Category5 Technology TV (HD Video)

Category5 TV Network

Weekly live digital TV show with Robbie Ferguson focused on topics of interest to tech minds. Ask your questions and get live answers. Recipient of 2014 and 2017 Top 100 Tech Podcasters award. The broadcast-length format aired from 2007-2021 before switch

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522 episodes
Updated Jan 14, 2021

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Nov 23, 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
The World's Best Bluetooth Earbuds - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 531
As we move further down the list of things you'll want to add to yours, we take a look at our favorite wireless earbuds and a plastic welder that Robbie feels should be in everyone's stocking (especially the makers on your list).
Nov 16, 2017 · 1 hr 9 min
Make Any Air Conditioner Smart With Sensibo Sky - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 530
Can't use NEST because your A/C isn't hard-wired? No problem! If your air conditioner unit uses a remote control, Sensibo Air can make it into a smart A/C quickly and easily, complete with a mobile app that lets you control it from anywhere in the wo...
Nov 9, 2017 · 54 min
The Raspberry Pi Killer and a Cool Case - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 529
The Raspberry Pi has us excited about maker electronics, but its specs are outdated. This week we'll look at the ODROID XU4Q - an 8-core monster of a SBC with 2 GB RAM, USB 3.0 and gigabit Ethernet. Plus, we'll put it in the killer CloudShell2 case t...
Nov 1, 2017 · 59 min
Lights and Foot Switches - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 528
Let's crack open the box of goodies and take a look at a guitar pedal that can be configured to do pretty much anything you want it to. We'll learn how to turn it into a camera switcher with Telestream Wirecast. We'll also look at Jabees' new Lifesty...
Oct 25, 2017 · 56 min
Touring The Enterprise - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 527
Thanks to a dedicated team of Star Trek: The Next Generation fans, Robbie's childhood fantasy of touring the Enterprise is now a reality. Join us for our Halloween special as we take Sasha's new gaming rig for a spin and run Stage 9 in EPIC mode.
Oct 18, 2017 · 59 min
Installing Ubuntu GamePack - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 526
The computer seems to be running great, and Sasha will tackle installing the OS this week after Robbie does a few finishing touches behind the scenes. Sasha, Jeff and Robbie also have the latest in tech news, including some info about the WPA2 KRACK ...
Oct 11, 2017 · 1 hr 10 min
Wiring Up The PC Build - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 525
Robbie, Sasha and Jeff connect the power cables to the gaming rig and finally perform the test we've all been waiting for: Will it light up, or blow up?
Oct 4, 2017 · 1 hr 6 min
Installing the Motherboard - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 524
Welcome to Season 11! This week Robbie shares about his Windows 10 woes, a new award Category5 just received as one of Feedspot's Top 100 Tech YouTube Channels, and Sasha installs the motherboard in her gaming PC before tackling the new Newsroom.
Sep 27, 2017 · 45 min
If Category5 Was a Game Show - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 523
Join contestants Carrie Webb, Sasha Rickman, Jeff Weston and Hillary Rumball as they compete under the watchful eye of our host, Robbie Ferguson. It's our 10th Anniversary, and through our four-round game we'll get a look back at Category5 in a way w...
Sep 20, 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
Beginning The Build with Sasha Rickman - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 522
It's time to gather the computer components and get Sasha Rickman started on building her new gaming PC! This week Robbie will play the backseat driver and try to help along the way.
Sep 13, 2017 · 56 min
Just The Bald Nerd - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 521
With Sasha and Jeff off this week, it's like the olden days of Category5 as Robbie presents an incredible storage card from Kingston and covers the tech news stories of the week.
Sep 6, 2017 · 1 hr 18 min
Just The Boyz - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 520
With Sasha off getting married, Robbie and Jeff start unpacking her new computer parts! We'll also have some discussions about security against social engineering and Jeff asks the viewers for help finding a particular solution to protect his kids.
Aug 30, 2017 · 1 hr 7 min
Magical Tidy Time - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 519
Shizu Yamaguchi joins Robbie and Sasha to talk about the concepts behind the KonMari method of tidying your living space or office space - or in our case, studio. We'll also learn how to use unicode characters in Windows and Linux, and see what hardw...
Aug 23, 2017 · 1 hr 7 min
Rockin' On Stools, Making The List and Having Fun - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 518
This week Robbie, Jeff and Sasha -- along with the help of our viewers -- finalized the shopping list for Sasha's computer build. We also discuss what we're enjoying on Netflix right now, the amazing stools we're sitting on, and the demise of PasswordBox.
Aug 16, 2017 · 1 hr
Picking The Parts and Free E-Books - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 517
For a few days this weekend, Amazon is giving away some books on its Kindle platform. Robbie shares the details, and we get started on selecting the hardware for Sasha's computer build.
Aug 9, 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
Miracast and a Community Computer Build - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 516
This week we look at a device that lets you clone your phone, tablet, laptop or computer to your TV wirelessly. You also have a chance to help Sasha build a dream computer.
Aug 2, 2017 · 53 min
The Tiny, Easy-To-Use Video Player - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 515
We've all dreamed of a video player that's so simple your kids could hook it up and use it. This week we'll show you one that plugs into any TV and lets you play videos, slideshows and even music directly from a USB drive or SD card.
Jul 26, 2017 · 44 min
Things You Should Know From The World of Tech - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 514
When Robbie's away, the co-hosts come out to play. There is a lot of tech news submitted to the newsroom for each show and some stories don't make the cut. This week Jeff and Sasha discuss those extra stories so you know exactly what is happening in ...
Jul 19, 2017 · 1 hr 4 min
Taking A First Stab At Kodi - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 513
Things don't always go to plan on a live broadcast, and this week is one of those times. Kodi is an awesome application for multimedia, but during our live broadcast our demo system had some trouble doing what Robbie intended. We learned one thing: L...
Jul 12, 2017 · 1 hr 5 min
Hexachords Orb Composer - The AI Musician - Category5 Technology TV - Episode 512
Hexachords has developed an AI to compose music, and their CEO Richard Portelli joins us to discuss how their Orb Composer is about to take the industry by storm. We also cover the latest tech news and answer viewer questions about Netflix on Debian ...