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Examining

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans

Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. (The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.)

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00:48:38

86: One Ring to Record It All

Examining ·

2026/01/15

In this episode Kris and Erik discuss Microsoft's latest report on global AI adoption trends, explore highlights from CES 2026 including LEGO's groundbreaking Smart Bricks, Samsung's triple-folding phone, and AMD's new AI-powered laptop processors. Plus, we check out Repebble's new smartwatches and voice-recording ring. SHOW NOTES Zorin OS https://zorin.com/os/ (Linux-based operating system designed as a user-friendly alternative to Windows and macOS,

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00:42:52

The AI Architects

Examining ·

2025/12/17

In this episode Kris provides a long-term review of the iPhone Air, our co-hosts discuss Time Magazine's person of the year—The AI Architects—and Erik discusses how to run AI locally using Ollama. SHOW NOTES TIME: Person of the Year 2025 — AI Architects https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/ (Overview of TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year selection, highlighting AI builders shaping technology and society) Ollama (Official)

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00:42:52

85: The AI Architects

Examining ·

2025/12/17

In this episode Kris provides a long-term review of the iPhone Air, our co-hosts discuss Time Magazine's person of the year—The AI Architects—and Erik discusses how to run AI locally using Ollama. SHOW NOTES TIME: Person of the Year 2025 — AI Architects https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/ (Overview of TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year selection, highlighting AI builders shaping technology and society) Ollama (Official)

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00:27:41

84: Windows 10 to Linux

Examining ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, Erik discusses Linux has never quite become the everyday desktop operating system, despite powering much of the modern Internet and having a passionate community behind it. He explores what has held Linux back from mainstream adoption, and looks at how the end of Windows 10 support is pushing people to explore alternatives. Erik highlights Zorin OS, a Linux distribution designed to feel instantly familiar to Windows users, and explains

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00:27:41

84: Windows 10 to Linux

Examining ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, Erik discusses Linux has never quite become the everyday desktop operating system, despite powering much of the modern Internet and having a passionate community behind it. He explores what has held Linux back from mainstream adoption, and looks at how the end of Windows 10 support is pushing people to explore alternatives. Erik highlights Zorin OS, a Linux distribution designed to feel instantly familiar to Windows users, and explains

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00:12:48

83: Why AI prompting is hard

Examining ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Erik dives into why prompting AI is hard, especially for those of us who have spent twenty years being trained to search the web with short, concise queries. He unpacks the shift from keyword-driven search habits to the more detailed, creative instructions AI systems require, and explains what this new “prompt literacy” means for everyday users, educators, and anyone working with modern AI. SHOW NOTES OpenAI: Best practices for prompt

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00:12:48

83: Why AI prompting is hard

Examining ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Erik dives into why prompting AI is hard, especially for those of us who have spent twenty years being trained to search the web with short, concise queries. He unpacks the shift from keyword-driven search habits to the more detailed, creative instructions AI systems require, and explains what this new “prompt literacy” means for everyday users, educators, and anyone working with modern AI. SHOW NOTES OpenAI: Best practices for prompt

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00:29:55

82: The Agentic Web

Examining ·

2025/11/12

In this episode, Erik talks about the rise of Agentic Web Browsers. These "next generation" web browsers are the new hotness, and companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft claim they can save you time by doing tasks on your behalf. But do they actually work? What are the risks of letting an AI control your browser? SHOW NOTES Consumer Reports: Should You Use an AI Browser Like ChatGPT Atlas? ChatGPT Atlas browser Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode TIME

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00:29:55

82: The Agentic Web

Examining ·

2025/11/12

In this episode, Erik talks about the rise of Agentic Web Browsers. These "next generation" web browsers are the new hotness, and companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft claim they can save you time by doing tasks on your behalf. But do they actually work? What are the risks of letting an AI control your browser? SHOW NOTES Consumer Reports: Should You Use an AI Browser Like ChatGPT Atlas? ChatGPT Atlas browser Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode TIME

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01:11:09

81: Rewind - AI Hype

Examining ·

2025/11/05

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2023 (Episode 60), during the AI hype cycle. What is still true today? Does Amazon still want to own the AI highway? Is higher education and business responding to ChatGPT the same way today? --- Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, branding, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips

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01:11:09

81: Rewind - AI Hype

Examining ·

2025/11/05

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2023 (Episode 60), during the AI hype cycle. What is still true today? Does Amazon still want to own the AI highway? Is higher education and business responding to ChatGPT the same way today? --- Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, branding, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips

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01:03:21

80: Rewind- Digital Detox

Examining ·

2025/10/29

This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022. In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to rethink how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.SHOW NOTESBooks*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier

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01:03:21

80: Rewind- Digital Detox

Examining ·

2025/10/29

This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022. In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to rethink how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.SHOW NOTESBooks*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier

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00:42:48

79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

Examining ·

2025/10/22

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features. SHOW NOTES Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran) Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software

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00:42:48

79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

Examining ·

2025/10/22

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features. SHOW NOTES Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran) Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software

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01:01:10

78: Leaked from Orbit

Examining ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the new Sora 2 video generator from OpenAI and a startling Wired report about how public and government information was gathered from satellites using only $800 worth of equipment. SHOW NOTES Sora 2 AI video generator Wired: Satellites are leaking the world's secrets TIME STAMPS 00:02:51 - Sora 2 AI video generator 00:22:49 - Satellites are leaking the world's secrets (Wired) CONTACT: Website: examining.ca X:

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01:01:10

78: Leaked from Orbit

Examining ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the new Sora 2 video generator from OpenAI and a startling Wired report about how public and government information was gathered from satellites using only $800 worth of equipment. SHOW NOTES Sora 2 AI video generator Wired: Satellites are leaking the world's secrets TIME STAMPS 00:02:51 - Sora 2 AI video generator 00:22:49 - Satellites are leaking the world's secrets (Wired) CONTACT: Website: examining.ca X:

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00:35:11

77: Rewind - A World Without Email

Examining ·

2025/10/08

This episode was originally published September 21, 2021. ---- In this deep dive episode, Kris and Erik discuss Cal Newport's most recent book "A World Without Email." Newport argues that email and messaging apps (asynchronous communication) have led to what he calls "the hyperactive hive mind." Newport explains that email is taking up too much of our time at work and proposes several solutions to make us more efficient.SHOW NOTESKey concepts:*Email is

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00:35:11

77: Rewind - A World Without Email

Examining ·

2025/10/08

This episode was originally published September 21, 2021. ---- In this deep dive episode, Kris and Erik discuss Cal Newport's most recent book "A World Without Email." Newport argues that email and messaging apps (asynchronous communication) have led to what he calls "the hyperactive hive mind." Newport explains that email is taking up too much of our time at work and proposes several solutions to make us more efficient.SHOW NOTESKey concepts:*Email is

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00:54:05

76: Fall 2025 Productivity Roundup

Examining ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, Erik and Kris do their Fall 2025 productivity tips roundup and summarize some advice from author David Pink. They also compare sleep tracking apps, cover some mindblowing Microsoft data centre news, and share some early impressions of the new Apple Watch SE 3. SHOW NOTES AutoSleep app Streaks habit tracking Daniel Pink's advice Schedule Dr appointments in the morning Delay drinking coffee in the morning Showering in the morning vs

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