In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

iPhone X started a horrible design trend. Notches on the display. Apple is heralded for their design, yet they release a rounded mess of a display and people swoon. Let me tell you why it's an issue and why Android OEMs shouldn't copy.

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Tracking. We track all kinds of things, steps, sleep heart rate -- but for what? Adding numbers, graphs and statistics to these seemingly nominal parts of our life lets us focus on these aspects in order to improve this giving us a better life. Get more steps, better sleep simply by tracking and alalyzing -- it even adds a bit of competition.

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Women make up a huge demographic that is honestly ignored in many phases of technology. Whether it's coding, design or marketing -- women and men alike should play equal parts in each process because there isn't one type of person that the company wants to buy their end product so why should only one type of person be involved in the back end? Happy International Women's Day!

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Smarthome products are everywhere, some of us have one light switch, while others enjoy multiple ecosystems with smart thermostats and automated heaters. Either way, having a smart item with a little automation can go a long way into making your life a little easier and more convenient and I've got a few friends with me to discuss. Hopefully you get some ideas! Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://dexjohnspc.com to stay on top of my latest posts. Share this podcast with a friend! -- Guests (in order of introduction): Jacob Jones Spencer Swindell Jorge Gonzalez

Cord-cutting is a big deal! We no longer need to be tied to a cable subscription service with many channels we don't need. But there are necessities that you'll have to have in order to have a good experience. The set top box and proper internet infrastructure are vital.

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The terminal is the most powerful, exciting and exhilarating tool that Linux has to offer and there are commands that I run every time I open it, perhaps you'll find them useful too. Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts. Share this podcast with a friend!

White text on black backgrounds, the user staring and typing ferociously to get a task done. Is using the terminal necessary for the average user? No. However, your computer is running the commands in the background regardless and knowing some of these commands can help you remotely manage other systems and get things done more efficiently.

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A part two from the previous episode regarding the terms of service. Clicking agree is completely voluntary and it's something you don't have to do. With so many apps that are similar in functionality, but dissimilar in business practice and moral values -- you can find an app that suits your privacy and data needs.

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Terms of service (also known as terms of use and terms and conditions, commonly abbreviated as TOS or ToS and ToU) are rules by which one must agree to abide in order to use a service. (Source: Wikipedia). With that being said, these terms while arduous, are incredibly important for the end user and should always be something you parse through to ensure you understand what you're signing up for.

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While the definition of a computer has not changed over the years, the form factor and specifications certainly have making it accessible to more people, at many price points and many look and feels. What is right perfect computer? You have to ask yourself what will you do with the machine first.

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