Know How...: Season 2
Know How... is a documentary television series that focuses on empowering viewers to master technology through practical, hands-on projects. Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, the program serves as a guide for individuals looking to make technology work for their specific needs. Throughout the series, the hosts demonstrate a variety of technical tasks, ranging from fundamental concepts to more complex
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ.
- The program focuses on teaching viewers how to perform their own technology projects.
- Content ranges from fundamental technology basics to more advanced technical techniques.
- The show is designed to help viewers make technology work for their personal needs.
Season overview
Know How... is a documentary television series that focuses on empowering viewers to master technology through practical, hands-on projects. Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, the program serves as a guide for individuals looking to make technology work for their specific needs. Throughout the series, the hosts demonstrate a variety of technical tasks, ranging from fundamental concepts to more complex, advanced techniques. The narrative arc of the show is centered on the educational process of demystifying hardware and software, providing the necessary instruction for viewers to replicate these projects independently. By breaking down intricate processes into manageable steps, the series aims to bridge the gap between basic tech literacy and the ability to execute sophisticated technical builds. The overarching theme of the show is self-sufficiency in the digital age, encouraging the audience to move beyond passive consumption of technology and instead engage in active creation and troubleshooting. As the hosts navigate various projects, they provide the knowledge required for viewers to gain confidence in their own technical abilities, ultimately fulfilling the show's mission to help people understand and manipulate the tools they use in their daily lives.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
VLANs, Podcasting Rigs, & More!
Sep 19, 2013 · 44 min
How to Make a VLAN, Brainstorming a Portable Podcasting Rig, and the ioSafe N2 NAS!
Assembling a Reprogrammable LED Electronic Kit
Sep 26, 2013 · 41 min
Today you'll learn how to make an electronic LED project, and special guest Scott Wilkinson shows us how to Calibrate your home theater!
How To Build a Portable Podcasting Rig and Wiretapping With Wireshark
Oct 3, 2013 · 39 min
How to Build a Portable Podcasting Rig, Wiretapping with Wireshark, and More!
Audio Calibration and Wiretapping 101
Oct 10, 2013 · 45 min
Today you'll know how to tap your network using Wireshark, how to fine tune your home theater audio, and more.
Power Your Gadgets With Fire & Locating Your Electronics
Oct 17, 2013 · 36 min
Deep space exploration, power your gadgets with fire, locate your lost or stolen devices, and more.
How To Build a Raspberry Pi MAME and Choosing Your Podcasting Mic
Oct 24, 2013 · 36 min
What kind of microphone is best for you, build your own Raspberry Pi MAME, how ROMs are made, and more.
Trick or Treat! Choosing an SSD and Iyaz’s Favorite Tech Pranks
Oct 31, 2013 · 49 min
A special Halloween episode full of tech pranks, and all you need to know when choosing a SSD.
How To Make a Data-Only Phone and Your Own Mobile VPN
Nov 7, 2013 · 56 min
In today's episode, Iyaz shows you how to create a data-only phone, Padre explains mobile VPN solutions and more!
Choosing Your Podcasting Camera and Building a Raspberry Pi MAME Part 2
Nov 14, 2013 · 37 min
How to choose the perfect podcasting camera for you, and build your own Raspberry Pi MAME inside a NES case.
Fun With Thermocouples and Organizing Your Ripped DVDs
Nov 21, 2013 · 44 min
We're making power with thermocouples and it's time to organize your ripped DVD collection.
Importing Analog Video & Editing With Premiere Pro
Dec 5, 2013 · 39 min
In this episode, you'll learn how to digitize your analog content and then how to edit it using a non-linear editor.
Network Videos on a Roku and Choosing the Monitor for Your Podcast
Dec 12, 2013 · 34 min
Today, we're going to show you how to play networked video on a Roku and tell you what you should know about studio monitoring.
How to Build a Professional Green Screen and Adobe Premiere Part 2
Dec 19, 2013 · 47 min
Learn what it takes to build your own green screen, and part two of how to use Adobe Premier.