YAK ABOUT TODAY

David helps a neighbor with a printer and learns that he doesn't know as much as he had thought but manages to get the job done. We learn about David's earliest roots in radio and technology going back to Junior High School with a transistor radio and a tape recorder. And later during his college years, we discover how Orson Wells "War of the Worlds" inspired and solidified David's love of the medium. We finish with a discussion of the power of the iPad, and just how much it can do.

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This week David shares and mocks, a condescending article that was sent to him with a dramatic reading, complete with old time music of, "How to become tech savvy seniors in ten days", although he does find a few useful resources in the article. Later we learn how in some relationships one partner is the tech expert and advises that the techie leave some written notes including passwords to the accounts just in case the tech partner passes first. We conclude with some of David's recommendations of some of his favorite TV series on streaming services.

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David starts this week describing how his two years of "wogging", (walk/jogging) has improved his health and invites listeners in the Vero Beach area to join him for a "group wog". We learn the latest news of the week in tech including a cat story on Zoom, and how Instagram banned a famous name in politics for spreading vaccine misinformation. David also talks about Toyota introducing an electric vehicle, and answers listener questions on the world of tech.

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David begins this week by asking the 1946-1964 baby boomer generation the provocative question, "Why are you averse to change and learning technology?" We learn some shortcuts in using our computer browsers to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, and to not to be afraid of Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant as they make our lives easier. David also offers advice on saving money on our mobile phone bills. And guest Jeffrey Ginsberg details the advancements in hearing aids through Bluetooth wireless technology.

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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.

David will be back with another “Yak About Today” soon. In the meantime listen to the latest “Yak About today in Tech”. 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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David starts with the subject that is on most folks minds this week, which is navigating the websites to get signed up for the COVID vaccine . On "Tips & Yak Tricks" we learn how to use our smartphones for Wi-Fi Calling, and we discover how pervasive data gathering is and how to turn off location services on our aps to secure our privacy.

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David kicks off a new season of Yak About Today in Tech, teaching the wiser generation to become more savvy in tech. We learn to not be afraid of technology and to understand that it is like driving a car. We don't need to know how to repair our cars to drive them, and we don't need to know how to program a computer to operate one.
In Tech News we learn how to make wise choices in accessing cable TV, and in Tips & Tricks, David shares how to read ebooks for free or even turn them into audio books, as well as some tips on internet safety regarding passwords and how to avoid scams.

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David and Stephanie Tell Thanksgiving Stories. The good, the bad, the funny, the emotional. And looking past this year to the Thanksgiving we hope for in the future.

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This weeks show was recorded a few days after the election and David & Stephanie discuss post election stress and try to put it all in perspective. They both conclude that whichever way the results fall, "It's going to be alright". Stephanie discusses gender roles throughout history from ancient times right through today. The focus year this week is 2008 which was also a monumental election with the Democratic party choosing between two firsts, an African American or a woman to be their party's standard bearer. David continues the theme of the election relaying how after the long election and serving as a poll watcher in his county , the whole process has left him feeling numb. Stephanie concludes  with something good, which is sitting on her back deck in a gentle mist, observing nature and her Spanish Oak which makes her feel good.

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Stephanie & David's conversation this week ranges from baby boomers who are not all at a place that they had envisioned, a discussion of the cultural, newsworthy events and musical highlights of the decade of 1975-1985 to Stephanie sharing her lifetime love of poetry featuring a current poet she has recently found.

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