Archives for Rick Broida

Podcast 1808 2/24/18:Rick Broida, The Cheapskate, 20th Anniversary Month


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Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate


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Podcast 1634 Back to School Computer Shopping with Rick Broida


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Podcast 1622 Rick Broida and Battlestar Recaptica


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1612 Virtual Reality and Hacking Fingerprints


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1601 Super Show Doubleheader: CES and NAIAS


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Holiday Shopping with Cheapskate & Random Acts of Christmas Kindness


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Apple Pickin’ with the Gadget Guy


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Rick Broida & Windows 10: To Touch or Not to Touch

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Show Notes

Hour 1

King of Cheapskates Joins Feisty Panel

rick broidaOnce a month Rick Broida, noted cheapskate columnist, joins us in studio to talk about some of the latest cost saving/shaving issues.  This time around we have a rowdy panel of tech experts to challenge him.

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Gary Baker

Gary Baker, the original Internet Advisor, and co-founder of the show.

 

 

 

Ed Rudel

Ed Rudel, our right hand tech expert and uber-tinkerer.

 

 

 

Cal Carson serious photoCal Carson, Gandalf the Grey of computing and Mac Expert.

 

 

 

Bill Carver

Bill Carver, “The Guy” you call when you have trouble at Quicken Loans HQ.

 

 

 


 

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Click Here to Listen to a Discussion about Windows 10


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Click Here to Listen to Speak Up Cortana


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Click Here to Listen to Touch Or Not to Touch


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Click Here to Listen to Amazon Prime Day vs Jet


Hour 2            Answering Listener Questions

“Remember: The only dumb question … is the one you don’t ask!”

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10 reasons to upgrade to Windows 10 – Microsoft releases a 45 second video detailing 10 reasons to take advantage of the free


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Manage your passwords for free with Norton Identity Safe

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rick broidaAs I’ve said many times before, a password manager is an absolutely essential tool. That’s why I routinely share deals on products like LastPass and RoboForm Everywhere.

Although many of them offer freebie versions, those are usually limited to a desktop client, with no syncing with the Web or mobile apps. And, trust me, syncing is something you really want. I can’t tell you how often I end up needing a password or other personal info when I’m out and about.

Typically you have to pay $20 to $40 per year for the privilege, but there’s an often-overlooked gem that will cost you nothing:Norton Identity Safe. Though once part of Norton’s paid security-suite offerings, this password manager is now a standalone product — and a free one at that.

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