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The Digital Lifestyle.com

Ian Dixon

We talk Windows, smart home, music tech, vintage tech, EVs and lots more.

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #933 – Builds, Synths and...

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2024/01/31

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry and I talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider builds, we talk about the Korg MS-20 and re-creating it, plus we talk about the EV9 that Garry has been driving. We also have feedback from last week's show and more! Links from this week's show: An EV6 Driver Drives an EV9 - but will beeps and bongs Kia have added drive him crazy? Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040 for the Canary Channel Microsoft releases new builds of Windows

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44:39

The Digital Lifestyle Show #932 – Back Again!

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2024/01/25

Welcome back after a week off! This week on the show Garry and I talk about the new features in Windows 11, Microsoft Surface Go 4 update, new Korg gear and EV news. Links from this week’s show: · Here are the new features in Korg Modwave V2 Firmware · Prophet VS Collection for the Korg Modwave · Windows 11 Build 23619: Instant Access to your Phone’s Photos and Screenshots Explained · Windows 11 Build 23619 for the Dev Channel release with new mobile integration ·

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #931 – A Quick Update

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2024/01/10

Welcome to this week’s show where I bring you a quick update as I was on my own. I bring you the latest Windows Insider news, some of the fist CES 2024 news and an update on my home Wi-Fi solution. Back to our regular show format next week! Links from this week’s show: · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23612 for the Dev Channel · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020 · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020 for the Canary

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47:38

The Digital Lifestyle Show #930 – Happy 2024!

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2024/01/03

Welcome to our first show of 2024! This week Garry and I look at what Microsoft may be bringing to the hardware front in 2024 with rumoured Surface Laptop and Pro upgrades. We talk about Microsoft’s axing of Windows Mixed Reality and home wifi options. We also talk Korg Modwave and lots more! Links from this week’s show: · Over 400 free patches for the Korg Modwave mkII, Modwave and Modwave Native · Microsoft to axe Windows Mixed Reality from Windows · Synth Waves: Unleashing

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #928 – Merry Christmas!

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2023/12/20

It’s time for our final show of 2023, this week we look back at our tech highs and lows of the year and talk about our favoirte tech purchases large and small. We also talk about what we expect to be talking about in 2024 as Richard joins us for the final time.

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48:49

The Digital Lifestyle Show #928 – Dave Robertson’s...

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2023/12/13

We have a very special show for you this week! Dave Robertson has created the most amazing Christmas light display at his home using over 11,000 lights, controlled by devices including a Raspberry Pi, all synchronized to music. It's a brilliant display, and it's all for a very good cause. Dave is going to explain to us how long he has been working on it (spoiler: a long time!), how he created the light mapping, and how he coordinated the light and music shows. Dave also shares why this year he

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #927 – Digital Dilemma

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2023/12/06

Welcome to this week’s podcast. We are back after our week’s break and this week we talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and the changes that Microsoft have made to the OS. We had new builds for Release Preview, Beta, Dev and Canary. We also talk about smart home lights for Christmas, home wifi options, the history of a classic 90s synth and the issues with archiving digital content. Links from this week’s show: · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2841 ·

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45:06

The Digital Lifestyle Show #926 – Bring Back Ballmer!

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2023/11/22

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Richard and I talk about the chaos surrounding OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. We talk about the changes to Windows 11 withing the EU with Microsoft making concessions for the Digital Markplace Act. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and lots more! Links from this week’s show: · https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/11/17/windows-photos-gets-background-remove-and-replace-along-with-other-improvements/ ·

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47:07

The Digital Lifestyle Show #925 - Copilot for Big Track

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2023/11/15

Welcome to this week’s podcast! On the show this week Richard and I talk about the Microsoft’s upcoming Ignite show and what we expect to see. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and wonder what’s next for Windows. We also talk Bing, Smart home and lots more! Links from this week’s show: · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25992, SMB changes and 7-zip compressing · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25992 & 23585

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48:42

The Digital Lifestyle Show #924 – What is Windows 11...

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2023/11/08

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry and I talk about new builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders, we talk about the Windows 11 23H2 update and new smart home devices. We also have the latest EV news and lots more! Links from this week’s show: · Mastering Patch and Sample Transfer with Korg Modwave and Modwave Native · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2700 for the Beta Channel · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25987 (Canary

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #923 – Goodbye Windows...

