Follow Rich: richontech.tvRich talked about some of his favorite apps for iOS and Android. They include Email Me, Boomerang, Pocket, Google Photos, Microsoft To Do, My Mind, All Trails, Artifact, Award Wallet, Backdrops, Splice, What3Words, Day One, Fig, Flighty, Flipp, Gemini, iExit and Meteor.Elin from LA called to say her mom sold a computer at a garage sale and forgot to log out of her accounts.Netflix beings its password sharing crackdown.Daniel Rubino of Windows Central joined to talk about Microsoft’s announcements at their Build Conference.Amazon has a new Fire Max 11, their most powerful tablet yet.Neon called in to ask about using an Echo for asking questions and YouTube.Pauli Anne called in to say her iPhone isn’t turning on. Rich recommended a force reset.Common Sense Media founder and CEO Jim Steyer talks about the impact of social media on teens.Jan called in to ask why when she was installing apps off the web on her Surface they were installing on her phone. Rich said she needs to install from the Microsoft Store.Rich and his son Parker talk about Final Cut Pro on the iPad.The

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Rich DeMuro reminisces about the evolution of the smartphone. From the Treo 600 to the Moto Q, the iPhone to the Fire Phone. Nexus, Pixel, LG, OnePlus, Motorola, HTC and Samsung. They all brought something to the table over the years.Mike in Portland asked if there’s a way to record streaming content like something that’s airing on Amazon Prime. Rich recommended checking out PlayOn.tv.Henry in Temecula deleted a document by accident. Rich recommended using the “undo” feature in the future, or navigating to the folder where the documents were stored and right clicking and selecting the Restore Previous Versions feature to see if the file is there. Also, check the recycling bin. In the future, use a cloud service like Google Docs so things are saved in real time.Ilya Pozin of Telly joins Rich to talk about his startup that is giving away free 4K TV’s.Faiz in Los Angeles is having problems with Wink smart hub and wants an alternative. Rich recommends switching over to a Matter compatible network and smart home gadgets.Montana is the first state to ban TikTok. Stay tuned.Alex writes in and asks for Gmail 3rd party email application recommendations. Rich says to take a look at built in email applications on Windows and Mac, Outlook, Thunderbird, Spark, Edison and Newton.Uber adds new features including a phone number to book a ride and Family Profiles so teens can take rides on their own.Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up his own NAS using FreeNas software or Synology.There is now an OFFICIAL ChatGPT app for iPhone! Don’t be fooled by the imitators. Direct link to download on iOS.Jared Newman of Advisorator talked about:

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Follow Rich on Instagram!Rich talks about his visit to Austin for iHeartCountry Fest, including hitting up a BBQ place, live music and discusses how his hotel room has a record player in it. Now he wants this Victrola Stream Onyx turntable that works with Sonos.Rich discusses Google I/O and talks about their AI plans, plus new features coming soon to Maps, Gmail and Google Photos.Myriam Joire joined Rich to talk about Google I/O hardware including the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold.Tom emailed asking for a tool that can help overhaul his resume. Rich recommended checking out Leet Resumes.Watch out for this fake Chrome Update Error scam that could infect your computer with malware.Rich mentioned that he watched the Apple TV+ movie Ghosted and thoroughly enjoyed it but found it ironic that they used a Tile instead of an AirTag.Pat in Laguna Hills asks for a new chromebook, do you like EMMC or SSD. Emmc is slower but cheaper, SSD is faster but more expensive. There are also size limitations.Peloton is recalling 2.2 million bikes because of issues with the seat. Contact them for a free repair kit.Rich mentioned that he got a new tracking device called Eufy SmartTrack Card which is a credit card style AirTag.Ron in Arizona asks about setting up a wifi network in a large church. Rich recommends using a prosumer device like Ubiquity.Cherylynn Low from Engadget describes her experience with Google’s holographic video chat called Project Starline.Twitter has a new CEO.Sam in Hemet asks if he can transfer Google Play games from one phone to another and save his current progress. Rich in Illinois asks about using his collection of MP3’s on his phone. Rich suggested transferring some of the files over or using YouTube Music’s Upload feature.Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad.New rankings from AV Test for Top Antivirus software.Eric...

