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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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31:26

st1801: Your Phone Knows Your Every Move!

Smart Tech ·

2018/01/16

Modern smart phones, including Apple and Android phones, record our every move using highly accurate GPS. They use this information to provide a variety of services including mapping and location based reminders. But how secure is this information? Is your privacy at risk? Is there any way to shut this down? All of this and more is explored on this episode of SmartTech.

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15:25

st1719: 2017 - A SmartTech Year in Review

Smart Tech ·

2017/12/31

It is amazing how, when a year comes to an end, we tend to forget all of the things that have happened. 2017 has been a crazy year in a lot of ways, but it has been a diverse technology related year. So in this episode I review some of the technological events of note through the eyes of the SmartTech podcast. Be sure to share your favorite technology related events or gadgets in our comment section or on our Facebook page.

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15:17

st1718: 10 Great Apple Watch Apps You Should be Using

Smart Tech ·

2017/12/18

The Apple watch. It makes us all Dick Tracy. (If you don't know who he is, Google it!) If you own one, we will help you use it efficiently by reviewing 10 (maybe 11) apps. If you are NOT an Apple watch user and wonder what this is all about, you can find your answers here.

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34:51

st1717: Christmas Gifts that will make Any Techie Smile!

Smart Tech ·

2017/11/23

Yes it's here! One of my favorite episodes of the year. My picks for great technology based gifts. A couple may surprise you! Maybe you have some favorites that I missed. No worries, just leave your picks in the comments section on our webpage or on our Facebook page. I would love to hear what catches your eye this year. Each pick on my list has a link on our web page and by using those links to purchase, you help SmartTech while getting the best price around.

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22:55

st1516: Equifax is hacked AGAIN! Your online Idenity...

Smart Tech ·

2017/10/24

Equifax, one of the largest collectors of data about you in the world was hacked AGAIN! Learn about what that means for you, what the last hack means for you AND how you protect yourself.

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12:18

st1715: Everything we learned about creating safe...

Smart Tech ·

2017/10/10

The guy who years ago worked out rules for safely password protecting your files and websites just announced he was wrong! Now what??? We explore his revelation on this episode.

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26:33

st1714: Jobs that no longer exist because of Technology

Smart Tech ·

2017/09/18

Back in 2010, then Secretary of Education, Richard Riley said, "The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 did not exist in 2004." With all the new jobs, some jobs had to change dramatically or even become obsolete. In this episode we talk about jobs that no longer exist, in a large part due to technology.

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10:20

10 Ways Social Media can Mess with your Life!

Smart Tech ·

2017/09/02

Social Media has become integrated into most activities by so many people. But have we really thought through its effect on our lives? In this episode I go through 10 pitfalls to watch out for if you are going to be a user of social media.

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18:25

st1712: Is Disney Spying on your Children?

Smart Tech ·

2017/08/14

The Walt Disney company has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging violation of COPPA. This law says that companies can not collect personal information on children without permission from their parents. In 42 identified apps, Disney may be violating that law. What does this mean, how do you protect your child's privacy? We explore this and more in this episode.

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20:55

st1711: Are you Smarter than Your Luggage? Bluesmart...

Smart Tech ·

2017/07/09

Bluesmart came out with the world's first smart luggage! A carry on with a lot of high tech abilities. Well over 2 years later, they have done it again. They have updated their software and electronics, and created a smart luggage system. In this episode we talk about what smart luggage is and if you really need it. We also explore the features in the new luggage set and make some recommendations. By the way, if you decide you'd like to purchase one piece or the entire set, click HERE to get

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11:36

st1710: Keeping Up Appearances-Don't let social media...

Smart Tech ·

2017/06/19

Surprise! What you read on line is not always true. In fact, social media makes a lot of us miserable. In this episode of Smart Tech we explore the ramifications of social media and how you can use it in a way that allows you to keep your mental health.

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21:48

st1709: I Just WannaCry! - The Wannacry virus wreaks...

Smart Tech ·

2017/05/23

Have you ever just needed a good cry? Well the people experiencing the "Wannacry" virus are probably feeling that way right now. Wannacry is ransomware. It encrypts an infected computer's hard drive and attempts to sell an encryption key to its victims for a cost of $300 to start and then the cost escalates quickly the longer the victim waits to pay. In this episode we talk about the insidiousness of such ransomware and how you can protect yourself.

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09:28

st1708: Solving Crime One Smart Phone at a Time.

Smart Tech ·

2017/05/05

Tracking apps are becoming more useful in helping the police solve crimes. In this episode we explore a specific case and talk about how you might want to set up your own phone.

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18:51

Internet Users Beware! This may not be the website...

Smart Tech ·

2017/04/25

The more devices we use, the more the need to sync our files to more than one device. As the price drops, and the speed and reliability of cloud storage increases, cloud storage becomes a great answer. Today we talk about the big 4 storage sync solutions and which ones work best for which situations.

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30:36

You CAN take it with you! (syncing your life across...

Smart Tech ·

2017/03/28

The more devices we use, the more the need to sync our files to more than one device. As the price drops, and the speed and reliability of cloud storage increases, cloud storage becomes a great answer. Today we talk about the big 4 storage sync solutions and which ones work best for which situations.

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13:49

st1704: Twitter Changes How They Do Their Timeline

Smart Tech ·

2017/02/20

Twitter was always "What you see it what you get" but no more. Twitter has decided to more closely control what you see on your timeline. What does this mean for you and will you still have access to the tweets you most want to see? Find out in this episode.

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25:39

st1703: Building a Studio in your House

Smart Tech ·

2017/01/31

In this episode I walk you through the thought process on converting a bedroom and a bathroom in a 75 year old house to an office/studio/guest-room.

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28:12

st1702: What the Heck is Technology Anyway?

Smart Tech ·

2017/01/19

As the new year begins, we explore the demise of Vine and talk about what technology is exactly and what to look forward to in the future.

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25:52

st1701: 2016 - A SmartTech Year in Review

Smart Tech ·

2016/12/31

It is amazing how, when a year comes to an end, we tend to forget all of the things that have happened. 2016 has been a crazy year in a lot of ways, but it has been a diverse technology related year. So in this episode I review some of the technological events of note through the eyes of the SmartTech podcast. Be sure to share your favorite technology related events or gadgets in our comment section or on our Facebook page.

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08:07

st1624: 5 Tech Related Gifts You Should Definitely...

Smart Tech ·

2016/12/20

Last episode I gave you my best picks for tech gifts this year. But what about what NOT to buy! Bad tech not only makes for a disappointing Christmas, it can be deadly. So I turned to Selena Larson at CNN Money for her input on tech related gifts to avoid.

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