The Tech Lifeline - no-nonsense technology opinions & advice
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -What is analogue technology? What is digital technology? And which is the best?!
In the latest series, tech twosome Adam Woolf and Daniel Mitchell from Lifeline IT debate whether one is better than the other and debate these kind of questions:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI?
- What is the future for film photography?
- How will autonomous cars change driving?
- What is the future for money & cash?
- Is cryptocurrency safe?
Founders and partners of their business, Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
Questions answered in previous seasons:
What happened to the ipod?
Do people still use fax machines?
What is the best travel technology?
What technology can keep you safe?
What are the best fitness gadgets?
How do I get my child into & started in coding?
What are the best tech toys?
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Episodes
Analogue vs Digital (Part 4): Cars
June 19, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBThe fourth and final episode of the 'Analogue vs Digital series is dedicated to the merits and disadvantages of different forms of cars – whether it is a vintage car or one that is self-driving. The pair discuss the style, functionality, character and design benefits of various forms of automobiles and argue whether old or new is best.
Cars - Analogue vs Digital Part 4
June 19, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBThe fourth and final episode of the 'Analogue vs Digital' series is dedicated to the merits and disadvantages of different forms of cars – whether it is a vintage car or one that is self-driving. The pair discuss the style, functionality, character and design benefits of various forms of automobiles and argue whether old or new is best.
Money - Analogue vs Digital Part 3
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBIn episode 3 of our Analogue vs Digital series Adam and Daniel go head-to-head to debate the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of both cash and blockchain. Are you an old-school cash lover for whom the word ‘blockchain’ fills you with confused dread? If so, this is a must-listen.
Analogue vs Digital (Part 3): Money
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBIn episode 3 of our Analogue vs Digital series Adam and Daniel go head-to-head to debate the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of both cash and blockchain. Are you an old-school cash lover for whom the word ‘blockchain’ fills you with confused dread? If so, this is a must-listen.
Analogue vs Digital (Part 2): Photography
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBIn the second episode of our Analogue vs Digital series, Adam and Daniel discuss the pros and cons or both analogue and digital photography. Have we lost the ability to take a purposeful and thoughtful photograph because we’ve come to rely on digital images taken on our smartphones? Or has this reliance made photography more accessible to people?
Photography - Analogue vs Digital Part 2
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBIn the second episode of our Analogue vs Digital series, Adam and Daniel discuss the pros and cons or both analogue and digital photography. Have we lost the ability to take a purposeful and thoughtful photograph because we’ve come to rely on digital images taken on our smartphones? Or has this reliance made photography more accessible to people?
Analogue vs Digital (Part 1): Human vs Artificial Intelligence (AI)
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBIn the first episode in the Analogue vs Digital series, Adam and Daniel ask whether AI is going to take over the world and make humans redundant. They debate the impact AI has on creativity and nuance, as well as look at the benefits of artificial intelligence’s huge scale and scope.
Human vs Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Analogue vs Digital Part 1
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBIn the first episode in the Analogue vs Digital series, Adam and Daniel ask whether AI is going to take over the world and make humans redundant. They debate the impact AI has on creativity and nuance, as well as look at the benefits of artificial intelligence’s huge scale and scope.
Future gazing, no more computers and no more cars? - Terminated Tech Part 5
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBOur tech gurus Daniel and Adam wrap-up this podcast series with a look into the future and make a prediction as to what they think will no longer be around in five to 10 years’ time. The pair make the case for computers and cars all becoming obsolete in the next decade.
Terminated Tech - Ep5: Future gazing (no more computers, no more cars?)
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBOur tech gurus Daniel and Adam wrap-up this podcast series with a look into the future and make a prediction as to what they think will no longer be around in five to 10 years’ time. The pair make the case for computers and cars all becoming obsolete in the next decade.
Landlines, remember them? Terminated Tech Part 4
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB20 years ago, no business or home was without a landline. Yet fast forward two decades and this piece of tech, along with items such as faxes and modems, are now becoming obsolete. In the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’ our tech-twosome Adam and Daniel remember these old-school items and explain how you can send a 30 foot fish by fax!
Terminated Tech - Ep4: Landlines (remember them?)
