Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Really Useful Podcast
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| Nintendo Switch 2 2024 Release Rumours and Modern Handheld Gaming | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:32:22 | |
In this week's show, we look at how Nintendo gave the handheld gaming market a shot in the arm, and where it might go next... This week, we will discuss the following:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
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| What Are Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing? | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:31:24 | |
One of the main purposes of this podcast is to help you get to grips with the risks scammers pose. As such, this week's show sheds light on phishing and its variant scams: smishing, vishing, and quishing. What are they, and how can you spot these scams?
We bring you these tips and tricks:
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| Water-Resistant and Rugged Phones Explained (PLUS: Pokémon vs. Palworld) | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:29:35 | |
No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours. This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy. As ever, we kick-off with the tech news that matters: These waterproofing and ruggedisation explainers will come in useful:
The show closes with the following recommendations:
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| Are AAA Game Publishers Just Getting Too Big? | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:33:50 | |
This week's show is a discussion around the recent comments from Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay concerning the future of game subscriptions. Our conversation covers:
We finish this week's show with these recommendations:
Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Image credit: Sergei Elagin/Shutterstock | |||
| Which Is the Best Video Streaming Service for 2024? | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:33:54 | |
This week we discuss the news that Amazon Prime Video is adding adverts and a new ad-free tier. We then spin this off into a discussion about which is the best video streaming service in 2024. Finally, a recommendation!
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| Our Ultimate Collection of PC Hardware Maintenance Tips! | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:
This week, we bring you these PC maintenance tips and explainers:
The show closes with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Image: Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock | |||
| What You Shouldn't Share Online, Android Wi-Fi Tips, and Twitter Authentication Explained | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:28:13 | |
This week, we bring you these tips and explainers:
We also have a couple of behind-the-scenes chats around these topics:
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| Prepare for Your Post-Christmas Detox With These Apps | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:55:10 | |
Our final Christmas-themed podcast for 2023 looks at the impact of eating too much, sitting around a lot, and what apps and websites you can use to combat the post-Yuletide bulge. Worried you'll pick up a spare tire? Concerned about feeling too lethargic to enjoy the holiday? This podcast is for you. Shownotes
The show closes with the following recommendations: We'll be back for a new show in 2024. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. (Image: Shutterstock) | |||
| Use Apps and Websites to Save Money on Unique Gifts This Christmas | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:30:24 | |
In our second seasonal podcast for 2023, we look at the ways you can save money on unique Christmas gifts bought online. We also tell you where to find gifts for electronic tinkerers and makers. This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (Image: Shutterstock) | |||
| How to Use Tech to Create the Ultimate Christmas Atmosphere | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:26:02 | |
This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:
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| Don't Overshare! How to Avoid Sharing Too Much Online | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:35:30 | |
Ever been accused of oversharing? Have you been labeled a "sharent" after posting pics of your children on social media? In this week's Really Useful Podcast, we take a look at online oversharing, its consequences, and what you can do to minimize "sharenting." This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: We've also got these tips and explainers: The show closes with the following recommendations:
Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.
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| Political Deepfake Controls on Meta, Spot Phishing Emails, and What Is a Gaming IEM? | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: We've also got these tips and explainers:
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Really Useful Podcast Episode 200: Quiz Time! | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:43:31 | |
In a special edition of our weekly tech podcast for technophobes, hosts Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner go head-to-head in a never-before attempted quiz. This week's edition is episode 200, and just a few weeks ago the show marked its 5th anniversary. So, what better way to celebrate than with a quiz, pitching the three hosts against each other? (Yes, there are probably better ways to celebrate these milestones.) Who will win? What tech topics have been selected? And who has made the questions incredibly difficult? Click play to find out... | |||
| Amazon Accused of Price Manipulation, and the Best Windows Antivirus Tools | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:26:35 | |
Need a Windows antivirus tool? The chances are you already have the best option installed. That's the focus of this week's podcast, which also looks at accusations against Amazon concerning price manipulation in the online retail market. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:
We've also got these tips and explainers:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Get Data Off an Old HDD and the Best Ways to Use a Raspberry Pi | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:33:58 | |
Getting data off an old HDD is easier than you think, as demonstrated in this week's podcast. Plus, we look at the best uses for a Raspberry Pi, consider the arrival of rules and guidelines for AI, and celebrate the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: We've also got these tips and explainers: We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Exploring AI Apps, AI Crypto Trading Bots, and Useful Websites You Might Have Missed | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:31:07 | |
This week, we've got the following tips and explainers:
Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Microsoft Buys Blizzard, AI Art and Translation Explored | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:32:02 | |
This week, we've got the following tech news:
We've also got these AI tips and explainers:
We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Raspberry Pi 5, Chromebook Plus Announced PLUS Fake SSDs Explained | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:37:57 | |
This week, we've got the following tech news:
We've also got these tips and explainers: We finish the show with the following recommendations:
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| Ads on Prime Video, Microsoft/Blizzard Approved, and Dark Mode Explained | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:33:47 | |
This week, we've got the following tech news:
We've also got these dark mode tips and explainers:
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| France Pulls iPhone 12, USB Cables Explained, and the Best Linux Distros for Old PCs | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:33:39 | |
This week's podcast looks at the MGM Resorts casino cyberattack and France's iPhone 12 radiation concerns. Meanwhile, did you know that headphone splitters are still a thing? We explain how they work, and there's chat about USB cables, Linux distros, and recommendations. This week, we've got the following tech news:
We've also got these tips and explainers:
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Apple iPhone 15 Launch and USB-C vs. Lightning Cables | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:37:44 | |
This week, we chat about the iPhone 15 release and other news:
We also discuss how USB-C will impact iPhone users: We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| What Is IFA? Lenovo Legion Go, AI Apps, and AI Crypto Trading Bots Explained | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:31:08 | |
This week's tech podcast for technophobes features a look at the IFA consumer technology show, along with a look at some AI apps. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! ShownotesThis week, we chat about the IFA show, taking place this week in Berlin, Germany.
