Two of our top Minnesota stories had themes of privacy, security, and what happens to our digital life when we leave this earthly realm. One of the startups we discuss, SecretValet, has what is essentially a dead man’s switch so that important digital documents and files end up in the hands of those who need them after we’re gone.

Macabre? Not really…if you have life, health or homeowner’s insurance you are protecting against the possibility something might happen, so why not do the same with your digital life?

Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott and Phil Wilson

The Podcast

Past Week’s Top Minnesota Stories

* St. Paul teen’s suicidal Facebook post raises ethical issues

* Target’s IT chief set a new direction, starting with smaller budget

* Stratasys’ Q2 Cost-Cutting Moves Continue Its 2016 Turnaround

* High-Tech Firm SecretValet Makes Simple Data Storage Obsolete

* SecretValet website

* Carpet cleaner Zerorez sues U.S. Olympic Committee over social media ban

Other Top Tech Stories

* Windows 10’s Anniversary Update is now available

* Apple’s new TV plan is a TV guide

Cool Thing of the Week

* Phil: Here’s How To Watch The Olympics If You Don’t Own A TV

* Tim: Brave browser for macOS

* Steve: The Ultimate Privacy Guide and PrivacyTools.io

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