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/you-can-now-study-blockchain-at-university-20180219-p4z0wz.htmlhttps://itbrief.com.au/story/demand-tech-skills-intensifies-across-australia/

This episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne take a deeper look at Broadband speeds and how fast is fast enough?Here are some articles referenced through the show:Mitch Fifield Commenthttp://www.theage.com.au/comment/truth-about-nbn-is-that-australians-do-not-want-to-pay-for-internet-speed-they-do-not-need-20180117-h0jt7y.htmlThe Life expectancy of Optic Fibrehttp://www.zdnet.com/article/the-life-expectancy-of-fibre/Internet traffic as reported by Ciscohttps://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/service-provider/visual-networking-index-vni/vni-hyperconnectivity-wp.htmlWhat is the NBN MTM?https://www.nbnco.com.au/blog/the-nbn-project/what-is-the-nbn-multi-technology-mix.htmlhttps://d1pet9gxylz2tx.cloudfront.net/uploads/2016/01/skynews.img_.1200.745.jpeg

Welcome to Episode 2 of My Tech Opinion.In this episode, Shayne and Phil talk the Spectre and Meltdown issues plaguing computer processors.Here are some links as to what we talked about:Tech News:Intel has told users to NOT install its firmware updates for the Spectre/Meltdown bug until further notice.http://www.zdnet.com/article/intel-stop-firmware-patching-until-further-notice/Australian TAFE’s to offer Cyber Security Courses.https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/632581/australia-tafes-launch-cyber-security-certification-courses/Apple have finally announced that their HomePod speaker is ready to buyhttps://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/23/homepod-launches-feb-9-preorders-jan-26/Amazon opens their first Amazon Go retail store in Seattlehttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/21/technology/inside-amazon-go-a-store-of-the-future.htmlElon Musk gets to keep his Job at Tesla.https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/01/huge-pay-package-convinces-elon-musk-to-stay-at-tesla-for-10-more-years/Feature Topic - Spectre and Meltdown:https://ww