If you listen to the podcast, you've heard us mention Holistic Cost many times. Well, Nate figured it was probably time to explain what Holistic Cost is all about and how it can help you make better decisions.

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Nearly an hour of tech goodness and so much more for you this week. Along with the news, we've got some great tips for protecting your devices. Listen in to find out what's going on in the world of technology and how you can use it better.

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• Followup:
  • Stocks, Quarterly Reports (01:45)
  • McDonald’s iOS Shortcuts (02:55)
  • Apple to host virtual WWDC beginning June 22 (04:45)
  • Animal Crossing Art Generator (06:30)
  • Spotify Listening Together (08:55)
  • Google Lens can now copy and paste text from handwritten notes (11:05)
  • Fortnite is now one of the biggest games ever (13:30)
  • Peloton sales are up, no word on Mirror.co (16:05)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Protect your iPad screen - or phone, computer, etc. (18:05)
• Takes:
  • Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro (25:30)
  • Microsoft announces Surface Go 2,  Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2, and Surface Earbuds (29:10)
  • Twitter tests a warning message that tells users to rethink offensive replies (31:10)
  • Wink smart home devices now require a monthly subscription (33:55)
  • A Facebook bug wreaked havoc on some popular iOS apps (35:55)
• Security/Privacy: Hacker bribed Roblox insider to access user data (40:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: Google Feud (41:35)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Jump Desktop (43:55)
  • Nate: Bose SoundLink Micro, Portable Outdoor Speaker, (Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity), Black (49:30)
• Ramazon™ purchase (53:55)
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Well, we start off with Nate correcting a major foible on last week's episode and end up with Dave's biggest price guess blunder on the Ramazon pick. But in the middle, we have all kinds of (hopefully) accurate tech news for you.

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• Followup:
  • Rob Lowe - Parks and Rec (00:50)
  • Automatic shutting down May 28th (02:05)
  • iPhone Photos: 8 vs New SE vs 11 Pro (04:40)
  • The $400 iPhone SE has a more powerful processor than any Android phone (05:35)
  • David used that video service, meh. (06:05)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hard wired internet (08:30)
• Takes:
  • Companies trying ‘tattle ware’ to track employees working from home (14:15)
  • Facebook has a new tool to transfer photos to Google Photos (15:35)
  • Facebook reports 3 billion active users across services last month (17:20)
  • Google releases new Pixel Buds (18:55)
• Security/Privacy: Xiaomi phones are tracking their users (20:45)
• Bonus Odd Take: This website will self-destruct (21:45)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Reel Good (22:55)
  • Nate: Epocam or Iriun Cam (25:35)
• Ramazon™ purchase (27:50)
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Someone's hacked the mainframe and zoombombed the podcast this week. We've got all the regular tech goodness plus a pleasant interruption in the middle. Enjoy!

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• Followup:
  • Quibi (00:45)
  • Gruber’s review of the iPad Magic Keyboard (02:00)
  • Apple offers Series 5 Apple Watch in the refurbished store (04:00)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Fixing iOS notes (05:45)
• Mint Mobile (09:40)
• Teams Background Hack (21:30)
• Takes:
  • Facebook’s Messenger Rooms are Facebook’s answer to Zoom and Houseparty (27:45)
  • Choosing the right video conferencing tool for the job (29:35)
  • Epic Games launches Fortnite on Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it (31:40)
  • HBO Max will launch late May (33:00)
  • Apple expands services to more countries (37:45)
  • Microsoft Word now flags double spaces after a period as errors (41:00)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Nintendo confirms 160K accounts accessed in hacking attempts (44:00)
  • Google will make all advertisers prove their identities (45:30)
• Bonus Odd Take: Watch all 9 Star Wars Films at once (46:35)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Voloco App - Dave's Video (48:30)
  • Nate: One Switch via Setapp (50:25)
• Ramazon™ purchase (53:10)
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No matter what be happening out there, we're still bringing you all you need to know about the world of technology. We discuss Apple's announcement of the wonderfully priced new iPhone SE and so much more. Enjoy!

