This week's dedicated Raspberry Pi podcast special looks at various uses for the board, suitable for beginners and experts. We also speculate on the possible spec of the upcoming Raspberry Pi 5. Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner present this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey , @gavinspavin , and @stegnersaurus , with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Mu...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min•Season 16Ep. 2
Buying a laptop without making a mistake is tricky. We deal with that and more in this week's tech podcast for technophobes. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player....
Jun 28, 2023•27 min•Season 16Ep. 1
MIcrosoft's campaign to buy Activision Blizzard looks in peril, Twitter is being fined by the music industry, and Apple TVos 17 looks amazing. Meanwhile, we also find out what readers of MakeUseOf think about social networks... You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player....
Jun 21, 2023•31 min•Season 15Ep. 10
We look at the Apple Vision Pro news, explore the SEC investigation into Coinbase, and discuss jobs you can apply for in cryptocurrency. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics....
Jun 14, 2023•29 min•Season 15Ep. 9
Online scams are a necessary evil of shopping and working through the internet. It doesn't matter whether you restrict your activity to email or you're a huge fan of shopping online, cybercriminals want a piece of your bank balance. This week's tech podcast for technophobes looks at several current online scams that you need to be aware of. PLUS! Gavin Phillips joins us briefly to discuss the SEC action against Binance.
Jun 07, 2023•39 min•Season 15Ep. 8
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics....
May 31, 2023•29 min•Season 15Ep. 7
It's almost summer, so what better time to consider the various ways you can save money booking a vacation? We also have some tips to help you avoid being scammed by unscrupulous Airbnb owners. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sells 10 Million Copies We've got these tips and explainers: Why Is Your Phone Charger Getting Hot? How to Book Cheap Flights Through a VPN How to Spot and Avoid Airbnb Scams How to Use Google to Plan ...
May 24, 2023•29 min•Season 15Ep. 6
Steam Deck gets the plaudits it deserves, the new Zelda game breaks review records, and we tell you all about playing games on Netflix in this week's Really Useful Podcast, the tech podcast for technophobes. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @g...
May 17, 2023•27 min•Season 15Ep. 5
Our weekly tech podcast looks at the news that Windows 10 is now on its last version, and why you might not want a smart TV. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player....
May 10, 2023•41 min•Season 15Ep. 4
You've seen the ads and you've heard the stories. Can you really make money online - and should you? Some people make their living online. But can you make money through websites and YouTube, or filling in forms? Is freelancing the answer--or does it come with its own problems? Really Useful Podcast host Christian Cawley has been freelancing since the mid-2000s, and working full-time as a freelancer since 2010. Cohost Ben Stegner has also freelanced over the years. They bring their knowledge of ...
May 03, 2023•54 min•Season 15Ep. 3
Has Elon Musk gone too far with the new Twitter verification program? And what did police find when they raided Mullvad VPN? We've got the answers to these questions and a list of the best free PC games. PLUS: how do mechanical keyboards work, and do you need one? Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spo...
Apr 26, 2023•32 min•Season 15Ep. 2
In this week's tech podcast for technophobes, we look at the latest news and warn you about a frightening new telephone scam. We also check what Elon Musk has been up to in the past week. Did he ever launch that cologne? This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: HBO Max Renamed to "Max" Why NPR and PBS Quit Twitter Elon Musk BBC Interview We've got these tips and explainers: How AI Voice Generators Have Become a New Security Threat What Is Your Router's WPS Button For? We fi...
Apr 19, 2023•28 min•Season 15Ep. 1
This week's podcast brings you a collection of in-depth explainers, which will show you how AI can (or cannot) create jokes, a look at the earliest portable computers, and the ways in which VPNs have evolved and improved. This week, we bring you the following tech explainers, tips, and tricks: Can AI Make Us Laugh? Early Portable Computers How VPNs Have Evolved Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey , @gavinsp...
Apr 12, 2023•26 min•Season 14Ep. 15
Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes brings you the latest tech news that will affect you and some tips and tricks to help you get better results from your electronics. For this week's show, we asked ChatGPT to help out with outlining and even writing the show. Here's a bit more information on how we used ChatGPT to script the podcast . This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks N...
Apr 05, 2023•47 min•Season 14Ep. 14
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Twitter Removing Legacy Verified Blue Checks Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked, Promotes Crypto Scams Amazon Expands Fire TV Lineup We've got these tips and explainers: The Biggest Problems With OpenAI and ChatGPT Can Trojans Replicate Themselves? We finish the show with the following recommendations: Dockcase Explorer Edition Sim Racing Cheaters Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twit...
Mar 29, 2023•33 min•Season 14Ep. 13
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: New Twitter Scam Targets Online Banking Customers With Retweets Fake ChatGPT Chrome Extension Steals Facebook Logins OpenAI Launches ChatGPT 4 Meta Verified Launches in USA Meta Drops NFT Support in Facebook and Instagram We've got this ChatGPT-4 explainer: Differences Between ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT 4 We finish the show with the following recommendations: Samsung 43-inch Q60B QLED HDR TV Duelyst II on Steam Christian Cawley and Gavi...
