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Tech Talker's Quick and Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World

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Tech Talker demystifies technology and cutting edge devices so that even the most tech illiterate can understand what's going on with their computer or smartphone - and what to do when something goes wrong.
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Episodes

215 TT How the FBI Cracked the Case of the Locked iPhone

Not long ago I wrote an entire podcast about the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI. If you’re not familiar with the war that is being waged between the two of them, I recommend checking out that article to get up to speed. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23GcVqA

Mar 30, 20167 minEp. 215

213 TT How to Help Fix Technology Remotely

If you’re the person who your family calls at all hours to fix a printer, router, phone or computer then this episode is for you. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1USZuk7

Mar 17, 20167 minEp. 213

212 TT The Most Useful YouTube Shortcuts

Tech Talker shows you some YouTube shortcuts and tricks to make your life easier. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M6nv5K

Mar 10, 20166 minEp. 212

211 TT What Is Bluetooth?

Tech Talker explains everything you need to know about Bluetooth technology. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RN1QMi

Mar 03, 20166 minEp. 211

210 TT Everything You Need to Know About Apple Versus the FBI

This past week there has been a huge battle has been brewing in the public spotlight between Apple and the FBI over a single iPhone. That iPhone belonged to one of the attackers of the San Bernadino shooting. The police believe that the phone may contain more information about the shooter including any contacts, or messages he sent to any other conspirators or terrorist organizations. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LO5uDz

Feb 25, 20168 minEp. 210

207 TT How to Securely Browse the Internet

The Internet has its fair share of useful and fun things to do, but just like anything else there are pitfalls to watch out for. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/20Q1KdC

Feb 04, 20165 minEp. 207

206 TT What Is Phishing?

I'll show you how to keep you information and computer safe and avoid phishing emails! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/20iKHyD Tech Talker Survey link: www.quickanddirtytips.com/techsurvey

Jan 28, 20166 minEp. 206

205 TT How to Back Up Your Smartphone

I'll show you how to backup your smartphone in case disaster strikes! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PCnKqp

Jan 21, 20166 minEp. 205

203 TT Which TV Streaming Device Should You Buy?

You’ve probably heard of Smart TV’s from one of my previous episodes. In 2015 smart TV’s have taken a back seat to streaming devices such as the Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and the Chromecast. All of these devices fill the same niche but have some pretty different feature sets and prices. It can be pretty confusing so in this week’s episode I’m going to compare each of these devices, and give specific recommendations based upon the content and features you use the most! Read the full trans...

Jan 07, 20166 minEp. 203

202 TT 2015 What to Expect in Tech in 2016

Last year I wrote a podcast about my technology predictions for 2015. Let's see how close they were and what's new for 2016. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/1JYs5fX

Dec 24, 20156 minEp. 202

201 TT Why We Need Encryption

How should we balance privacy and security going forward? In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about encryption, the role it is playing in the political arena and what it means to you. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/1n5ib7m

Dec 17, 20156 minEp. 201

200 TT The Best Holiday Tech Gifts

2015 has brought many awesome tech gifts, both big and small. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/228G9yA

Dec 10, 20158 minEp. 200

199 TT What Is Hacker Group ‘Anonymous’?

Tech Talker brings you up to speed on the hacktivist group Anonymous and their actions to take down ISIS. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1P83l98

Dec 03, 20158 minEp. 199

197 TT How to Use Basic Coding Commands

Do you have any friends or family that program as a hobby or as a job? Have you ever looked over the shoulder of someone writing code and wondered, “How the heck do they make sense of all that gibberish?” One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how do you get started learning programming. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MEOlQs

Nov 12, 20157 minEp. 197

196 TT What Is Wireless Charging?

I’ll explain how wireless electricity works, the benefits behind it, and some of the reasons it’s been so slow to be adopted by the mainstream tech world. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1StnV4U

Nov 05, 20157 minEp. 196

195 TT 4 Tips to Control Your Privacy with Phone Settings

Have you ever been walking down the street when a notification pops up on your phone about a store you were driving by? Has Facebook ever told you that one of your friends was attending an event near you that day? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Scjg7e

Oct 29, 20155 minEp. 195

194 TT Tricks to Get the Most Out of Amazon Prime

Whether you have an Amazon Prime account, or have considered getting an Amazon Prime account, there are some unknown perks that almost no Amazon Prime users take advantage of. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1P0CT3B

Oct 22, 20155 minEp. 194

193 TT YouTube Versus Vimeo

Should you upload videos to YouTube or Vimeo? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LQfxqs

Oct 15, 20155 minEp. 193

192 TT 5 Ways to Actually Make Money Online

Just keep in mind you will not get rich quick, and that like with most things in life it will take work and patience. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LQTQNw

Oct 08, 20159 minEp. 192

191 TT How to Build Your Own Computer Repair Kit

Worried about computer issues? Build your own computer repair kit, full of cheap and useful tools to tackle any problem that comes your way. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1VCleDo

Oct 01, 20156 minEp. 191

187 TT How to Stop a Hacker

If my series on DEFCON 2015 has been scaring you with tales of how hackers can infiltrate your life in any number of ways—from your social media accounts to the government to your car. If you’re feeling helpless against hackers, here are some of the best ways to safeguard yourself. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1hSiEHK

Aug 27, 20158 minEp. 187
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