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, 2016•7 min•Ep. 215
In this week’s episode I’ll share a ton of tips for helping your friends and family when the Internet goes out. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1USZCjq
Mar 24, 2016•5 min•Ep. 214
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, 2016•7 min•Ep. 213
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, 2016•6 min•Ep. 212
Tech Talker explains everything you need to know about Bluetooth technology. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RN1QMi
Mar 03, 2016•6 min•Ep. 211
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, 2016•8 min•Ep. 210
Have you ever run into a computer problem that you couldn’t fix yourself? Who should you turn to? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QdOLxI
Feb 18, 2016•6 min•Ep. 209
Tech Talker compares Apple Pay and Android Pay to your trusty credit card. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QPLXdF
Feb 11, 2016•6 min•Ep. 208
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, 2016•5 min•Ep. 207
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, 2016•6 min•Ep. 206
I'll show you how to backup your smartphone in case disaster strikes! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PCnKqp
Jan 21, 2016•6 min•Ep. 205
Technology can make tracking your new year’s resolutions a piece of cake. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OXGJGo
Jan 14, 2016•5 min•Ep. 204
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, 2016•6 min•Ep. 203
This week, Tech Talker gives his top tips for extending the life expectancy of your laptop so you can make the most of your computing investment.
Dec 31, 2015•8 min•Ep. 131
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, 2015•6 min•Ep. 202
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, 2015•6 min•Ep. 201
2015 has brought many awesome tech gifts, both big and small. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/228G9yA
Dec 10, 2015•8 min•Ep. 200
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, 2015•8 min•Ep. 199
Tech Talker teaches you how to take down malware that infects your computer. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Qtrni7
Nov 26, 2015•5 min•Ep. 12
I’ll be showing you which technology can help you communicate and find your loved ones. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1JcS0Qu
Nov 19, 2015•8 min•Ep. 198
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, 2015•7 min•Ep. 197
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, 2015•7 min•Ep. 196
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, 2015•5 min•Ep. 195
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, 2015•5 min•Ep. 194
Should you upload videos to YouTube or Vimeo? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LQfxqs
Oct 15, 2015•5 min•Ep. 193
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, 2015•9 min•Ep. 192
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, 2015•6 min•Ep. 191
What are the existing laws related to flying drones? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Mqdsrc
Sep 10, 2015•6 min•Ep. 189
Even if you aren't in school, these apps will keep your feeling organized. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1KQQqcT
Sep 03, 2015•7 min•Ep. 188
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, 2015•8 min•Ep. 187