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Podcast 1622 Rick Broida and Battlestar Recaptica

Podcast 1622 Rick Broida and Battlestar Recaptica

June 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Podcast 1622 Rick Broida and Battlestar Recaptica

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Show Notes:

Hour 1: Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy and Cheapskate

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rick-Broida-480x480-2012--150x150Rick Broida is a frequent co host on the Internet Advisor.  He brings a keen wit and discerning eye to the world of digital gadgets that constantly bombard our consciousness.  This month he will be helping us with gadgets for the digital dad  in your life! Father’s Day is coming soon; listen for some good gift ideas.

Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida Part 1

Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida Part 2

Rick always has some great bargains to share with us since he is the official Cheapskate of the Internet!  ;-D

Here is an example: Universal Ballpoint

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Do It Yourself Cardboard Virtual Reality

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Show Notes:

Hour 1: Rick Broida and Dave Johnson: Battlestar Recaptica

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Battlestar Galactica Crew (2003-2009)

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1612 Virtual Reality and Hacking Fingerprints

1612 Virtual Reality and Hacking Fingerprints

March 26, 2016 | Comments Off on 1612 Virtual Reality and Hacking Fingerprints

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Steven FoxSteven Fox, is a Senior Cyber Security Officer, US Dept. of Treasury outlined changes that have occurred in exchanging security information with Europe since the Edward Snowden revelations.  Safe Harbor originally allowed very liberal boundaries for exchanging data but the new regulations under Privacy Shield provide for very serious penalties for data breaches. Basically the Europeans don’t trust us any more.

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Rick also had valuable comments to make about using VPN (Virtual Private Network) software to protect our data while surfing away from home or office.

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Apple Pickin’ with the Gadget Guy

Apple Pickin’ with the Gadget Guy

September 12, 2015 | Comments Off on Apple Pickin’ with the Gadget Guy

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

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EmilyDigital Summit is coming to the Motor City September 22-23 and it promises to be one of the most important conferences of the year in digital marketing.  Our own Digital Diva, Emily Hay, CEO of Haytheresocialmedia, joins us to talk about the importance of the conference.  Emily will also help us catch up on some key changes in social media tools in marketing: Facebook and Instagram.

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rickApple just treated the world to two hours of new and/or improved products from Cupertino.  But what is really worth a second or third look?  Rick Broida, our Gadget Guy and renowned Cheapskate takes a hard look at :iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, iPad Pro and the newly revised Apple TV.

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Hour 2 

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Answering Listener Questions

… We need your help!

During the MSU sport season this hour, which is normally heard live on WJR, is preempted by pre-game programming.  BUT…we still record an hour of answering your questions!

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Podcast 1426 June 28, 2014 : Rick Broida: Gadget Guy & Lauren and Tim Talk Wearable Tech

Podcast 1426 June 28, 2014 : Rick Broida: Gadget Guy & Lauren and Tim Talk Wearable Tech

June 28, 2014 | Comments Off on Podcast 1426 June 28, 2014 : Rick Broida: Gadget Guy & Lauren and Tim Talk Wearable Tech

 

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Show Notes

Supreme Court Bans Aereo Services

aereo_scales-justice_content-2__largeOur crew commented briefly on this significant decision against innovation for consumers of digital content.  The Supreme Court overturned a lower court and ruled that Aereo violated the copyright privileges of TV broadcasters.

Click Here to Listen to Aereo Comment Open

Gadget Guy and Cheapskate Reviews

rick_broidaRick Broida, our very own Gadget Guy and Cheapskate extraordinaire brings us his month basket of reviews.

Buyer Beware: Penny Auction Sites

Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida’s Penny Auction Warning

Fitness Wearables Review

Lauren and Tim at WJRLauren Baker, (aka Gary’s daughter and most frequent guest on the show in 16 years) recently graduated from U of M with a degree in sports management and her friend Tim VanRiper (childhood friend and fellow Wolverine)  review a wealth of fitness devices.  So what’s worth the try and why?

Click Here to Listen to Lauren and Tim’s Fitness Devices Review

MiTechNews Report

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 Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in  collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

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Podcast 1414: April 5, 2014: Rick Broida Takes On The World & Happy 20th to Online Tech!

Podcast 1414: April 5, 2014: Rick Broida Takes On The World & Happy 20th to Online Tech!

April 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Podcast 1414: April 5, 2014: Rick Broida Takes On The World & Happy 20th to Online Tech!

Show Notes:

Hour 1

rick_broidaRick Broida is way too young to be a curmudgeon, but he’s getting there quickly!  In this show Rick, our Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate columnist takes a common sense, hard-nosed look at:

Microsoft Office… Alternatives to the world’s premiere office suite.

The battle between phone systems, e.g. Apple vs Android.  Worse than the Crusades

Set Top Boxes Battle for Your TV: Amazon Fire vs. Roku vs. Apple TV vs. ???

Click here to listen to Rick Broida

MiTechNews Report

Mike BrennanThe MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and  publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our tate’s growing high tech sector.

 

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keep-calm-and-click-subscribe-2Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

 

Randall-PeckProtecting Intellectual Property: Randall Peck, Senior Counsel

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Online Tech 20th Anniversary Yan Ness, CEO

Online Tech, the Midwest’s premier managed data center operator, serves a growing demand for secure and compliant hosting for enterprise organizations with mission-critical applications and data.

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Hour 2:                Answering Your Questions at 1-800-859-0957

 Fos, Gary, Shane*

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June 15, 2013: The Gadget Guy and the Queen of Social Media

June 15, 2013: The Gadget Guy and the Queen of Social Media

June 15, 2013 | Comments Off on June 15, 2013: The Gadget Guy and the Queen of Social Media

Show Notes:

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech ExpertShane Hamelin:

rick_broidaRick Broida,

The Gadget Guy and legendary cheapskate shares three great deals:

Gadget Guy Special: Nook HD and Nook HD Plus Father’s Day Special

Emily Hay

Emily Hay:

The Queen of Social Media and CEO of Haytheresocialmedia keeps us up-to-date with the latest news:

MiTechNews.com

Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

  

Hour 3:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page.  It’s as easy as that.

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