Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsPutting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know.
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Episode 148: Bless the Rains Down in Africa
October 10, 2018 16:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBPlenty of news from the tech world this week. We follow up on some recent stories, answer a listener question about taking photos on Safari (not the web browser, the thing with animals in Africa), discuss what is new from Microsoft and Google, and so much more. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Bird builds a better scooter and offers delivery in select cities...
Episode 147: Notbusiness Podcast
October 03, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAs always there is some interesting tech news that week that impacts most of us. Between Amazon pay raises, Facebook security issues or updates to some products we've talked about in the past, you will want to listen up. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Siri Shortcuts (00:40) Tile Trackers get replaceable batteries and premium service (05:40) Apple act...
Episode 146: Whales or Whatever
September 26, 2018 20:16 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAnother jam-packed episode with tech news you need to know. Nate spends some time talking about his new Apple gear, but we also dig into how iOS 12 helps many years of devices. Amazon released a ton of new products, and a big online retailer had a data breach (shocking). Tune in for this and more about what is going on in the world of technology. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Sh...
Episode 145: I'm All Booked Up
September 19, 2018 18:01 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBWe had a great time with a very special guest in the studio. They share some info to help you tech better. We cover some Apple stuff, Amazon news, books, even discmans (discmen?). Make sure to listen all the way through and learn something new and have a good laugh! Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Tech Story: The MagSafe Power Supply for MacBook Pro you shou...
Episode 144: Apple Watch and iPhone Event
September 12, 2018 21:28 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBApple had their big iPhone and Apple Watch announcement today. We break it down and talk about what you need to know and what we are planning on doing. Back to the normal format next week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Apple Special Event 2018 Page and Keynote Tim Cook Intro Apple Watch- Apple's Product Page #1 watch period, smart or otherwise Jeff ...
Episode 143: Your Weekly Tech Sandwich
September 05, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe are just one week away from Apple's big fall announcement but that doesn't mean there was a shortage of good tech news to cover this week. There's a variety of topics covered to help you understand the world of technology a little better this week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Tech Story Dave: Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom (01:00) Tech Story Nate: Xfinity Dat...
Episode 142: AirDrop the Beat
August 29, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWe start off with a few "I told you so's" in the follow-up section. Then it's on to our new streamlined takes section to get you the best of the week's tech news. Stick around to the end for the picks of the week and iTunes review. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Epic’s first Fortnite installer allowed hackers to download and install anything on your Androi...
Episode 141: Flying, Fragmentation & Fraud
August 22, 2018 16:56 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBTechnology impacts everything these days and this episode is a good example of that. We talk about movies, bar tabs, lifeguards, football, hotels, flying, even fraudulent vomit claims. Listen up to see what's going on in the world of tech and how you can make the most of it. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: YouTube TV (02:15) Cozy Koozie Moment: TabbedOut (...
Episode 140: We Can’t Have Nice Things
August 16, 2018 06:13 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe have all kinds of fun with this week's tech news. There's a new version of Android, new huge Samsung phones, 11 year-olds hacking voting machines, and Nate deciding he is right about many things. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Intro: Nate's discussion on iPhone vs. Android Clark Stinks site, Clark Howard Podcast (03:00) Koozie, Cozy, Coldy-Holdy (05:...
Episode 139: Many Things of Little Value
August 08, 2018 16:04 - 51 minutes - 47 MBApple hits a major milestone in market cap and many other much more interesting technology stories on this week's podcasts. We also don't cover any nerdy security stories and do spend some time talking about professional wrestling. Listen up and you will definitely learn how to tech better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Intro: Spin Chill Video, Apple Boot ...
Episode 138: Bougie on a Scooter
August 01, 2018 18:50 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBEven in the middle of summer, there is plenty of tech news to keep up with. Dave's favorite MoviePass is in trouble, but so is his least favorite, Facebook. We also cover some great tips that will help you understand web browsing on your computer a little better. There are also some warnings about how to keep your data safe. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: T...
Episode 137: Five Stars or Nothing
July 27, 2018 03:12 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDue to a non-technical issue, this episode is a little late but still timely (besides the two stories that have been updated). We cover all the best technology news and give you plenty of tips to use and understand technology better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Show Notes and Links: Tech Story: A warning to photographers from Nate (02:15) Errors and Omissions: Correction fr...
Episode 136: iClouded Judgement
July 18, 2018 16:50 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe episode starts off with an unfortunate story of a scam victim. After that, we have plenty of tech news and fun from the week. Whether it's Apple winning the World Cup or us talking about videos we watched on YouTube, you won't want to miss a minute. Stick around until the end for a couple great app picks of the week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Tech Life: Tech Support Scam (01:10) The winner of the World ...
