Know How... (Video) show

Know How... (Video)

Summary: Get your gaming on! Jason Howell and Ars Technica's Sam Machkovech bring you 12 episodes and cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, gaming rigs, controllers, Virtual Reality, classic gaming, live gameplay, mobile gaming, console hacking, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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 KH 413: Modern Gaming Parent - Parental controls, online multiplayer games | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 51:04

Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsor: grammarly.com/knowhow

 KH 412: Console Hacking - TASbot: Tool Assisted Speedrun Bot | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:06:14

With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music1 do.co/twit

 KH 411: Classic Gaming - Open Source Scan Converter, Super NT, SNES Mini | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 46:07

Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Ring.com/KNOWHOW expressvpn.com/knowhow

 KH 410: Holiday Games Guide - The best multiplatform and console-exclusive games of the year! | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 57:19

The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/PlayStation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: hover.com/twit Avnet.com/Music1

 KH 409: Mobile Gaming - Smartphone gaming. | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 46:30

The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow

 KH 408: Live Broadcasting Gameplay - Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, Open Broadcasting Software, Xsplit | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:08:03

Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the ways that those streams can be monetized. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: do.co/twit Avnet.com/Music1

 KH 407: Networking and the Cloud - Buffer bloat, gaming routers, cloud gaming | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 55:54

Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music1 Ring.com/KNOWHOW

 KH 406: TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming - Refresh Rates, Gaming Mode, OLED vs. LCD | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 55:10

When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow hover.com/twit

 KH 405: Gaming Accessories - Best controllers, Xbox Adaptive Controller | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 49:37

There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that works for their specific needs. Finally, they try on a few headsets to see how necessary they are for immersive gaming. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsor: WordPress.com/knowhow

 KH 404: Virtual Reality - Vive vs. Rift, Daydream vs. Oculus, motion tracking. | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 53:16

Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box.   Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music2 do.co/twit

 KH 403: Gaming Rigs - Inside a gaming PC, overclock essentials | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 42:31

Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsor: Ring.com/KNOWHOW

 KH 402: Game Console Tips and Tricks - Imported games, media playback, game services | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 53:05

Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30

 KH 401: The Gaming Season: Trailer - 12 New Gaming-Focused Episodes | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 0:59

In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred.

 KH 400: The Howies: Our Favorite IoT - Lenovo Smart Display, Wyze Cam Pan | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 53:12

Amazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, the Abode Security Hub, and more. Megan likes the Neato robot vacuum, LifX smart bulbs, and the WeMo Mini Smart plug. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @meganmorrone and @Ohthatflo. Sponsor: hover.com/twit

 KH 399: Thneed IoT - Multi-Use IoT Devices | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 55:08

Megan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant, connected home tech that aims to be for every room and everyone. Aaron shows off a demo of his Brilliant working to play music, display and announce weather information, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guest: Aaron Emigh Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @meganmorrone and @Ohthatflo. Sponsor: WordPress.com/knowhow

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