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Meta and Children's Safety of Social Media

May 13, 20261 min

The YouTube Myth

May 6, 20261 min

Surveillance Nation

Apr 29, 20261 min

Public WiFi

Apr 22, 20261 min

Vaccum Tubes

Apr 15, 20261 min

Emulators

Apr 8, 20261 min

S7 Ep 13Ember Sword

Web 3.0 has a lot of great features. But scammers are taking advantage too.

Apr 1, 20261 min

S7 Ep 12Windows 12

Is a subscription going to be required to use your computer with Windows 12?

Mar 25, 20261 min

S7 Ep 116G

6G Mobile is coming, what does this mean for you?

Mar 18, 20261 min

S7 Ep 10Cars

A new car, on average, now costs over $50,000 in the United States. Why?

Mar 11, 20261 min

S7 Ep 9Fakes

We talk about fake hardware and software and how to spot it.

Mar 4, 20261 min

S7 Ep 8Household and Budgeting Apps

There are good, and bad, apps to help with your budget.

Feb 25, 20261 min

S7 Ep 7Subscription Overload 2026

We talk the status of subscriptions in 2026.

Feb 18, 20261 min

S7 Ep 6Scam Season

We talk tax scams in 2026.

Feb 11, 20261 min

S7 Ep 5Old and New Stereo Equipment

We talk antique audio and modern digital stereo equipment.

Feb 4, 20261 min

S7 Ep 4Tech Wed 1-28-26

Compromized Electronics listening to you.

Jan 28, 20261 min

S7 Ep 3Tech Wed 1-21-26

How do I minimize tracking?

Jan 21, 20261 min

S7 Ep 2Somebody Is Watching What You Watch

What devices are spying on you?

Jan 14, 20261 min

S7 Ep 1Smart Devices Achilles Heel

What happens when you smart device stops being supported?

Jan 7, 20261 min

S6 Ep 522026 Tech Trends

What's new for 2026?

Dec 31, 20251 min

S6 Ep 51Holiday Gifts

This week, we discuss what to look for at after-Christmas sales.

Dec 24, 20251 min

S6 Ep 50Scams

There are some new scams you should know about.

Dec 17, 20251 min

S6 Ep 49Origins of Dungeons and Dragons

The Vault host James Sherwood joins us this week to talk the history of D&D and role playing games.

Dec 10, 20251 min

S6 Ep 48Cyborgs, Robots and AI

Many things that were science fiction 10 years ago are now a reality. From Cyborgs to Robots to Jetsuits and AI, these things are now all part of our world.

Dec 3, 20251 min

S6 Ep 47User Friendly is proud to support William Temple House

Join us for the 2025 Season of Giving as we are proud to support William Temple House. For details on how you can help go to userfriendly.show and click the link!

Nov 26, 20251 min

S6 Ep 46Kitchen Gadgets

We talk this years kitchen gadgets.

Nov 19, 20251 min

S6 Ep 452025 Holiday Special

Join us for our review of what's hot and what's not in this years technology gifts.

Nov 12, 20251 min

S6 Ep 44Android vs Apple

Are you Android or Apple? The the round begin!

Nov 5, 20251 min

S6 Ep 43Old Scams, New Approaches

As we go into this years holidays we are seeing a new (well new take on an old) scam.

Oct 29, 20251 min

S6 Ep 42Phones Like Computers

Your phone may have more personal information on it than your computer. The hackers know that too.

Oct 22, 20251 min

S6 Ep 41Cars Like Computers

Cars are getting more complicated - and a lot more recalls.

Oct 15, 20251 min

S6 Ep 40The Holidays Are Around The Corner

It's almost that time!

Oct 8, 20251 min

S6 Ep 39AOL Ends Dial-Up Service

After 33 years, AOL shuts down it's dial-up service.

Oct 1, 20251 min

S6 Ep 38The End of Windows 10 is Nigh

Here are some pointers if you are still using Windows 10.

Sep 24, 20251 min

S6 Ep 37Electronic Comics

Comic Books are also on the information super highway.

Sep 17, 20251 min

S6 Ep 36AI Voice Fakes

AI Voice Fakes are becoming more prevelant.

Sep 10, 20251 min

S6 Ep 35Subscription Overload

Have monthly subscriptions gone too far?

Sep 3, 20251 min

S6 Ep 34Do I Need a New Phone?

The new phones are coming. Do you need to upgrade?

Aug 27, 20251 min

S6 Ep 33Home Arcades

It is now possible to get an arcade... in your home!

Aug 20, 20251 min

S6 Ep 32STEM

STEM projects for back to school.

Aug 13, 20251 min

S6 Ep 31Color E-readers

Amazon has released a color version of their e-reader. Is it worth buyting?

Aug 6, 20251 min

S6 Ep 30Capacity Issues

Have you ever encountered a problem that prevented you from booking with Ticketmaster or purchasing your PlayStation 5 due to technical and inventory issues?

Jul 23, 20251 min

S6 Ep 29Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is getting an update.

Jul 16, 20251 min

S6 Ep 28Home Entertainment Hardware in 2025

What's new in home entertainment hardware in 2025?

Jul 9, 20251 min

S6 Ep 27Insecure Devices

Are you computer and networking devices secure?

Jul 2, 20251 min

S6 Ep 26Internet Access

I discuss options for accessing the Internet

Jun 25, 20251 min

S6 Ep 25Windows 10 Death Date Close At Hand

Windows 10 dies on October 14. If you need to use it after this date there are several things that must be done.

Jun 18, 20251 min

S6 Ep 24Brain Control Interfaces

What was Sci-Fi is now reality in that there are devices out and in development that allow you to control your computer with your thoughts.

Jun 11, 20251 min

S6 Ep 23Internet Options

Your choices for Internet providers are discussed.

Jun 4, 20251 min

S6 Ep 22Technology for the Disabled

Technology enhances our lives, and this is no exception for the disabled.  

May 28, 20251 min