# Troubleshooting on The No Agenda Show

Troubleshooting comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2013 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** June 2013 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Technical Support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Dell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dell.md), [Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber.md), [Hp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hp.md), [Ipv6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipv6.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Balena Etcher and Live Linux USB Tip

- **Episode:** [1757: Word Veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-20
- **Time:** 3:23:39–3:29:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto/chapter/balena-etcher-and-live-linux-usb-tip.md

John C. Dvorak provides a "tip of the day" regarding Balena Etcher, a tool used to create bootable live USB drives for operating systems like Linux Mint. This allows users to run a secure OS on any computer without installing it on the hard drive, which is useful for troubleshooting failing hardware like Dvorak's B-Link computer. The hosts discuss the convenience of carrying a "computer on a stick" for travel and security.

Keywords: balena etcher, [linux mint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux-mint.md), live usb, b-link, [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

### Technical Difficulties, Joe Rogan Studio Wiring, TriCaster

- **Episode:** [1274: Thugs on a plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-03
- **Time:** 4:32–6:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane/chapter/technical-difficulties-joe-rogan-studio-wiring-tricaster.md

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of setting up Joe Rogan's new Austin studio, including issues with a high-end TriCaster unit and ground loops. Curry assisted the crew with troubleshooting audio processing and headphone monitoring. Due to persistent technical failures, the four-hour recording was conducted without the hosts wearing headphones.

Keywords: black magic video, [tricaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tricaster.md), ground loops, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

### Skype Technical Failures, Windows vs Amsterdam Rig

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 1:20:50–1:24:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/skype-technical-failures-windows-vs-amsterdam-rig.md

Adam Curry describes a two-hour technical struggle to get Skype functioning on his main Windows desktop in Austin. After multiple crashes and failed driver updates, he prepared to switch to his "Amsterdam rig" (a smaller laptop setup). Miraculously, the main machine began working as soon as the backup was powered on, leading to a discussion on the "sensitivity" of modern computers.

Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [dell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dell.md), [hp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hp.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

### AT&T Fiber Issues, IPv6 and Router Troubleshooting

- **Episode:** [1056: Q-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-02
- **Time:** 1:02:56–1:06:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision/chapter/at-t-fiber-issues-ipv6-and-router-troubleshooting.md

Technical difficulties during previous broadcasts were traced to an AT&T fiber router and the implementation of IPv6. Disabling IPv6 reportedly resolved significant packet loss and connection interruptions, despite AT&T technicians advising against the change. The hosts discuss the necessity of using third-party hardware to maintain a stable stream, as the provided ISP equipment was deemed insufficient for high-bandwidth broadcasting.

Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber.md), [ipv6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipv6.md), [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), packet loss, [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

### Skype Technical Difficulties, Translation Triggering, Mac Dock Icons

- **Episode:** [936: Paris Pullout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-08
- **Time:** 1:46:51–1:52:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout/chapter/skype-technical-difficulties-translation-triggering-mac-dock-icons.md

The show is interrupted by technical issues with Skype's translation and notification features. Adam Curry expresses frustration with bouncing icons and pop-up text on his Mac, leading to an on-air troubleshooting session to disable the automated transcription services.

Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [user interface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/user-interface.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

### Tech Support Etiquette and Home Networking Realities

- **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-26
- **Time:** 27:39–31:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/tech-support-etiquette-and-home-networking-realities.md

An aside covers the difficulties of providing tech support to family members who do not understand how the internet works. The hosts discuss the "designated techie" role in households and share a personal anecdote about using humor and respect to get better results from technical assistance. They emphasize that home users often mistake local Wi-Fi issues for global internet outages.

Keywords: [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md), home networking, [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md)

### Technical Difficulties with USB Audio Equipment

- **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-27
- **Time:** 41:57–44:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/technical-difficulties-with-usb-audio-equipment.md

The show experiences a brief interruption as one host struggles with Edifier USB speakers. The host explains the incremental volume control mechanism of the device, which requires repeated clicking rather than holding a button. The segment serves as a brief aside on the frustrations of modern consumer technology interfaces.

Keywords: edifier, usb speakers, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md)

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