- Episode 682
- May 13, 2021
NEW Chia Coin Plotting Crypto Mining/Farming Q&A Part 1
Robbie and Jeff curate the top questions we've received about the new and exciting Chia Network: A cryptocurrency that can be mined on a Raspberry Pi and turn as profit as a traditional mining rig while using very little electricity. Part 1 mainly deals with understanding the storage requirements of Chia farming, both on the plotter and on the farm.
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- Episode 680
- April 16, 2021
Linux Distro Hop! Test Linux Distros In Seconds In Browser - No Downloads!
Distro hopping doesn't have to take time! DistroTest.net lets you tap into the power of the cloud and run any of 500+ Linux distros directly in your browser, with no downloads, no setup, and no delays. Try out as many distros as you like to see which one is right for you. Find new distros you otherwise might not have heard of, and take each one for a spin with just a few mouse clicks.
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- Episode 679
- April 9, 2021
Free Tool Turns Raspberry Pi 4 Into High-Performance Minecraft Server
Pinecraft Installer 2.6 is out, and we've made a ton of user-suggested improvements since our first release just 3 months ago! From being able to select between server versions (Paper, Fabric, Spigot, Cuberite or Vanilla), game modes (Survival or Creative) and even select a level seed or create your own, Pinecraft Installer 2.6 is a game changer for self-hosted Minecraft Java servers.
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- Episode 678
- April 2, 2021
Make Minecraft Look INCREDIBLE For FREE - 2021 Shader + Resource Pack Guide
Learn the difference between shader packs and resource (texture) packs for Minecraft Java. Robbie demonstrates how to install resource packs and shaders, and offers several free options for you to try.
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- Episode 677
- March 19, 2021
Dual Screen Linux Laptop - Pinebook Pro from PINE64
We love multi-screen setups, but 'till now the thought of a multi-monitor laptop was out of reach. So we set out to see if the Pinebook Pro could function as a dual-screen Linux laptop! Robbie takes us through the project criteria for his dual-display notebook computer, special power requirements, and demonstrates the result.
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- Episode 676
- March 12, 2021
Trading Hack: Giving Villagers Professions in Minecraft
Speed up your progress in Minecraft by giving your villagers a job! They'll trade you for some of the in-game items that otherwise would be much more difficult to procure. Jeff takes us through how to convert everyday villagers into armorers, clerics, blacksmiths, farmers, cartographers and more! By tapping into this useful trick, you'll be able to gain loot that would otherwise be quite difficult to craft or mine.
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- Episode 675
- March 5, 2021
Minecraft Zombie Grinder XP Farm: Gain XP and Loot! NO REDSTONE
Continuing our Minecraft player series, Jeff shows how to build and use a Zombie or Skeleton Grinder machine to get a ton of loot and player experience (XP) with next to no effort (two bare-handed hits).
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- Episode 674
- March 2, 2021
Category5 Lockdown Response: A Message from Robbie Ferguson
Our studio has once again been placed under a state of emergency lockdown. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to close their doors, and we don't want to be one of those. In order to ensure the longevity of our show -- our business -- Robbie Ferguson, owner of the Category5 TV Network, must take swift and decisive action. In this statement, Robbie will speak about what is happening, what is changing and why, and how viewers can participate in fun ways during this time of necessary change.
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- Episode 673
- February 23, 2021
3D Printer Paid For Itself! 3D Printed Server Upgrade Saved Hundreds!
When the SSD upgrade in our Dell server resulted in amber lights on all drives, Robbie consulted Kingston's Mark Noland who pointed out the issue as the 2.5-inch drive adapters. So Robbie hit the 3D printer and found he could create better adapters that cost so much less than the purchased ones that he nearly offsets the expense of having purchased a 3D printer in the first place.
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- Episode 672
- February 14, 2021
Turn Your Face Into A Billboard! App-Controlled LED Face Mask with Bluetooth
This Bluetooth-enabled face mask lets you create pixel art, scrolling text and even animations on a face mask. The app includes several pre-programmed graphics, and it's easy to send any of them to the mask wirelessly. It's gimmicky, yes, but it's a boatload of fun and always surprising to those who see it.
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