Send us a text Welcome back to the tech brewed podcast. You’ll get news, reviews, how-tos and tech help each week. I often add bonus episodes with short tech tips and breaking news during the week. This week we inbox zero and a few ways to get there. t Next we have some of the top tech news stories of this past week. We have some tech tips for Google workspace users and Microsoft Windows users and a bonus Apple iOS tip.. Finally we’ll do a brief review of Canva and its graphic creation capabilit...
Mar 06, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text More information included in comment notifications to help avoid phishing and malware When someone mentions you in a comment in a Google Workspace document, we send you an email notification with the comment and the commenter's name. With this update, we are adding the commenter's email address to the email notification. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com...
Mar 04, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text This week we talk about video and its use in today’s work from home spaces and more. We’ll cover a report from Wistia on the state of video in 2022. Wistia is a video hosting platform used by B2B marketers and more. Next, we have some of the top tech news stories of this past week. We have some advice and warnings on scanning QR codes. Finally, we’ll do a brief review of an open-source video editing program, Kdenlive.. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.co...
Feb 27, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text The internet of things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices and objects that can collect and exchange data. These smart devices can interact with each other and humans, making our lives easier and more efficient. IoT relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions based on the data collected by the devices. SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote command-line login, and other secure network services between two ...
Feb 24, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Welcome back to the tech brewed podcast. You’ll get news, reviews, how tos and tech help each week. I often add bonus episodes with short tech tips and breaking news during the week. This week we talk more about dealing with a slow moving Windows 11 computer and some talk about Outlook in Microsoft 365 and some helpful tips with using it. Next we have some of the top tech news stories of this past week. We have some options for choosing a wireless charger Finally we’ll do a brief ...
Feb 20, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Chrome OS Flex is a new, free-to-download operating system from Google. Built for businesses and schools, it’s fully compatible with Google’s powerful cloud-based management. Chrome OS Flex modernizes devices you already own, allowing you to experience the benefits of Chrome OS on PCs and Macs: Some more highlights: A fast, modern work experience: Proactive security against the latest threats: Easy deployment and management: A sustainable solution making the most of existing hardw...
Feb 16, 2022•4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome back to the tech brewed podcast. You’ll get news, reviews, how-tos and tech help each week. I add bonus episodes with short tech tips and breaking news during the week. This week we talk more about presentation software for your SOHO business. Next we have some of the top tech news stories of this past week. We have some options for choosing a remote access software tool for your office or home Finally we’ll do a brief review of a new offering from Sophos called SOPHOS ZTN...
Feb 13, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text You might have heard about fake Windows 11 installers floating around the Internet. They look real enough, but they contain malware instead of genuine software. If you download them, you'll get infected with ransomware. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Feb 10, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text This week we talk more about staying safe with your digital home devices and IoT. Next we have some of the top tech news stories of this past week and look ahead to next week. We mentioned the release of WordPress 5.9 last week and will give you some sites that can help you create a child theme for the new Twenty Twenty Two block theme. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com...
Feb 06, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Tech news, a tech tip and the release of WordPress 5.9 with full site editing. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Jan 30, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text AI writers are software programs that can generate content of various formats. They can generate articles, blog posts, and even books. The content is generated by algorithms that analyze the data and produce a natural sounding text. AI writing assistants are getting more and more popular in the workplace as they provide assistance to human writers who struggle with writer’s block or need help on a specific topic or niche. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig...
Jan 23, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text How to Delete Your Apple Pay Information If Your Device Is Stolen or you just want to anyway. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Jan 20, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text So a question I’l answer this week is: What kind of wearable tech would benefit seniors? Wearable technology has become very popular over the last decade. The rise of smart watches, fitness trackers, and other devices has helped us stay connected at all times. Nowadays, these gadgets are being developed to improve our lives in ways we never thought possible. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com...
Jan 16, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Here’s your some advice to keeping your internet connected devices up to date. The threat landscape is such that you need to check for updates at least twice a week. You want to eliminate as many vulnerabilities as you can these days. Especially if the devices are used for work or at work. If you have a website, then you need to check for updates if you are using a CMS and plugins. If you haven’t enable 2FA to your sites, now is the time. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at...
Jan 12, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Introduction: Many people run their business, blog, or website on the popular WordPress platform. The WordPress platform is a powerful and flexible system with many benefits; however, it is also a target for hackers, meaning that it's essential to take steps to protect your site from being hacked. This episode will go over some common ways to secure your WordPress installation. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com...
Jan 08, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Intro Speaker 0:00 If you want the latest news and technology reviews of great new tech hardware and software, along with helpful tech tips, then tech brewed with Greg Doig is the podcast for you and everyone that loves tech. Greg Doig 0:11 Welcome to Week 14 of tech brewed. I am your host Greg Doig. If you love technology like I do, yes, you're in the right place again. Here are some of this week's top tech headlines stories from September 20 to September 24. This is a collection...