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2023/11/01

Welcome to this week’s podcast! On the show this week Garry, Richard and I talk about the news of Microsoft ending the Windows Insider MVP program, we talk about the release of Windows 11 23H2 update, new builds of Windows 11, smart home news and an updated Korg Modwave. Links from this week’s show: · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23575 for the Dev Channel · Microsoft release Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2552 for the Beta Channel · Hands on with

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #922 – We Still Miss...

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2023/10/25

Welcome to this week’s podcast. Richard and Garry and back and we talk about new smart home lights, we new builds of Windows 11 and the 23H2 update. We also have the latest EV news and news of the Raspberry Pi 5 shipping. Links from this week’s show: · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 for the Beta Channel) · Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview 25977 & 23570 · Twinkly Candies Unboxing & Setup: Smart Decorative Lights Demo! · Beyond

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #921 – Dr Jezz on Synths

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2023/10/18

A bit of a different show for you this week as Dr Jezz returns to talk about the synths in his studio. We talk about his Oberheim OBX, Roland SH101 v SH02, and why he loves the Korg MonoPoly. We also talk plugin comparisons, effects pedals for synths and lots more!

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #920 – Synthfest,...

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2023/10/11

Welcome to this podcast! This week on the show I talk about my visit to Synthfest over the weekend and as well as having the latest kit I found some very interesting vintage kit including an MSX powered Yamaha CX5M. Garry and I talk about the recent court case between Sonos and Google around multi-room audio, we talk about changed to the Windows 11 beta channel and I benchmark the new Surface Go 4. Links from this week’s show: · Microsoft announces changes to the Windows 11 beta channel and a

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #919 – Back from the clouds

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2023/10/04

Welcome to this week’s podcast! On this week’s show Richard is back and joins Garry and I to talk the new Surface Go 4 which I have my hands on. We also talk about the new Raspberry Pi 5, new builds of Windows 11 and the latest EV news. Links from this week’s show: · Benchmarks & Beyond: Surface Go 4 vs. Surface Go Showdown! · Surface Go 4 Geekbench Score · Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23555 for the Dev Channel · Exploring the Surface Go 4:

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #918 - Microsoft's...

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2023/09/27

Welcome to this week's podcast! Garry is back, and we're diving into the highlights of the Microsoft event from last week. Our conversation centres around the perceived lack of innovation from the Surface team and the confusion Microsoft has introduced with the release of 23H2 and the upcoming features this year. In this episode, we speculate on Panos Panay's potential move to Amazon and Garry shares insights into Amazon's latest smart home devices. Additionally, we unpack the details of the new

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #917 – Just Me

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2023/09/20

Welcome to this week’s short update show. Garry and Richard are away but I still wanted to bring you an update as it’s Microsoft’s Surface / Window event this week and we have the surprise leaving of Panos Panay from Microsoft and potentially going to head up the Amazon Alexa hardware team. Links from this week’s show: · What’s New in the Windows 11 2023 Update? · The Lost Art of Music Tech Demos: Yamaha’s DX100 Tape Revived (Side 1) · Synth Nostalgia: Exploring the 1986 Yamaha

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #916 – Back Now

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2023/09/14

Welcome to this week's podcast where all three of us are back again. This week we talk about the Apple event and what we will expect from the Microsoft event coming soon. We talk about the end of support for the orignal Surface Duo, new builds of Windows 11 and the return of Windows Media Center plus lots more! Links from this week's show: Emby Windows Media Center beta now available Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2265 and 22631.2265 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #914

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2023/09/06

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week on the show we are joined by Sound on Sound co-founder and organiser of SynthFest. SynthFest takes place next month (October 7th) in Sheffield and was created by Sound on Sound magazine for music tech companies to showcase their synths and tech to the public. It’s a full day out with sessions, hands on and retailers. There are keyboards, desktop and modular synths and it’s a great meetup for the synth community. Paul explains what the show is all about and

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #913 – Media Center is back

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2023/08/30

Welcome to this week's podcast. I am doing a short catch up show this week as Garry and Richard are not available this week. I thought it would be worth doing the catchup as we have the return of Windows Media Center. This isn't a u-turn by Microsoft but a new front end to the Emby Media Server system. On the show I also talk about the new builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders and a new set of sound for the Korg Modwave. Links for this week's show: Windows Media Center is coming back! Korg

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