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    CHAPTERS
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    0:00 Intro
    0:34 Charge-O-Matic
    2:48 Deej Volume Mixer
    8:12 USBvalve
    11:31 USB Air Duster
    12:23 Disclosure Time
    14:17 Outro
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  • @LinusTechTips
    @LinusTechTips  Před měsícem +304

    Check out Rocket Money for free: RocketMoney.com/ltt #rocketmoney #personalfinance

  • @MrTurbo_
    @MrTurbo_ Před měsícem +5024

    The disclosure part is nice, not only gives some insight on why exactly these products were chosen and if there was any encouragement from the manufacturer to include it but also gives a better understanding of how useful these tools can actually be

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @ArtflPhenix
      @ArtflPhenix Před měsícem +22

      is it legal/illegal if you put disclosure in the end of the video instead of start in USA/Canada?

    • @Random_dud31
      @Random_dud31 Před měsícem +144

      ​@@ArtflPhenixnot really. And getting products for free doesn't really need to get disclosured. But if he was paid to do a review, then that has to be disclosured

    • @n0k0m3
      @n0k0m3 Před měsícem +22

      He has always been doing this disclosure for every handy tech under 100 since ever

    • @YaYousef5
      @YaYousef5 Před měsícem

      ​@@Random_dud31 This is wrong. Don't spread misinformation. The FTC has multiple in depth articles saying how to properly disclose legally and ethically, and yes, if you get a product for free you must disclose it.

  • @AbiKenzie-mz5sb
    @AbiKenzie-mz5sb Před měsícem +9436

    NO, THIS WILL BE THE MOST LIKED COMMENT

  • @BigToro
    @BigToro Před měsícem +314

    i like where this channel is heading, DIY and open source stuff, 3d printable projects. Awesome! Please don't stop these kind of videos

    • @ltbigdog
      @ltbigdog Před měsícem +2

      Heading the right direction, unlike Zack Nelson's channel. IMO he's been bought.

    • @adora_was_taken
      @adora_was_taken Před 29 dny +1

      @@ltbigdog not super familiar with his channel, why do you think he's been bought?

  • @iPelaaja1
    @iPelaaja1 Před měsícem +2063

    The charge-o-matic thing is clearly a repurposed garden watering controller, but that's actually a pretty ingenious way to use it. There are a lot of things that would benefit from being charged for like and hour or two a month to keep them alive.

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @ManuFortis
      @ManuFortis Před měsícem +4

      Yeah, basically.

    • @leaftye
      @leaftye Před měsícem +74

      It's a simple way to get things done, but personally I'd rather get a smart plug. All of mine have a timer function, which is a little less convenient, but it's around $10 per instead of $30. It could also be programmed with a schedule, for example, only starting charging later so that it finishes charging shortly before you need it, or periodic short charging cycles for something that's plugged in indefinitely.

    • @johnnyorlich5287
      @johnnyorlich5287 Před měsícem +90

      A smart plug with an app? And create a login and give your location details. Am I right?

    • @DudokX
      @DudokX Před měsícem +2

      Yeah I have seen similar gadget on Atomic Shrimps channel when he needed watering for his plants when he went on a vacation.

  • @BlakieTT
    @BlakieTT Před měsícem +1500

    0:00 Linus, careful about diving head first...
    make sure you don't have your phone on you 😏

    • @gnifer
      @gnifer Před měsícem +46

      Or let your AirPods check whether it is safe first.

    • @beardsntools
      @beardsntools Před měsícem +10

      or the beard that he traded for a hydra facial procedures lmao

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @jeaneliel
      @jeaneliel Před měsícem +1

      It's better than heading feet first.😂😂

    • @spvillano
      @spvillano Před měsícem +2

      @@jeanelielgot a friend in a wheelchair after diving headfirst into the Chesapeake Bay, breaking his neck. Fortunately, a local fisherman pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance. He's paralyzed from the neck down. Hell of an instructor and programmer though! He even managed to each FBI agents the difference between a mouse and a moose!
      I'll just get my coat...

  • @ZagFurn
    @ZagFurn Před měsícem +51

    That first item is EXACTLY what I need. And Linus explained EXACTLY why I need it...nobody wants to manually swap trickle chargers on and off over months periods way to go my man!

    • @screwytb
      @screwytb Před měsícem +2

      I'm curious, is there any advantage to this over just creating a routine with a $5 smart plug to turn on intermittently?

