Be Your Own Nerd | Technology Help and Advice Podcast | I Help Make The Tech In Your Life Fun Again
Is technology driving you crazy? Do you need your tech questions answered? Do you need tech help with a device such as your computer or cell phone? Is technology driving you crazy?
You’ve come to the right place! I will help you make the tech in your life fun again.
I have over 35+ years of technology experience and expertise. I love helping people understand how to learn and use technology.
I want to help you, "Be Your Own Nerd".
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
Be Careful Where You Login
In this episode, I talk about being careful how you log in to your accounts.
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Restore Your Contacts (iOS and Android)
In this episode, I talk about restoring and backing up your contacts on your iOS and Android devices.
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A Super Easy Way to Send Files - 2021 Edition
In this episode, I talk about the newest and easiest way to send pictures or files.
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Beware of Amazon Scam Emails
In this episode, I talk about Amazon scam emails and why you should avoid them.
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Update your Apple devices IMMEDIATELY
In this episode, I talk about why you should update your Apple devices to the latest versions IMMEDIATELY.
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Update your iOS Devices ASAP
In this episode, I talk about why you should update your iOS 14.5 (and earlier) devices to version 14.5.1
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Facebook Hacked!
In this episode, I talk about the Facebook data breach and what you can do to find out if your data was in it.
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Secure Your Phone with a Strong Passcode
In this episode, I talk about why it's a good idea to secure your phone with a strong passcode.
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Does the Dog Die?
In this episode, I talk about a cool website that tells you if there are any violent or emotional triggers in a movie or television show that you want to watch.
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Always Keep Your Devices Updated
In this episode, I talk about the importance of always keeping your devices updated.
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World Backup Day
In this episode, I talk about World Backup Day and the importance of backing up your data.
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No, Your Cell Phone is NOT Hacked
In this episode, I talk about a strange voicemail that I received telling me that I have been breached.
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Use Your GoPro as a Webcam
In this episode, I talk about how to use your GoPro as a webcam.
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Adobe's Lightroom iOS App Update Deleted User Photos
In this episode, I talk about users of Adobe's Lightroom iOS app losing their photos, presets, and other data because of a bug in the Lightroom app.
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No, Your Cell Phone is NOT Obsolete
In this episode, I discuss why your cell phone is not obsolete and why you don't need to run out and purchase a new one if your cell phone company tells you to.
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YouTube TV is Getting Expensive
In this episode, I talk about the recently announced price increase of YouTube TV, and if I think the service is worth it.
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Be Careful of Your Email!
In this episode, I talk about fraudulent emails and why you need to think long and hard before clicking on a link in a strange email.
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This App is No Longer Shared - iOS Problem
In this episode, I talk about the problem and two solutions to the "This App is No Longer Shared" iOS problem.
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Gamers Beware! Team Fortress 2 Source Code has Leaked!
In this episode, I warn gamers about playing Team Fortress 2, Garry's Mod, and Counter-Strike (CS:GO) because of a dangerous source code leak.
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Free and Fun Sites to Visit to Keep Busy - Part 1
In this episode, I talk about some free and really fun web sites to visit to keep yourself busy.
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