The Really Useful Podcast

In this week's show, we look at how Nintendo gave the handheld gaming market a shot in the arm, and where it might go next...This week, we will discuss the following:Nintendo Switch 2 Rumours DownplayedWorldwide Game Console Comparison 2023@CentroLeak on TwitterIs Microsoft Preparing a Handheld Xbox?Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image credit: Fairuz Rizky Prinanda/Shutterstock

One of the main purposes of this podcast is to help you get to grips with the risks scammers pose. As such, this week's show sheds light on phishing and its variant scams: smishing, vishing, and quishing. What are they, and how can you spot these scams?Before we get to that, we've got the following tech news that matters:Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip (BBC)TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music (BBC)Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits (BBC)We bring you these tips and tricks:Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing: What's the Difference?How to Uninstall Unwanted Apps on AndroidThe show closes with the following recommendations:ASUS ROG Asoth White Gaming KeyboardSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image credit: Linaimages/Shutterstock

No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours. This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy.As ever, we kick-off with the tech news that matters:Pokémon Company Investigates PalworldWhat Is Palworld?Netflix Enjoys 13.1m New Subscriptions What Is the Best Streaming Service for 2024?These waterproofing and ruggedisation explainers will come in useful:What Do Waterproof and Water-Resistant Mean?What MIL-STD-810G Is and Why It Doesn’t Mean What You Think3 Important Features That Make a Smartphone Rugged and DurableDoogee S95 Pro Modular Rugged PhoneBlackview BL8800 Pro Review: Thermal Imaging and Great Battery, but Not Much ElseThe show closes with the following recommendations:Witch Rise (Nintendo Switch)Palworld (PC/Steam)Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image credit: iliasphotography/Shutterstock

This week's show is a discussion around the recent comments from Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay concerning the future of game subscriptions.Our conversation covers:@WeirdBongs' take on game ownership vs purchaseThe "process" behind unlinking Epic Games from Rockstar GamesSmall Kingdoms on SteamWe finish this week's show with these recommendations:Dave the Diver (Steam | Switch)LEGO Insiders (previous LEGO VIP)Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image credit: Sergei Elagin/Shutterstock

This week we discuss the news that Amazon Prime Video is adding adverts and a new ad-free tier.We then spin this off into a discussion about which is the best video streaming service in 2024.Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon PrimeNetflix vs. Apple TVFool Me OnceWelcome to WrexhamDisney+ vs. NetflixFinally, a recommendation!Xbox 360 titles on Xbox Cloud GamingChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image: Ralf Liebhold/Shutterstock

This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:Wi-Fi 7 Officially LaunchesTesla Recalls 1.6 million Cars in China (BBC)Microsoft Launches an AI Key on Windows Keyboards (BBC)Google Chrome Phases Out Third-Party CookiesThis week, we bring you these PC maintenance tips and explainers:How to Check CPU TemperatureSigns Your Motherboard Is DeadCommon GPU Problems and How to Fix ThemHow to Fix RAM Not Detected ErrorsWarning Signs Your SSD Is About to FailThe show closes with the following recommendations:The Retro Hour BookGamesir G8 GallileoChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!Image: Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock

This week, we bring you these tips and explainers:View Passwords for Saved Networks on AndroidHow to Get Verified on TwitterInformation You Should Never Post OnlineWe also have a couple of behind-the-scenes chats around these topics:How to Install Microsoft OneDrive on UbuntuWhat Is Video Game Preservation?Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Image credit: Shutterstock

Our final Christmas-themed podcast for 2023 looks at the impact of eating too much, sitting around a lot, and what apps and websites you can use to combat the post-Yuletide bulge. Worried you'll pick up a spare tire? Concerned about feeling too lethargic to enjoy the holiday?This podcast is for you.ShownotesThis week, we bring you the following year-end detox and workout apps referring to these links:Top Christmas Workouts to TryThe Best Ways to Detox This Holiday SeasonHow to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Christmas HoildaysThe show closes with the following recommendations:The Ringway The 8-Bit GuyWe'll be back for a new show in 2024. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.(Image: Shutterstock)

