Not To Be Technical
An approachable, comedic take on trending tech news and lifestyle topics. Join us for some fun, laughs, and learn about relevant technology. Hosted by Charlie, Nafis & sometimes Gary /// Follow on Instagram @nottobetechnical
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
45: Back from Montréal with a Shocking Life Hack
Nafis, Gary & Charlie just got back from Montreal and share some stories, including a fantastic life hack. We also dive into a potential recession, 3D-printing an ear, and Instagram updates. Here's t…
44: We're Elite & Now Hiring
There have been massive tech layouts in recent months and we dive into the reasoning why, but first...
Nafis still feels hypnotized and finally gives Charlie his respect. (1:25)
Follow-Ups:
- Charlie ha…
43: Mother's Day Gift Guide & Actual Hypnosis
Mother's Day is here and we have an extensive, last-minute gift guide, but first...
Nafis recounts getting hypnotized on stage by a comedian/hypnotist named Flip Orley and the lasting effects of it. …
42: Robocalling & Nafis Bullies a 5-Year-Old
Robocalling and spam texts are bullying Americans every day, but RoboKiller might be able to help. We touch on Netflix's recent woes, subscription fatigue, and the latest with Elon Musk and Twitter. …
41: BeReal & Our Couples Massage
BeReal is our favorite new social media app, and we explain why everyone should use it and add us immediately. But first,
Nafis is relaxed, primarily due to an odd couples massage experience with Ch…
40: Merging Uber + Taxis and VR + PPV
Uber and NYC Taxis are merging, while TikTok and Playstation Plus are expanding features and offerings. We dive into this, and so much more. Here's the breakdown.
- Nafis is excited about a local VR s…
39: Dating Single Parents & Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings looks like it will stick around for the long haul, and hopefully, single parents will do the same on the new dating app, Stir. Here's the breakdown.
- An update on Gary Mann. (1:22)
- Ch…
38: Cuss-Free and Unfaithful
Gas prices are affecting everything right now, Uber & Lyft especially. We also dive into some new iOS features and a merger of streaming apps. But first...
- Nafis shares a tense situation when he is c…
37: Apple's Event & Nafis Plays a Dangerous Game on LimeWire
This week's Apple Event showcased a new budget iPhone SE and iPad Air, among other things like green colors and baseball. But first...
- Nafis "pranked" people while going out on the town in Miami. (1:…
36: A.I. Powered Writing Assistants & Odd Partnerships
Most people write every day, so why not automate it with an A.I.-powered writing assistant? We dive into some free and paid options, but first...
- Nafis is feeling sexy with his contacts.
- Charlie has be…
35: Truth Social & Anonymous Listener #1's Return
We dive into the new social network called "Truth Social" created by Donald Trump. We also talk about White Castle's Flippy 2 Robots and make Anonymous Listener #1's Pet Peeves & Hot Takes into a rec…
34: MoviePass Returns, Chasity Belts & Private IG Story Likes
The $10 a month subscription failure from 2019, MoviePass, is back, but with a different business model. We go over exactly what went down when they failed, how and why they are coming back and our r…
33: Kind of Tech-Focused Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
It's the most romantic time of the year, and we have Valentine's Day gift ideas to share. Some are tech based, some are just lame and some are just damn good ideas. Here's the breakdown:
- Nafis is re…
32: The Mount Rushmore of Pet Peeves
Everyone is back and we're building The Mount Rushmore of Pet Peeves on this episode. We also go over Cryptocurrency's latest dips, Facebook's new supercomputer, the new king of Spotify, Peloton's is…
31: Innovative, New Products from CES 2022 & COVID ED
CES 2022 (Consumer Electronics Show) happened this month and we share the most innovative, new products coming this year, as well as a very serious COVID related condition, Microsoft's purchase of A…
30: The Truth Behind iMessage vs Android Texting & Nafis Gets Scammed Buying NFTs
We're diving into Apple iMessage vs Android texting. The technology behind each, the powerful social implications to not using iMessage and why Apple is blocking a unified solution for their own gain…
29: Exposing Your Data in NTBT Wrapped 2021 & Is Charlie Misogynistic?
It's a new year and the boys are back sharing their own version of a "2021 Wrapped". We expose data we have about YOU: our listeners' most downloaded episodes, used devices, apps, even favorite music…
28: Overrated Holiday Traditions, 5G Crashing Planes & Annual Performance Reviews
On our 30th recorded episode (Ep. 28), we go over Annual Performance Reviews, 5G cellular service destroying airlines and our Mount Rushmore of Overrated Holiday Traditions, but first,
- Gary is back, …
27: Nafis' Birthday, Log4j and 2021's Top Google Searches & Passwords
It's Nafis' birthday and we're going over the top passwords used in 2021, the biggest internet security risk in a decade and what people searched the most in Google this year, but first
- We hear from …
26: Instant Deliveries, Spicy Tipping Takes & Security Camera Footage
Spicy takes are given out concerning delivery app tipping as the guys go over why delivery apps need to cater to instant needs to stay relevant, but first...
- The guys recount their Black Friday buys,…