Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Episode 241: Silver Lining of the Cloud


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Please people, back up your data! This week we have a harrowing tale of a lost file. Also, don't give celebrities Bitcoin, like way too many people did during the Twitter hack last week. All that and more, this week on the Notnerd podcast.

Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week.

  • Followup:
    • Wes one backup is none backup - Backblaze (01:50)
    • Automatic rebate 59.99 (04:40)
    • iOS 14 iPhone back tap (05:30)
    • T-Mobile announces new Scam Shield app and features (07:20)
  • Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Grab scroll bar. Also, tap the top to return to home (10:25)
  • Takes:
    • Who’s behind Wednesday’s epic Twitter hack? (15:25)
    • Zoom for Home - DTEN ME device (19:35)
    • Apple expands Apple News & Apple News+ with audio, local news (21:35)
    • 6 ways to find your old iPhone’s serial number to claim your $25 (23:00)
    • The fax machine still underpins public health system (24:40)
  • Security/Privacy: A hacker is selling details of 142 million MGM hotel guests on the dark web (27:40)
  • Bonus Odd Take: Hamilton Act 1 but it’s Muppets (28:55)
  • Picks of the Week:
    • Dave: Josh Gad, YouTube, Reunited Apart (29:50)
    • Nate: Digital to Analog Converter DAC, SPDIF Coaxial Optical Convert to L/R RCA and 3.5mm Audio Adapter (32:35)
  • Ramazon™ purchase (35:15)
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