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226ive you, and how iCloud, Google Photos, an… 227 </p> 228 </a> 229 <a href="/episode/iphone-accessibility-settings/" 230 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 231 <h5 class="mb-1">âï¸ iPhone Accessibility Settings That Make Your Phone Easier (for Everyone)</h5> 232 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 233 <time datetime="2026-09-01">September 1, 2026</time> </small> 234 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 235 iPhone accessibility settings are not just for people with disabilities. Learn the larger text, magnifier, read-aloud, and caption settings that make … 236 </p> 237 </a> 238 <a href="/episode/how-to-spot-fake-apps/" 239 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 240 <h5 class="mb-1">ð How to Spot Fake Apps and Avoid App Store Scams</h5> 241 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 242 <time datetime="2026-08-18">August 18, 2026</time> </small> 243 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 244 How to spot fake apps before you download them. A plain-English guide to App Store and Google Play scams: the red flags, the one habit that beats copy… 245 </p> 246 </a> 247 <a href="/episode/using-ai-without-losing-the-human-touch/" 248 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 249 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¤ Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch (with Josh Elledge)</h5> 250 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 251 <time datetime="2026-08-11">August 11, 2026</time> </small> 252 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 253 How to use AI without losing the human touch: Frank Bravo and Josh Elledge talk tools vs. replacement, AI slop, and the growing AI gap… 254 </p> 255 </a> 256 <a href="/episode/smart-tv-privacy-settings/" 257 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 258 <h5 class="mb-1">ðº Smart TV Privacy: What Your TV Tracks (and 3 Settings to Change)</h5> 259 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 260 <time datetime="2026-08-04">August 4, 2026</time> </small> 261 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 262 Smart TV privacy settings explained in plain English. What ACR tracks, what happens to your viewing data, and three settings to change on your TV, Fir… 263 </p> 264 </a> 265 <a href="/episode/how-group-texts-work-imessage-vs-rcs/" 266 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 267 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¬ How Group Texts Work: iMessage vs RCS on iPhone & Android</h5> 268 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 269 <time datetime="2026-07-21">July 21, 2026</time> </small> 270 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 271 Group texts feel inconsistent for a reason. Frank Bravo explains how messages move between iPhone and Android, iMessage vs RCS, the new encrypted text… 272 </p> 273 </a> 274 <a href="/episode/what-is-bluetooth/" 275 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 276 <h5 class="mb-1">ð§ What Is Bluetooth? A Plain-English Guide to How It Works</h5> 277 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 278 <time datetime="2026-07-07">July 7, 2026</time> </small> 279 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 280 What is Bluetooth and how does it work? A plain-English guide to what Bluetooth is, where you find it, its limitations, and how to pair and fix your d… 281 </p> 282 </a> 283 <a href="/episode/what-to-do-if-phone-is-stolen-iphone-android-checklist/" 284 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 285 <h5 class="mb-1">ð What to Do If Your Phone Is Stolen: iPhone & Android Checklist</h5> 286 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 287 <time datetime="2026-06-23">June 23, 2026</time> </small> 288 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 289 What to do if your phone is stolen: a calm iPhone and Android checklist for Find My, remote wipe, your carrier, and account security, plus prep steps … 290 </p> 291 </a> 292 <a href="/episode/set-up-phone-emergency-features-sos-medical-id-crash-detection/" 293 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 294 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Set Up Your Phone's Emergency Features Now, Before You Need Them</h5> 295 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 296 <time datetime="2026-06-09">June 9, 2026</time> </small> 297 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 298 Your smartphone can call 911, display your medical information to first responders, and alert your emergency contacts automatically. Frank Bravo shows… 299 </p> 300 </a> 301 <a href="/episode/dark-web-explained-should-you-actually-be-worried/" 302 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 303 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¦ Dark Web Explained: Should You Actually Be Worried?