Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Another week, another plethora of tech news, tips, and picks. We cover Amazon, Apex Legends, more Amazon, and even Internet Explorer in this episode, stick around to the end for even more Amazon in the popular random purchase segment.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Shady companies using Apple enterprise certificates for shady apps (01:40)
• Carlton loses the fight against Fortnite over 'his dance' (03:20)
• Apex Legends is EA's answer to Fortnite (03:45)
• Marriot wants your data to check if you were part of the hack (05:55)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: (07:05)
  • Setting up Medical ID - iOS
  • Medical ID - Free for Android
• Microsoft says to stop using Internet Explorer (11:35)
• Amazon to acquire eero wifi company (13:05)
• Amazons amazing amount of square footage (14:35)
• US iPhone users spent, on average, $79 on apps last year (16:10)
• Apple rumored to have a March 25th Special Event (16:55)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Online dating scams cost Americans $143 million (21:10)
  • Selling 911 data is illegal - US carriers reportedly did it anyway (22:35)
• Bonus Odd Take: The hippest internet cafe of 1995 (23:10)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Nextdoor - Mentioned in Ep 120 (24:15)
  • Nate: Canon M50 mirrorless camera (28:05)
• Random Amazon purchase(s): (30:40)
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Nate and Dave start off with a new guarantee for the podcast. After that, we have an action-packed episode with plenty of tech news, helpful tips, and cool picks.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Snowpocalypse (02:10)
• OnePlus photo winner is a stolen DSLR photo (03:20)
• Apple has fixed FaceTime bug in 12.1.4 out now (03:55)
• Apple is paying the bug bounty to the 14-year-old who found the bug (04:25)
• Spotify bought Gimlet and Anchor to make a run at podcasting (05:10)
• Fortnite hosts a Marshmello concert watched by millions (06:15)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: 4 "Ds" of Email (08:50)
• Locast free local broadcast tv in major cities (14:15)
• Angela Ahrendts leaving after 5 years as Apple's SVP of Retail (17:20)
• 230 new emojis in the final list for 2019 (18:55)
• On covering webcams, John Gruber's response to Joanna Stern's WSJ article (20:20)
• Apple tells app developers to disclose or remove screen recording code (24:15)
• Security: Thousands of industrial refrigerators can be defrosted due to default passwords (25:45)
• Bonus Odd Take: Cybersecurity tips and product reviews together at last (26:15)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Vantage Calendar (26:55)
  • Nate: Nate's Lume Cube Lite Review (28:25)
• Random Amazon purchase (29:35)
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We start off the episode with some hot Suber Bowl nutrition talk that you won't want to miss. Then it's on to a lively discussion on all of tech news we found this week that you need to know about. Add to that a listener question and some great picks for another great episode.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Super Bowl Review - Nate's PDX Fast Foodie Whisps Video (01:30)
• Hulu testing ads during pause (05:25)
• Puma also working on self-lacing shoes (06:15)
• Netflix has more certified fresh movies than Prime, Hulu, and HBO combined (06:30)
• iPad Pro video behind the scenes video shot on iPad Pro (07:25)
• Apple Q1 Results: The Six Colors report card (08:45)
• Spotify is in talks to buy Gimlet for more than $200 million (09:30)
• Amazon received 850,000 applications when they raised the minimum wage to $15/hour (11:15)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Where is a good place to buy a used iPhone? Is it possible to find a used iPhone 8? (12:55)
  • Apple Official Refurbished Store
  • Gazelle - buy & sell smartphones
• Apple clashed with Facebook and Google - Walt Mossberg's tweet on iOS control (18:55)
• Apple apologizes about FaceTime bug, software fix coming (23:40)
• Justice Dept. charges Huawei with fraud (26:15)
• A tiny screw shows why iPhones won't be assembled in the USA (27:10)
• Apple plans gaming subscription services sources say (30:15)
• Security: See above
• Bonus Odd Take: #10yearchallenge, how popular websites have changed (34:00)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Angry Birds Dream Blast by Rovio Entertainment (35:35)
  • Nate: Drafts Where text starts, on iOS, coming to Mac (38:00)
• Random Amazon purchase (40:50)
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There's plenty of great stories to talk about in the world of technology this week. We have some deals, some tips, and a whole lot of donations made by Apple. As always stick around for our picks of the week and the random Amazon purchase made by one of you.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple Pay coming to Target, Taco Bell and more top US retail locations (01:20)
• YouTube TV now covers 98% of US households - Free month when you purchase a ROKU for $30 (03:50)
• Hulu drops base plan $2 after Netflix went up (05:15)
• Amazon paused sales of Echo Wall Clock due to connectivity issues (05:45)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Use Siri to go straight to the right settings (06:30)
• As many as 11,543 Microsoft employees got swept up in a reply-all email apocalypse (09:50)
• Apple highlights charitable giving program, over $125 million in 2018 donations (13:15)
• Apple is kicking off Shot on iPhone challenge (14:55)
• Amazon field testing new delivery Scout in Snohomish County (16:00)
• Microsoft's Bing was temporarily blocked in China (18:45)
• Security: Phishing Quiz from Google (19:40)
• Bonus Odd Take: The "Marie Kondo Effect' comes at a weird time for thrift stores (22:15)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: FRTMA [2 in 1] Replacement Cap Compatible with Pencil/Used as Stylus for All Touch Screen Tablets/Cell Phones (Pack of 3), White (26:00)
  • Nate: LightDims Original Strength - Light Dimming LED covers/Light Dimming Sheets for Routers, Electronics and Appliances and more. Dims 50-80% of Light. Same product just different packaging." (30:35)
• Where Amazon Returns go to be resold by hustlers (34:35)
• Random Amazon purchase (37:50)
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• Patreon now has over 3 million patrons (40:35)