    • @ZagFurn
      @ZagFurn Před měsícem +1

      @screwytb fair play...as many smart plugs as I have I don't use any of them with routines..perhaps I'll try that. However maybe not all people have them but in my case that works..thank you for the idea

    • @screwytb
      @screwytb Před měsícem +2

      @@ZagFurn Yeah definitely a lot of people won't have an existing setup. But if you've already got everything you need in house, and don't need to buy custom solutions - perfect.
      Haven't got this going yet, but have been meaning to add this to my motion-activated under-cabinet lighting. (It won't work while plugged in, but dies after about a week unplugged. Very inconvenient!) But this vid now has me thinking about my car jumper, power banks, Quest, and more...

  • @jensharms7945
    @jensharms7945 Před měsícem +20

    I really liked the disclosure part. it gives the needed context. especially for the usb dryer. b/c i could not imagine it was so good that you use them at your business.

  • @zsomborszarka2616
    @zsomborszarka2616 Před měsícem +433

    This series should definitely get more episodes more frequently! Not just cool and interesting, but actually viable and useful, not to mention how much i love hearing about opensource communities. Please for the love of god, make more of these!

    • @barnett25
      @barnett25 Před měsícem +9

      Agreed, one of my favorite videos lately!

    • @riddlebawx
      @riddlebawx Před měsícem +3

      All those in favor say aye! "Aye"

    • @JamesFaction
      @JamesFaction Před měsícem +1

      Agreed, altho i expect the time that goes into each of these videos is significant, each device needs to be tested for some time to make sure he isn't recommending duds.

  • @zaxbit
    @zaxbit Před měsícem +692

    Love the disclosure section at the end. Please continue to do this for all of these rapid fire reviews. Context for the why y’all find specific things interesting helps me as a non-media company person figure out if these things are actually right for me!

    • @Fantastika
      @Fantastika Před měsícem +5

      They've always done it for tech under 100

    • @halomika4973
      @halomika4973 Před měsícem

      Which is why Zaxbit wants them to continue doing it. ​@@Fantastika

    • @subarusensei3685
      @subarusensei3685 Před měsícem +3

      It was always done since the beginning of this series.

    • @istanbool
      @istanbool Před měsícem

      ​@@subarusensei3685I think bro has not watched as many Linus tech tips reviews as you

    • @zaxbit
      @zaxbit Před měsícem +2

      I guess I never really noticed until now

  • @helloukw
    @helloukw Před měsícem +4

    Thank you Linus, the Volume DIY is what I've been trying to do for a couple of years now, on and off. Sure, I did manage to crop something on my own, but nothing this good. Also a fan of these DIY videos, especially on a budget. Congrats to the team for these finds. Very cool!

  • @lemroy
    @lemroy Před měsícem +8

    for anyone who wants something a bit more refined than the deej solution the midi mixer software and a midi controller work amazingly.

  • @DiZZiEntertainment
    @DiZZiEntertainment Před měsícem +334

    I absolutely LOVED the disclosure details at the end of the video. That type of transparency should be explained more often in other tech videos.

    • @cyjanek7818
      @cyjanek7818 Před měsícem +9

      Good thing it is at the end of video where it will be seen by most people
      Wonder why they put ads in the begining

    • @KiwiiKiwii
      @KiwiiKiwii Před měsícem +14

      @@cyjanek7818 you mean they put the disclosure for where it is least intrusive and doesn't spoil the rest of the video? Crazy

    • @cyjanek7818
      @cyjanek7818 Před měsícem +1

      @@KiwiiKiwii it's not a movie dude, wtf could be spoiled if they would tell adequate information right after showing thing off?
      Saying that they are promoting thing they received for free is the bare minimum

    • @bankruptfilly
      @bankruptfilly Před měsícem

      ​@@cyjanek7818kiwikiwi is clearly Linus' burner account lol

    • @theoneandtheonlyant
      @theoneandtheonlyant Před měsícem +2

      They are trying to win back viewers, since they were slacking in transparency before

  • @Wiisporter
    @Wiisporter Před měsícem +234

    I think this is the content we care most about - videos useful for just about anyone watching

    • @thomasdeutelmoser8986
      @thomasdeutelmoser8986 Před měsícem +4

      second that

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @derickd6150
      @derickd6150 Před měsícem +5

      While I agree personally, from watching WAN show and listening to how they do stuff, I feel like these comments are pointless. They know which videos get the most views better than anyone. So if they start producing something you feel is not worth watching, it probably means there are a huge number of people who think it is worth watching. Thus, when you say "we" care about this content, it means almost nothing. The replies you get will be from the people who agree with you and the (potentially huge) proportion of the population who disagrees will remain silent

    • @Fernando-ek8jp
      @Fernando-ek8jp Před měsícem +1

      Sadly, they're not. If you look at the handy tech Playlist, they don't really break a million views.
      I do love the series though.

