In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

The cloud, you've heard about it and whether you like it or not -- you're using it!

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What is MWC? Mobile World Congress is a yearly event that takes place in Barcelona, Spain where the largest mobile device manufacturers get together and show off their latest contributions to the mobile space. This year Samsung stole the show with their Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. New camera tech is making this device stand out by being the first device that has multiple apertures, allowing different amounts of light in at the right time. Is this enough to make you whip out your wallet?

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Ads are everywhere on the internet. This does not mean that all companies are selling your data, but they are paying for access to you.

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I'm pro gun; however, with so much technology encompassing our lives why aren't we utilizing it to save lives when we have so many gun related incidents? Partially because the NRA is afraid of relinquishing control due to fear of all guns being taken away, which is sad an selfish because this is an effort to save lives. From fingerprint authorization to wearables authorization, tech can help -- if we let it.

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Although our smartphones are great for games and fun, don't take for granted that you're wielding an incredibly capable productivity tool that can do so much more.

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In this episode I am joined by my local crypto currency enthusiast, Spencer Swindell and we dive deep into Bitcoin, Litecoin and others as we take the veil off of cryptocurrencies, what they are and how to get them.

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Do you subscribe to the typical cable model where Comcast charges you one amount, then another after a certain period of time elapses plus equipment fees? Cord cutting can have you taking charge of your own entertainment destiny and subscribing to services that look and feel the way you want and only have what you need in them. Additionally, it will give you the flexibility to take these services where you want and modify them when you want.

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In a world of Apple Pay and Android Pay we can easily tap our phones and pay for items. Why aren't these technologies everywhere at this point? What came before them? Most importantly, are they SAFE for us to use?

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Is Google always listening to you and saving off your voice data for nefarious reasons? Apple fans seem to think so. With that being said, let me clear the air. At the end of the day, I urge you, do not trust ANY company wholeheartedly with your precious data, whether it's Apple, Google, Microsoft or Lenovo. You do NOT do it. Let's continue our discussion, follow me on Twitter @dexter_johnson and visit https://DexJohnsPC.com for the latest articles that I've written.

February 9th 2018 was the release of the Apple HomePod, the company's first attempt at making a smart speaker with incredibly rich sound with voice controlling the interface. Is this the right product for you? It could be, understanding the positives and negatives will hopefully help you reach a decision. Let's break it down!! Read the corresponding post on DexJohn's PC, https://dexjohnspc.com/2018/02/12/apple-homepod-impressions/.