</h5> 304 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 305 <time datetime="2026-06-02">June 2, 2026</time> </small> 306 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 307 Find out what the dark web really is, why your information might be there after a data breach, and the five practical steps that actually reduce your … 308 </p> 309 </a> 310 <a href="/episode/travel-tech-tips-what-to-pack-download-and-turn-off/" 311 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 312 <h5 class="mb-1">âï¸ Travel Tech Tips: What to Pack, Download, and Turn Off Before You Go</h5> 313 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 314 <time datetime="2026-05-26">May 26, 2026</time> </small> 315 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 316 Practical travel tech tips for your next trip. What gear to pack, which apps to download before you leave, and the phone settings to change so your de… 317 </p> 318 </a> 319 <a href="/episode/how-to-use-public-wifi-without-putting-your-accounts-at-risk/" 320 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 321 <h5 class="mb-1">ð How to Use Public Wi-Fi Without Putting Your Accounts at Risk</h5> 322 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 323 <time datetime="2026-05-12">May 12, 2026</time> </small> 324 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 325 Public Wi-Fi at airports, hotels, and coffee shops is not as dangerous as you have heard, but it is not risk-free either. Learn the real threats, what… 326 </p> 327 </a> 328 <a href="/episode/are-qr-codes-safe-what-to-scan-and-what-to-skip/" 329 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 330 <h5 class="mb-1">ð± Are QR Codes Safe? What to Scan and What to Skip</h5> 331 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 332 <time datetime="2026-04-28">April 28, 2026</time> </small> 333 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 334 QR code scams are on the rise, and most people never see them coming. Frank Bravo explains how quishing works, the most common scams to wat
334ch for, and… 335 </p> 336 </a> 337 <a href="/episode/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-stop-getting-billed-for-good/" 338 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 339 <h5 class="mb-1">How to Cancel Subscriptions and Stop Getting Billed for Good</h5> 340 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 341 <time datetime="2026-04-14">April 14, 2026</time> </small> 342 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 343 Free trials quietly turn into recurring charges, and canceling subscriptions is rarely as simple as it should be. Frank Bravo explains how subscriptio… 344 </p> 345 </a> 346 <a href="/episode/streaming-overload-cut-services-you-dont-need-keep-ones-you-love/" 347 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 348 <h5 class="mb-1">Streaming Overload: How to Cut the Services You Don't Need and Keep the Ones You Love</h5> 349 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 350 <time datetime="2026-03-31">March 31, 2026</time> </small> 351 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 352 Are you paying for streaming services you never watch? Frank Bravo walks you through a simple streaming audit, a three-question keep-or-cancel framewo… 353 </p> 354 </a> 355 <a href="/episode/make-your-phone-battery-last-all-day-simple-settings-that-help/" 356 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 357 <h5 class="mb-1">Make Your Phone Battery Last All Day: Simple Settings That Help</h5> 358 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 359 <time datetime="2026-03-17">March 17, 2026</time> </small> 360 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 361 Learn the hidden settings and everyday habits that quietly drain your phone battery. In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explains simpl… 362 </p> 363 </a> 364 <a href="/episode/stop-the-spam-cut-down-junk-calls-and-emails/" 365 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 366 <h5 class="mb-1">Stop the Spam: Easy Ways to Cut Down Junk Calls and Emails</h5> 367 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 368 <time datetime="2026-03-03">March 3, 2026</time> </small> 369 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 370 Simple, practical ways to reduce junk calls, spam texts, and phishing emails. Learn how to silence unknown callers, train your inbox, and protect your… 371 </p> 372 </a> 373 <a href="/episode/voice-assistants-for-seniors-helpful-or-just-hype/" 374 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 375 <h5 class="mb-1">Voice Assistants for Seniors: Helpful or Just Hype?</h5> 376 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 377 <time datetime="2026-02-17">February 17, 2026</time> </small> 378 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 379 Voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant can help seniors â but only when introduced thoughtfully. Learn what works, what doesnât, … 380 </p> 381 </a> 382 <a href="/episode/smart-plugs-underrated-smart-home-gadget/" 383 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 384 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Smart Plugs: The Underrated Smart Home Gadget</h5> 385 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 386 <time datetime="2026-02-03">February 3, 2026</time> </small> 387 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 388 Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to get started with smart home technology. In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explains how a $… 389 </p> 390 </a> 391 <a href="/episode/passwords-vs-passkeys-what-you-should-care-about/" 392 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 393 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Passwords vs. Passkeys: Whatâs Changing and Why You Should Care</h5> 394 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 395 <time datetime="2026-01-20">January 20, 2026</time> </small> 396 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 397 Learn what passkeys are, why theyâre showing up everywhere in 2026, and how they compare to traditional passwords and single sign-on. A simple, frie… 398 </p> 399 </a> 400 <a href="/episode/how-to-back-up-your-phone-the-easy-way/" 