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Follow Rich! RichOnTech.tvRich told a story about Amazon Fresh Just Walk Out technology and how it backfired for him. Also, he went to see Return of the Jedi solo and was surprised that AMC now takes tap to pay. Tip: there’s a $5 Cameo Combo for loyalty club members at AMC.Robert in Mira Mesa wants an app that can scan text and read it back for visually impaired. Rich suggested Voice Dream Scanner and Natural Readers.Rich visits the ACT Expo in Anaheim where clean fleet transportation options are on display.Jim in Florida asked why his Google app is reading search results aloud to him. You can turn off this feature in Settings under Voice and Assistant.Rich talked about how AI is playing a role in the Hollywood writers' strike and how governments are looking into regulating it.Sarah in Ventura called in to ask about a radio that would offer the NOAA feed and also streaming stations. Micah suggested several options but getting streaming radio without Wi-Fi would be tricky.Micah from Maine called in to offer up some suggestions including an Ocean Digital radio from Amazon and a radio from C .Crane.Farmer’s Fridge founder and CEO Luke Saunders joined to talk about putting fresh food into vending machines at hundreds of locations across the U.S. including airports, hospitals, arenas, schools and more.Courtney In Huntington Beach called in to ask about downgrading from an iPhone to a dumb phone. Rich recommend an Apple Watch with cellular or a phone from Nokia, Alcatel, Light Phone or Punkt. Also, ask your carrier about sharing the number with a main phone and a secondary phone.Dale in Oceanside called in to ask why his ability to cast stopped. Check to make sure the two devices are on the same WiFi, update the software/apps on both devices and restart them.Rich talked about how to download your entire Netflix viewing history.Ryan in LA asks what’s a good use for an old computer after a new one. Rich suggested donating it to charity or using it as a server but only if you need a server for backups or media.Apple and Google are teaming up to create a framework so iOS and Android will alert you about unwanted tracking devices from any brand.Josh from Aura Frames called in to chat about the frames which let you email photos to a family member’s frame or use the app to add photos directly via WiFi.Airbnb is getting back to the basics with over fifty50 improvements and a renewed focus on more affordable private Rooms you can rent.Google is adding blue checkmarks to signify verified senders on Gmail.Apple pushed out its first “

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Follow Rich: RichOnTech.tvRich talked about how technology is great, but you have to consider other people in your household so that it just “works” when it needs to. Also, Rich did a virtual wine tasting and learned about how wineries are embracing sustainability.Kelly called in about her AT&T email address being hacked. It could be linked to a hack being reported by TechCrunch where hackers found their way into various AT&T email accounts. Rich’s advice is to use a third-party email account that’s not linked to your cable or internet provider and make sure it’s secured with two factor authentication.Rich talked about the new “hot” Twitter alternative called Bluesky.Dwight Silverman from the Houston Chronicle joined to talk about the OnePlus Pad tablet.Jack called to ask what to replace his netbook with.John asked about the best password manager.Amazon is discontinuing the Amazon Halo lineup of fitness and sleep tracking devices.Wallace emails: I have the OnePlus 8 pro, my 2022 Prius XLE didn't come with Android Auto, is there a way to install or use Android Auto on my car? Rich says to use Driving Mode in Google Maps along with a nice mount from ProClip.Rich reviews the Ring Car Cam dashcam.Scott Keyes of Going.com joined to talk about airfare deal alerts.Gary called in to ask about the end of life for Windows 10 in 2025. Rich suggested looking at ChromeOS Flex.WhatsApp now works across multiple phones! Messages stay encrypted end to end.Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down but they will support existing vacuums for 5 years.Peter in San Gabriel asked about his problems with his Bluetooth and Android Auto connection in a 2019 Nissan Versa.Rich tried a service called Cynch which comes to you to exchange your propane tanks. It worked perfectly.Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up multiple email accounts in Outlook.Lauren Dragan of Wirecutter joined to talk about her picks for best headphones, earbuds and over the counter hearing aides.Rich says there is now an app like AirDrop but for...

