Episode 232: Not Your Father's Sesame Street
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We've got tech acquisitions and auctions, plus some tech news you might actually care about. As always we also have some great tips and tools to help you tech better.
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Bonus: Holistic Cost Explained
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
If you listen to the podcast, you've heard us mention Holistic Cost many times. Well, Nate figured it was probably time to explain what Holistic Cost is all about and how it can help you make better decisions. You can also visit to watch the video and to get some emails from Nate on the subject.
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Episode 231: All My Parties Be Drive-bys
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Nearly an hour of tech goodness and so much more for you this week. Along with the news, we've got some great tips for protecting your devices. Listen in to find out what's going on in the world of technology and how you can use it better.
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Episode 230: An All-time Rob Lowe
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Well, we start off with Nate correcting a major foible on last week's episode and end up with Dave's biggest price guess blunder on the Ramazon pick. But in the middle, we have all kinds of (hopefully) accurate tech news for you.
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Episode 229: Zoombombed
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Someone's hacked the mainframe and zoombombed the podcast this week. We've got all the regular tech goodness plus a pleasant interruption in the middle. Enjoy!
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Episode 228: Get Off Your Soapbox
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
No matter what be happening out there, we're still bringing you all you need to know about the world of technology. We discuss Apple's announcement of the wonderfully priced new iPhone SE and so much more. Enjoy!
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Episode 227: It Run Magically
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Tech news continues to be a bit thin during this time, but we've got you covered this week. A bit of news, plenty of tips, and laughs throughout.
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Episode 226: Just Mute It
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Contrary to what the title might suggest, we do not suggest you mute this episode while listening. If you did, you would miss out on the week's tech news and some great tips, including some video call etiquette.
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Episode 225: Behind the Virtual Background
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Just because you're staying home (you are staying home right?) doesn't mean you don't need to keep up with technology, in fact you might need it more. We've got some news and tips as usual, as well as a lengthy discussion on how to optimize your video quality for all those Zoom meetings you're doing. Make sure to join the and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Followup: Mr. Robot not iRobot (01:05) - (01:35) (05:50) Shocker: (06:50) (08:00) (09:10) (10:40) (14:20) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: (15:30) Takes: (24:15) ...
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Episode 224: 32 Apps on a Flip Phone
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
This happened to be one of the shortest episodes we've done in years, but it is not short on content. We've got some more free options available right now and some actual tech news, including Apple's new/updated product announcement. Enjoy!
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Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week.
Show Notes and Links:
- Mueller Report (00:55)
- iPhone Battery Life (01:40)
- LastPass (03:25)
- Apple combining Find My Friends, Find My Phone, possibly adding Tile-like device (04:50)
- As Netflix contends with more rivals, Hulu stands out (06:20)
- The Samsung Galaxy Folds are breaking for reviewers (09:00)
- Inside the fake Amazon review complex (12:50)
- Tmobile introduces checking account (15:20)
- Google and Amazon end their ridiculous streaming video spat (17:05)
- Amazon launches ad-supported music service to Echo owners (17:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Reset network settings iOS (18:15)
- Earth Day - Apple expands global recycling programs (21:55)
- Qualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation (25:45)
- Video game data will probably help rebuild Notre Dame (28:30)
- Game Boy turns 30 (30:50)
- Not News: People wearing AirPods are making things awkward for everyone else (32:00)
- Security/Privacy: Facebook admits millions of Instagram passwords were also stored in plain text (34:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: When reading the fine print can cost your soul (36:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Stardew Valley (38:00)
- Nate: DJI Osmo Pocket (40:30)
- Random Amazon purchase (43:35)
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