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

February 23, 2018 | Comments Off

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Last week Foster was invited to share the microphones with Dave Phillips, Bob Waltenspiel and Nuri Gocay cohosts of IT in the D. The link below will connect with Foster’s interview about our 20th Anniversary.

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Hour 1: Rick Broida, The Cheapskate

Rick Broida stands out as one of our favorite in studio guests over the last 20years on WJR. How can you not love a guy who brings in a tiny drone and flies it in studio! Rick has brought us many of these kind of devices that we have enjoyed …

Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate

November 17, 2017 | Comments Off

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Throughout the year he is on the hunt for the best deals that can be found. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been two post Thanksgiving days when stores have traditionally lowered prices with hopes of ending the year on a profitable note. In fact, however, Rick knows and can lead you to great deals all year long. This weekend he will lead you, our faithful friends, to the very best deals available in the hidden corners of the Internet.

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 18, 2017

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Podcast 1634 Back to School Computer Shopping with Rick Broida

August 27, 2016 | Comments Off

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We apologize for the delay in publishing this podcast.

Our co host and producer, Foster Braun, is also our podcast editor. Shortly after the show ended on Saturday, he was taken to the ER for severe pain and wasn’t discharged until Monday afternoon. Good news: no fractures! Pain persists but is better controlled. The full podcast is being edited and will be posted, God willing, by Tuesday, Aug. 30. Thank for your patience.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”4″][vc_cta h2=”Listen to this week’s full two hour podcast. Only the first hour was heard live from 3-4 PM on WJR 760-AM”]

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Hunting for first college laptop. Rick Broida brings online bargains. Gary Burns teaches teens to rock and roll with 3rd Degree Burn… and MiTechNews Headlines with Mike Brennan

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Podcast 1622 Rick Broida and Battlestar Recaptica

June 3, 2016 | Comments Off

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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 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.

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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

Do It Yourself Cardboard Virtual Reality

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Hour 1: Rick Broida and Dave Johnson: Battlestar Recaptica

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1612 Virtual Reality and Hacking Fingerprints

March 26, 2016 | Comments Off

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Steven 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.

Click Here to Listen to Steven Fox[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Rick Broida is our Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate. On a monthly basis Rick visits to talk about the latest in gadgetry. This month Virtual Reality is the hot topic with the release of the Samsung Galaxy VR headset.

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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1601 Super Show Doubleheader: CES and NAIAS

January 9, 2016 | Comments Off

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Super Show Doubleheader: CES and NAIAS

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Cal Carson and Ed Rudel are two of our Tech Experts who answer your questions during our second hour of the show and by email. Today we look behind the curtain and visit the world of the Help Desk from their side of the monitor. You’ll love their humor and insight.

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Holiday Shopping with Cheapskate & Random Acts of Christmas Kindness

November 29, 2015 | Comments Off

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Holiday Shopping with Cheapskate & Random Acts of Christmas Kindness

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Rick Broida writes the weekly Cheapskate column for CNET, one of the Net’s biggest news sources where he specializes in finding the best deals at the best prices. We are lucky to have Rick as our monthly Gadget Guy as well, where Mr. Broida gives us the lowdown on the hottest new devices on the market. In this show we recruited Rick to help up sort through myth and reality about Cyber Monday and all the other supposed super shopping days online.

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M2 Techcast Live Nov.28, 3-4 PM

The three outstanding stars of Diva Tech Cast will join Mike Brennan and Matt Roush for a preview of their regular monthly appearance on M2 Techcast. Kathleen Norton-Schock, Nicole Johnson and Amanda Lewan have been featuring outstanding women in technology …

Apple Pickin’ with the Gadget Guy

September 12, 2015 | Comments Off

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Digital 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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Apple 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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Answering Listener Questions

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

July 27, 2015 | Comments Off

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King of Cheapskates Joins Feisty Panel

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

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

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

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

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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

Manage your passwords for free with Norton Identity Safe

May 18, 2015 | Comments Off

by Rick Broida @cheapskateblog May 6, 2015 8:02 AM PDT

As 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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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 18, 2017

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The second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your questions.

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Hunting for first college laptop. Rick Broida brings online bargains. Gary Burns teaches teens to rock and roll with 3rd Degree Burn… and MiTechNews Headlines with Mike Brennan

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

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

by Rick Broida @cheapskateblog May 6, 2015 8:02 AM PDT

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