Brothers in Tech

Do you find yourself serving as the go-to "I.T." person in your family? Or are you someone that tends to call other family members for technical support and would rather learn things on your own? Brothers in Tech is a weekly podcast focusing on home technology and provides help to the “default family IT person”. Hosted by Alan & Brian Jackson, a new topic will be discussed each month (main episode) followed by 3 weekly “deep dive” episodes (the B-sides) with additional information. Whether you are the person who everyone calls for tech support, are the person who is doing the calling, or simply interested in technology…this podcast is for you!

Computers - Deep Dive #1: Operating Systems 06/12/2020

Computers - Deep Dive #1: Operating Systems So you are thinking of buying a new computer? Now that you have learned about the various form-factor options (episode 6.0), now it is time to think about what operating system (OS) is right for you. In the first deep-dive into the world of computers, the Brothers discuss the pros and cons of the major OS options. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14790962

Computers 06/05/2020

Computers A technology show that hasn’t talked about computers yet? Well, the Brothers have never been much on conventional thinking…but we figured it is about time we talked about the foundation of your home technology. In the first episode of their new topic, the Brothers discuss the various form factor options when you are considering buying a new computer. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14705918

Topics Revisited 05/29/2020

Topics Revisited Although it is quite rare for them to ever admit they were wrong or had changed their mind on something…for their 21st episode, the Brothers decided to revisit some of their earlier topics to see if they still stand by their earlier thoughts. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14525294

Back-Up - Deep Dive #3: Network Attached Storage 05/22/2020

Back-Up - Deep Dive #3: Network Attached Storage Looking for a complete backup and storage solution for the home? A NAS system may be exactly what you need. Although it seems like only one of them was really prepared for this final deep dive of the backup series, the Brothers discuss the ins and outs of a NAS system. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14525222

Back-Up - Deep Dive #2: Online Cloud Backup 05/15/2020

Back-Up - Deep Dive #2: Online Cloud Backup Although we don’t want you to have your head in the clouds…it may be a nice place to back-up your data. In the second deep-dive episode regarding data backup, the Brothers discuss the options for creating and maintaining an online backup. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14428142

Back-Up - Deep Dive #1: Local Backup Options 05/08/2020

Back-Up - Deep Dive #1: Local Backup Options So, we have convinced you that however boring it might be (unless you are Alan), you need to have a solid backup strategy. What are the software options for making this happen? In the first deep-dive episode regarding data backup, the Brothers discuss the options for creating and maintaining a local backup. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14333063

Back-Up 05/01/2020

Back-Up Well, now that you have taken the advice from our previous episodes and are working towards “going paperless”…you are going to have a lot of important digital information you need to protect. How can you assure you don’t lose that data? In this episode, the Brothers start a new topic by discussing the ins and outs of data back-up. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14232470

The Internet in Your Home - Deep Dive #2: Internet Tips & Tricks 04/24/2020

The Internet in Your Home - Deep Dive #2: Internet Tips & Tricks Having some issues with your home internet? Speeds not up to the level that you are paying for? In the final episode of our Internet topic, the Brothers provide some of their favorite tips and tricks for troubleshooting and enhancing your network. Tune in and see how “the student has now become the teacher”. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14025146

The Internet in Your Home - Deep Dive #1: WiFi 04/17/2020

The Internet in Your Home - Deep Dive #1: WiFi Working from home can certainly emphasize the importance of a strong wi-fi network. In the first deep-dive into the world of home internet, the Brothers discuss the basics that you need to know in order to create and get the most out of a wireless network. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/14025110

The Internet in Your Home 04/09/2020

The Internet in Your Home As many of us transition to working from home, internet access is a premium. In the main episode of their fourth topic, the Brothers discuss provide an overview of internet service, including types, costs, speeds, and most importantly…what is needed to stream from Netflix. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13926806

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #3: Workflow Ideas 04/03/2020

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #3: Workflow Ideas In the final deep-dive of the “going paperless” topic, the Brothers some workflow options for scanning, storing, and organizing your digital information. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13817645

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #2: Converting Paper Documents 03/27/2020

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #2: Converting Paper Documents In the second deep-dive of our “going paperless” topic, the Brothers discuss converting current paper documents to digital format (i.e., scanning). /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13729529

BONUS: Working from Home 03/24/2020

BONUS: Working from Home To help with the transition that many of you are facing of having to work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, the Brothers are sharing some tips for making that transition as seamless as possible in this bonus episode /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13678427

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #1: Creating Non-Paper Documents 03/20/2020

Going Paperless - Deep Dive #1: Creating Non-Paper Documents In the first deep dive into the “going paperless” process, the Brothers dive in to the ins a and outs of creating new documents…including hardware, software, and considerations. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13624598

Going Paperless 03/12/2020

Going Paperless Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home or office? Looking for a way to organize all of those documents you have lying around? Although it may feel like a daunting task, there are some great technologies that can help. In this introductory episode, the Brothers introduce the what, why, and how of going paperless. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13527617

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #3: Automation 03/06/2020

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #3: Automation In the final deep dive into the world of Digital Assistants, the Brothers discuss a program that allows you to enabling creative integrations between your assistant and other products/services. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13235054

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #2: Skills and Actions 02/28/2020

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #2: Skills and Actions In the second deep dive into the world of Digital Assistants, the Brothers discuss some of the “skills” that you can enable to get the most out of your assistant. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13235024

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #1: Hardware 02/21/2020

Digital Assistants - Deep Dive #1: Hardware In the first deep dive of the Digital Assistant topic, the Brothers discuss a number of hardware options for accessing your digital assistant. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13234841

Digital Assistants 02/14/2020

Digital Assistants In the first/main episode of their second topic, the Brothers discuss and respond to some of the feedback they have received on the podcast, and provide an overview of the digital/virtual assistant technologies. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13152083

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #3: DIY Options 02/07/2020

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #3: DIY Options Now that you have information about live TV streaming services (Episode 1), digital media players (Episode 1.1), and other movie/content services (Episode 1.3)…are there other options for getting our TV/Media fix? In the final of three “deep dives” into the topic of Streaming Online Television, the Brothers discuss a couple of DIY options. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/13054988

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #2: Movie Services 01/31/2020

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #2: Movie Services OK, you have learned about how to stream live TV content (Episode 1) and the equipment you need to do so (Episode 1.1)…but what about accessing additional content? In the second of three “deep dives” into the topic of Streaming Online Television, the Brothers discuss movie/content (non-live) services. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/12963395

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #1: Media Players 01/24/2020

Streaming Online Television - Deep Dive #1: Media Players So, we have convinced you to try a streaming television service…how do you access that subscription? In the first of three “deep dives” into the topic of Streaming Online Television, the Brothers discuss the media player options for streaming online content. /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/12875519

Streaming Online Television 01/16/2020

Streaming Online Television In this inaugural episode, the Brothers (Alan & Brian Jackson) discuss the pros and cons of various options/services for streaming live television, including costs, features, usability, and technical difficulty (using the familial rating scale!). /episode/index/show/brothersintech/id/12770249

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