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• Followup:
  • Dave’s lights (00:55)
  • Quibi (02:00)
  • Google Meet Enhancement Suite (05:10)
  • Connected but at what cost (09:00)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Power saving techniques (13:35)
• Takes:
  • Apple announces new iPhone SE starting at $399 (19:55)
  • Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior (25:10)
  • Facebook is launching a dedicated gaming app to take on Twitch and YouTube (27:45)
  • Facebook will start warning users who engaged with ‘harmful’ misinformation (31:15)
  • Nintendo’s Animal Crossing is the biggest hit of the lockdown (34:30)
  • Folding@home you be part of a supercomputer to fight COVID-19 - Join the Notnerd team (36:35)
• Security/Privacy: Google Blocking 18m Coronavirus Scam Emails a Day (40:40)
• Bonus Odd Take: Google Play teacher-approved kids apps (42:35)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Keezy (43:30)
  • Nate: Soapbox (45:30)
• Amazon slashes commission rates for the affiliate program (47:55)
• Ramazon™ purchase (49:20)
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Tech news continues to be a bit thin during this time, but we've got you covered this week. A bit of news, plenty of tips, and laughs throughout.

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• Followup:
  • Wyze cam web cam follow up (01:15)
  • Don’t mute, get a better headset - our headsets (04:50)
  • Many governments and banks run on the 60-year-old programming language COBOL https://www.colbycc.edu/ (07:35)
  • Apple releases face shields (09:45)
  • Microsoft delays Windows 10X and Neo device (11:10)
• Not News: Google says no to Zoom for employees (12:25)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Install Windows on your Mac and why - Parallels option (14:35)
• Dillon's questions (23:15)
• Takes:
  • Apple and Google are launching a join COVID-19 tracing tool (27:50)
  • MacRumors free video content list (30:20)
  • Spotify Kids (32:55)
  • Google Stadia (35:20)
  • Colleges are using online proctor companies that watch students through webcams (38:45)
• Security/Privacy: Nope
• Bonus Odd Take: Dr. Seuss raps over Dr. Dre Beats (43:20)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Tyler: Homestarrunner YouTube (45:00)
  • Dave: GameEye iOS Android (47:40)
  • Nate: Scrabble Go (51:35)
• Ramazon™ purchase (53:40)
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Contrary to what the title might suggest, we do not suggest you mute this episode while listening. If you did, you would miss out on the week's tech news and some great tips, including some video call etiquette.

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• Followup:
  • April fools canceled (01:30)
  • Getting laid off via Zoom (02:20)
  • Zoom’s message to users (03:00)
  • Skype introduces video meetings with no sign up (05:15)
  • Comcast waiving data caps hasn’t hurt its network (06:45)
  • Amazon Prime Video now allows in-app transactions on iOS, Apple TV (07:30)
  • Apple to announce new iPhone SE and AirTags any moment now (09:45)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Mute yourself on video calls (10:30)
• Takes:
  • Facebook adds gift card discovery tools (14:25)
  • Record jobless claims are overwhelming states’ tech (15:50)
  • Google has new COVID-19 mobility report (16:55)
  • Dell now lets you control iPhones from its PCs (19:30)
  • Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky (22:35)
• Security/Privacy: Cybercriminals taking advantage of COVID-19 (24:40)
• Bonus Odd Take: Some Good News with John Krasinski (26:45)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: LED Flood Lights RGB Color Changing 100W Equivalent Outdoor, 15W Bluetooth Smart Floodlights RGB APP Control, IP66 Waterproof, Timing, 2700K&16 Million Colors 20 Modes for Garden Stage Lighting 2 Pack (28:55)
  • Nate: Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Exercise Peddler with Electronic Display , Black Model # RTL10273 (33:00)
• Ramazon™ purchase (36:40) 
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Just because you're staying home (you are staying home right?) doesn't mean you don't need to keep up with technology, in fact you might need it more. We've got some news and tips as usual, as well as a lengthy discussion on how to optimize your video quality for all those Zoom meetings you're doing.

