Monthly Archives September 2021

Podcast 2138 – iPhone 13 is here.

Podcast 2138 – iPhone 13 is here.

September 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Podcast 2138 – iPhone 13 is here.

Apple is shipping the new iPhone 13 and with the enhancements of the camera and it’s software, iOS 15, new and more enterprise capable iPad Mini the buzz is going on. Ed will have his say on the upcoming announcement from Microsoft on the DUO 2. And of course, Mike Brennan with MI Tech news. It’s a good one this week!

 

https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/ia-09262021-2138podcast-iphone-13-is-here

ZOOMCAST

Here is the ZOOMCAST of this show from the ED in the Shed studio.

 

 

 

Here are some links to some items we discussed during the show.

 

The Best Laptops for Kids in 2021

An inexpensive PC can be a powerful (and nowadays, essential) educational tool for your child. Here’s how to shop for a kid-friendly laptop, as well as our top models to buy. Many are under $500, and all have been tested in depth.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-laptops-for-kids

Motorola Air-Charging Tech Wirelessly Recharges Phone 10 Feet Away

The over-the-air wireless charging system can recharge four smartphones at once, no charging pads needed.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/motorola-air-charging-tech-wirelessly-recharges-phone-10-feet-away

Microsoft Surface Duo review: A beautiful, bewildering phone

The Surface Duo proves there’s worth in dual-screen phones — but you shouldn’t buy this one

https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-duo

 

and finally…..

The new Roomba

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Podcast 2135 – Tech Tip Sheet

Podcast 2135 – Tech Tip Sheet

September 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Podcast 2135 – Tech Tip Sheet

This week we do not have a podcast due to the Labor Day weekend. We hope that you and yours are celebrating and enjoying the last holiday of Summer. Below you can find some Tech Tips that you can use.

Back to School

Make sure that you have your student’s tech protected. After all school can be tough not just on the student but more so on their tech. Getting jammed into a loaded backpack that is pretty much slung around like a tether ball can be hard on laptops, tablets, and cellphones.

Look into breakage insurance unless you can just reach into pocket and buy a replacement when your student show up at home with a broken tech device. Check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if it may be already covered. Also the same coverage may take into account incidents like theft.

Proper Protection

Make sure that you budget for not only the tech device but also for a proper case to store/use it in. Spend a few dollars on a good case for that cellphone that will protect it from drops and spills and you’ll get more use out of that device. One of my favorites is …


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