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Smart Tech

In each episode we cut through the technical mumbo-jumbo and explore the good, bad and ugly of technology and technical innovations. Technology effects our lives every day and we should know how to analyze and control its influence. But we also should have fun with it because Technology is amazing. So any tool or process that is made by humans and meets our needs or solves our problems, we dive into and explore. It"s interesting and fun.

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13:38

st1603: 4 Ways to Keep From Being Hacked on Facebook...

Smart Tech ·

2016/02/09

If you are a facebook user you probably have fallen for "clickbait." You know, that sensational headline or outlandish promise that tempts you into an innocuous click and suddenly you are down a rabbit hole or immersed in ad and pop-up hell. The problem with some of those is that they can be fronts for malicious code that can infect your account or even your computer. In this episode I cover 4 suggestions by the Better Business Bureau for not getting hacked as well as ways to share posts and

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13:45

st1602: 5 Ways to Get Faster and Better WiFi in Your...

Smart Tech ·

2016/01/24

In this episode I show you 5 things you can do to increase the signal, speed and reliability of your home WiFi network. 1. Make sure your wifi router is up to date - 802.11 ac dual band is the best readily available and prices are under $100. But if you do not have at least an N you probably need an upgrade. 2. Update your routers' firmware. 3. Change the channel 4. Relocate the router - Central and up high 5.Try a range extender

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11:37

t1601: And the Government Drones On

Smart Tech ·

2016/01/10

CHRISTMAS MORNING – SOMEWHERE IN AMERICAA 12-year old boy opens a large package under the tree as his mom looks on with a tired smile. “A drone!” the boy exclaims. “Just what I wanted! Thanks, Mom! Can I fly it, now? Can I, please?”“I’m sorry, hon,” his mom sighs, “but you’re going to have to wait. Daddy’s still on the FAA website.”And there you have it. For the first time in the history of Christmas, an agency of the United States government will require you to register your child’s toy before he

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22:12

st1523: 2015 - A SmartTech Year in Review

Smart Tech ·

2015/12/28

Another year has come and gone and a lot has happened in the world of Technology. In this episode, I review the year and prod you into maybe listening again to some of your favorite episodes or listening to ones you may have missed.

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24:14

st1522: Your SmartTech Holiday Gift Guide

Smart Tech ·

2015/12/11

In this episode I give you 10 recommendations for tech gifts for your loved ones or yourself. A couple are a little out of the box!

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31:49

st1521: st1521: The Technology of Barbeque-Cooking...

Smart Tech ·

2015/11/06

Humans have been grilling and barbecuing since the beginning of time (or at least the discovery of fire). Good barbecue is low and slow and requires a lot of babying. What if technology could help with the amount of time you actually have to hover over the grill? Pellet grills use temperature, hardwood and a digital brain to allow you to do other things beside sit next to your grill all day. Plus the pellets are very environmentally friendly.

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21:30

st1520: Use your phone to BBQ - the iGrill Keeps...

Smart Tech ·

2015/10/23

One of the pitfalls of barbequing, especially when doing long smokes, is having to babysit the smoker for temperature drops and spikes. In this episode I share about 2 devices that give you at least a little freedom of movement. Both keep temperature and transmit to your smartphone or tablet via bluetooth. One is the tried and true iGrill2 (which I recommend) and the other a newcomer, the Meater. Check out our links on www.smarttech.tv/st1520 for more information.

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13:08

st1519: Bluesmart: The World's First Smart Connected...

Smart Tech ·

2015/10/05

In this episode I introduce you to the first smart connected suitcase. The Bluesmart lets you charge devices on the go, weighs itself, tracks itself, lets you know if you are leaving it behind and can hail an Uber car when arrive at your location.

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20:00

st1518: "Hey Siri" Unpacking Apple's Latest...

Smart Tech ·

2015/09/26

In today's episode I get to talk about my favorite thing, new goodies. Specifically new goodies from Apple. On September 9, Apple shared some new updates. But instead of repeating the entire keynote, I want to give you some highlights, the things I thought were innovative. It is amazing to me, when apple announces something, the negative comments that come out. I mean, if some of these things happened 20 years ago, the world would be in awe. Instead we go, "Really, thats it. Can’t you show me

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39:25

st1517: Even the SmartTech Dude Gets Hacked!

Smart Tech ·

2015/09/06

While on the road somewhere between Portland and Los Angeles I got a message from one of my listeners that the website was down. This began an ordeal on tracking down the problem, getting it fixed, and trying not to have it happen again. In this episode I tell you what happened and what you can do to prevent such a thing happening to you.

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14:28

st1516: Let Evernote Help You Organize Your Life!

Smart Tech ·

2015/08/23

My favorite tool for organizing my life is Evernote. On today’s episode I want to introduce you to this great cloud service and let you know how you can begin to organize your life, and for free.

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15:28

st1515: Google Photos and why I REALLY like it

Smart Tech ·

2015/07/27

There are many service vying for the honor of hosting our photos. But one is close to getting it right, and that’s Google. In this episode I explain Google's recently introduced updated photo management software and why I think you should give it a try.

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20:49

st1514: 10 Technologies that have Changed My Life!

Smart Tech ·

2015/07/21

There have been a lot of amazing technological discoveries/inventions that have changed the world. But when it comes down to it, each of us has technologies that have personally influenced the way we live our lives. In this episode I explore 10 of these technologies that have changed my personal life.

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11:10

st1513: Amazon Prime – Why right now might be the...

Smart Tech ·

2015/07/11

I’m a fan of Amazon Prime. July 15, 2015, I may be even more of a fan because they are having a Black Friday type sale for prime members. The best part is that you can have a 30 day free trial to try it out. So you can basically be part of this sale for free. In this episode I'll tell you why I am such a fan and give you some reasons to at least take advantage of the 30 day free trial.

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15:35

st1512: Apps to Make Your DIY Projects Easier

Smart Tech ·

2015/06/30

In this episode we explore 7 apps for your phone or tablet which can make your DIY projects more successful and maybe even a little bit easier.

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24:02

st1511: What WWDC Means to You

Smart Tech ·

2015/06/15

Every year Apple hosts a sell out crowd of over 5000 software developers at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. They also do a large keynote presentation where they launch their vision for the new year. Whether or not you are an Apple user, their announcement sets the tone for the entire tech industry. In this episode I explore some of the announcements that stood out this year and discuss how they might affect Apple and non Apple users beginning this fall.

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28:06

st1510: What's best for you - a mouse, tablet,...

Smart Tech ·

2015/05/29

We spend a good portion of our lives in front of our computers. How much time do we spend considering the best input device to use to give us the most comfortable and efficient experience? In this episode I explain the 4 most popular input devices and which one might be the best for you.

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19:59

st1509: Jon Acuff reminds us how to LOSE a job offer...

Smart Tech ·

2015/05/18

Even a computer engineer is not immune from stupid. This episode is a reminder about how nothing on line is private and how what you say today can come back and bite you sometime in the future.

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30:58

SmartTech: Saving Water with a Blossom Smart Watering...

Smart Tech ·

2015/05/04

There are many areas in a water crisis. How would you like a way to painlessly cut your water usage by up to 30 percent? The smart water controller Blossom claims this is possible with their device. On this episode we install a unit and do an over overview. All of this control is from your smart phone or tablet.

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32:56

SmartTech: Apple Watch - A First Hand Look (st1507)

Smart Tech ·

2015/04/16

Apple watch, people either love it or hate it. So I went to try one on for myself and in this episode I share my first impressions of the watch and hopefully give you an idea of whether this new technology is for you.

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