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB20 years ago, no business or home was without a landline. Yet fast forward two decades and this piece of tech, along with items such as faxes and modems, are now becoming obsolete. In the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’ our tech-twosome Adam and Daniel remember these old-school items and explain how you can send a 30 foot fish by fax!
Terminated Tech - Ep3: Music, TV and Video
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBOur resident tech gurus Daniel and Adam take a nostalgic look back at the TV and music gadgets that were popular two decades ago. The duo discuss the rise and fall of iPods, MP3 players and discmans, as well as DVDs and video players. A must-listen for all lovers of retro tech.
Music, TV and Video Terminated Tech Part 3
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBOur resident tech gurus Daniel and Adam take a nostalgic look back at the TV and music gadgets that were popular two decades ago. The duo discuss the rise and fall of iPods, MP3 players and discmans, as well as DVDs and video players. A must-listen for all lovers of retro tech.
Terminated Tech - Ep2: Photography then and now
July 19, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBIn the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’, we take a look back through the lens at cameras over the past two decades. Focusing in on digital cameras in their heyday of the 1990s, through to the evolution of the mobile phone camera. Lifeline IT’s resident photographic expert Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to share with listeners on how things have changed in the camera world. Dan and Adam talk about: - Late 90s Casio digital cameras. - Digital camera collaboration between Nikon and Fuji ...
Photography then and now - Terminated Tech Part 2
July 19, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBIn the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’, we take a look back through the lens at cameras over the past two decades. Focusing in on digital cameras in their heyday of the 1990s, through to the evolution of the mobile phone camera. Lifeline IT’s resident photographic expert Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to share with listeners on how things have changed in the camera world. Dan and Adam talk about: - Late 90s Casio digital cameras. - Digital camera collaboration between Nikon and Fuji ...
Old school mobile phones etc - Terminated Tech Part 1
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBEver wondered what happened to old-school Nokia mobiles, Blackberries and pagers? In the first of our ‘Terminated Tech’ series, Daniel and Adam take a step back in time to have a nostalgic look at old forms of communication that we couldn’t live without 20 years ago. This episode forms part of a collection of ‘Terminated Tech’ podcasts that Lifeline IT have created to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Daniel and Adam look at: - Daniel's love of the pager and why it still has a place today -...
Terminated Tech - Ep1: Old school mobile phones etc
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBEver wondered what happened to old-school Nokia mobiles, Blackberries and pagers? In the first of our ‘Terminated Tech’ series, Daniel and Adam take a step back in time to have a nostalgic look at old forms of communication that we couldn’t live without 20 years ago. This episode forms part of a collection of ‘Terminated Tech’ podcasts that Lifeline IT have created to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Daniel and Adam look at: - Daniel's love of the pager and why it still has a place today -...
Even Better Travel Tech
June 21, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBAs the summer getaway begins, we bring you the latest gadgets and gizmos that will help you make the most of your holiday. In ‘The Travel Tech’ podcast, your hosts Daniel and Adam cover everything from selfie drones that fit in the palm of your hand and devices to keep you safe and connected when you’re ‘off-grid’, through to miniature laundry gadgets that make sure your clothes are pristine when overseas. This is a must listen for all wanderlusts. Snap Pixy - Selfie Drone Fits in the palm ...
Top Travel Tech for 2022
June 21, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBAs the summer getaway begins, we bring you the latest gadgets and gizmos that will help you make the most of your holiday. In ‘The Travel Tech’ podcast, your hosts Daniel and Adam cover everything from selfie drones that fit in the palm of your hand and devices to keep you safe and connected when you’re ‘off-grid’, through to miniature laundry gadgets that make sure your clothes are pristine when overseas. This is a must listen for all wanderlusts. Snap Pixy - Selfie Drone Fits in the palm ...
Safety and Security Tech
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHow to keep yourself, your nearest and dearest and even your four-legged friends safe is the latest episode from Daniel and Adam. They talk through IT and tech that can make a real contribution to keeping you safe and secure. From pet tracking devices and anti-theft baggage that protects your tech, through to a website that ranks the safety of kids’ social media apps, this is a great listen for those wanting to get themselves up to date with the latest security devices. Links to items/websi...