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Follow Rich! @richontechRich talked about how pinball machines are high tech with connected leaderboards, plus how Kroger is now accepting tap to pay. Rich also talked about how Twitter took away the blue verified check for legacy accounts so be careful about what you trust on Twitter because people can verify themselves and have misleading usernames.Jeff called to talk about the idea of biometric handgun technology.Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence breaks down Snapchat’s announcements. Rich likes the MY AI chatbot now available to everyone inside the app.A caller commented on the new system preferences in MacOS Ventura and how it’s not very intuitive.A caller asked about staying connected while on a cruise ship. Rich recommended looking into Airalo.Eon asked about accessibility features on the Samsung phones.Matthew called in to ask about planning a family reunion. Rich recommended Telegram, shared Google Docs, Tripit for itineraries and Google Photos for a shared album.Rich talked about a news report saying that people are noticing tap to pay activating further away than usual. Silent Pocket makes products that block radio waves. Visa says the card needs to be about 2 inches away from the reader.Thoughts on the new Apple high yield savings account.Photos Rich took were on a Samsung billboard, but it could have been better.Netflix is discontinuing DVDs by mail after 25 years.Marty Cooper joined to talk about making the first public cell phone call ever.Polestar 4 EV ditches the rear window.App to Know: Pixel Search on Google Play.David Koff of Tech Talk joined to explain how to get your personal data off the internet.Apple turned on Sound Recognition feature for HomePod and HomePod Mini. They can now...

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Rich talked about the self-service economy and how much we are doing ourselves these days. Which is why we relish our face-to-face time with friends and family.Carol from Los Angeles called in to ask how to prepare her laptop before sending it in for repair.Amazon might charge you a $1 fee for returns to a UPS store if you have a free return option available to you at Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go or Kohl’s.Dan Goodin, Security Editor at Ars Technica, joined to explain if we should we worried about the FBI juice jacking warning.Diane in Texas called to ask why her computer turns on and off randomly.Warner Bros Discovery is launching a new streaming service called Max.Google Home as added support for motion sensors. Plus, Matter is a new smart home standard that works with Samsung, Amazon, Apple and Google smart home systems.John called in to ask about upgrading a Windows PC from 8.1 to 11.Western Digital says its cloud system for IBI and My Drive are back up and running. Bad news is that hackers say they got 10 terabytes of data from the company including customer data.Linda called in to say she loves coverage of assistive technology to help folks like herself that are low vision or blind.Mitched called in to ask about a Bluetooth speaker for his home. Rich recommended Sonos Move, Sonos Roam or anything from Ultimate Ears.Mike wrote in and asked how to save old voice messages off an old phone recorder.Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal called in to talk about the NFL Sunday Ticket being available on YouTube TV and YouTube for the first time ever.LinkedIn has new ways to verify you are who you say you are and where you work.Google TV is adding more than 800 free channels to stream.Nancy wrote in to ask what will change about her Discovery+ streaming service.Nintendo is holding an event called Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle in September.Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com called in to talk about seeing the new Super Mario Bros movie in all five formats. He has his favorite.Beau emailed to ask why his Netflix streaming service is so choppy. Rich recommended checking the Status page to see if it’s a Netflix issue vs your own Wi-Fi issue.Art emailed to ask how to get rid of problematic spam emails. Rich recommends turning off remote image loading,...

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Rich talked about his trip to Hawaii. You can see the highlights on his Instagram here.Rich mentioned the Nintendo Game and Watch as a good alternative to phones and tablets for kids on vacation. Also, if they want iPad, Apple Arcade games are great since they don’t require an internet connection and there are no in-app purchases. You can usually find a deal for a few free months in the Target app or through Best Buy.Rich noticed a lot of restaurants in Hawaii are using the Toast handheld tablet to take orders and process payment at the table, which is good for efficiency and security. Some restaurants are also printing QR codes on the bill which you can scan with your phone and pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay, which is also great when you just want to finalize your bill and be on your way fast.Rich mentioned a few methods for finding things to do on your trip, including Yelp. He sorts by Most Reviewed to find the most popular places nearby but consider going to the second most popular place since the first might be slammed. On Google Maps, he likes to sort by top rated and narrow down by filters.Instagram has a hidden feature for finding cool things to do. To find it, type in the city you’re visiting, then hit Search. Next hit Places, then tap the city name. Finally, hit the X and you can now see the most Instagrammed spots and sort by Restaurants, Cafes, Sights, Hotels, Parks and more.Shirl called in and asked about how to improve her router security. Rich recommended being aware of the links she’s clicking on and watching out for phishing emails. If you really want hardware protection between you and the internet at large, look into a device like Firewalla.John Simmons of Hyundai joined Rich to talk about the Ioniq 6 EV.Eileen called in to ask if you can port landline numbers to a cellular service.Rich talked about Google dropping support for Dropcam and Nest Secure in 2024. Rich recommended going with a service like SimpliSafe or Ring.Rich mentioned that Disney+ with Ads is now available on Roku.Kevin called in to ask how to get data off of old cell phones that he wants to donate or recycle.Rich talked about the Western Digital MyCloud outage due to potential hacking… and explained how you might be able to use a feature called Local Access to enable local, direct access to files stored on the drive in the meantime.Max called in and asked about how to go completely streaming but wants someone to do it for them. Rich recommended looking up in Yelp for a local tech support person.Danny Mizrahi of Sunbird Messaging called in to explain how they're building an app that lets you iMessage on Android phones.Ron called in and asked about CRM software for his small legal business. Rich...