Mar 22, 2023•31 min•Season 14Ep. 12
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: MiniDisc Connected to Nintendo Wii U Proton VPN Launches Browser Extension Acronis Denies Large Data Breach We've got these tips and explainers: What Is Snake Keylogger? How to Change Your Email Address There Is No ChatGPT Windows Client We finish the show...
Mar 15, 2023•32 min•Season 14Ep. 11
The Nintendo Switch is six years old this month. Released on March 3rd, 2017, the versatile game console has proved hugely successful, becoming home not just to Nintendo Switch games, but also titles from Nintendo's back catalog. In this special edition of the Really Useful Podcast, we look at how the Switch has proved so popular, and look at why it is still the console to buy for group and solo gaming. Why You Should Still Buy a Nintendo Switch in 2023 Change the Default Controls on GoldenEye 0...
Mar 08, 2023•41 min•Season 14Ep. 10
Beware emoji financial advice! We take a look at perhaps the craziest tech news ever, attempt to decipher Spotify's latest NFT flirtation, explore digital currencies, and find out if ChatGPT will steal your job. We've also got some tips for keeping your robot vacuum clean. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech n...
Mar 01, 2023•39 min•Season 14Ep. 9
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Samsung to Revive Fan Edition Phones with Galaxy S23 FE Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G Review Instagram Launches Broadcast Channels Meta Plans Paid Verification Badge for Facebook and Instagram We've got these explainers: How VPNs Have Evolved How to Connect an Android...
Feb 22, 2023•29 min•Season 14Ep. 8
Everyone is talking about ChatGPT and generative AI (that is, artificial intelligence than can "create" texts, art, music, and even video). But what can you do with it? Is it a big deal that will change your life? This week's Really Useful Podcast focuses exclusively on ChatGPT, why this AI system is making headlines, and the best ways to use it. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS f...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min•Season 14Ep. 7
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: T-Mobile Breach Leads to Google Fi Data Theft ICE Breaker Malware Targets Gambling Sites and Patrons Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs Announced This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: What We Found After Using Google Fi How to Identify...
Feb 08, 2023•41 min•Season 14Ep. 6
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: New Cryptocurrency Scam Uncovered, Targets Shiba Inu Tesla Cybertruck Delays Confirmed By Musk Massive T-Mobile Data Breach Affects 37 Million Customers Meta Unblocks Donald Trump's Instagram and Facebook Accounts We've got these tips and tricks: How Much RAM Does Your Smartphone Need? Best Parental Control Apps for Phones and Tablets We finish the show with the following recommendations: GoldenEye 007 making-of documentary Factorio ...
Feb 01, 2023•33 min•Season 14Ep. 5
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Apple's New HomePod Self-repair Your Samsung Galaxy S22 New Sony Walkman Unveiled We've got this list of top Windows apps to install on a new PC: Must Have Applications to Install on a Windows PC We finish the show with the following recommendations: Championship Soccer Super Arcade Football Evercade EXP handheld retro gaming console Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmon...
Jan 25, 2023•43 min•Season 14Ep. 4
You've seen the name "CES" in the papers and on TV reports, but what is it all about, really? Why do technology journalists attend every year, and what are big companies like Samsung, Lenovo, etc. doing there? You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. ShownotesThis week, we chat wholly about CES and refer to the following reports: Best New EVs at CES 2023 Wei...
Jan 18, 2023•34 min•Season 14Ep. 3
If you've considered switching from Android to an iPhone, this is the podcast for you. We discuss everything, from a rationale for switching, how to get the best deal, the ease (or otherwise) of migrating data, and the importance of having AppleCare+. There is also news about Meta's latest fine from the European Union, political ads hitting Twitter, and the new Android Auto release. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Au...
Jan 11, 2023•41 min•Season 14Ep. 2
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we bring you the following tech explainers, tips, and tricks: Online Dating Mistakes to Avoid Use Windows XP for Free How I Created an NFT Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey , @gavinspavin , and @stegnersaurus , with ...
Jan 04, 2023•27 min•Season 14Ep. 1
This week, Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner discuss the high points in tech of 2022, the low points, the best new devices they've tried, and the best video games of 2022. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player....
Dec 28, 2022•57 min•Season 13Ep. 17
This week's tech podcast for technophobes brings you all the Christmas food, music, and entertainment apps for kids you could possibly need at this time of year. We've also got some information on how you can donate to charities online at Christmas. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. In this week's show: The Best Christmas Music Apps The Best Christmas...
Dec 14, 2022•22 min•Season 13Ep. 15
We've got the latest important tech news that matters in this week's tech podcast for technophobes, plus a load of tips and tricks that you can use to improve your experience with streaming TV. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. ShownotesThis week, we bring you the following tech news that matters: New Google Pixel 7 Features Rolling Out LastPass Passw...
Dec 07, 2022•28 min•Season 13Ep. 14
