Tech Talker's Quick and Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 125 ratingsTech 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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242 TT 4 Puzzling Technology Questions from Listeners
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBTech Talker answers some burning listener questions. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dWCxjh
142 TT How to Start a Podcast
October 20, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBTech Talker walks you through creating, recording, and releasing your very own podcast. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1myVMxA
241 TT The Fascinating History of Tetris
October 13, 2016 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAre you a Tetris fanatic? Hear more about the history of Tetris in this interview with Box Brown. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2e5XW7i
240 TT Everything You Need to Know About Snapchat
October 06, 2016 11:45 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBSnapchat is a photo sharing service that posts pictures only for a certain amount of time that you specify. There are hundreds of points I could talk about for Snapchat, but today I’m just going to give you the basics of how it works and why it’s used. This is definitely something your kids are using and it’s imperative you understand it and how it works even if you’re not interested in using it yourself. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d0YsFp
239 TT How to Protect Yourself in Light of the Yahoo Hack
September 29, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBIn this week’s episode I’ll be discussing what to do with this new information, and how to safeguard your information going forward whether or not you were affected by this hack. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dnPOyu
238 TT How to Watch Infinite TV (Without Paying for Cable)
September 22, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBThis week I’m going to cover how to cut the cable TV cord, how to continue watching your favorite shows and how to save a ton of money in the process. Hundreds of thousands of American’s are cutting the cable television cord in favor of other forms of media in order to find more content they want at lower prices. There are a ton of other ways that consumers especially the individuals in their 20’s and 30’s are consuming content, through phones connected to periscope, YouTube, Twitter, Insta...
237 TT Everything You Need to Know About the iPhone 7
September 15, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBThis week we're going to talk about the iPhone 7. What's important and what hype to ignore. Apple introduced a new Apple Watch, iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus on September 7th 2016. There are some awesome features that Apple has never included in a phone that I’m excited to discuss! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cULzdV
236 TT 6 Ways to Boost Your Instagram Following
September 08, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBGaining more followers means that more people will see you photos and potentially interact whether that’s through comments, becoming more familiar with your brand, or just liking a photo. It may not seem straight forward on the surface how to get other people to follow you. Let’s dig into it! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cOgwyf
235 TT How to Use Google Photos to Organize Digital Media
September 01, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBIf you’re a new parent, grand parent, student, or just have a giant collection of pictures I’m sure that you suffer from a huge problem of keeping tabs on all of your pictures. I used to spend hours categorizing, organizing, and sorting all of mine and my family’s pictures. I’ve arrived at a full proof method of organizing any number of pictures. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d27Cyy
234 TT Internet or World Wide Web: What's the Difference?
August 25, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBThe internet is 25 years old today, well actually I mean the world wide web is 25 years old. You may be thinking to yourself what is the difference? Well in this episode I’ll talk about the technologies that underpin the age of Facebook, Spotify, Google and every other tech giant and the humble beginnings that they came from! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2diAq9l
233 TT How to Buy the Best Laptop for Your Back-to-School Needs
August 18, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBIn this week’s episode we’ll cover just what features you should look for in a new laptop for school or just in general. By answering a few simple questions you’ll be on your way to finding yourself an awesome laptop. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cv2Sz0
232 TT 5 Gadgets to Take Back to School
August 11, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThis week I’m going to cover 5 awesome gadgets to help you back at school. I remember the good old days of going back to school. There was so much optimism, and always filled with the resolution that this year I’m going to stay on task and organized! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dkLpzn
231 TT What to Expect at DEFCON 2016
August 04, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBHey everyone this week I’m going to be talking about the hacker conference DEF CON. The day that this episode airs I will be in Las Vegas for the annual hacker conference DEF CON. When people hear about this, I get a lot of questions about what hackers do at a conference. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d9KOx9
230 TT How to Keep Your Devices Charged All the Time
July 28, 2016 09:45 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBHey everyone this week I’m going to show you how to keep your devices topped off and ready for use no matter if you’re in the wilderness or driving to work. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cv2L6F
229 TT What Is Pokémon Go?
July 21, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBThe Pokémon Go craze is sweeping the world and in this week’s episode we are going to be covering the ins and outs! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d9KdMa
228 TT How to Pick a Phone Case
July 14, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBIn this episode I’ll be covering what some of the best cases are and what features make them the best in my opinion. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d286Vm
190 TT How to Make Money on YouTube
July 07, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBTech Talker explains the anatomy of a viral video... and how to make money uploading one. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1gSvzrH
227 TT How to Prevent and Beat Ransomware
June 30, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBIt seems like every time you turn on the news there is a new company hacked, or another case of ransomware taking over a company, hospital, police department, you name it. Now if you yourself have been hit by a ransomware attack you know exactly how devastating it can be. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dizUbl
