This week on TechTalkRadio, Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd kick things off with a deep dive into retro gaming nostalgia, sparked by Shawn’s new Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 console. They reminisce about classic titles like GoldenEye, Mario 64, Zelda, and Perfect Dark, discuss the rising value of physical game cartridges, and debate whether rare sealed games should be played or preserved? The conversation highlights why many gamers are rediscovering the joy of owning physical media in an era dominated by digital licenses and always-online requirements.

The show then shifts gears into modern tech as Andy is going to be looking at the upcoming Anti-Gravity A1 drone, comparing it to DJI’s lineup while breaking down FAA weight rules, 360° video capabilities, proprietary file formats, and real-world use cases for content creators. From there, a listener question leads into practical advice on buying used computers, including what specs matter most, how to spot poorly maintained systems, and why gaming PCs often make excellent everyday machines.

Andy and Shawn react to a viral story that was posted on Reddit of a customer receiving rocks instead of a graphics card from a major retailer, prompting a discussion on recording unboxings to protect against fraud. They also share timely guidance on VPNs, echoing CISA federal warnings to avoid free services, explaining how VPNs encrypt data, protect users on public Wi-Fi, and allow access to region-locked content while traveling.

To Wrap the Show, Andy talks about returning to Adobe with the Creative Cloud Pro Suite and how modern AI-powered tools in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Firefly have transformed photo restoration, from repairing an overexposed celebrity photos of Andy and Stallone to restoring old family images. While of the subject of photos, Andy shares a CBS News story and  reminder to digitize and back up family photos after Ricki Lake’s lost memories were unexpectedly recovered at a Flea Market and returned to her. Ricki had thought they were lost in the Malibu Fires. Shawn gives a clear breakdown of the essential “3-2-1 backup rule.”