401 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 402 <h5 class="mb-1">ð± How to Back Up Your Phone the Easy Way</h5> 403 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 404 <time datetime="2026-01-06">January 6, 2026</time> </small> 405 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 406 A simple, friendly guide to backing up your phone the easy way. Learn how to protect your photos, messages, and important data using iCloud, Google On… 407 </p> 408 </a> 409 <a href="/episode/digital-declutter-day-clean-up-your-tech-in-30-minutes/" 410 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 411 <h5 class="mb-1">ð§¹â¨ Digital Declutter Day: Clean Up Your Tech in Just 30 Minutes</h5> 412 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 413 <time datetime="2025-12-23">December 23, 2025</time> </small> 414 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 415 Give your devices a fresh start with this simple 30-minute Digital Declutter from the Your Tech Makeover podcast. Clear files, photos, apps, notificat… 416 </p> 417 </a> 418 <a href="/episode/the-right-way-to-share-wifi-with-guests/" 419 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 420 <h5 class="mb-1">ð§ The Right Way to Share Wi-Fi with Guests</h5> 421 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 422 <time datetime="2025-12-09">December 9, 2025</time> </small> 423 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 424 Learn the easiest and most secure ways to share your Wi-Fi with guests. In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo shows you how to set up a g… 425 </p> 426 </a> 427 <a href="/episode/holiday-phone-photos-with-don-feria/" 428 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 429 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¸ Holiday Phone Photos: How to Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone (with Don Feria)</h5> 430 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 431 <time datetime="2025-11-25">November 25, 2025</time> </small> 432 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 433 Professional photographer and Stanford instructor Don Feria joins Frank Bravo on Your Tech Makeover to share simple, practical tips for taking better … 434 </p> 435 </a> 436 <a href="/episode/gift-card-scams-how-to-spot-them-before-you-get-hooked/" 437 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 438 <h5 class="mb-1">Gift Card Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Get Hooked</h5> 439 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 440 <time datetime="2025-11-18">November 18, 2025</time> </small> 441 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 442 Gift cards make great gifts â but terrible payments. In this special episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explains how to spot and stop gift c… 443 </p> 444 </a> 445 <a href="/episode/battery-safety-on-airplanes/" 446 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 447 <h5 class="mb-1">âï¸ Donât Let Your Battery Ruin Your Flight: Tech Travel Tips for the Holidays</h5> 448 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 449 <time datetime="2025-11-11">November 11, 2025</time> </small> 450 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 451 Holiday flights and batteries donât have to be a risky combo. In this Your Tech Makeover episode, Frank Bravo explains the rise in inâflight batte… 452 </p> 453 </a> 454 <a href="/episode/cloud-storage-wrap-up-recap/" 455 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 456 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¥ï¸ Cloud Storage Wrap-Up: What You Missed & How to Get Organized</h5> 457 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 458 <time datetime="2025-10-28">October 28, 2025</time> </small> 459 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 460 Wrap up the Cloud Storage Series on Your Tech Makeover. Get a quick recap of Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and iCloud, plus a 7-step checklist… 461 </p> 462 </a> 463 <a href="/episode/a-quick-update-the-your-tech-makeover-newsletter-is-here/" 464 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 465 <h5 class="mb-1">A Quick Update: The Your Tech Makeover Newsletter Is Here!</h5> 466 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 467 <time datetime="2025-10-21">October 21, 2025</time> </small> 468 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 469 In this short bonus episode, Frank shares something new forYour Tech Makeover listeners... the launch of the Your Tech Makeover Newsletter on Substack… 470 </p> 471 </a> 472 <a href="/episode/move-fast-break-things-tech-impact/" 473 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 474 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Move Fast and Break Things: What It Means for Everyday Tech Users</h5> 475 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 476 <time datetime="2025-10-14">October 14, 2025</time> </small> 477 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 478 Discover how the tech industryâs âMove fast and break thingsâ mantra impacts your everyday technology: from rushed updates to user trust. Learn … 479 </p> 480 </a> 481 <a href="/episode/troubleshooting-101-tech-fixes/" 482 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 483 <h5 class="mb-1">Troubleshooting 101 â Simple Fixes for Everyday Tech Problems</h5> 484 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 485 <time datetime="2025-09-30">September 30, 2025</time> </small> 486 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 487 Learn how to fix common tech problems with simple, real-world t