    • @colinwilson210
      @colinwilson210 Před měsícem

      I like the wan show but there are only so many walking hours you can spend on CZcams and still maintain a job, a relationship, look after a pet etc. I do like the shorter videos I can dip in and out of as a result.

  • @urmomsahoe1
    @urmomsahoe1 Před měsícem +45

    I really LOVE the idea of using your writers own at home projects like the deej for video ideas. I imagine many of the hobbies and things your staff is into will also be things your average viewer is into. This channel is usually a little more product focused but these open source things are really cool to see and I'm sure will also really boost the projects in the open source community.

  • @mark601
    @mark601 Před měsícem +4

    Hey the disclosure part was the best part of this video. Do that more! Not only does it show great character but it also helps viewers understand your mindset, values and decision-making!

  • @gespinozae
    @gespinozae Před měsícem +1

    I missed these kind of videos soooo much, teaching cool DIY to your community is amazing!

  • @ghosttheoremproductions5469
    @ghosttheoremproductions5469 Před měsícem +197

    As the local system integrator, I use one of the rechargeable blow-e-matrons all the time. Makes cleaning up used parts FAR faster than by hand and cheaper than canned air. Without the concerns with condensation or over-pressure from a compressor. Paired with microfiber cloths, spray cleaner, electrical cleaner, a toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, etc ... Covers 99% of those needs. Mine was less than $25usd on Amazon. - I also get asked by customers regularly about how often and how to clean their PCs and send them a link. A regular blow-dust can go a long way towards keeping thermals under control and increasing hardware lifespan.

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @MSusername69
      @MSusername69 Před měsícem +6

      The one I got was a portable vacuum but I just turn it backwards. Its a lot weaker than canned air though and has a hard time getting rid of heavy dust build up, so I bought one that plugs into the wall, it was like $50 and is just as strong as canned air.

    • @TheMidwestMarauders
      @TheMidwestMarauders Před měsícem +10

      Just hijacking your comment. If you're looking for something a step up from the blow-e-matron they were talking about in the video, the DataVac blower by Metrovac is amazing. I spent $100 on mine about ten years ago and it's still going strong. I find it way better than the USB rechargeable blowers, plus the blower engine comes with a 10 year warranty and it's made in the USA. Only negative is that you need to plug it in every time you want to use it

    • @OneMHz
      @OneMHz Před měsícem +2

      The one linked in the video is “currently unavailable”. Do you happen to have a link to yours? I have a corded one but the cord is not always convenient.

    • @churblefurbles
      @churblefurbles Před měsícem +1

      Condensation not a problem for average person with compressors, you have to use it a whole lot without draining before it happens.

  • @dahahaka
    @dahahaka Před měsícem +144

    i was really hoping the charge-o-matic would turn off by itself once it detects current consumption dropping dramatically :(

    • @stalincat2457
      @stalincat2457 Před měsícem +5

      A Homewizard smart socket can be used for that. Requires a €1/mo subscription though.

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

    • @foldionepapyrus3441
      @foldionepapyrus3441 Před měsícem +12

      You could certainly do that, but I'm not sure for most folks it would actually be a better solution for the problem it is supposed to solve by its naming. As it would still need a timer to turn back on and top the self discharge back up, and if using it as LTT seem to intend to - as a common controller for a whole bunch of devices the current will drop erratically as some devices finish, or when using it for something that slow charges only the current might be rather small and hard to read anyway.

    • @softbeak8333
      @softbeak8333 Před měsícem

      Lol ​@@stalincat2457

    • @josephlunderville3195
      @josephlunderville3195 Před měsícem +7

      That is actually a bad idea for lead acid and NiMH batteries that need to trickle charge at the end of the cycle -- the difference between trickle charging an almost full and completely full battery is very small for those chemistries.

  • @solarbirdyz
    @solarbirdyz Před měsícem

    All of these look GREAT. As does the extended disclosure bit at the end. And now I want to build the external soundboard. Good video.

  • @4RILDIGITAL
    @4RILDIGITAL Před měsícem

    Great tech hacks. The Dej volume controller is amazing and the USB valve is such a security gem. Who knew you could DIY and save so much? Definitely giving some of these a try.

