The Really Useful Podcast

 It's time for your weekly news of tech news and tips for technophobes. We look at the new Android app feature in Windows 11, how Microsoft Edge is dominating in the browser market, and understand the implication of Nintendo closing the eShop for Wii U and 3DS games.

Plus, we have our usual recommendations for you to check out.

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In this week's show, we look at:

News

• You'll Need a Pretty Beefy PC to Run Android Apps on Windows 11
• Watch Out, Safari Users: Microsoft Edge Will Soon Take Over
  
  

Tips

• Nintendo Is Discontinuing Support for the Wii U and 3DS eShop: What You Need to Know
• Sony Backtracks on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita Digital Store Closures
• What Is Video Game Preservation and Why Is It Important?

Recommendations

• Wordle Clone Turdle
• Depths of Wikipedia
  
  

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host the show. Follow them on Twitter (@thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus) for updates and even make suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. 

Microsoft Teams is widely used in business and other organizations, but will performance improvements make it a desirable alternative to Zoom? Will you Android phone or tablet get the new Material You theme on Android 12? What happened at the Nintendo Direct 2022 event? And will Call of Duty stay on PlayStation after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision?
Click play to learn more about all of this and learn why Google is killing a bunch of its services in 2022 - including YouTube Originals.

Shownotes In this week's show, we look at recent tech news that affects you, tech tips, and give you our recommendations.

News

• Microsoft Improves Teams for Better Performance
• Google Rolling Out Material You Design Theme to Android 12 Devices
• Nintendo Direct Event Reveals Key 2022 Releases
• Microsoft Intends to Keep Call of Duty Available on PlayStation

Tips

• Projects Google Is Killing in 2022
  • Killed By Google

Recommendations

• Custom PC magazine
• Apple's seamless profile syncing system for new devices

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.

 Looking for clarity on the latest tech news or want some technology topics explaining? In this podcast, we do just that.
This week's Really Useful Podcast covers some easy performance boosts you can make to Windows 11, why you should trust Microsoft Defender, and explains data recovery. You'll also learn how to save money on Amazon Prime, and find out what we're recommending this week.

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This week we talk about:

News

• Built In Apps Slow Down Windows 11
• Microsoft Defender Is Better Than You Think
• New Windows Update Boosts SSD Performance

Tips and Tricks

• How Does Data Recovery Work?
• Get Amazon Prime Cheaper

Our recommendations

• Millie and Molly
  • Developer Page
  • Nintendo Switch Store Listing
• Rhodium DAC

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips. 

Sony was never going to let Microsoft's intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard through without a fight. Their retaliation? To buy Bungie, developer of the Destiny series. Meanwhile, Wordle gets too big for its creator and Facebook abandons the cryptocurrency everyone had forgotten about anyway.

We also take a look at eBay scams and our usual recommendations.

In this week's show:

• News
  • Sony Buys Bungie
  • Wordle Sold to New York Times
  • Facebook Quits Crypto
  • Cyber Attack Hits German Fuel Supplier
• Tips
  • eBay Scams You Should Know About
• Recommendations
  • Find an old arcade game
  • J.J. McCullough YouTube Channel

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter (@thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus) with your suggestions for future topics.
Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.

It's been another busy week in the world of tech. But what does it all mean? The Really Useful Podcast is the tech podcast for technophobes, and we have the answers you need to make sense of the technological world.

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This week, we discuss:

• News
  • Microsoft to acquire Activision-Blizzard
  • Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation
  • Robot vacuum escapes hotel
  • James Cameron warns of the dangers of deepfakes
  • Grindr scammer jailed for blackmailing men
• Tips and tricks
  • What Is the Difference Between USB-A and USB-C
  • How Does Car Wi-Fi Work?
• Recommendations
  • Evercade VS retro gaming system
  • Cleer Ally Plus II earpods

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips. 

This week's show has it all: retro gaming, cyberattacks, ransomware, Reddit, YouTube's rich list, Meta/Facebook being taken to court in the UK, and even recommendations!

This week, we discuss:

• REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia
• Ukraine cyber-attack: Russia to blame?
• Meta faces billion-pound class-action case
• YouTube rich list 2021
• What Is Reddit?
• What Game Consoles Are Released in 2022?
  • Steam Deck
  • TheA500 Mini
  • Astro City Mini V
  • Intellivision Amico
  • Playdate
• Recommendations
  • EvanEra TV (learn magic on YouTube)
  • Baba Is You

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter (@thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus) with your suggestions for future topics.
Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips. 

Planning on buying a new streaming device for your TV but not sure what to choose? Is there even any point when you have a Smart TV anyway? 

In this week's show, we look at the pros and cons of Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV, and similar services, along with app-enabled TV boxes for satellite, cable, and even Blu-ray players. Oh, and there's a bit about Smart TV apps, too.

One last thing: Christian inexplicably pronounces Roku as "rock-you" instead of "roh-koo" throughout this show. No one knows why.

Shownotes

•  Best Media Streaming Devices
• What Is the Best Smart TV Operating System?
• Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV?
• Google Chromecast Vs. Roku
• Can You Buy a Non-Smart TV?

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips. 

 In this week's show, we rely on the following resources:

• Funny Questions to Ask Google Home
• Funny Things to Ask Siri
• Funny Things to Ask Alexa
• The Funniest Questions to Ask Alexa
• MakeUseOf abandons Windows Phone

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter (@thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus) with your suggestions for future topics.
Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips. 

Ever felt that your current job or career doesn't quite satisfy you? While you can change direction at anytime, the start of a new year is a great time to make the changes in your life that you want to see. In this podcast, we look at how it is possible to change career, with a focus on freelancing.

This week, we discuss:

• How to Quit Your Job to Pursue Your Passion
• Find Your Purpose With These Tests
• How to List Your Services on Fiverr
• Top Tools for Budding Entrepreneurs

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter (@thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus) with your suggestions for future topics.
Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.

Is your home network fast enough? We're going to venture that it isn't - but why? Is it the position of the router, your cabling, or something else?
In this podcast, we look at the various ways you can improve wired and wireless network speeds around the home. This includes the main living areas, attics, basements, and even outhouses. 

Shownotes

• Ways to Fix Dropped Wi-Fi Speeds
  
  
• How to Improve Your Router Speed
  
  
• Optimize Wi-Fi Reception with Wireless Feng Shui

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.