487ips. In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo shares basic troubleshooting st… 488 </p> 489 </a> 490 <a href="/episode/icloud-drive-apple-syncing-tips/" 491 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 492 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Unlocking iCloud Drive: Making the Most of Appleâs Cloud Storage</h5> 493 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 494 <time datetime="2025-09-16">September 16, 2025</time> </small> 495 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 496 Learn how to use iCloud Drive like a pro. This episode of Your Tech Makeover explores syncing, sharing, pricing, and tips to get more from Appleâs c… 497 </p> 498 </a> 499 <a href="/episode/whats-in-the-box-cloud-storage/" 500 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 501 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¦ Whatâs in the Box? A Smarter Way to Store and Share Files</h5> 502 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 503 <time datetime="2025-09-02">September 2, 2025</time> </small> 504 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 505 Discover why Box might be the best cloud storage solution for your business or secure file sharing. Learn how it compares to Dropbox and Google Drive … 506 </p> 507 </a> 508 <a href="/episode/microsoft-onedrive-safe-and-synced/" 509 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 510 <h5 class="mb-1">âï¸ Microsoft OneDrive: A Simple Tool to Keep Your Files Safe and Synced</h5> 511 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 512 <time datetime="2025-08-19">August 19, 2025</time> </small> 513 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 514 Learn how to use Microsoft OneDrive to simplify your digital life. This guide covers setup, syncing, sharing, collaboration, pricing, and moreâperfe… 515 </p> 516 </a> 517 <a href="/episode/dropbox-demystified-smart-sharing-and-syncing/" 518 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 519 <h5 class="mb-1">Dropbox Demystified: Smart Ways to Share and Sync Your Files</h5> 520 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 521 <time datetime="2025-08-05">August 5, 2025</time> </small> 522 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 523 Learn how to simplify your digital life with Dropbox. This episode of Your Tech Makeover explores smart file sharing, syncing, recovery, and storage t… 524 </p> 525 </a> 526 <a href="/episode/how-to-use-google-drive-like-a-pro/" 527 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 528 <h5 class="mb-1">How to Use Google Drive Like a Pro: Easy File Sharing & Smart Storage Tips</h5> 529 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 530 <time datetime="2025-07-22">July 22, 2025</time> </small> 531 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 532 Learn how to use Google Drive like a pro in this friendly episode of Your Tech Makeover. Discover tips for organizing folders, sharing files safely, a… 533 </p> 534 </a> 535 <a href="/episode/stop-emailing-yourself-files-cloud-storage-intro/" 536 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 537 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Stop Emailing Yourself Files: Intro to Our Cloud Storage Series</h5> 538 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 539 <time datetime="2025-07-08">July 8, 2025</time> </small> 540 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 541 Learn how to simplify your digital life with cloud storage. Start here: Stop Emailing Yourself Files â the intro to our syncing mini-series.… 542 </p> 543 </a> 544 <a href="/episode/digital-confidence-at-any-age/" 545 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 546 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Helping a Loved One with Tech? This is for You</h5> 547 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 548 <time datetime="2025-06-24">June 24, 2025</time> </small> 549 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 550 Learn how to help seniors build confidence with technology in this episode of Your Tech Makeover. Tips on devices, apps, scam safety, and making tech … 551 </p> 552 </a> 553 <a href="/episode/can-your-airpods-help-you-hear-better/" 554 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 555 <h5 class="mb-1">𦻠Can Your AirPods Help You Hear Better?</h5> 556 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 557 <time datetime="2025-06-10">June 10, 2025</time> </small> 558 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 559 Learn how Appleâs Live Listen and Conversation Boost turn AirPods Pro into basic hearing aids. Test your hearing, set up features, and boost clarity… 560 </p> 561 </a> 562 <a href="/episode/smart-thermostats-small-upgrade-saves-big/" 563 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 564 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¡ Smart Thermostats: A Small Upgrade That Saves Big</h5> 565 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 566 <time datetime="2025-05-27">May 27, 2025</time> </small> 567 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 568 Discover how smart thermostats can save energy, cut utility bills, and boost home comfort. Learn practical tips, top models, and rebate options from Y… 569 </p> 570 </a> 571 <a href="/episode/cryptocurrency-explained-bitcoin-blockchain-and-what-you-need-to-know/"