  • @Oxibase
    @Oxibase Před měsícem +42

    The blower is also great for camping, specifically with regards to providing more oxygen to get a fire going better.

    • @granatmof
      @granatmof Před měsícem +11

      If you have a air pump for your air mattress, that works just as well for transforming the campfire into a furnace.

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt Před měsícem +1

      Whats the brand and model name of that blower? Don't post a link, I can search it and find it.

  • @starvinmarvin2130
    @starvinmarvin2130 Před měsícem +15

    I love when LTT comes back to earth and gives us techtips and not just giving us fomo

  • @SamDeansMedia
    @SamDeansMedia Před měsícem

    Really liked the extra disclosure segment, big respect 👊

  • @Herakilla
    @Herakilla Před měsícem

    I really enjoy this format for these videos. Awesome tech, cheap and accessible and that great disclosure at the end

  • @stevewest5397
    @stevewest5397 Před měsícem +71

    THANK YOU! I'm working on an antique radio cabinet PC build, and had been banging my head against the wall trying to do something like Deej on my own. This will save me SO. MUCH. TIME.

    • @bricaaron3978
      @bricaaron3978 Před měsícem +2

      *"...an antique radio cabinet PC build...'*
      NIce! I had a similar idea.

  • @thomasdeutelmoser8986
    @thomasdeutelmoser8986 Před měsícem +30

    I am glad you guys take time to show open source projects, keep it up.

  • @ruebo2817
    @ruebo2817 Před měsícem +8

    I really love that some of the recent videos include the intro. I tend to miss it but I understand that a 10s block of nothingness doesn’t do wonders for the retention.

  • @anonymouscomments123
    @anonymouscomments123 Před měsícem +9

    i appreciated the disclosure section a lot, cool to see how you came across the products and why they were included

  • @Boroda4Gaming
    @Boroda4Gaming Před měsícem +40

    3:56 totally normal GOXLR in a dorms

  • @entertheFinn
    @entertheFinn Před měsícem

    Thank you for the introduction to USBvalve. Thoroughly enjoying the ones I have made and looking forward to seeing the project grow. This video has already brought the project a lot of great support.

  • @crosenblum
    @crosenblum Před měsícem

    I really really love these handy tech videos. I appreciate the honesty. Maybe you could pick a few of these diy/github projects, and show us by hand how to build them. I did love this, was awesome!

  • @sachamorgese7280
    @sachamorgese7280 Před měsícem +345

    It's getting harder and harder to find a laptop you can pull the battery OAT of!

    • @fukov3400
      @fukov3400 Před měsícem +100

      Why are there oats in your laptop?

    • @CheezMonsterCrazy
      @CheezMonsterCrazy Před měsícem +65

      @@fukov3400 To feed the horses.

    • @davidbova1759
      @davidbova1759 Před měsícem

      ​@@fukov3400 might want to ask Linus that one

    • @DouglasWalrath
      @DouglasWalrath Před měsícem +15

      some you can pull the battery out of but they'll refuse to turn on without the battery

    • @NoOne-fe3gc
      @NoOne-fe3gc Před měsícem +19

      @@CheezMonsterCrazy that's how you increase the CPU's horsepower

  • @Unraveled
    @Unraveled Před měsícem +8

    I loved how you guys disclosed how you picked all the selections, it was pretty cool to know why!

  • @cripplingdepression8889
    @cripplingdepression8889 Před 17 hodinami

    Great video and I wish more people did a little disclosure part like you did, really appreciate it!

  • @X2Brute
    @X2Brute Před měsícem

    I've been using a couple smart plugs as essentially the charge-o-matic for years now and love it. I have three 20-socket USB chargers and a power strip to keep various seldom used controllers, portable consoles, battery banks, and other devices topped up

  • @timtjtim
    @timtjtim Před měsícem +32

    5:47 wild way to write the number 8

    • @sultanofsick
      @sultanofsick Před měsícem

      snowman is best way to write 8

    • @n_core
      @n_core Před měsícem +1

      I feel insulted because that's also how I write "8".

    • @AbdullahUsmanKhan
      @AbdullahUsmanKhan Před měsícem

      ​@@sultanofsicknot really. The default infinity way is better. The most efficient for sure.

  • @juhanitakkunen8175
    @juhanitakkunen8175 Před měsícem +10

    I really enjoy these types of tech tips! Keep up the good work. I would have also mentioned an USB Data Blocker; while its not as hacky, it would be a good practice for many to use.