We've also got these tips and explainers: | |||
| ChatGPT Side Gigs, PC Building Tips, and Retro Handhelds | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:34:53 | |
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we've got the following tech news:
We've also got these tips and explainers:
Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Xbox 360 Store Closing, Connect Xbox Controllers to Your PC & the Best Gaming News Sites | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
News about the closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace and the Red Dead Redemption port for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 open this week's Really Useful Podcast. The games theme continues with tips for hooking up an Xbox controller to your PC, and a list of the best games news and reviews websites for you to check out. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Audio Quality, Comfort, and Maintenance Explained | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
As there isn't much tech news about this week, our latest tech podcast for technophobes unpacks wireless vs. wired headphones and earbuds. Inspired by the results of a poll run recently on MakeUseOf, this is a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from audio quality to maintenance. We also take a look at what you can do with old earphones. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.
This week, we purely discuss earphones, earbuds, and headphones, wired and wireless, referring to the following articles:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Has Someone Been Using Your PC? Is Someone Using Your Emails? Here's How to Tell | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:30:01 | |
An online security and privacy edition of our tech podcast for technophobes looks at email scammers and spotting when someone has used your PC. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Netflix Shoots itself in the Foot, and Is Mac Gaming a Thing? | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:39:07 | |
This week's podcast looks at problems for the Twitter rebrand, new features in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Netflix shooting itself in the foot, and whether a Mac can replace a PC for gaming. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Twitter X Announced, Flying Taxis in São Paulo, Threads Fraying, and How to Install a Dashcam | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes explains Twitter X, how to install a dashcam, and gives you an update on how the new Threads social network is doing (clue: poorly). This week, we chat about the following tech news:
We've got these tips and explainers: We finish the show with the following recommendations:
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| ChatGPT Legal Woes, Google News Feed Revised, and Get the Best Mobile Internet on Vacation | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:35:13 | |
Our weekly tech podcast brings you a vital tip for vacations, reveals a revision to Android's Google News feed, and discusses ChatGPT legal issues. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech news:
We've got these tips and explainers:
We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Really Useful Websites, Best Cloud Gaming Services, and Avoid Crypto Scams on YouTube | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:31:44 | |
Need a useful website recommendation? Want to save money on Google Play, or even get apps free? Planning on signing up to a cloud gaming service? Or are you concerned about scammy YouTube videos? Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Raspberry Pi Podcast Special: Projects for Beginners and Experts | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
This week's dedicated Raspberry Pi podcast special looks at various uses for the board, suitable for beginners and experts. We also speculate on the possible spec of the upcoming Raspberry Pi 5. Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner present this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| How to Buy a New Laptop Without Buyer's Regret and the Risks of AI to Humanity | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:27:16 | |
Buying a laptop without making a mistake is tricky. We deal with that and more in this week's tech podcast for technophobes. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Microsoft Hacked, Activision Merger in Peril, and Apple tvOS 17 New Features | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:30:51 | |
MIcrosoft's campaign to buy Activision Blizzard looks in peril, Twitter is being fined by the music industry, and Apple TVos 17 looks amazing. Meanwhile, we also find out what readers of MakeUseOf think about social networks... You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Apple Vision Pro VR/AR, SEC Chases Coinbase, and Cryptocurrency Jobs | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:29:23 | |
We look at the Apple Vision Pro news, explore the SEC investigation into Coinbase, and discuss jobs you can apply for in cryptocurrency. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| SEC Sues Binance PLUS: Current Online Scams to Avoid | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:39:20 | |
Online scams are a necessary evil of shopping and working through the internet. It doesn't matter whether you restrict your activity to email or you're a huge fan of shopping online, cybercriminals want a piece of your bank balance. This week's tech podcast for technophobes looks at several current online scams that you need to be aware of. PLUS! Gavin Phillips joins us briefly to discuss the SEC action against Binance. | |||
| Smartphone Tethering Explained, How to Buy a Mechanical Keyboard, and Digitizing Old 8mm Home Movies | 31 May 2023 | 00:29:15 | |
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Really Useful Podcast Talks Vacations, Cheap Flights, and Airbnb Scams | 24 May 2023 | 00:28:46 | |
It's almost summer, so what better time to consider the various ways you can save money booking a vacation? We also have some tips to help you avoid being scammed by unscrupulous Airbnb owners. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: We've got these tips and explainers:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Steam Deck Wins Award, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Breaks Records, and How to Play Games on Netflix | 17 May 2023 | 00:27:24 | |
Steam Deck gets the plaudits it deserves, the new Zelda game breaks review records, and we tell you all about playing games on Netflix in this week's Really Useful Podcast, the tech podcast for technophobes. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| No More Windows 10 Updates, Twitter Alternatives, and Why to Avoid Buying a Smart TV | 10 May 2023 | 00:40:51 | |
Our weekly tech podcast looks at the news that Windows 10 is now on its last version, and why you might not want a smart TV. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Really Useful Podcast Asks: Can You Really Make Money Online? | 03 May 2023 | 00:53:46 | |
You've seen the ads and you've heard the stories. Can you really make money online - and should you? Some people make their living online. But can you make money through websites and YouTube, or filling in forms? Is freelancing the answer--or does it come with its own problems? Really Useful Podcast host Christian Cawley has been freelancing since the mid-2000s, and working full-time as a freelancer since 2010. Cohost Ben Stegner has also freelanced over the years. They bring their knowledge of making money online and avoiding scams to this week's show. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| TruthGPT Unveiled, Police Raid Mullvad VPN, the Best Free PC Games, and Mechanical Keyboards Explained | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:31:43 | |
Has Elon Musk gone too far with the new Twitter verification program? And what did police find when they raided Mullvad VPN? We've got the answers to these questions and a list of the best free PC games. PLUS: how do mechanical keyboards work, and do you need one? Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Find the shownotes at MakeUseOf. | |||
| NPR Quits Twitter, AI Voice Telephone Scams, and Your Router's WPS Button Explained | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
In this week's tech podcast for technophobes, we look at the latest news and warn you about a frightening new telephone scam. We also check what Elon Musk has been up to in the past week. Did he ever launch that cologne? This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: We've got these tips and explainers:
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Can AI Make Jokes? PLUS: The History of Laptops and How VPNs Have Improved | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:26:27 | |
This week's podcast brings you a collection of in-depth explainers, which will show you how AI can (or cannot) create jokes, a look at the earliest portable computers, and the ways in which VPNs have evolved and improved. This week, we bring you the following tech explainers, tips, and tricks: Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Mobile Phone Is 50, Ransomware Decryption Explained, and ChatGPT Writes Our Podcast! | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:46:44 | |
Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes brings you the latest tech news that will affect you and some tips and tricks to help you get better results from your electronics. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:
We've got these explainers:
Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Twitter Axes Checkmarks, Linus Tech Tips Hacked, Trojans Explained, and the Biggest Problems With ChatGPT | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:
We've got these tips and explainers: We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| New Twitter Scam, Meta Verified Launches, and ChatGPT-4 Explained | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:30:37 | |
This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:
We've got this ChatGPT-4 explainer: We finish the show with the following recommendations: Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host the tech podcast for technophobes. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. | |||
| Proton VPN Browser Extension, How to Change Your Email Address, and ChatGPT Windows App Is Fake | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.
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| The Nintendo Switch Is 6 Years Old! Celebrating the Popular Game Console | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:40:54 | |
The Nintendo Switch is six years old this month. Released on March 3rd, 2017, the versatile game console has proved hugely successful, becoming home not just to Nintendo Switch games, but also titles from Nintendo's back catalog. In this special edition of the Really Useful Podcast, we look at how the Switch has proved so popular, and look at why it is still the console to buy for group and solo gaming.
We finish with these recommendations:
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| Emojis Are Financial Advice, Activision Hacked, and Will ChatGPT-Powered AI Steal Your Job? | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:38:32 | |
Beware emoji financial advice! We take a look at perhaps the craziest tech news ever, attempt to decipher Spotify's latest NFT flirtation, explore digital currencies, and find out if ChatGPT will steal your job. We've also got some tips for keeping your robot vacuum clean. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. | |||
| Meta's Facebook Verification, How VPNs Evolved, and Connect an Android Phone to Your TV | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:29:24 | |
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.
We've got these explainers:
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