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

  • 43: Intel Goes Full Metal Alchemist On Gaming GPU's | Hardware Addicts

    August 27th, 2021  |  43 mins 33 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss Intel ARC GPU gaming line-up including: Alchemist, Battlemage, Celestial, and Druid.
    Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss understanding Metering and Metering Modes.

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    42: Is Google's Tensor Silicon Pixel Perfect?

    August 13th, 2021  |  57 mins 35 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss the announcement of Google making it’s own silicon for their new Pixel 6 flagship phone. We consider the options Google might consider for their own custom Tensor chip and contemplate the impact of Android 12. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss Sony ZV-E10

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    41: Full Steam Ahead With Steam Deck & What’s An APU Anyways?

    July 30th, 2021  |  45 mins 15 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss Steam’s new Steam Deck and it’s Ryzen APU’s. We’re also going to discuss what the heck is an APU anyways. There is a lot of confusion out there with CPU’s, GPU’s and now APU’s and in this episode we’re going to help clear it all up. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss old turned digital or digital looking old.

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    40: Oh Snap Dragon! Sony Makes Open Phones? Xperia 1 III & Snapdragon Phone

    July 16th, 2021  |  53 mins 39 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss Sony’s Open Devices project along with the Xperia I III making me ask myself…is it time to switch to a Sony phone? Then we take a look at a Snapdragon branded phone made by ASUS where they’ve thrown everything and the kitchen sink inside to impress you. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy discusses macro lighting and more ways to get the shot.

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    39: Will Intel Iris Xe GPU's Make You Say Take My Money Or Intel You're Funny

    July 2nd, 2021  |  56 mins 24 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to deep dive into the Intel Xe based GPUs. Intel’s been ramping up their offerings in this GPU lineup and you’re about to get the fool scoop on where the Iris Xe ranks. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss Extension tube and Macro Lighting

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    38: Computex 2021 Review: Our Favorite Hardware From AMD, Intel, Nvidia & More! | Hardware Addicts

    June 18th, 2021  |  41 mins 37 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to do a recap of Computex 2021 and all of the exciting hardware teased this year. We’re going to cover news from AMD, Intel, Nvidia and more. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss Going Macro.

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    37: Full Gaming PCs In The Palm Of Your Hand? | Hardware Addicts

    June 4th, 2021  |  58 mins 47 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss a series of rumored and confirmed handheld gaming computers. We’re going to ask the question what we want to see in the specs of the rumored handhelds and which ones have a ‘Take Our Money’ designation. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss using the Reverse Lens Technique.

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    36: IBM Releases 2nm Chip & EUV Manufacturing Is Made Of Sci Fi & Geek Dreams

    May 21st, 2021  |  45 mins 21 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss IBM's new 2nm chip design and what this could mean for future products. We're also going to discuss how this is all manufactured using EUV which is a thing of geek and sci fi dreams. Freakin' lasers and plasma...we're going to get into all of it. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss lithography in more detail and how it's utilized in a wide range of products.

  • 35: How To Get A GPU For Your PC In 2021 & NVidia's Plans To Make It Easier | Hardware Addicts

    May 7th, 2021  |  47 mins 43 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss NVIDIA's smart move to get gamers geared up with Ge-force PLUS we're going to give you some tips & tricks on some ways for you to score a GPU in this crazy market. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss whether there is such a thing as a webcam that's any good.

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    34: Apple's Spring Event Disappoints Plus Microsoft's Surface Line-up

    April 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 11 mins

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss Apple's April 20, 2021 Spring Special event and Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 Refresh. We have lots of hardware to cover from tablets, iMac all-in-ones, to trackers and laptops. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss Color Space!

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    33: Intel's Big Plans For The Future & Some Sad News For LG Fans

    April 9th, 2021  |  57 mins 35 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss Intel's bold moves under it's new CEO and what this means for semiconductor technology and chip fabrication in the future. We also discuss what Intel needs to focus on next in order to take back it's scrappy reputation that it's lost in the past few years. We cover some sad news regarding LG...then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss some camera hardware rumors.

  • 32: ROG V Gaming Phone & AMD's New 6700XT GPU But Is It Worth It?

    March 26th, 2021  |  48 mins 55 secs

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss a new ASUS phone, in which, the previous model had all of us geek enthusiasts drooling. Now that same company has launched a new version the ROG V…will we still be getting geek chills on this Android beast? Also we discuss the new AMD GPU and ask ourselves, why the heck would anyone want this? Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy discusses Are DSLRs dying??