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After a discussion about Nate's car window getting broken and what went missing, we get right into a bunch of technology tidbits for you this week. We even discuss a few listener questions on watching Netflix, home internet and cell phone plans.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Nate's Backpack and Broken Windows (00:50)
• Nike kills shoelaces with new smart shoes (04:35)
• Apple replaced 11 million batteries in the replacement program (06:15)
• Netflix raising prices again (07:15)
• Crypto Watch: Americans lost $1.7 billion trading bitcoin in 2018 and more than half don't know they can claim a deduction (09:30)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Passcode Lock Apps (10:15)
• Listener Questions
  • Debbie: Netflix is going away on the Nintendo Wii, what is the best way to watch it without a smart tv? Cheapest but good- Roku Express get the Premiere if it's same price. (14:00)
  • I live in the greater Portland area and I wonder if you have recommendations for quality but cheap home internet service (no cable needed) and also cell phone service? (15:55)
    • Frontier Internet if available
    • Clark Howard cell phone service guide
    • T-Mobile Military Discount
    • T-Mobile 55+ Plan
• Apple is now selling $129 smart battery cases for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max (20:30)
• Japan's robot hotel lays off half the robots after they created more work for humans (23:25)
• Not News: Facebook's '10 Year Challenge' is just a harmless meme - right? (24:30)
• Facebook employees caught leaving 5-star reviews for Portal (26:10)
• Pew study shows 74% of users did not know Facebook classifies their interests (27:10)
• In the fake news era, native ads are mudding the waters (30:30)
• Security: DuckDuckGo's private searches will now pull up Apple Maps (31:50)
• Bonus Odd Take: Flopstarter.com (33:50)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: OptiSigns - Amazon FireTV Stick 4K (35:25)
  • Nate: JUST MIXER Audio Mixer - Battery/USB Powered Portable Pocket Audio Mixer w/ 3 Stereo Channels (3.5mm) Plus On/Off Switch (39:10)
• Random listener Amazon purchase of the week (43:25)
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Well, the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is over and we tried to find anything announced there that you might care about or possibly buy. What we found is lots of really expensive products that don't really solve a problem. Lucky for you there is plenty of other tech to talk about this week.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Dave's iPad Pro 10.5" (00:35)
• Discussion on monitors (02:15)
• Samsung issues Q4 earnings guidance - LG too (03:50)
• Democrats faked online push to outlaw alcohol in Alabama Race (04:30)
• Fortnite on iOS had it's best month in December (06:45)
• CryptoWatch: Ethereum Classic suspended after blockchain history rewrites (07:50)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly reply to messages in iOS (10:10)
• CES 2019 (12:50)
  • Best and worst from Tech Crunch
  • Engadget best of CES awards
  • LG HomeBrew
  • IKEA smart blinds
  • Apple coming to Smart TVs
• People older than 65 share the most fake news (21:45)
• Amazon ad strategy - free samples (23:35)
• Google Assistant is coming to Google Maps (26:15)
• Samsung phone users perturbed to find they can't delete Facebook (27:45)
• Security: Not News: Government shutdown leaves dozens of websites vulnerable (28:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: CES covered this
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer (31:10)
  • Nate: Rain-X 21 inches 5079278-2 Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellency Wiper Blade, 21" (Pack of 1) (34:10)
• Random Amazon purchase (38:15)
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Of course, everyone seems to be talking about how 'Apple is Doomed' once again. We talk a bit about that, but there's plenty of other interesting tech news and tips to cover this week as we move into our third year of 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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Backblaze secure cloud backups (00:50)
• Notnerd Episode 1: Define Notnerd (03:25)
• Huawei punishes 2 employees for tweeting from iPhone (04:45)
• How much of the internet is fake? (06:20)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Advanced Do Not Disturb Mode (08:40)
• What to expect from CES 2019 - This bike comes with Amazon Alexa for directions (12:30)
• Windows 10 passes Windows 7 in market share (14:20)
• What's going on with Apple?
  • Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors (17:30)
  • New single Day Apple App Store record sales on New Year's Day (23:00)
  • Apple Watch is now a bigger business for Apple than iPod ever was (23:20)
• This clever AI hid data from its creators to cheat at its appointed task (25:20)
• The best apps for managing your kid's phone for 2018 (27:20)
• Security:
  • China's APT10 hacking group targets MSPs (30:20)
  • Delete the Weather Channel app if you're concerned about your location data (32:15)
• Bonus Odd Take: Merriam-Webster: Time Traveler for new words (34:10)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Anker PowerCore Fusion, Portable Charger 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger, Foldable Plug and PowerIQ, Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung Galaxy and More (36:15)
  • Nate: Zoom.us online meetings (39:55)
• Leave an iTunes Review and be featured on the Podcast
• Random Amazon purchase (42:15)
• Support Notnerd on Patreon and get cool stuff - Thanks Dillon Gentry! (45:05)