In our second seasonal podcast for 2023, we look at the ways you can save money on unique Christmas gifts bought online. We also tell you where to find gifts for electronic tinkerers and makers.This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:Ways to Save Money Christmas Shopping OnlineChristmas Gift Ideas for Makers and Electronic TinkerersPerfect Gift Cards for ChristmasWebsites Selling Unique Christmas GiftsYou can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!(Image: Shutterstock)

This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:Ways to Make Your Own Christmas Lights3D Printing Christmas Ideas for ChristmasCreate a Holiday Spotify PlaylistMicrosoft Christmas SweaterAtari Club attireTop Sites to Listen to Christmas Music OnlineChristmas Carols and Karaoke SitesChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.(Image: Shutterstock)

Ever been accused of oversharing? Have you been labeled a "sharent" after posting pics of your children on social media? In this week's Really Useful Podcast, we take a look at online oversharing, its consequences, and what you can do to minimize "sharenting."This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:Ex-Nvidia "caught" with sensitive industry docs in video call (BBC)We've also got these tips and explainers:All the Things You Should Never Share on Social MediaWhat Is Sharenting?The show closes with the following recommendations:DOS_Deck (MS-DOS era retro gaming for browsers and Steam Deck)Hopper (money-saving flight booking service)Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.(Image: Shutterstock)

This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:Meta demands political ads declare deepfake useDeepfakes ExplainedWe've also got these tips and explainers:Completely Remove Norton and McAfee Antivirus from Your PCExamples to Help You Spot Fake EmailsWhat Are Gaming IEMs?The show closes with the following recommendation:TAITO Super Pocket You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

In a special edition of our weekly tech podcast for technophobes, hosts Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner go head-to-head in a never-before attempted quiz. This week's edition is episode 200, and just a few weeks ago the show marked its 5th anniversary. So, what better way to celebrate than with a quiz, pitching the three hosts against each other? (Yes, there are probably better ways to celebrate these milestones.)Who will win? What tech topics have been selected? And who has made the questions incredibly difficult? Click play to find out...

Need a Windows antivirus tool? The chances are you already have the best option installed. That's the focus of this week's podcast, which also looks at accusations against Amazon concerning price manipulation in the online retail market.This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:Amazon's "Project Nessie" Manipulated PricesElon Musk Launches X AIAuthor Stephen King Demands Elon Musk Revert X to TwitterWe've also got these tips and explainers:Best Antivirus Tools for Windows 10Best Open Source Antivirus ToolsCompletely Remove McAfee or Norton Antivirus from Your PCWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Spotify AI DJWe Have Ways of Making You Talk (Podcast)Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Getting data off an old HDD is easier than you think, as demonstrated in this week's podcast. Plus, we look at the best uses for a Raspberry Pi, consider the arrival of rules and guidelines for AI, and celebrate the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage.This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:AI Governance Announced by President BidenSony Confirms PlayStation 5 Stock Shortages Are OverWe've also got these tips and explainers:How to Get Data Off an Old HDD How to Build an External HDD EnclosureSome of the Best Uses for a Raspberry PiWe finish the show with the following recommendations:TheC64 Collection 2 for EvercadeDuke Nukem on EvercadeSuper Mario Bros. WonderChristian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we've got the following tips and explainers:The Best AI AppsWhy Your Smartphone Needs a Screen ProtectorShould You Trust AI Crypto Trading Bots?Alternatives to StumbleuponThe Most Useful Websites You're Not Already UsingWhat Is Brave Search Engine?Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we've got the following tech news:Google Causing Internet to Fall into a "Spiral of Decline"Minecraft Becomes First Video Game to Hit 300m SalesMicrosoft's Activision Blizzard Purchase Cleared by UK GovtWe've also got these AI tips and explainers:Public AI vs. Private AI vs. Personal AI: What's the Difference?Photoshop Generative Expand vs. Canva Magic Expand: Which Generative AI Tool Is Better?ChatGPT vs. Google Translate: Which Is Better At Translation?We finish the show with the following recommendations:Raspberry Pi 5 (resellers list)Lemokey L3 QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical KeyboardDALL-E 3Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

