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The User Friendly Show is dedicated to those that love everything technology and dream of how that tech will improve and change their lives. Weekly features include a listener question and answer, unique guests, technology news and more. Family Friendly.

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49:31

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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2026/10/04

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the digital threats facing businesses and individuals continue to evolve.This week, Jessica Kearney of the Travelers Institute joins us to explore the current state of cybersecurity, the threats you should watch for, and the practical steps we can all take to better protect ourselves online.From emerging cyber risks to the everyday habits that can make a real difference, we’ll look at what you need to know to stay safer in an increasingly connected

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49:32

The Hover

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2026/09/27

This week's episode starts with the news and ends with the joy of hovering in a Gravity jet suit. Listen to hear what Bill has to share.Hosts: Bill Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:43

Rose City & Holiday Lights

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2026/09/20

Join us this week for our annual holiday light technology show. We have access to the same tech that ran amusement parks a few years ago - right at your house.The team attended the Rose City Comic Con and had a wonderful time. We discuss the highlights in the second segment.Bill offers his review of Age of Viking Companion.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:23

ComicCons 2026 and Summer Q&A

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2026/09/13

Join us this week as we discuss comic conventions and answer some of your questions.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:47

Audio Tech

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2026/09/06

What is Dolby? What is THX? What do these things mean in movies and audio?This week we'll look at your questions about audio tech and discuss a bit about recording history.We will also cover professional Dungeon Masters and this week's news.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:30

Capacitor Plague

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2026/08/30

How do you maintain retro and other older electronics? What can go wrong?Today, we'll look at some of your questions about the risks and best ways to keep our old electronics working.This week, we also have the sad duty of saying goodbye to 2 legendary performers, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:41

Game Consoles that Failed

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2026/08/23

We chat about the news, LEGO Saturn V progress, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, and a bunch of home video game products that just didn't make it.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:32

History of Memory and Processors

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2026/08/16

Hang out with us for the news, and then our second section focuses on the progression of computer memory and processors. So much has changed over the decades.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:43

Shopping Tech

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2026/08/09

In this episode, we chat about shopping technology that is changing alongside the news. We have guest Kranti Guduru, who knows all about legacy software languages and the challenges involved in migrating legacy systems to modern ones.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:36

Cord Cutting in 2026

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2026/08/02

This week, we have more news, and then we answer your questions about television and its current status. There is also an update on Cyberhawk and a request of our listeners who have read Cyberhawk Rise of Heroes.Hosts: Williams, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:04

AI vs AI vs $$$

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2026/07/26

AI isn't declaring war on AI. People are using AI to attack AI systems, and companies are increasingly using AI to defend against those attacks. And all this is (you guessed it!) costing you money.Our guest this week is Elias Curtis with Transformed Design, who joins us to talk SEO and how to get your product in front of those you want to see it.Gretchen brings us the latest on her Lego project, and Bill reviews a new addition to a popular tabletop RPG.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen

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49:14

Summer 2026 Q&A

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2026/07/19

Your questions, our answers!Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:40

From Horses to Hybrid Intelligence

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2026/07/12

On the agenda today: Ukrainian Drone Technology and Ford Technology.In our first segment, we discuss the latest technology Ukraine is using and how it's turning the tide of the war in its favor.Following that, we visit the Ford Motor Company "Driving America Forward: A Ford Experience" presentation. Guest Ted Ryan joins us from the event floor.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:34

We're 14!

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2026/07/05

Join us for our summer clip show as User Friendly turns 14!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:36

Cybersecurity for Ordinary People

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2026/06/28

Listen to our extensive news segment, our thoughts about the new He-Man movie, and Bill Snodgrass's experience with the Mythic Game System.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:34

Data Center

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2026/06/21

This week, we cover the news, chat about technology and pop culture, and then focus on data centers and what they are.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:31

AI In The Workplace

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2026/06/14

Transformational Coach Debbie Longo joins us this week to talk about AI in the workplace.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:34

Grogu, AI, Afterburner and Programmers

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2026/06/07

Mandalorian and Grogu are out, and we got to see it!Also, we had a chance to attend an event at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum called Afterburner.Both of these were a lot of fun and well done.Our second segment this week covers the current state of jobs with programmers and authors. Are these still good professions to aspire to? How is AI changing things? Will AI replace these jobs?William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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49:29

NextGen TV 2026 / Interactive Fiction

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2026/05/31

We explore how television is about to change. And chat with guest Heather Rose Walters from Iffly and discuss her experience with Redwall.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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49:33

Right to Repair 2026

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2026/05/24

Do we own what we buy? Many people ask this question as companies make it harder to maintain and repair their purchases without paying the manufacturer. Join us this week as we dive into the Right to Repair. Also, this week we review Jotan Slayer, a great new game that's easy to learn and fun to play.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

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