Episode 135: There's No "Z" in Laser
July 11, 2018 16:26 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe discuss the possibilities of a Notnerd movie, based on some short film stories this week. Samsung is having some issues again, Twitter is cleaning house, and China is making laser guns. Plus, if you want to help fight crime from your couch, we have the solution for you. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Delivering Amazon packages to the top of the world (01:15) Uganda’s leader defends social media tax, they ar...
Episode 134: Amazon Everywhere
July 04, 2018 15:10 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBAmazon dominates the news this week, fitting since they seem to be dominating everything lately, at least here in the US (and 'the Cloud'). We also have some other technology tips, picks, and as always fun conversation to help you tech better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Nate's "One Backup is None Backup" Story (00:40) Apple iOS 12 and mac OS Mojave public betas are out (07:10) Apple Maps is eventually get...
Episode 133: You'd Make My Top 8
June 27, 2018 20:55 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBLots of Movie, Game Show, TV, Streaming, Vertical Video talk this week. We also have some amazing tips on how to get what you need out of a Google Search. We finish up with our Picks of the Week where Nate get's really awkward talking about Hole.io. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Facebook launches gameshows platform like HQ Trivia (01:15) MoviePass changing again, AMC launches competing service, ‘Gotti’ has ...
Episode 132: iPhoto, You Photo, We Photo
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week we jump all around the world of technology to bring you the news and tips you will care about. We also answer a few listener questions that you can probably relate to. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: GDPR: No one is the emails and it is ‘hurting’ email marketing (01:10) Cryptowatch: Coinbase opens its crypto index fund (02:40) Dave’s Pro Tip(s) o' the Week: Backup iPhotos to an external disk - Ba...
Episode 131: Facebook Is Listening
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWe have a special guest in studio to help us navigate the week's technology news. We cover Apple's WWDC announcements and some of what they didn't announce. Also, how much would you pay for the right to use social media? Probably not much if they are listening to everything you say. Stick around to the end for 3 great picks of the week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Guest: Mike Peterson (00:40) WWDC should be I...
Episode 130: All in One Breath
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBPlenty of interesting tech news and tips to cover this week, and some not so interesting that we cover quickly. Make sure to stick around to the end for a very special update from Dave on Apple's WWDC announcements. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: New Spectre flaws found (01:40) Notnews: Headphones maker Monster is quietly planning a $300 million ICO (02:50) Dave’s Pro Tip o' the Week: 10 passcode attempt iPh...
Episode 129: We Aren't Updating Our Privacy Policy
May 30, 2018 18:07 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBDave and Nate have a fun discussion on all kinds of privacy issues this week including the new GDPR regulations that caused everyone that's ever had a website to update their privacy policy this week. We have plenty of other stories this week including a ridiculous Kickstarter project goal. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: AI generated ice cream flavors (02:10) Fortnite gets $100 million from Epic for esports pus...
Episode 128: Montage Collage
May 23, 2018 16:50 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBDo you have a hard time tracking your child's location? We have a solution for you (hint: it's not a leash). Lots of practical technology information for everyone in this episode. We've got Fortnite, Google Duplex, Task Rabbit breaches, savings at Whole Paycheck, and more. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Notnews: Fortnite addiction is becoming a problem for MLB (02:30) Fortnite is coming Android this summer (06:...
Episode 127: You Upspeaking to Me?
May 16, 2018 21:59 - 52 minutes - 48 MBGet caught up on the announcements from Microsoft and Google's big developer conferences that happened this last week. We also discuss some news and not news from the week. All that with plenty of tips and good times throughout! Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Gmail gets a new web interface (00:40) Not News: Snapchat launches Spectacles V2 Millennials hate Snapchat redesign (05:45) Amazon online support scam...
Episode 126: Reunited and It Feels So Good
May 09, 2018 18:12 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWe spend the first 20 minutes of the episode discussing Nate's trip to Uganda and mostly the technology experience both traveling and while there. After that we get right back into the tech news and tips you need to tech better! Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Nate's trip to Uganda with www.PatricksChildren.org (01:00) International Flights Tech in Uganda Documenting the trip Kids Around the World that Dave...
Episode 125: Six Spectrums for Teching Better
May 02, 2018 09:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBNate is off in Uganda, Africa with PatricksChildren.org so we have a special episode covering some of the biggest areas of technology in our lives and best practices in each one. We look at different spectrums, even a few pendulums, of these six topics to help you tech better. If you need help with any of these topics please ask. If you have a business Nate would love to work with you via his company www.ConsistentTech.com Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how ...