226 TT What Is an Internet Domain?
June 23, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBI’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to start building a website, and specifically how to buy and use domains. In this week’s episode I’ll be covering just what a domain is, how to use it, and how to get one that represents you or your company the way you want it to. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2db9ZgT
225 TT How to Understand Digital Video Terms
June 16, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBIn this podcast I’ll define some of these terms and highlight things you should care about when taking or editing your digital videos. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d1YADw
224 TT Everything You Need to Know About the TeamViewer Hack
June 09, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBIn this week’s episode I’ll cover what happened with TeamViewer, what we know and what we don’t, and how you can stay secure if you currently use TeamViewer. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2diyIow
223 TT What Should You Do with All Your Digital Photos?
June 02, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBIn this week's episode I'll be covering some creative things to do with the thousands of pictures on Facebook or your phone! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cYAqvN
222 TT Which High-Speed Internet Is Best?
May 25, 2016 22:30 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBThis week I’ll be covering all of the different ways you can connect to the internet, and how best to balance service and cost so that you can get exactly what you need for the lowest possible price. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cwVKY1
221 TT What Is the Hyperloop?
May 18, 2016 21:15 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBWhat can we expect from the hyperloop moving forward? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ds911i
220 TT 9 Awesome Google Chrome Shortcuts to Save You Time
May 11, 2016 23:30 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBHey guys last week we talked about some of the best browsers to use. The most popular of these browsers is Google chrome. This week I’ll cover some of the best keyboard shortcuts to use to save time and boost efficiency. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dkLt2i
219 TT Which Internet Browser Should You Use?
May 04, 2016 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBWhich browser is best? This week we are going to talk about which browser you should use and why. I'll be comparing all of the popular browsers from the year 2016, and give you pros cons as well as my recommendations. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ds8xYU
218 TT How to Be a White Hat Hacker
April 28, 2016 00:15 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBIn this week’s episode I’m going to give you a brief syllabus on how to become a white hat hacker. I’ll cover the skills you need, where to learn, and best of all how to start your career. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cv0AzT
217 TT Are Your Kids Using Secret Apps to Hide Their Stuff?
April 20, 2016 23:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBYou may be surprised at what your kids are hiding on their phones with these apps. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2db93Jo
216 TT Which Is Better: Bluetooth or NFC?
April 14, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBA few weeks ago I received a question from a listener about the differences between NFC (aka Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cv1XPg
136 TT How to Crack a Password like a Hacker
April 06, 2016 22:00 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBIn the spirit of DEF CON and a week of hacking, Tech Talked covers something he gets asked all the time: How do you “crack” a password? Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/Vs4y3N
215 TT How the FBI Cracked the Case of the Locked iPhone
March 30, 2016 22:45 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBNot 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
214 TT How to Troubleshoot Internet Connections from Near and Far
March 24, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBIn 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
213 TT How to Help Fix Technology Remotely
March 17, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBIf 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
212 TT The Most Useful YouTube Shortcuts
March 10, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBTech Talker shows you some YouTube shortcuts and tricks to make your life easier. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M6nv5K
211 TT What Is Bluetooth?
March 03, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBTech Talker explains everything you need to know about Bluetooth technology. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RN1QMi
210 TT Everything You Need to Know About Apple Versus the FBI
February 25, 2016 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBThis 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
209 TT How to Find the Right Person to Repair Your Computer
February 18, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBHave 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
208 TT Should You Use Mobile Payment Apps?
February 11, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBTech Talker compares Apple Pay and Android Pay to your trusty credit card. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QPLXdF
207 TT How to Securely Browse the Internet
February 04, 2016 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBThe 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
206 TT What Is Phishing?
January 28, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBI'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
205 TT How to Back Up Your Smartphone
January 21, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBI'll show you how to backup your smartphone in case disaster strikes! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PCnKqp
204 TT Use Tech to Track Your Fitness Resolutions
January 14, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBTechnology can make tracking your new year’s resolutions a piece of cake. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OXGJGo
203 TT Which TV Streaming Device Should You Buy?
January 07, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBYou’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 t...
131 TT Top 5 Tips to Extend Your Laptop's Life
December 31, 2015 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThis 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.
202 TT 2015 What to Expect in Tech in 2016
December 24, 2015 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBLast 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
201 TT Why We Need Encryption
December 17, 2015 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBHow 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
200 TT The Best Holiday Tech Gifts
December 10, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB2015 has brought many awesome tech gifts, both big and small. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/228G9yA
199 TT What Is Hacker Group ‘Anonymous’?
December 03, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBTech 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
012 TT How to Easily Delete Computer Viruses
November 26, 2015 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBTech Talker teaches you how to take down malware that infects your computer. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Qtrni7
198 TT How to Communicate with Loved Ones During an Emergency
November 19, 2015 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBI’ll be showing you which technology can help you communicate and find your loved ones. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1JcS0Qu