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We kick off 2019 with a fun episode what little news there is in tech this time of year. There's also some helpful tip and picks to help you tech better.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Tech Story: "New Year's Resolutions" - The 12 Week Year (00:35)
• Pro tip for giving gifts to your lady. Apple Watch fits inside a Gerber knife box perfectly. (02:45)
• Isla's Christmas Present Video
• Followup:
  • YouTube TV is the favorite live TV service in cordcutternews.com survey (05:15)
  • Fortnite was 2018's most important social network - More on the Carlton dance lawsuit (06:10)
  • HQ Trivia adds daily Words game (07:55)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Settings > iTunes & App Store and then toggle In-App Ratings & Reviews to off. (09:35)
• 5 Takes:
  • Amazon announces record holiday season (12:40)
  • Facebook suspends five accounts related to Alabama special election (16:35)
  • Snapchat adds lenses for cats and dogs (18:40)
  • Massive CenturyLink outage affects 911 service (19:50)
  • That massive glitter bomb package was staged (22:55)
• Security: Take the week off
• Bonus Odd Take: TerribleMaps Twitter account (25:00)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Ava Airborne (26:45)
  • Nate: TweetDeck - Mac App Store version (29:05)
• Random Amazon purchase (31:05)
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The last episode of 2018 is full of great tips, news, and general good times. We cover some of the best and worst tech of 2018 and so much more.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Dave's 'new' iPad Pro (01:20)
• Xfinity vs. YouTube TV, a study on people using multiple devices at the same time (02:50)
• Bankrate.com Clark Howard (07:55)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Picture while taking video (08:18)
• Drone denial-of-service attack against Gatwick airport (10:15)
• Tech Crunch's best and worst gadgets of 2018 (12:20)
• Time best iPhone and Android apps of 2018 (18:45)
• A list of Facebook's 2018 scandals (21:25)
• An annual smart speaker IQ test (22:00)
• Security
  • Hackers breach Click2Gov (24:15)
  • San Diego USD has large data breach (24:50)
  • We broke into a bunch of Android phones with a 3D-printed head (26:00)
• Bonus Odd Take: Fortnite keeps stealing dances and no one knows if it's illegal (27:55)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Sky Duels by Marek Vybiral (29:55)
  • Nate: Kershaw Ember Knife, not the exact model we talked about (31:45)
• Random Amazon purchase (35:30)
• Leave an iTunes Review and be featured on the Podcast
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While some tech podcasts are wrapping up for the year we continue to bring you great content all the way through. Tech news might be slowing down but we have some great tips and recommendations as always.

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.

Show Notes and Links:

• Dave saves an old Mac Pro (01:00)
• iOS 12.1.1 saved Tyler's dad's FaceTime frustrations (03:30)
• iPhone XR upgrade reminder (04:30)
• Meet in the Middle (06:40)
• SnapShot home blood testing service in the UK (08:10)
• Super Micro says review found no malicious chips in motherboards (11:15)
• Google Lens launches on iOS to power visual searches within the Google app (12:15)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: How to turn off calls going to iPad (13:55)
• Robinhood announces banking/checking - Update: Robinhood changes the name of cash management service - Bankrate.com (16:30)
• YouTube Rewind 2018 is officially the most disliked video on YouTube (19:30)
• New Amazon Alexa-compatible Echo wall clock displays ongoing timers (22:30)
• Vitaminwater is offering $100K if you can stay off smartphones for a year (24:00)
• Not news: Morgan Stanley says flying cars will be a $2.9 Trillion industry in 20 years (25:30)
• Security: Facebook bug let apps access unposted photos for millions of users - Check your account (27:40)
• Google+ bug exposes non-public profile data for 52 million users (30:05)
• Bonus Odd Take: Puma reissues its nerdiest show ever, the RS-Computer (31:00)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Full of Stars (34:55)
  • Sidestep: Game ads (36:20)
  • Nate: Draplin Design Company - Real Piece of Werk - Unipiper (38:00)
• Leave an iTunes Review and be featured on the Podcast
• Random Amazon purchase (42:45)
• Support Notnerd on Patreon and get cool stuff (46:05)

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