Smart Tech

Modern smart phones, including Apple and Android phones, record our every move using highly accurate GPS.  They use this information to provide a variety of services including mapping and location ba…

It is amazing how, when a year comes to an end, we tend to forget all of the things that have happened.  2017 has been a crazy year in a lot of ways, but it has been a diverse technology related year…

The Apple watch.  It makes us all Dick Tracy.  (If you don't know who he is, Google it!)  If you own one, we will help you use it efficiently by reviewing 10 (maybe 11) apps.  If you are NOT an Apple…

Yes it's here!  One of my favorite episodes of the year.  My picks for great technology based gifts.  A couple may surprise you!  Maybe you have some favorites that I missed.  No worries, just leave …

Equifax, one of the largest collectors of data about you in the world was hacked AGAIN! Learn about what that means for you, what the last hack means for you AND how you protect yourself.

The guy who years ago worked out rules for safely password protecting your files and websites just announced he was wrong! Now what??? We explore his revelation on this episode.

Back in 2010, then Secretary of Education, Richard Riley said, "The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 did not exist in 2004." With all the new jobs, some jobs had to change dramatically or even become ob…

Social Media has become integrated into most activities by so many people.  But have we really thought through its effect on our lives?  In this episode I go through 10 pitfalls to watch out for if y…

The Walt Disney company has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging violation of COPPA.  This law says that companies can not collect personal information on children without permission from their paren…

Bluesmart came out with the world's first smart luggage!  A carry on with a lot of high tech abilities.  Well over 2 years later, they have done it again.  They have updated their software and electr…

Surprise!  What you read on line is not always true.  In fact, social media makes a lot of us miserable.  In this episode of Smart Tech we explore the ramifications of social media and how you can us…

Tracking apps are becoming more useful in helping the police solve crimes.  In this episode we explore a specific case and talk about how you might want to set up your own phone.

The more devices we use, the more the need to sync our files to more than one device.  As the price drops, and the speed and reliability of cloud storage increases, cloud storage becomes a great answ…

The more devices we use, the more the need to sync our files to more than one device.  As the price drops, and the speed and reliability of cloud storage increases, cloud storage becomes a great answ…

Twitter was always "What you see it what you get" but no more.  Twitter has decided to more closely control what you see on your timeline.  What does this mean for you and will you still have access …

In this episode I walk you through the thought process on converting a bedroom and a bathroom in a 75 year old house to an office/studio/guest-room.

As the new year begins, we explore the demise of Vine and talk about what technology is exactly and what to look forward to in the future.

It is amazing how, when a year comes to an end, we tend to forget all of the things that have happened.  2016 has been a crazy year in a lot of ways, but it has been a diverse technology related year…

Last episode I gave you my best picks for tech gifts this year. But what about what NOT to buy! Bad tech not only makes for a disappointing Christmas, it can be deadly. So I turned to Selena Larson a…