This week, we've got the following tech news:Raspberry Pi 5 Announced, Available This YearSnapchat AI Bot Could Be BannedAI Facial Recognition RisksChromebook Plus Hardware Standard AnnouncedWe've also got these tips and explainers:How to Spot a Fake SSDIs Your Smartphone Listening to You?Should You Use Facebook Marketplace?We finish the show with the following recommendations:Steam Next FestPixel Addict, Amiga Addict, and Amstrad AddictChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we've got the following tech news:Amazon Prime Video introducing ads in 2024George RR Martin sues OpenAIUK approves Microsoft/Activision Blizzard mergerWe've also got these dark mode tips and explainers:Light Mode vs. Dark Mode on iPhoneEnable Dark Mode on Google Chrome for AndroidEnable Dark Mode on Windows NotepadEnable Dark Mode on the Windows Calculator AppSet Dark Mode on Adobe ReaderWe finish the show with the following recommendation:Amazfit BalanceChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week's podcast looks at the MGM Resorts casino cyberattack and France's iPhone 12 radiation concerns. Meanwhile, did you know that headphone splitters are still a thing? We explain how they work, and there's chat about USB cables, Linux distros, and recommendations.This week, we've got the following tech news:France Bans Sale of the iPhone 12"Overwhelming Consensus" on AI RegulationBill Gates Congressional Deposition, 1998Las Vegas Casino Subject to CyberattackWe've also got these tips and explainers:What Is a Headphone Splitter and How Does It Work?How Long Can a USB Cable Be?Lightweight Linux Distros for an Old PCWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Carpio 2 Ergonomic Wrist RestSoundcore Space One headphonesVantrue Nexus 5 ReviewChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we chat about the iPhone 15 release and other news:Overview of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 ProEverything Apple Announced at Its "Wonderlust" September EventShein Accuses Temu of Stealing Images We also discuss how USB-C will impact iPhone users:How USB-C Will Improve iPhones We finish the show with the following recommendations:SplitgateTAITO Milestones 2 (Nintendo Switch)Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

This week's tech podcast for technophobes features a look at the IFA consumer technology show, along with a look at some AI apps.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!ShownotesThis week, we chat about the IFA show, taking place this week in Berlin, Germany.IFA 2023: What Is It, When Is It, and What Does IFA Stand For?Best New Laptops at IFA 2023Best New Gaming Hardware at IFA 2023Honor Launches Super-thin SmartphoneWe've also got these tips and explainers:The Best AI Apps to Download on Your PhoneImportant Reasons You Should Put a Screen Protector on Your SmartphoneCan You Trust AI Crypto Trading Bots?

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.This week, we've got the following tech news:Zoom Chief Says Video Calling Is Bad for CreativityDid Cyber Attack Cause UK Air Traffic Control Chaos?We've also got these tips and explainers:Reasons Why Gamers Should Buy a Retro HandheldAre ChatGPT Side Gigs Legit Money-Making Opportunities?How to Use DOSBox to Play Retro PC Games on Any DeviceWays to Check If Your PC Parts Are Compatible Before You BuyChristian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

News about the closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace and the Red Dead Redemption port for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 open this week's Really Useful Podcast. The games theme continues with tips for hooking up an Xbox controller to your PC, and a list of the best games news and reviews websites for you to check out.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

As there isn't much tech news about this week, our latest tech podcast for technophobes unpacks wireless vs. wired headphones and earbuds. Inspired by the results of a poll run recently on MakeUseOf, this is a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from audio quality to maintenance. We also take a look at what you can do with old earphones.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Shownotes This week, we purely discuss earphones, earbuds, and headphones, wired and wireless, referring to the following articles:Do You Prefer Wired or Wireless Headphones? (Poll)Reasons Wired Headphones Are Better Than Wireless HeadphonesBluetooth Classic vs. Bluetooth LE: What's Best for Audio Streaming?Tips to Get the Best Sound Quality Out of Your HeadphonesProjects to Reuse Old EarphonesChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

An online security and privacy edition of our tech podcast for technophobes looks at email scammers and spotting when someone has used your PC.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

