User Friendly - The Podcast

Are you ready for the next version of Windows? Ready for a subscription model for Windows features? If not, you're not alone. This week, we discuss the rumors about what Windows 12 will be. Our guest this week is expert Sam Boyle from Momentum Marketing, who is joining us to talk about promotion and business in the modern era.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, we talk about the next generation of mobile devices - 6G.The Vault host James Sherwood joins us to review Tales from Talanya, a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and tabletop role-playing game made by educators for educators.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Average new car prices hit $50,000 for the first time in December. What is driving up prices? Is technology to blame?Our guest this week is David Fradin, author and technology professional. Trained at HP, he has been involved in numerous exciting projects, including the Apple /// (Apple 3). David gives us a unique look and perspective at Spice Catalyst (spicecatalyst.com).William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week's episode includes news, retro gaming ports, and a discussion of fake products and the hazards of buying them.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we discuss Organizational Software. What are some of the applications you can use to keep your finances and daily life in order?Author and Host Gretchen Winkler answers your questions on her new Cyberhawk, Rise of Hero's novel.Author and reporter Kay Thomson just tried out for Wheel of Fortune! She brings us a bit of an inside look at that process.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

How many subscriptions do you have? Do you remember when you actually owned something? This week, we talk about subscription fatigue and what you can do to keep costs under control.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we discuss some of the latest scams to look out for this U.S. tax season.The Vault host James Sherwood joins us with his take on Soul Masters.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for news, a cheerful discussion about stereos, and your questions with our answers.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

With CEO Kathleen Kennedy's Exit, the future of Star Wars is a bit in flux. Today, we bring you the latest information on what's happening and what the rumors are.We also look at real-world hacks on smart devices and what you can do to protect yourself.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk ComicCon and welcome guest Dr. Vin Mitty.The team had its first experience at a FanExpo since Wizard World was replaced.Meet AI Expert Mitty, who provides guidance on distinguishing what's real from what's hype.Finally, we talk about common sense ways you can minimize your trackability.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Interview with Gretchen Winkler about The Knight School Journal and the Cyberhawk Universe, and a creepy discussion of modern information gathering using everyday items.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

News, CES, and a report on what is happening with Arcade 1UpHosts: William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Join us for our observations about last year and the year to come.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Hosts William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we end the year with a look at a few interesting new(er) scams you should be aware of.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

We discuss the news and then delve into the Vault with James Sherwood.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, the team dives into a set of questions that you have sent us throughout the year.Guest: Luke SandersWill Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week we are proud to feature our annual Holiday Show! It\'s that time of year again - join us for what\'s new for this holiday season.Michael Regina, host of Comic Friendly 2.0, joins us to talk Mr. Freeze. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

We officially kick off this year's Season of Giving with a nonprofit we are proud to support: William Temple House. The charity's executive director joins us to talk about their mission - always important but more important than ever this year.With the holidays now upon us, we talk about the latest in kitchen gadgets in our first segment.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week an intensive Question and Answer session.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Pick your side... Horde or Alliance, er um, I mean Android or Apple! Today, we dive into the two phone platforms and make a decision on which one is better. In our second segment, The Vault host, James Sherwood, brings us Borderlands 4! Bill shares his experience at this year's SNAFU convention.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for a conversation about Holiday scams and an interview with our guest, Ebrima Jallow.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Another fun look back at pop culture and technology topics.Willian Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we discuss cybersecurity, gaming, and a few other topics concerning superheroes.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk AI hardware.Our second segment features Bill Snodgrass with a new single-player RPG.  Following that, we talk about holiday scams.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week for a talk about robot dogs!Our second segment features guests Kendy Pearson and Arnaud Lucas.Pearson talks about her award-winning book "When the Mountains Wept".Lucas is a digital problem solver and talks about the use of technology to execute product growth.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

The news about tech and pop culture.  Chat about Cthulhu game and ThePeacemaker.  The guest is Dennis Meador.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to answer your questions about Iron Man. And you sent in a lot! Check it out to get the details!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, we have the news and Rose City Comic Con, where we are joined by The Vault\'s James Sherwood for a great time at Rose City..William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, we have the news, and the team discusses subscriptions, the various types, and how they can be perplexing to customers.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, the team talks about new smartphones - both the upcoming iPhone 17 as well as upcoming offerings from Samsung and others.Our second segment features \\\"The Vault\\\" host discussing The Disney Lorcana card game.William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Retro games and computers have an interest, according to your questions! Join us this week as we attempt to answer the top 10 questions you have sent in on this topic.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for tech and pop culture news discussion.Our guest is Alan Maas, writer and historian with a focus on South Dakota.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Guest Douglas Estrada joins us this week to talk about EMFs. Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael joins us in the second segment to talk about Captain Adam and Firestorm. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to talk all things Ironman!In addition the team discusses the latest in tech news including a new malware targeting Mac users.William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Have you ever tried to buy something and find that you weren't able? Think PlayStation 5 or Ticket Master. This week we discuss why this happens (hint: it's not because they want it to.)William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk about comic cons! San Diego Comic Con is this summer, as are many others. This week, we review Silver City Comic Con in Nevada (USA) and Montreal Comic Con in Quebec (Canada). William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us as we celebrate our 12th anniversary!The Vault host James Sherwood reviews Octopath in our second segment.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us as we travel back in time two years and see what was hot in tech at the time.William Sikkens, Jeremy Winkler, Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Our guest is Nir Bashan, bestselling author of The Creator Mindset and the upcoming The Solution Mindset.Other topics include the growing trend of fraudulent ads appearing on social media and in emails. We discuss steps to protect yourself.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as Bill Snodgrass presents his review of the new modules for Call of Cthulhu. Our second segment features guest Al Kushner, the expert on using AI with LinkedIn. He covers some details on how you can better use the social network and make it work for you.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Brain Control Interfaces are a reality, and we can expect to see them used more commonly in the future. Companies want to make money off your thoughts. This technology is something straight out of Science Fiction. Join us as we look at the future.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Host Bill Snodgrass discusses "The Viking Age".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler