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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Speech Recognition

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Speech recognition software and technology around it has taken the world by storm over the last few years. In the past, it was hit or miss, with services like Windows Accessibility or Dragon Speech Recognition Software being early adaptors to the market, but without wide mainstream usage. However, with the advent of services like Alexa, Google Home and Siri, and the popularity of transcription services like Otter.ai, the technology has advanced and the services have reached a point where they’re now better than ever before. While the technology is advancing, that doesn’t mean that everyone is able to easily use

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Kyle Wilcox with IPEVO V4K, Rode Wireless GO and the MEVO Start – HGG461

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This week we have Kyle Wilcox back with us to chat about the IPEVO V4K Ultra High Definition USB Document Camera and how that can fill in as webcam in a pinch. We also take a long look at the Rode Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System that Kyle is using for classrooms and… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast with RGB Studio Lighting – HGG460

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This week we have Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast on the show to talk about how he installed RGB lighting in his home studio. We also cover the ins and outs and install successes and mistakes made during the project along with a long list (in the show notes) of lessons learned.… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build Ahead – HGG459

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After covering some details about the September 24, 2020 Patreon Subscribers Pre-Show Meetup, we looked the new Pro Plan from IFTT. We also spent some time talking about how the NFL is going to continue with the 2020 regular season despite COVID concerns here in the US. We wrap the show with a look at… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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5 Personal Cloud Storage Options Compared for 2020

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Whether you’re using a personal computer or smartphone with iOS or Android installed, building a personal website or hosting your business’s website on a free VPS service, you’re probably already using a personal cloud storage service. Most Windows 10 PCs now come pre-installed with OneDrive, Apple users will be all-too-familiar with iCloud and anyone with a Google account will have access to Google Docs. These online file storage options free up our computers and hard drives and add an extra level of protection against data loss. Now, dozens of personal cloud storage options are available on the market and they’re

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