  • @hoofhearted4
    @hoofhearted4 Před měsícem +1

    love the disclosure! good to know that you actually want to use these items (or are using them), and they arent just cool things youve spent 5 minutes with and are reciting talking points.

  • @atticusrussell1225
    @atticusrussell1225 Před měsícem

    Absolutely love giving DIY projects visibility

  • @testtesttest6287
    @testtesttest6287 Před měsícem +7

    Realy loved the disclosure summary. Thanks for being honest.

  • @faaznoushad1718
    @faaznoushad1718 Před měsícem +30

    Ear Trumpet is a great software side solution for application-specific volume control.

    • @jm036
      @jm036 Před měsícem +1

      Uhhh you know Windows has this already

    • @livegolfismygt
      @livegolfismygt Před měsícem +5

      Yeah but ear trumpet does it better than Windows

    • @mbsfaridi
      @mbsfaridi Před měsícem

      Thanks!

    • @qcklu
      @qcklu Před měsícem

      ​@@jm036 windows has what ear trumpet does, but at least on windows 10 its hidden within like a 7th submenu while ear trumpet just lets u have it be the in the main volume controls

    • @jm036
      @jm036 Před měsícem

      @qcklu right click and open volume mixer if I remember. 7th menu my ass

  • @tenisen549
    @tenisen549 Před měsícem +1

    Great video Linus. These kind of videos when you are showing us how to make cool this are the best kind. Tinkering with Linus is surely fun

  • @carlosux
    @carlosux Před měsícem

    i appreciate the disclosure. it nice to see a little background process.

  • @KXKKX
    @KXKKX Před měsícem +14

    12V batteries, like the starter battery for a gas generator, are pretty well served by battery tenders, voltage sensing chargers that only charge when needed.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Před měsícem +1

      Yep, I keep smart battery tenders on my 2 golf carts, and rarely have trouble with them turning over the gas motors, & it's much cheaper to buy one than replacing the battery on my golf carts more often as they cost more than the big beefy battery in my F-150 crew cab lol!

    • @aleksandersats9577
      @aleksandersats9577 Před měsícem +2

      Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged all the time. so keeping it on a charger 24/7 can be a good thing of course if the charger you are using has a float charging feature.

  • @DrSepiro
    @DrSepiro Před měsícem +7

    I really did miss the intro to LTT videos! so glad to see it back!!

  • @jean3030
    @jean3030 Před měsícem

    just want to say LTT is doing a great job as of late videos are very informative thank you for the disclosure category on where I can go read more!

  • @darkywarky
    @darkywarky Před měsícem

    Good job on adding the disclosure! I guess this is one of the good parts of the internal reflection

  • @d8ily
    @d8ily Před měsícem +7

    So awesome seeing you messing with arduino and pots, ive been trying to build my own midi controllers for a while

  • @Dreoni_
    @Dreoni_ Před měsícem +13

    deej is awesome, been using mine for years! Some pc apps (e.g. corsair icue,...) take control of the com port so make sure they are not running if you run into problems

    • @Lan_ny
      @Lan_ny Před měsícem

      Same here! The case was the first thing I designed completely from scratch and is nearly perfect (only change I would make now is changing the code and adding modifier buttons to it)

  • @elone3997
    @elone3997 Před měsícem

    Love these mini project vids - anything you can build with a cheap PI etc and I'm sold!

  • @Fenglaender
    @Fenglaender Před měsícem

    Awesome projects! I will definitely look into making a volume control slider.
    The disclosure is a good idea!

  • @Chriss120
    @Chriss120 Před měsícem +5

    I've been using Deej for a while, and it is great.
    I switched to the MIDI mixer a bit back, since it is even easier to configure, has more features, and supports off the shelf midi controllers.

    • @YCbCr
      @YCbCr Před měsícem

      Discovering per-app volume control, nevertheless via MIDI, was a revelation after suffering with hardware mixing and trying to make 4 separate outputs work together without ground loops etc.
      Took the easy route with a Korg Nanokontrol and MIDI Mixer. Well worth every penny... damn all the RCA/jack adapters. :D

  • @BBROPHOTO
    @BBROPHOTO Před měsícem +20

    I'm really happy to see the disclaimer / extra bit at the end. I truly believe if a company or individual vouches for something seriously, then they really should be at least using the products too. It's not always that simple, but knowing you guys are actively using those devices carries a lot more weight than a simple positive review.

  • @cyphre
    @cyphre Před měsícem

    This is the kind of video we all need. Hopefully there are more in this ""series"" as you called it.