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Rich talked about how we can’t believe anything we see or hear anymore thanks to AI.GM plans to sunset CarPlay support in its EV’s … in favor of a Google systemRich talked to IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine about the cancellation of E3 2023Rich asked what game she’s looking forward to most and it’s the Zelda sequel Tears of the Kingdom.Darren emailed to ask if wiping a phone is safe before trading in.Candy asked how to get her Gmail back on a new iPhone.Apple says WWDC will be a small in person keynote and mostly an online event on June 5-9.Kevin called in and asked about how to connect 2.4 ghz devices to his Google Wi-Fi routerRich talked about how to redeem T-Mobile's MLB streaming package for free by going into the T-Mobile Tuesday’s app and redeeming the MLB TV offer by April 4.Elena called and asked about how to go about getting her app idea made. Rich suggested looking into local community resources to help her along and grants, scholarships and hiring a coder off a freelancing website like Fiverr and using Canva to make a sizzle reel.Rich talked to author Alexandra Samuel about her article in the WSJ about the Do’s and Don'ts of Combining Work and Play when Traveling.Marie called in and asked about the dangers of AIDeborah called in and asked about how to cut her cable bill. Rich suggested looking into a streaming stick, comparing internet services with a website like WhistleOut and then using free ad supported streaming services or inexpensive streaming services that offer the programming you’re into.Rich mentioned that KTLA is now streaming on YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV.Rich talked about an app called Photoleap that lets you do amazing AI tricks with your pictures including car replacements and scene transformations.Flighty App founder Ryan Jones joined us to talk about his amazingly beautiful iOS flight tracking app.Virgil asked about the values built into AI systems and how they will ultimately make tough decisions.Audible is testing free audio books supported by advertising.Rich talked about the LuggageHero website, which is like Airbnb for your luggage.

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Rich talks about the steps you can take to reclaim your privacy, including creating unique passwords for each account, turning off third party cookies on your web browser, using an ad blocker, setting up a guest network on your Wi-Fi and creating a QR code to help your guests login, reviewing privacy settings on iOS, Samsung and Android, revoking app permissions on iOS and Android, checking connected apps and websites on Google, Facebook and Instagram and backing up your files and turning on two factor authentication.Mike called and asked why his old iPad can’t access the internet anymore. Rich says it’s time for a new one and you can recycle the old one using Gizmogo.Acropylpse explained; why you should update the software on Pixel phones and be aware of sharing screenshots with personal information on Windows.Lance Ulanoff joined the show to talk about the TikTok hearings.Jamie called and asked about how to learn more about changes in Windows 11. Rich recommended Microsoft tutorials. She also wanted to know how to set up a Windows computer without logging into a Microsoft account, Rich suggested she look for an “offline” login option during setup.If you have a Netgear Orbi it’s time to check for a software update because of a security flaw that’s been fixed.Rich’s first impressions of Google Bard, their answer to ChatGPT.Turtis called in and asked if their new LED lights could be interfering with their TV reception.A visit to Outer Edge LA, a show that focuses on Web3 tech including Blockchain and NFT’s.Chris asked about router recommendations, specifically Google’s mesh system. Rich recommended looking at Eero and Vilo.Rich talked about people getting hacked on Twitter right now and how the company is changing it so if you don’t pay you need to use an app for Two Factor Authentication. Rich recommended Authy,

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