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• Followup:
  • Mr. Robot not iRobot (01:05)
  • Wyze Scale - Wyze Band (01:35)
  • Zoom updates iOS app to stop sending data to Facebook (05:50)
  • Shocker: Streaming services, especially Disney+ see huge spike in subscriptions (06:50)
  • Throttling of streaming services (08:00)
  • Big tech gets behind COVID-19 hackathon (09:10)
  • Makers are using 3D printers to help produce medical supplies (10:40)
  • Archive.org opens National Emergency Library (14:20)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Look good on webcam (15:30)
• Takes:
  • Instagram introduces Co-Watching (24:15)
  • Apple releases OS updates (25:20)
  • Coronavirus causes a dip in podcast listening (27:35)
  • Apple releases COVID-19 app and website (29:50)
  • Spotify shutting down DJ app integration July 1st (31:05)
  • Not News: Google Podcasts comes to iOS (33:10)
• Security/Privacy: Google Play apps aimed at children found to contain ad fraud malware (35:00)
• Bonus Odd Take:
  • Accidentally Wes Anderson (36:15)
  • Puddles Pity Party 
  • https://www.instagram.com/david.baehler/
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave 7.5 Stand, Qi-Certified, Fast Charging iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, Xs Max, Xs, X, 8, 8 Plus, Galaxy S20 S10 S9 S8, Note 10 Note 9 (No AC Adapter) (38:50)
  • Nate: Turbo Boost Switcher for Mac OS (41:20)
• Ramazon™ purchase (43:15)
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This happened to be one of the shortest episodes we've done in years, but it is not short on content. We've got some more free options available right now and some actual tech news, including Apple's new/updated product announcement. Enjoy!

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• Followup:
  • Affinity is offering 90-day trials and 50% off their suite of products (00:55)
  • Stories.audible.com is free while schools are closed (01:45)
  • Kanopy offers free streaming through your library card (02:00)
  • Vooks free for a month, a year for teachers (02:35)
  • App Spring Cleaning Update (03:05)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Send animated GJYifs through iMessage (06:15)
• Takes:
  • Apple announces new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard, MacBook Air, and updated Mac mini (10:10)
  • Facebook lets most users opt-in to dark mode & desktop redesign (16:40)
  • Facebook develops super-precise public time-keeping service for the internet (18:15)
  • Microsoft Teams sees a 40% surge in usage (19:45)
  • Sony announces PS 5 specs (20:30)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: DYMO Label Maker | LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Portable Label Maker (23:30)
  • Nate: Snap Camera (26:35)
• Ramazon™ purchase (30:00)
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Due to current health concerns, we come to you from separate "studios" this week. But don't you fear, we've got some tech to talk about and some great tips and resources as we navigate the current situation.

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• Followup:
  • Apple developing a fitness app for iOS 14 (02:40)
  • Spring Cleaning your apps (05:15)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Video chat platforms (16:35)
• Takes:
  • Zoom CEO is giving K-12 schools videoconferencing for free (23:25)
  • U.S. providers offer free wi-fi for 60 days (27:05)
  • Apple retail stores closed until further notice (29:20)
  • Apple Card will allow customers to skip payment due to coronavirus (30:55)
  • Amazing educational resources made free (31:40)
• Security/Privacy:
  • The CIA has poor IT security (32:50)
  • Comcast publishes 200K unlisted phone numbers (34:45)
  • Famous iOS apps are snooping the pasteboard (35:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: 5+ hour one-take video of museum shot on iPhone (38:55)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (40:05)
  • Nate: Pock Touch Bar App (41:40)
• Ramazon™ purchase (44:15)
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