The Best Safety and Security Tech
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHow to keep yourself, your nearest and dearest and even your four-legged friends safe is the latest episode from Daniel and Adam. They talk through IT and tech that can make a real contribution to keeping you safe and secure. From pet tracking devices and anti-theft baggage that protects your tech, through to a website that ranks the safety of kids’ social media apps, this is a great listen for those wanting to get themselves up to date with the latest security devices. Links to items/websi...
Sports Tech
July 07, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBEver feel overwhelmed by the plethora of fitness gadgets out there? Unsure of which ones are worthy of a gold medal and which wouldn’t even make the start line? Our latest ‘Sports Tech’ episode helps you navigate the complex world of exercise apps and tech, recommending equipment that will enhance your fitness and wellbeing regime. Hosted by IT experts Daniel and Adam, it covers everything from smart goggles for swimming to deep muscle massage devices. Links to items mentioned in this episo...
The Best Sports Tech
July 07, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBEver feel overwhelmed by the plethora of fitness gadgets out there? Unsure of which ones are worthy of a gold medal and which wouldn’t even make the start line? Our latest ‘Sports Tech’ episode helps you navigate the complex world of exercise apps and tech, recommending equipment that will enhance your fitness and wellbeing regime. Hosted by IT experts Daniel and Adam, it covers everything from smart goggles for swimming to deep muscle massage devices. Links to items mentioned in this episo...
The Best Travel Tech
June 30, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBA must-listen for anyone looking for tech that will help improve their travel experience. Whether you are holidaying abroad or in the UK, Daniel and Adam chat through some of the best travel and tech items that can help you avoid those holiday disasters and make the most of the great outdoors. It covers everything from secure cases to make sure keys don’t get lost whilst out on the water and campfires that allow you to charge phones and lights, through to an app to find people and places by ...
Travel Tech
June 30, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBA must-listen for anyone looking for tech that will help improve their travel experience. Whether you are holidaying abroad or in the UK, Daniel and Adam chat through some of the best travel and tech items that can help you avoid those holiday disasters and make the most of the great outdoors. It covers everything from secure cases to make sure keys don’t get lost whilst out on the water and campfires that allow you to charge phones and lights, through to an app to find people and places by ...
Coding and Tech for Kids
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MBAdam and Daniel demystify the world of coding and explain in layman’s terms what it is and how to do it. The duo talks you through the best tech and software children need to get started, as well as where to find good online tutorials. A must listen if you are an adults wanting to understand coding and the creative and educational benefits it can bring kids. Links to items mentioned in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing yo...
Tech Toys
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode we dive into the world of tech gadgets to bring you the very best devices to improve your work and personal life. Covering everything from drones, cameras and speakers, Daniel and Adam talk you through tech toys that improve efficiency, ones that have practical uses and those gadgets that are just pure fun. Links to gadgets that feature in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline I...
Dream Desk
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDaniel and Adam’s step-by-step guide to help you create the perfect desk set-up when working from home. From laptop stands, chairs and space saving tools through to smart flower pots to improve the environment, this is an essential listen if you want to get the best out of your work space, no matter how small. Links to items mentioned in the episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline IT website) Sit / S...
The Best Tech Toys
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode we dive into the world of tech gadgets to bring you the very best devices to improve your work and personal life. Covering everything from drones, cameras and speakers, Daniel and Adam talk you through tech toys that improve efficiency, ones that have practical uses and those gadgets that are just pure fun. Links to gadgets that feature in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline I...
Tech Toys
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode we dive into the world of tech gadgets to bring you the very best devices to improve your work and personal life. Covering everything from drones, cameras and speakers, Daniel and Adam talk you through tech toys that improve efficiency, ones that have practical uses and those gadgets that are just pure fun. Links to gadgets that feature in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline I...
The Tech Lifeline Podcast by Lifeline IT - Coming Soon
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 32 seconds - 401 KBComing soon on this channel will be The Tech Lifeline Podcast by Lifeline IT. Lifeline IT provide IT Support and advice to organisations ranging from the enterprise-level with mission-critical systems, through to micro-businesses with perhaps just a few PCs. Keep an eye on this feed or the website lifelineit.net for more information