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Tom dives into the history of DisplayPort and explains why DisplayPort isn’t just HDMI with a new-fangled connector. Featuring Tom Merritt. Episodes mentioned: About USB 4 About Variable Refresh Rate About HDMI 2.1 MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Thanks to Kevin MacLeodContinue reading “About DisplayPort”

Take a trip down memory lane to a time when streaming television shows was novel and new…and sometimes difficult. Featuring Tom Merritt. Sites mentioned during this episode: – Plugshare – A Better Route Planner – SMR Podcast – BBQ and Tech MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none ofContinue reading “About Free Web TV in 2008”

Tom breaks down the Bluetooth LE Audio profile, why it’s needed, and when and where you can expect to see it in your devices. Featuring Tom Merritt. Sites mentioned during this episode: – Plugshare – A Better Route Planner – SMR Podcast – BBQ and Tech MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to allContinue reading “About Bluetooth LE Audio”

Tom is joined by SMR and BBQ and Tech host Rod Simmons to discuss the problems and possible solutions to charging electric vehicles. Featuring Tom Merritt and Rod Simmons. Sites mentioned during this episode: – Plugshare – A Better Route Planner – SMR Podcast – BBQ and Tech MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanksContinue reading “About EV Chargers”

You’ve barely gotten your hands on a Wifi 6 router and there’s already a Wifi 7? Tom explains the expected timeline and features of this new WiFi specification. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.comContinue reading “About WiFi 7”

Tom walks through the origins of the first Windows version. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com for the theme music. Thanks to Garrett Weinzierl for the logo! Thanks to our mods, Kylde, Jack_Shid, KAPT_Kipper,Continue reading “About Windows 1.0”

What is the Thread Network Protocol and why does it Matter? Tom gives a brief overview of it’s history and current use. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com for the theme music. Thanks toContinue reading “About Thread Network Protocol”

If you’ve ever wondered whythere’s a tearing in your video where the bottom and top don’t seem to match when you play certain video games, or why televisions are so keep to advertise their Hertz, Tom’s explanation of Variable Refresh Rate will answer your questions and more. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. AContinue reading “About Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)”