YAK ABOUT TODAY

Today David answers randomly selected listener questions, including how he incorporates technology into his everyday routine from turning on the coffee maker with his iPad while still in bed in the morning to the apps and programs that he uses for business, news and entertainment throughout the day. Other topics include questions about the podcast ranging from booking guests to his former co-host, Stephanie, as well as a question regarding David's accent, and much more.

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We begin this week with David telling us about his taking a nostalgic walking jog listening to the music of his youth on his headphones and how the music and the memories inspired a brisk healthy walking jog. We then learn what an NFT is and how it protects unique digital data. Next we discover the technology behind private browsing that can block much of the annoying trackers that we experience when browsing the internet. David details the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three that he has checked out for us. We finish with a discussion of how coupon apps can save us money when checking out at our favorite retail stores.

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David rediscovers reading printed material which reminds him of his days reading the Sunday New York Times. He shares with us the latest edition of AARP magazine with advice and tips that we can all benefit from.

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This week, David is interviewed by Matt Grant as he describes his meeting with His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip at a garden reception at Buckingham Palace in the late 1990's. Prince Phillip arranged the meeting with David as he wanted to learn about the phenomenon of the Internet from one of it's early innovators. We learn the procedure of how one is invited to a meeting at the palace and finally the one provocative question that Prince Phillip had for David, and his response.

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This week, David is interviewed by Matt Grant as he describes his meeting with His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip at a garden reception at Buckingham Palace in the late 1990's. Prince Phillip arranged the meeting with David as he wanted to learn about the phenomenon of the Internet from one of it's early innovators. We learn the procedure of how one is invited to a meeting at the palace and finally the one provocative question that Prince Phillip had for David, and his response.

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David reveals that he is an "apple fan boy" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an app called Truebill can pare the cost through cancellations and renegotiating the terms with the sites that we are auto paying.

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David reveals that he is an "apple fan boy" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an app called Truebill can pare the cost through cancellations and renegotiating the terms with the sites that we are auto paying.

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Another “Yak About Today in Tech” David answers listeners questions this week and covers topics including using a programmable outlet to brew your morning coffee, how you like it and when you want it. He also tells us how learning to use a fax machine while a young temp typist lead to his fascination with computers as well as a brief discussion on David’s love affair with the iPad.

The final segment is a tutorial on how streaming services are the equivalent of the television networks we grew up with, including the most popular services as well as the newest, and what is offered with each platform.

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Today's program is a tutorial on purchasing televisions from name brands to lesser known brands that may be more affordable and offer exactly what we are looking or. David also previews a future episode on understanding and managing bill paying.

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David's guest is author Minter Dial discussing his new book, "You Lead". Minter details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity. He tells us how a leader needs to do the hard work up front to create a realistic vision of who he wants to become to gain the trust of his employees and customers alike.

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