572 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 573 <h5 class="mb-1">Cryptocurrency Explained: Bitcoin, Blockchain, and What You Need to Know</h5> 574 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 575 <time datetime="2025-05-13">May 13, 2025</time> </small> 576 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 577 Cryptocurrency. Itâs been called the future of money, internet gold, and⦠letâs be honest, a total mystery for most people.In this episode of Yo… 578 </p> 579 </a> 580 <a href="/episode/how-to-talk-to-ai-get-the-best-out-of-chatgpt/" 581 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 582 <h5 class="mb-1">How to Talk to AI: Get the Best Out of ChatGPT</h5> 583 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 584 <time datetime="2025-04-29">April 29, 2025</time> </small> 585 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 586 Ever tried ChatGPT and felt like you werenât getting the best results? In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Iâll walk you through the best ways … 587 </p> 588 </a> 589 <a href="/episode/private-messaging-apps-what-you-need-to-know-about-whatsapp-signal-and-more/" 590 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 591 <h5 class="mb-1">Private Messaging Apps: What You Need to Know About WhatsApp, Signal, and More</h5> 592 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 593 <time datetime="2025-04-15">April 15, 2025</time> </small> 594 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 595 In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo breaks down the buzz around encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and iMessage. Why are g… 596 </p> 597 </a> 598 <a href="/episode/everyday-tech-hacks-for-work-and-life-practical-tips-you-can-use-right-away-with-jonathan-bravo/" 599 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 600 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¡ Everyday Tech Hacks for Work and Life: Practical Tips You Can Use Right Away (with Jonathan Bravo)</h5> 601 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 602 <time datetime="2025-04-01">April 1, 2025</time> </small> 603 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 604 Todayâs episode is a little differentâand a lot of fun! Iâm joined by Jonathan Bravo, Director of Marketing &amp; Communications for the Fresno … 605 </p> 606 </a> 607 <a href="/episode/artificial-intelligence-in-plain-english-what-it-is-where-youre-already-using-it-and-what-to-watch-out-for/" 608 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 609 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¤ Artificial Intelligence in Plain English: What It Is, Where You're Already Using It, and What to Watch Out For</h5> 610 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 611 <time datetime="2025-03-18">March 18, 2025</time> </small> 612 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 613 AI is everywhere, from your Netflix recommendations to the smart assistant in your pocket. But whatâs real, whatâs hype, and where is AI headed? I… 614 </p> 615 </a> 616 <a href="/episode/how-to-listen-to-podcasts-a-beginners-guide-to-apps-episodes-and-finding-shows-youll-love/" 617 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 618 <h5 class="mb-1">ð§ How to Listen to Podcasts: A Beginner's Guide to Apps, Episodes, and Finding Shows You'll Love</h5> 619 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 620 <time datetime="2025-03-04">March 4, 2025</time> </small> 621 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 622 Have you ever heard the word podcast but werenât quite sure what it meant? Or maybe youâve listened to a few but donât know how to find more you… 623 </p> 624 </a> 625 <a href="/episode/backup-vs-archive-whats-the-difference-and-why-your-files-need-both/" 626 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 627 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¾ Backup vs. Archive: What's the Difference and Why Your Files Need Both</h5> 628 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 629 <time datetime="2025-02-18">February 18, 2025</time> </small> 630 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 631 Backup and archive: aren't they the same thing? Not even close. Mixing up these two concepts is one of the most common reasons people lose files they … 632 </p> 633 </a> 634 <a href="/episode/beyond-passwords-protecting-yourself-from-phishing-deepfakes-and-more/" 635 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 636 <h5 class="mb-1">Beyond Passwords: Protecting Yourself from Phishing, Deepfakes, and More</h5> 637 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 638 <time datetime="2025-02-04">February 4, 2025</time> </small> 639 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 640 Scammers are getting smarter. So should you. From fake emails that look like they're from your bank to AI-generated voice calls impersonating people y… 641 </p> 642 </a> 643 <a href="/episode/video-calls-made-easy-how-to-use-zoom-facetime-and-google-meet-without-the-frustration/" 644 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 645 <h5 class="mb-1">ð¹ Video Calls Made Easy: How to Use Zoom, FaceTime, and Google Meet Without the Frustration</h5> 646 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 647 <time datetime="2025-01-21">January 21, 2025</time> </small> 648 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 649 Video calls are a normal part of life now, but choosing the right tool and actually knowing how to use it can still feel confusing. This episode takes… 650 </p> 651 </a> 652 <a href="/episode/single-sign-on-explained-the-easier-way-to-log-in-to-all-your-apps-without-remembering-every-password/" 653 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 654 <h5 class="mb-1">ð Single Sign-On Explained: The Easier Way to Log In to All Your Apps Without Remembering Every Password</h5> 655 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 656 <time datetime="2025-01-07">January 7, 2025</time> </small> 657 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 658 You've seen them: "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Apple." But do you actually know what happens when you tap them? 