Episode 124: Stealing the Spotlight
April 25, 2018 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we cover the week's top tech news and have a lighthearted discussion on what it means to all of us. We also give you some great tips for using your technology better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: IRS delayed tax deadline one day after technology collapse (01:20) Things you can buy for a billion dollars (02:35) Dave’s Pro Tip o’ the Week: MacOS Spotlight (05:10) We are way too eager to an...
Episode 123: Research & Blues
April 18, 2018 17:27 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe start off covering everyone's favorite topics, politics and taxes! Don't worry we are still the "Most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet." There's plenty more tech goodness after that. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Tax Day: Turbo Tax and Credit Karma (00:55) Not News: Zuckerberg gets a crash course in charm. Will Congress care? (03:40) Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak deletes Facebook (07:20) Fac...
Episode 122: Piper Down!
April 11, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThanks to some listener email we discuss what you should do with Flash and Java on your computer. If that's not exciting enough for you we talk about Moviefone and you can listen as Dave attempts to use Snapchat lenses on Nate. Trust us, it's worth a listen. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: MoviePass parent acquires Moviefone in a deal with Verizon’s Oath (00:30) Cryptowatch: (05:15) Financial Aid Funding Cry...
Episode 121: The Other Social Media
April 04, 2018 18:38 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis episode is full of great tips and informative bits from the world of technology. We touch some more on Facebook's privacy issues, Apple's education event, and Uber's woes. Stick around until the end for a fun game and interesting augmented reality app in our picks of the week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Nate's tech-related vacation observations (00:30) What 3 words, not 3 Little Words (05:20) Uber’s s...
Episode 120: Apple's Education Extravaganza
March 28, 2018 17:01 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDave and Nate disagree to disagree on how bad Facebook is, but no matter where you fall we give you some tips for making sure you're not giving away more info than you want to. Apple held a special education event and we get you caught up on the basics. That plus a special guest Pro Tip (ding!) and much more. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Google Maps has found a better way to navigate India’s chaotic roads - Thre...
Episode 119: Physics, Families and Fortnite
March 21, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOf course, we discuss the results of the 119 challenge. Were Nate and Dave able to reduce their combined total of 971 apps on their iPhones? We also have some great tips and news from the tech world in this episode. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: Yellow ring on Amazon Echo is for notifications, derp. (00:35) MoviePass remarks (01:50) Super Collapse (02:55) How to opt out of Facebook data sharing (05:00) C...
Episode 118: Amazon, Make Me Laugh
March 14, 2018 15:53 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBNate and Dave were so excited about all the tech this week they could barely pronounce words or put them into correct sentences. Plenty of stuff going on in the world of tech right now and we are bringing you the stories that are important and picking apart the ones that aren't. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes and Links: 119 App Challenge and Notnerd giveaway, Join in on the fun! (00:20) Facebook-owned Onavo quietly launc...
Episode 117: 971 Apps on the Wall
March 08, 2018 01:23 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBHow many apps do you have on your phone? Dave and Nate challenge you to beat their combined total. We also have plenty of followup and some tips to help you tech better. If you have an iPhone X, you will want to stick around for our picks of the week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes: Episode 116: Toddcast 2.0 (00:50) How many apps on our phones? (01:45) Amazon buys smart doorbell maker Ring to fuel its smart home ambition...
Episode 116: Toddcast 2.0
March 01, 2018 03:09 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis is a jam-packed episode with special guest Todd. We discuss a wide range of food, pop-culture, and tech in this podcast. Todd brought some questions and tips that spur some good discussion, helping us all tech better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes: Todd Werkhoven (00:20) Episode 65: Fast Food, Facebook, and a Friend Mark and Toddcast Portland at the Movies A Real Piece of Werk Tonya Harding Film Festival (01:05)...
Episode 115: Thumbs Down for Facebook
February 22, 2018 02:19 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe follow up on some Olympics/Cord-cutting talk and then get into the latest in the tech world that you should care about. As always we finish up with our picks of the week, an addictive game in Risky Road and a very productive service, IFTTT. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes: Is Portland closer to PyeongChang, South Korea than the UK? (01:00) AppleTV NBC Sports app is WAAAY better. I can pick one sport and watch it all. Can’t...
Episode 114: Space Olympics
February 15, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWe revisit the struggles of cutting the cord and watching the Olympics. While CryptoWatch might be dying off, Elon Musk and Intel are trying to create their own buzz. We spend some talking about why Android might not be your best bet, but our picks of the week work on both iOS and Android. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes: How to stream the 2018 Winter Olympics (01:20) Inside the Olympics opening ceremony world-record drone...