Sep 26, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text •Welcome to week 13 of tech brewed - I am your host Greg Doig •If you love technology like I do, yes, you’re in the right place again! •Here are some of this week’s top tech headline stories for 9/13 to 9/17 •This is a collection of the top technology news stories from around the web this week. If you have any suggestions for additions or corrections please let me know! @ https://gregdoig.com Partial Transcript Greg Doig 0:00 If you want the latest news and technology reviews of g...
Sep 18, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Tech Brewed Week 12 Episode #14 •Here are some of this week’s top tech headline stories for 9/6 – 9/10 •This is a collection of the top technology news stories from around the web this week. If you have any suggestions for additions or corrections please let me know! Apple Products Could See 'Noticeable' Price Rises Amid Increased Chip Costs MacRumors - Hartley Charlton Zero trust and cybersecurity: Here's what it means and why it matters Zdnet - Liam Tung Get ready for iOS 15 and...
Sep 11, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text •Here are some of this week’s top tech headline stories for 8/30 – 9/3 •This is a collection of the top technology news stories from around the web this week. If you have any suggestions for additions or corrections please let me know! Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Sep 04, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Welcome to week 10 of tech brewed. I am your host, Greg Doig. If you love technology like I do. Yes, you're in the right place., again. Here are some of this week's top tech headline stories from August 23rd to August 27th, 2021. This is a collection of the top technology news stories from around the web this week. The Linux Foundation and allies will pay developers to help secure Linux and open-source software programs. Zdnet - Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols •The funding comes from a ...
Aug 28, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text •Here are some of this week’s top tech headline stories for 8/16 – 8/20 •This is a collection of the top technology news stories from around the web. It's not meant to be comprehensive, but rather an aggregation of interesting and relevant links that I've found this week. If you have any suggestions for additions or corrections please let me know! T-Mobile Data Breach Included Personal Information of Almost 50 Million Customers – MacRumors - Hartley Charlton Is your M1 Mac crashin...
Aug 21, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Highlights Here are this week’s stories •FlyTrap Android Malware Compromises Thousands of Facebook Accounts • Xbox Cloud Gaming arrives for Insiders on Windows 10 PC Xbox App •Google - Giving kids and teens a safer experience online •HP's new 2-in-1 Chromebook and rotating Chromebase •You can now lock meetings in Microsoft Teams Chromebooks For College Students Tech Tips - Bluetooth - Passwords - Cellphone spoofing Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com...
Aug 14, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Week 7 of Tech Brewed. Top tech news stories, laptops for college students and tech tips. Latest iOS 15 Beta Appears to Automatically Remove Lens Flare From Photos in Certain Conditions DDoS attacks largely target the US and the computers and internet sectors Comptia News Microsoft pauses Windows 365 free trials due to 'significant demand' Wi-Fi 6E Explained: What It Could Mean for iPhone 13 and Beyond –MacRumors Sami Fathi CISA to partner with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Verizon, ...
Aug 07, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Top Stories 7/26-7/30 Here are some of this week’s top tech headline stories Apple Warns Not To Buy AirTag Replacement Batteries With Bitter Coating Microsoft Teams now has 250 million monthly active users – Windows Central ROBERT CARNEVALE Microsoft is moving ahead on Windows 11. A month after its first “dev” release, Windows 11 is now available in beta form as of July 29, 2021. Malware Is Being Distributed Via Fake Windows 11 Installers – PC Mag Nathaniel Mott Prezi announces in...
Jul 31, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text The top tech stories from the headlines 7/19 - 7/23 2021 Cybersecurity company warns of American Rescue Plan Act scams as first IRS child tax credit payments released -zdnet Apple Releases tvOS 14.7 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K – macrumors.com Windows Print Spooler nightmare continues with new vulnerability Attackers that take advantage of a Windows Print Spooler vulnerability can gain SYSTEM privileges and run commands on PCs. – windowscentral.com ¡ Hangouts to Google Chat upg...
Jul 24, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text This week's top technology news. Raspberry Pi 400 review and Tech Brewed tech tips. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Jul 17, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text This week's top tech headline stories, Raspberry Pi 400, and Google Workspace tips. A critical patch Microsoft recently released an out-of-band patch for Windows that addresses the PrintNightmare vulnerability. Microsoft's 'Cloud PC' could be announced next week at Inspire - https://www.windowscentral.com HomePod Users Complain of Sudden Failures, Could Be Linked to 14.6 and 15 Updates – macrumors.com Apple Calls Facebook-Commissioned Study on Preinstalled App Usage 'Seriously Fla...
Jul 10, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Top Tech News Stories for Monday 7/5/2021 A massive REvil ransomware attack affects multiple managed service providers and over a thousand of their customers through a reported Kaseya supply-chain attack. Popular open-source audio editing software Audacity is facing "spyware" allegations from users for recent privacy policy changes that suggest the desktop app is collecting user data and sharing it with third parties, including state regulators where applicable. Subscribe to the w...
Jul 05, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Tech News Top Headlines, Review of Anker PowerConf C300 and tech tips. Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Jul 03, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text The introduction of Windows 11 was officially made on 6/24/2021. I cover the key features and more. I also talk about an upcoming review of the Anker PowerConf 300 webcam. To wrap things up there are 2 brief tech tips. Artwork from Microsoft.com Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
Jun 26, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