  • @hannahbeingdumb
    @hannahbeingdumb Před měsícem

    love the disclosure of why you chose them at the end. really keeps it feeling honest

  • @Why_It
    @Why_It Před měsícem +1

    I love the disclosure segment!

  • @Lanka0Kera
    @Lanka0Kera Před měsícem +4

    Considering all the neat tech people build in their spare time and then put in github in formats that only geeks can understand, LTT could start hosting tech (guess-it-would-be) competitions for said neat things. I mean for a lot of the people sharing their neat toys just spreading the word could be rewarding enough but nothing stops you from giving out like 1k$ price or something.
    DIY tech things are interesting but I usually give up after Arduino compiling doesn't work easily as documentation or tutorial claims, or I can't figure out which tiny electronics parts I actually need to make a thing.. Or if I have to order parts from 5 different places online, each promising delivery times from week to 2 months. My bookmarks are stuffed with neat projects, and my shelves are stocked with random electronics for forgotten projects.

  • @CoalitionGaming
    @CoalitionGaming Před měsícem +15

    Good to see the Deej! An alternative I've liked to talk about is using a Midi Controller with knobs and faders like the Korg Nanokontrol 2 and free software called Midi-Mixer. No building needed, just buy hardware, install software, assign programs to faders or knobs in the software, and bam: hardware controlled individual app volume control! Its awesome!

    • @showjack1109
      @showjack1109 Před měsícem +2

      I use a nanoKontrol 2 with voicemeeter, so I can adjust individual app volumes, my own mic volume, and multiple output volumes (headset, speakers, etc) all on the same board. Voicemeeter also allows me to use a rackmounted external compressor, so I no longer get my ears blasted by people with very varied mic levels in zoom meetings!

    • @Batmaisbest
      @Batmaisbest Před měsícem +2

      thank you so much ive been asking for something like this for a long while

    • @mychamycha27
      @mychamycha27 Před měsícem

      i dont understand why you need different volume knobs for each program instead of just 1 for everything?

    • @nubb_o
      @nubb_o Před měsícem

      ​@@mychamycha27customization + finer control
      for example, I use a controller with midimixer to specifically control Spotify and my browser volumes, this lets me leave my in-app volumes at 100% (like a yt video or the spotify slider), and instead I can use the tactile control to change the windows "master" volume for the app
      it's convenient compared to having to change the volume by either opening the app and setting the volume or opening eartrumpet/the windows audio menu and adjusting it there

    • @Frost.E
      @Frost.E Před měsícem +6

      ​@@mychamycha27Sometimes you want some things louder than others and don't want to navigate through a bunch of software menus to do it. I know I personally have to do this a lot when gaming with my friends, to balance my voice chat, music and game audio how I like it.

  • @thebeast1998a
    @thebeast1998a Před měsícem

    The air duster is excellent. I've been using it mostly to blow up inflatable matresses, but I bought it primarily for cleaning my tech stuff. Really versatile

  • @Hazdazos
    @Hazdazos Před měsícem

    Great video! I bought a volume knob a while back and swear by the physical controls, but if I knew I could have built one for cheap I would have done so instead. Definitely more of these kinds of videos. Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar projects is a great use of LTT's resources.

  • @jo_bro666
    @jo_bro666 Před měsícem +7

    8:25 You could also use a usb condom. It has a male usb plug on one end and a female one on the other. It transfers power but has the data lined disconnected.

  • @norkshit
    @norkshit Před měsícem +14

    am i the only person who noticed that they included the intro reel?

  • @BonoBr0
    @BonoBr0 Před měsícem

    I'm most definitely going to make the volume sliders and maybe I might go for the USB valve aswell. Loving the video, ty!

  • @jaycrank8163
    @jaycrank8163 Před měsícem

    Thanks for giving the back ground this will help everyone knowing how you gotten there good and bad

  • @FurballCat
    @FurballCat Před měsícem +42

    2:48 bros going crazy

    • @FaZekiller-qe3uf
      @FaZekiller-qe3uf Před měsícem

      I don't it.

    • @KZStrive
      @KZStrive Před měsícem

      Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
      Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
      I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
      Steer clear of their subpar products.

  • @MirorR3fl3ction
    @MirorR3fl3ction Před měsícem +19

    Ive had one of those Air Blowers for almost a year now and its saved me so much money and hassle compared to the cheap cans of compressed air i was buying from the dollar store for $4+/can. I found that the Air Blower is even powerful enough to inflate a twin size air mattress, and the USB-C charging makes it really easy to recharge the same as any of my other devices

    • @Gkkiux
      @Gkkiux Před měsícem +1

      I've looked into them before and my biggest question is the battery - how is it holding up after a longer period? Any idea how easy it is to replace?

