It's time to reveal what the mystery tech is outside the door of the Cybersalt World Headquarters studio!
Enjoy this Boxing Day (Day after Christmas) open house, behind the scene look at the office/studio where the Basic Joomla tutorials and live streams are recorded.
Here are links to some of the different tech appearing in this video so you can order it for your business or personal use.
Sit-Stand Desk Frame (Be sure to click on "2nd Generation!") โบ https://www.primecables.ca/p-357587-c...
Neewer Portable Aluminum Alloy Camera 2-in-1 Tripod Monopod โบ https://amzn.to/2RfI4nR
Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Blackout โบ https://amzn.to/2RpUI3s
Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm โบ https://amzn.to/2LGDfyM
Blue Radius II Microphone Shock Mount for Yeti and Yeti Pro with Improved Hinge Design โบ https://amzn.to/2Sqkjqf
Neewer NW(B-3) 6 inch Studio Microphone Mic Round Shape Wind Pop Filter Mask Shield with Stand Clip โบ https://amzn.to/2LCNsfl
BESTEK USB Power Strip 8-Outlet Surge Protector โบ https://amzn.to/2Sqjuh9
Vidpro XM-L Lavalier Condenser Microphone for DSLRs, Camcorders & Video Cameras โบ https://amzn.to/2GLU1NV
00:00:00 โ Intro & Sponsors & Boxing Day Open House & Office Tour
00:16:58 โ Home Office Setup & Productivity Tools
00:30:21 โ Trophy Stories & Secret Tech Reveal
00:34:25 โ Earthquake Sensor Demo & How It Works
00:46:09 โ Holiday Chat, Family Stories & Community
01:01:01 โ Radio Shows, Streaming & Joomla Chat
01:09:05 โ Joomla Moto Meta & 2024 Business Planning
01:28:53 โ Wrap-Up & Final Goodbyes
Summary
1. Intro & Boxing Day Open House Overview
Tim opens the stream with a Boxing Day special, taking viewers behind the scenes at Cybersalt World Headquarters and announcing the new Watch Me Work Wednesday schedule.
2. Studio Tour Begins: The Workspace Makeover
Tim walks through his basement office, showing the orange paint (three coats over flower wallpaper), new desk chair, and sit-stand desk from PrimeCables.ca with three memory height settings.
3. Desk Setup: Webcam, Audio & Lighting
The C920 webcam, Blue Yeti microphone with pop filter, Rode boom arm, and clamp-on utility lamps with 5500K daylight bulbs are shown, along with shadow problems and diffused light solutions.
4. Cable Management & Power Solutions
Tim demonstrates his cable management system including dollar store curtain rods, Bestek power tower (8 plugs, 6 USB ports with smart charging), and a glued USB hub under the desk.
5. The Trophy Story: Pastor of Disaster
A bicycle rodeo trophy from 1978 leads into the story of the "Pastor of Disaster" nickname and fourth-place finish, including a third-place finisher's burial notice kept inside the envelope.
6. The Big Reveal: Secret Tech Behind the Door
The mystery tech is revealed: an earthquake sensor / seismograph from a government program. Only 5-10 houses in the area have one, streaming data continuously to researchers.
7. How the Earthquake Sensor Works
The sensor faces true north, contains a sealed lead acid battery and SD card, and records seismic activity. The "Big One" is expected soonโover 300 years since the last major quake in the region.
8. Audio Troubleshooting & Yankee Swap Story
After fixing USB extension cable issues, Vinnie shares his Yankee Swap (gift stealing game) story. Tim shares his quiet Christmas including peameal bacon breakfast and a beach walk in 5-8ยฐC weather.
9. Moto Meta Updates & Twitter Cards
John joins to share that Moto Meta downloads are steady. Twitter Card support is coming next week/year, with a robots.txt blocking issue identified via Twitter's debug tool.
10. Tectonic Plates, Fault Lines & Wrap-Up
Tim explains the Juan de Fuca Plate, Pacific Plate, and the megathrust 9.0 earthquake expected every 600 years (last one 320 years ago). His house sits 1.5 miles from a fault line he drives over daily for Pokรฉmon Go. The stream wraps with peameal bacon, New Year's wishes, and a final blessing.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis โบ
Joomla Training Cohort โบ https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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