Episode 113: Not a Flamethrower
February 08, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWell, the tech companies all reported their holiday quarter earnings this week, and the big ones are making lots of money. We talk about the Super Bowl, the flamethrowers are all sold out, and Facebook thinks it knows what is best for us. Stick around to the end for some great apps in the picks of the week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. Show Notes: Hulu's Super Bowl stream fails during final moments of game (01:00) Elon Musk sold a...
Episode 112: Welcome HomePod
February 01, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis episode is a wild ride through the week's tech news. We have flamethrowers, life-saving drones, half of us going to Africa, and an NPR caliber story like we've never done before. As always, our goal is to provide you practical information to tech better with plenty of fun mixed in. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know what topics we should cover. Show Notes: How Does MoviePass make Money? We’re Starting to Find Out - MoviePass pulls out of AMC’s top theater...
Episode 111: Inspectre Gadget
January 25, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWe start off with one last 'amazing' product from CES. Then we get on with the technology news/tips of the week and ended up with an oddly music-filled episode. Hopefully, you will learn something new and understand technology, and Nate and Dave, a bit better. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group Show Notes: CES: Snuggle Robot (01:00) Net Neutrality restoration (01:45) CryptoWatch: Story of crypto "pro" (02:30) Tile lays off dozens after a disappointing holiday - We now re...
Episode 110: Not the Simpson’s Podcast
January 18, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBCES did not fail to disappoint, yes you read that right. Unless you need a smart toilet, there probably wasn't much for you. We talk about what we thought might be worth sharing from the year's largest tech event in Vegas. Then we get down to business helping you tech better and keep up on the world of tech. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group Show Notes: Filld - Oregon Gas Pumping (00:45) CryptoWatch: (05:00) Microsoft restores Bitcoin transactions Dogecoin broke $2 Bill...
Episode 109: Meltdown and Spectre
January 12, 2018 05:39 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWith CES just getting started the big news this week has been the Meltdown and Spectre issues with computer processors. You probably don't fully understand the issue, but guess what? We don't either and not quite sure anyone does. Plenty of other good tech news and tips to be discussed as well. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group Show Notes: CES 2018 in Las Vegas (01:10) iPhone X OLED screen burn-in tests (04:05) Microsoft has stopped supporting Bitcoin transactions (07:25)...
Episode 108: Fergie Brown
January 04, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBEven over the holidays, we find some tech news you need to know. We also have some good discussion on photo management, wireless charging, and screen time for parents. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group Show Notes: Bitcoin Cash article (01:05) Apple responds to controversy on iPhone batteries and performance (04:00) Latest experiments reveal AI is still terrible at naming paint colors Episode 77: Stanky Bean (13:45) Dave’s Pro-Tip o’ the week: iPhone pictures to computer ...
Episode 107: Batteries Not Included
December 29, 2017 05:35 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBPeople are freaking out about Apple killing the performance on your iPhone. Is Apple doomed? Of course not, we've got the real story for you. Plus we cover the rest of the tech news and tips you need to know this week. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group Show Notes: Android Oreo review from iOS user (01:35) Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Talk (03:25) Litecoin founder sells all his LTC Notnerd.com/coinhive cryptocurrency miner Bitcoin Ticker iOS app Lisa is our Facebook Gr...
Episode 106: I’d Buy That for a Dollar
December 21, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBApple had some big news this week but they weren't the only ones. Listen up to see what Google, Amazon, and Disney were up to as well. All of that with some helpful tips to help you tech better sprinkled throughout. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group! If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch! Links from the Show: Apple Pay Cash (01:40) Apple officially acquires Shazam for $400 Million (09:25) Google’s AlphaZero AI beats...
Episode 105: Singing for Shazam
December 14, 2017 15:44 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis episode is full of great tech tips and information on tech's recent news. Whether you need to make a Christmas list or are thinking about buying Bitcoin, you will find something for you. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group! If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch! Links from the Show: Alexa, turn on Christmas (02:30) iOS video volume control, worst volume controls ever (04:00) The new Snapchat separates social from m...
Episode 104: Gadget Gift Guide 2017
December 07, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWade your way through the followup and takes to get to our first Picks of the Picks of the Week! We went back through all of our picks of the week to give you some great tech gift ideas this year! Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group! If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch! Links from the Show: Portland Podcast Festival (01:10) Chuck Norris in Forest Warrior "Pro-Neutrality, Anti-Title II" from Ben Thompson podcast episo...