    • @ibigfire
      @ibigfire Před měsícem

      Do you have a model recommendation? I bought one and found the blowing to be fairly weak compared to a can of air.

    • @mattrogers6646
      @mattrogers6646 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@ibigfireMy DataVac is like a jet engine, but not cheap at around $75. Well worth it for my needs.

    • @ibigfire
      @ibigfire Před měsícem

      @@mattrogers6646 Interesting. Yeah definitely a bit pricey, but I could see it being worth it. Thanks!

  • @kozmizm
    @kozmizm Před měsícem

    That LTT Precision Screwdriver blew my mind. I had never thought about a mini with multiple interchangeable heads/drivers

  • @karremania
    @karremania Před měsícem +1

    The usb blower even got a better version with a additional attachment that you can put on the other end, making it 'suck'. Comes with a filter and container to just vaccuum up stuff. Yeah, not super powerfull, but its a great addition to the device.

  • @natec1
    @natec1 Před měsícem +4

    I made something similar to the Deej controller a few years ago, but it used MIDI instead. Route that to Voicemeeter, and it's a pretty nice setup!

    • @billmight5662
      @billmight5662 Před měsícem +1

      I started with making a Deej controller then later used a different arduino sketch to make it a MIDI controller for Voicemeeter.

    • @Eagle14_
      @Eagle14_ Před měsícem

      I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio! It’s only $60 currently as well.

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK Před měsícem +19

    Who ever you got in your dept to sort your shit out needs a raise.
    Glad you and the team is back where you started.
    I love it.

    • @nissan_skyline
      @nissan_skyline Před měsícem +1

      Did they really hire someone to help them make improvements? If so, why should this person get a raise for simply doing the job they were hired to do?

  • @TheLuKtOnE.Gaming
    @TheLuKtOnE.Gaming Před měsícem

    idea is cool with the volume but for me as windows 11 user it is simple for me to go to the task bar and just right click the volume and open up the mixer and just slide it it takes no more thank 30s and it is free but yes I agree for comfort the device is great. Another thing is I am using a laptop with extra external keyboard and a external microphone and a mouse with wire so for my MSI katana there arent enough ports just to plug and play without a USB extentions/adapters. Anyway I am a huge fan I love all media stuff you guys create and you are No. 1 chanel where I look for new technology or just for understanding it you guys not only just entertain us you teach us so thumbs up you guys never stop doing what are you doing and once again thanks for everything.

  • @jetjazz05
    @jetjazz05 Před měsícem

    I bought an air duster/vacuum combo... I actually really like it for working on computers. It blowsd air out of a thin tube in one mode and vacuums into a little chamber in the other mode, the vacuum has an extendable bristle brush that lets you brush dust while vacuuming it at the same time. It doesn't blow as hard as canned air, but frankly it was $20 and a 3 pack of canned air is almost that much, so it was an easy switch for me.

  • @Banananananaaa
    @Banananananaaa Před měsícem +10

    The Deej is what I've been wanting for YEARS, but ngl completely forgot I wanted over all those years. You gave me an amazing project to work on!

    • @Ananords
      @Ananords Před měsícem

      The deej is truly great, I made one a couple of years ago and use it all the time. I have a video of it on my channel also btw

    • @Eagle14_
      @Eagle14_ Před měsícem

      I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio!

  • @Mammothcav342
    @Mammothcav342 Před měsícem +31

    YAY THIS SERIES IS BACK!!!!

  • @HoJSimpson
    @HoJSimpson Před měsícem

    In the lat Handy Tech Video Linus recommended the Pinecil.
    I bought it, and I have to say it's actually so useful. Thanks for that recommendation. I never soldered so much before haha.

  • @Driahva
    @Driahva Před měsícem

    I bought that exact air duster last week while trying to find compressed air cans. It's been very successful so far and I've only slightly damaged my lungs from all the dust in the air.

  • @drkalamity4518
    @drkalamity4518 Před měsícem +5

    I'm trying to pretend like I don't care that Linus shaved his beard but I can't lie I feel slighted.

  • @MLGMilk
    @MLGMilk Před měsícem +3

    Steel Series has a software volume mixer called Sonar that is way better than the deej (and its free), can do comms, game, media, aux and mic all seperate, with the ability to boost the volume and put an EQ on all those things independently. It even works with ASIO devices Like the Focusrite line of interfaces. Basically a newer version of Virtual Audio Cables and Equalizer APO + Peace in one piece of software.