This week's podcast looks at problems for the Twitter rebrand, new features in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Netflix shooting itself in the foot, and whether a Mac can replace a PC for gaming.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes explains Twitter X, how to install a dashcam, and gives you an update on how the new Threads social network is doing (clue: poorly).This week, we chat about the following tech news:Twitter rival Threads loses 75% of usersAirborne electric taxis for Sao PauloAction Man Pursuit Craft with VTOLApple to pull access to iMessages and Facetime to save encryption Twitter X unveiledWe've got these tips and explainers:How to Install and DashcamWhat Is Widevine DRM?We finish the show with the following recommendations:Atari 50 Compilation (available for Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch) Cherry MX Experience BoxYou can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Our weekly tech podcast brings you a vital tip for vacations, reveals a revision to Android's Google News feed, and discusses ChatGPT legal issues.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.This week, we chat about the following tech news:The Black Mirror plot about AI that worries actors Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and MetaChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answersWe've got these tips and explainers:Reasons Why Twitter Should Be Afraid of Meta's ThreadsHow to Save Money on Mobile Internet on VacationWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Nothing Phone (2)Retroid Pocket 3+Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

Need a useful website recommendation? Want to save money on Google Play, or even get apps free? Planning on signing up to a cloud gaming service? Or are you concerned about scammy YouTube videos?We've got everything you need in this week's Really Useful Podcast.Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week's dedicated Raspberry Pi podcast special looks at various uses for the board, suitable for beginners and experts. We also speculate on the possible spec of the upcoming Raspberry Pi 5.Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner present this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Buying a laptop without making a mistake is tricky. We deal with that and more in this week's tech podcast for technophobes.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

MIcrosoft's campaign to buy Activision Blizzard looks in peril, Twitter is being fined by the music industry, and Apple TVos 17 looks amazing. Meanwhile, we also find out what readers of MakeUseOf think about social networks...You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

We look at the Apple Vision Pro news, explore the SEC investigation into Coinbase, and discuss jobs you can apply for in cryptocurrency.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

Online scams are a necessary evil of shopping and working through the internet. It doesn't matter whether you restrict your activity to email or you're a huge fan of shopping online, cybercriminals want a piece of your bank balance.This week's tech podcast for technophobes looks at several current online scams that you need to be aware of.PLUS! Gavin Phillips joins us briefly to discuss the SEC action against Binance.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

It's almost summer, so what better time to consider the various ways you can save money booking a vacation? We also have some tips to help you avoid being scammed by unscrupulous Airbnb owners.This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sells 10 Million CopiesWe've got these tips and explainers:Why Is Your Phone Charger Getting Hot?How to Book Cheap Flights Through a VPNHow to Spot and Avoid Airbnb ScamsHow to Use Google to Plan a VacationWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Disney PlusChat-GPT pluginsChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

Steam Deck gets the plaudits it deserves, the new Zelda game breaks review records, and we tell you all about playing games on Netflix in this week's Really Useful Podcast, the tech podcast for technophobes.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

Our weekly tech podcast looks at the news that Windows 10 is now on its last version, and why you might not want a smart TV.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

You've seen the ads and you've heard the stories. Can you really make money online - and should you?Some people make their living online. But can you make money through websites and YouTube, or filling in forms? Is freelancing the answer--or does it come with its own problems?Really Useful Podcast host Christian Cawley has been freelancing since the mid-2000s, and working full-time as a freelancer since 2010. Cohost Ben Stegner has also freelanced over the years. They bring their knowledge of making money online and avoiding scams to this week's show.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Has Elon Musk gone too far with the new Twitter verification program? And what did police find when they raided Mullvad VPN? We've got the answers to these questions and a list of the best free PC games. PLUS: how do mechanical keyboards work, and do you need one?Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.Find the shownotes at MakeUseOf.

