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S6 Ep 21DRM

Digital Rights Management is discussed.

May 21, 20251 min

S6 Ep 20Technology for the Disabled

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

May 14, 20251 min

S6 Ep 19Crowdfunding

We talk about Crowdfunding with sites like Kickstarter, Indigogo and others.

May 7, 20251 min

S6 Ep 18Using Tech to Manage Tech

Technology is changing rapidly. There are some things to help you cope.

Apr 30, 20251 min

S6 Ep 17XR Glasses

Are you ready for "cyborg" glasses?

Apr 23, 20251 min

S6 Ep 16AI Images

ChatGPT can now create images. It's being used a lot.

Apr 16, 20251 min

S6 Ep 15Amazon Alexa Get Upgraded This Month

The Amazon smart speaker with the AI Alexa is upgrading this month.

Apr 9, 20251 min

S6 Ep 14The Real Data Centre

We talk about somthing you probably use every day and may not know about - the data centre!

Apr 2, 20251 min

S6 Ep 13Windows 11 Dies in October

Can you still use your PC if you don't upgrade?

Mar 26, 20251 min

S6 Ep 12Somebody Is Watching You

Cameras are everywhere.

Mar 19, 20251 min

S6 Ep 11Goodbye to GPS?

Is it time to say goodbye to GPS?

Mar 12, 20251 min

S6 Ep 10Dangerous Technology

Not everything tech is safe - we talk about some concerns.

Mar 5, 20251 min

S6 Ep 9Malware Scams Get Creative

There are new malware scams out there to be aware of.

Feb 26, 20251 min

S6 Ep 8What Happened?

What has happened to a lot of the tech brands we use to know and love?

Feb 19, 20251 min

S6 Ep 73-D Printing

3-D printing and 3-D printers can do more than you may know about.

Feb 12, 20251 min

S6 Ep 6Wearable HUD's

HUD's, or "Heads Up Displays" are now coming to the market - is it time to buy one?

Feb 5, 20251 min

S6 Ep 5Jetsuits 2.0!

Gretchen and I got to fly the jetsuits again!

Jan 29, 20250 min

S6 Ep 4CES 2025

We talk about the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that just wrapped up in Las Vegas.

Jan 22, 20251 min

S6 Ep 3Wildfire Scams

The team at User Friendly holds the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires in our hearts and prayers. There are many ways to help - but there are also scammers who are out in force to steal your money. This week we talk about how to avoid these scams and how to help.

Jan 15, 20251 min

S6 Ep 2STEM Education 2025

We talk about science, technology, engineering and mathmatics for children.

Jan 8, 20251 min

S6 Ep 12025 Tech

Happy New Year!Today we talk 2025 technology.

Jan 1, 20251 min

S1 Ep 52Flying Cars and Jetsuits

Flying cars and jetsuits/jetpacks are here. Are you ready?

Dec 25, 20241 min

S5 Ep 50Drones

We talk about drones.

Dec 18, 20241 min

S5 Ep 49The 12 Days of Scams

Scams are everywhere this year. Let's be safe!

Dec 11, 20241 min

S5 Ep 48Extended Warranties

Are extended warranties worth it?

Dec 4, 20241 min

S5 Ep 47Happy Thanksgiving from User Friendly 2.0!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! This week we talk about the bad guys trying to steal your money during the holidays.

Nov 27, 20241 min

S5 Ep 46Flying Vehicles

We talk about the flying vehicles you may see on (or above) the road soon.

Nov 20, 20241 min

S5 Ep 45Satellites

We talk about satellites, their use in daily life and some risks.

Nov 13, 20241 min

S5 Ep 44Beware Fake SSD's

There is a flood of fake SSD hard drives on the market. Make sure the one you get it real.

Nov 6, 20241 min

S5 Ep 43Computer Monitors

We talk computer monitors in 2024. The prices have come down. What do you actually need?

Oct 30, 20241 min

S5 Ep 42Is Your Phone Your Only Camera?

Most of us carry a smart phone these days. With the holidays coming up can you rely on your phone's camera for those memories. This week we talk about camera technology and if you still need two devices.

Oct 21, 20241 min

S5 Ep 41Cyber Security Month Guest Joan Woodward

Join Woodward with The Travelers Institute joins User Friendly this week.

Oct 9, 20241 min

S5 Ep 40Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Oct 2, 20241 min

S5 Ep 39We Have Flown!

We talk about what it is actually like to fly a jetpack!

Sep 25, 20241 min

S5 Ep 38Flying Cars and Jetsuits Are A Reality

Flying cars and jetsuits/jetpacks are here. Are you ready?

Sep 18, 20241 min

S5 Ep 37Apple Announces the New iPhone 16

iPhone 16 is here - is it worth the upgrade?

Sep 11, 20241 min

S5 Ep 36Oregon Air Show

We talk the Oregon Air Show

Sep 4, 20241 min

S5 Ep 35Computers for the Kids

What kind of a computer do you need for your kids for back to school?

Aug 28, 20241 min

S5 Ep 34User Friendly Tech Wednesday for 8/21/24

This week we talk robots and AI

Aug 21, 20241 min

S5 Ep 33Windows Paint Is Going Strong

Microsoft has decided to ax MS Paint 3D in favor of MS Paint (formally Windows Paint). Paint was originally released in 1985 with Windows 1.0

Aug 14, 20241 min

S5 Ep 32Tech Wednesday 8-5-24

Redbox is bankrupt. What happens to the content customers have purchased?

Aug 7, 20241 min

S5 Ep 31Video Game Streaming

We talk about game services over streaming platforms.

Jul 31, 20241 min

S5 Ep 30Archaeological Tech

Technology is changing archology.

Jul 24, 20241 min

S5 Ep 29Cosplay Tech

We talk changes to cosplay due to new technology.

Jul 17, 20241 min

S5 Ep 28Summer STEM Projects For Your Kids

Summer is here! It's hot and the kids are looking for something to do. This week we talk projects your children will find fun and that will allow them to build something they can use.

Jul 9, 20241 min

S5 Ep 27Social Media in 2024

We talk social media trends in 2024.

Jun 26, 20241 min

S5 Ep 26AI Fitness Coach

Will AI replace your fitness coach using your smart watch?

Jun 19, 20241 min

S5 Ep 25Fake Electronics

Fake electronics are everywhere! Watch Yourself!

Jun 12, 20241 min

S5 Ep 24Drones

We talk drones.

Jun 5, 20241 min

S5 Ep 23Homebrew Video Games

We talk new games in 2024 for your 1982 video game console.

May 29, 20241 min