  • @jcorey333
    @jcorey333 Před měsícem

    I appreciate the disclosures! It's openness like that that keeps you trustworthy.

  • @RobertoCarvalho-0
    @RobertoCarvalho-0 Před měsícem

    Loved that at the end you mentioned that why they were selected.

  • @lekhajkarlapudi3530
    @lekhajkarlapudi3530 Před měsícem +3

    The series is back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @HEADSG
    @HEADSG Před měsícem

    Congrats you guys, excellent video, excellent content!!! Hope to see more and more videos like this one in the future... tech tips forever dude!!

  • @StCreed
    @StCreed Před měsícem

    Wow. Not just fun, but actually really informative. Quite an upgrade from the usual videos!

  • @minibeyse
    @minibeyse Před měsícem +8

    12:37 love the disclosure, interesting in it's own right

  • @CarbonatedTurtle
    @CarbonatedTurtle Před měsícem +4

    That volume mixer solution is way more work than it's worth, even if it's not that much work. I'm not going to constantly be adjusting these individual volumes that often, and the few times I do it's just way easier to open the volume mixer with a quick click of my mouse.

    • @AverageThinking
      @AverageThinking Před měsícem

      Except if you’re in a game and realize your discord or something is overpowering…

    • @CarbonatedTurtle
      @CarbonatedTurtle Před měsícem

      ​@@AverageThinkingHow often is that realistically going to happen? Even if it does, I can alt-tab out of a game, fix it, and be back to the game in under 5 seconds. If this is something that's regularly happening, you need to get your levels figured out before starting games.

    • @Jehty21
      @Jehty21 Před měsícem +2

      "way more work"
      Well, there's your problem. If you see building something like that as "work" then of course it's not worth it. For a lot of people it's a fun project. They have fun while building it.
      And building something that also has a practical use is just so much more satisfying.

  • @georgehatzopoulos7509
    @georgehatzopoulos7509 Před měsícem +2

    wait, this is a series?!?! From the intro - I already love it😁😁😁

  • @Retro2Classic2Modern
    @Retro2Classic2Modern Před měsícem

    Great DIY Project, feels insightful by watching this handy dandy episode.

  • @ScytheNoire
    @ScytheNoire Před měsícem +3

    How long until LMG has a Maker channel?

  • @Alex_Martin_
    @Alex_Martin_ Před měsícem +22

    We're so back!

  • @heatherryan9820
    @heatherryan9820 Před měsícem

    Just my opinion, but I like the way that at the end you give a disclosure time. Not only because I've always kind of been curious how you guys come across all of these, and also it's nice to know where and biases could be.

  • @Ukylie
    @Ukylie Před 23 dny

    Turn Up is a pretty sweet audio volume control option. Same idea but user friendly and of course fancy customizable LEDS

  • @lukakhoria2596
    @lukakhoria2596 Před měsícem +4

    Play ultrakill

  • @TigerWoodsOffical
    @TigerWoodsOffical Před měsícem

    These are the kind of tech tips id love to see more of

  • @info8984
    @info8984 Před měsícem +57

    I miss the beard.

  • @nayrpc
    @nayrpc Před měsícem +4

    babe wake up new ltt video out

  • @SpicyOliv
    @SpicyOliv Před měsícem

    The Deej is absolutely amazing and I had been looking into it for a while myself before buying a great GoXLR knockoff for $100 CDN. It's honestly really awesome though.
    I'm pretty sure I have that same rechargeable duster, or at least a rebrand of it.
    I do something similar with my rechargable batteries for lawnmowers/snowblowers/pool vac with smart outlets and some Home Assistant code if they aren't capable of doing what I want them to do myself. When I think I want to mow my lawn, I ask google to turn on the outlets for the batteries, and then they aut shutoff after an hour or two, making sure they are charged but not overcharged (hopefully).
    Great video, super handy!

  • @Oaisus
    @Oaisus Před měsícem +10

    I don't really think diy stuff should be counted as tech under $100 they should have their own category

  • @deadedd3235
    @deadedd3235 Před měsícem +171

    5 views? Man they fell off.

  • @harry1010
    @harry1010 Před měsícem

    I really enjoyed having the sponsor section one ‘bit’ deeper into the video. For me at least, it made it easier to stay attentive and engaged, without that instant neck breaking non-sequitur from the intro.