In this week's tech podcast for technophobes, we look at the latest news and warn you about a frightening new telephone scam. We also check what Elon Musk has been up to in the past week. Did he ever launch that cologne?This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:HBO Max Renamed to "Max"Why NPR and PBS Quit Twitter Elon Musk BBC InterviewWe've got these tips and explainers:How AI Voice Generators Have Become a New Security ThreatWhat Is Your Router's WPS Button For?We finish the show with the following recommendations:70mai Dash Cam OmniAnbernic RG35XXChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week's podcast brings you a collection of in-depth explainers, which will show you how AI can (or cannot) create jokes, a look at the earliest portable computers, and the ways in which VPNs have evolved and improved.This week, we bring you the following tech explainers, tips, and tricks:Can AI Make Us Laugh?Early Portable ComputersHow VPNs Have EvolvedChristian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes brings you the latest tech news that will affect you and some tips and tricks to help you get better results from your electronics. For this week's show, we asked ChatGPT to help out with outlining and even writing the show. Here's a bit more information on how we used ChatGPT to script the podcast.This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concernsTwitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY TimesMobile phone inventor made first call 50 years agoThe Mother of All DemosWe've got these explainers:Can All Ransomware Be Decrypted?How to Fix Games That Won't Work in WindowsReasons to Use Office Online/Microsoft 365We finish the show with the following recommendations:RoomGPTBooom AI QuizHelloTalkChristian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:Twitter Removing Legacy Verified Blue ChecksLinus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked, Promotes Crypto ScamsAmazon Expands Fire TV LineupWe've got these tips and explainers:The Biggest Problems With OpenAI and ChatGPTCan Trojans Replicate Themselves?We finish the show with the following recommendations:Dockcase Explorer EditionSim Racing CheatersChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:New Twitter Scam Targets Online Banking Customers With RetweetsFake ChatGPT Chrome Extension Steals Facebook LoginsOpenAI Launches ChatGPT 4Meta Verified Launches in USAMeta Drops NFT Support in Facebook and InstagramWe've got this ChatGPT-4 explainer:Differences Between ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT 4We finish the show with the following recommendations:Samsung 43-inch Q60B QLED HDR TVDuelyst II on SteamChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host the tech podcast for technophobes. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:MiniDisc Connected to Nintendo Wii UProton VPN Launches Browser ExtensionAcronis Denies Large Data BreachWe've got these tips and explainers:What Is Snake Keylogger?How to Change Your Email AddressThere Is No ChatGPT Windows ClientWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Firewalla Purple SEFinal ZE8000 earbudsChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

The Nintendo Switch is six years old this month. Released on March 3rd, 2017, the versatile game console has proved hugely successful, becoming home not just to Nintendo Switch games, but also titles from Nintendo's back catalog.In this special edition of the Really Useful Podcast, we look at how the Switch has proved so popular, and look at why it is still the console to buy for group and solo gaming.Why You Should Still Buy a Nintendo Switch in 2023Change the Default Controls on GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo SwitchNintendo Wii U Consoles DyingThe Games That Made the Nintendo Switch a SuccessHow to Connect a Nintendo Switch to Your TV Without a DockHow to Record Gameplay Videos on the Nintendo SwitchYes, the Nintendo Switch Has Achievements We finish with these recommendations:Game Boy Advance LibraryBoomerang FuChristian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

Beware emoji financial advice! We take a look at perhaps the craziest tech news ever, attempt to decipher Spotify's latest NFT flirtation, explore digital currencies, and find out if ChatGPT will steal your job. We've also got some tips for keeping your robot vacuum clean.You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:Federal Judge Rules That Emojis Count as Financial AdviceSpotify Partners With NFT Projects to Test NFT-Locked Curated PlaylistsActivision Hack Exposes Employee and Game DataWe've got these tips and explainers:Digital Currency vs. Cryptocurrency: What's the Difference?Reasons Why You Should Buy a Steam Deck DockTips to Prolong Your Robot Vacuum's LifespanThe Types of Jobs Most at Risk From AIWe finish the show with the following recommendations:"Weird Al" Yankovic's Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity TourScrawl OnlineChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:Samsung to Revive Fan Edition Phones with Galaxy S23 FEOppo Reno8 Pro 5G ReviewInstagram Launches Broadcast ChannelsMeta Plans Paid Verification Badge for Facebook and InstagramWe've got these explainers:How VPNs Have EvolvedHow to Connect an Android Phone to a TVChristian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.