Improbable Insights

When you were a kid, you probably found it useful and annoying to keep asking your parents the question "Why?" David and I ask that question in today's podcast regarding some of our choices in tech and related matters. We wanted to dig into our assumptions about what we use. It's easy to become too comfortable with the familiar, and understanding why you choose something can sometimes open up your eyes to other options. So come along for the ride as we ask each other, "Why?". Tools I talk about USB hub problems, and whether or not a new hub might fix them. I also discuss a new wired Ethernet standard that works over copper wire prevalent in most home and business Ethernet configurations. David talks up his experiences in a class on building printed circuit boards, including a couple of actual projects, physical tools needed, and emerging software tools targeted at makers and hobbyists. He also mentions that Razer is working on a new voice comms app for gaming. Fun I wrap up my XCOM2 Legendary campaign. While