About the show

If you’re addicted to Computer Hardware and technology, this podcast is for you. Hardware Addicts brings you the latest trends in tech along with brain filling tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your hardware. Join Ryan, Wendy, and Michael as we geek out on the physical technology that powers our addiction. Hardware Addicts is a podcast brought to you by the TuxDigital Network!

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Episodes

  • 67: CPU Ultimate Fighter: AMD vs. Intel - Zen 4 or Raptor Lake?

    August 26th, 2022  |  48 mins 22 secs

    In this episode, we're going to be talking about AMD's new Zen 4 versus Intel's Raptor Lake...which one should take your upgrade dollar bills. Is Intel finally ready to take back their crown?
    Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Making Full Frame Affordable

  • 66: From Star Trek To Reality : Microbots That Can Heal

    August 12th, 2022  |  53 mins 43 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to be talking nanotechnology and how little robot armies can be used in the future to extend all of our lives.
    Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss anti-forgery signatures on a camera. So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

  • 65: Unlimited Power! Understanding Laptop Battery Ratings & Maintenance

    July 15th, 2022  |  1 hr 5 mins

    In this episode, we’re talking about batteries in laptops. What ratings are important, how do these batteries work, and how to maintain your batteries to get the most life out of them. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss a tilt only lens.

  • 64: The Ethical Dilemma Of Sentient AI

    July 1st, 2022  |  57 mins 58 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the ethics of AI…what do we do when the robots we create become sentient? How close have are we getting to true sentient AI in robotics? Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss back button focus.

  • 63: 3D Printers Are Printing Our Way To The Future

    June 17th, 2022  |  49 mins 22 secs

    In this episode, we're going to be talking about 3D Printing and how they are paving the way to the future. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss camera gimbals that will make you want to start your own vlog.

  • 62: Begun, The Processor Wars Have! AMD Zen 4

    June 3rd, 2022  |  50 mins 14 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to be talking about Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU launch and whether Intel has what it takes to seize the opportunity to take back it's crown. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Going Retro: Yay or Nay with an interesting product by Kodak.

  • 61: The Good, The Bad, And The Delayed

    May 20th, 2022  |  52 mins 11 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to be talking about AMD GPU’s, Intel’s big announcements…some good, some bad…all kinds of tech goodness. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss a camera for your underwater adventures or Summer at the beach.

  • 60: Diamonds Are A Computers Best Friend!

    May 6th, 2022  |  38 mins 30 secs

    In this episode, we're going to be discussing a new storage technology that could change everything for quantum computing.
    Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss proper Camera Maintenance.

  • 59: Cyberpunk Yourself With Implantable Tech?

    April 22nd, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

    In this episode, we're going to be talking about microchip implants and answer the questions whether it's time to embrace this new technology? Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will talk about a camera battery that gets an upgrade which every manufacturer needs to adopt.

  • 58: Portable Monitors & Action Cameras, Stuff A Hardware Addict Needs For The Road!

    April 8th, 2022  |  59 mins 3 secs

    In this episode, we're going to be discussing portable monitors. They're making a big come back and I think we can make the case that you need one.

    Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Insta360 ONE RS Action Camera and all the adventures Michael and I will be going on with this camera.

  • 57: The Definitive Guide To Buying The Right Power Supply!

    March 25th, 2022  |  55 mins 40 secs

    In this episode, we're going to be talking about picking the right Power Supply for your desktop computer. It's all about watts, volts, rails, connections, protections, and everything you've ever wanted to know about one of the most important parts of a good PC build. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss 'Getting Started in Flash Photography'.

  • 56: Apple's Goes Ultra With M1 and Lenovo Goes Lame With Snapdragon

    March 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 8 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to be talking about Apple’s latest March 8th event with new iPads, Mac Studio, and iPhone SE. Then we check out the new ARM based laptops hitting the PC market including a new one from Lenovo. Will these compete with Apple and what do we want to see emerge in the market as this competition heats up? We cover it all in this episode. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss building your camera kit.