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From the hotel lobby computer to the resort Wi-Fi, there are real risks most tr… 677 </p> 678 </a> 679 <a href="/episode/how-to-share-your-location-with-family-google-maps-and-apple-find-my-explained/" 680 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 681 <h5 class="mb-1">ð How to Share Your Location with Family: Google Maps and Apple Find My Explained</h5> 682 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 683 <time datetime="2024-12-03">December 3, 2024</time> </small> 684 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 685 Knowing where your family members are, or letting them know where you are, used to mean a phone call. Now your phone can share your real-time location… 686 </p> 687 </a> 688 <a href="/episode/online-safety-for-kids-what-every-parent-should-know/"
689 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 690 <h5 class="mb-1">Online Safety for Kids: What Every Parent Should Know</h5> 691 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 692 <time datetime="2024-11-19">November 19, 2024</time> </small> 693 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 694 Kids today are online constantly, and most of them have no idea what the real risks are. But the solution isn't to take the devices away. It's to give… 695 </p> 696 </a> 697 <a href="/episode/your-year-end-tech-checklist-6-simple-things-to-do-before-january/" 698 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 699 <h5 class="mb-1">â Your Year-End Tech Checklist: 6 Simple Things to Do Before January</h5> 700 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 701 <time datetime="2022-12-16">December 16, 2022</time> </small> 702 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 703 The end of the year is a great time to do a quick check on your tech, before another 12 months go by with things you meant to update but never got aro… 704 </p> 705 </a> 706 <a href="/episode/icloud-explained-everything-youre-not-using-but-should-be/" 707 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 708 <h5 class="mb-1">iCloud Explained: Everything You're Not Using (But Should Be)</h5> 709 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 710 <time datetime="2022-06-23">June 23, 2022</time> </small> 711 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 712 If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you're probably already using iCloud, but you might not be getting nearly as much out of it as you could. This epi… 713 </p> 714 </a> 715 <a href="/episode/password-managers-explained-how-to-never-forget-a-password-again/" 716 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 717 <h5 class="mb-1">Password Managers Explained: How to Never Forget a Password Again</h5> 718 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 719 <time datetime="2022-05-05">May 5, 2022</time> </small> 720 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 721 You know you shouldn't reuse passwords, but remembering a unique one for every account feels impossible. This episode introduces password managers: wh… 722 </p> 723 </a> 724 <a href="/episode/how-to-create-a-strong-password-that-you-can-actually-remember/" 725 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 726 <h5 class="mb-1">How to Create a Strong Password (That You Can Actually Remember)</h5> 727 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 728 <time datetime="2020-06-19">June 19, 2020</time> </small> 729 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 730 Passwords are the first line of defense for almost everything you do online, and most people's are not good enough. This episode breaks down what make… 731 </p> 732 </a> 733 <a href="/episode/why-you-should-update-your-software-and-how-to-make-it-painless/" 734 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 735 <h5 class="mb-1">Why You Should Update Your Software (and How to Make It Painless)</h5> 736 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 737 <time datetime="2020-05-29">May 29, 2020</time> </small> 738 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 739 Keeping your software up to date is one of the simplest things you can do for your devices' security, but a lot of people put it off or don't understa… 740 </p> 741 </a> 742 <a href="/episode/how-to-back-up-your-computer-and-phone-before-its-too-late/" 743 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 744 <h5 class="mb-1">How to Back Up Your Computer and Phone Before It's Too Late</h5> 745 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 746 <time datetime="2020-05-19">May 19, 2020</time> </small> 747 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 748 Most people think about backing up their computer after something goes wrong, not before. This episode is Frank's argument for why backups deserve to … 749 </p> 750 </a> 751 <a href="/episode/inbox-zero-how-i-keep-my-email-under-control-and-you-can-too/" 752 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 753 <h5 class="mb-1">Inbox Zero: How I Keep My Email Under Control (And You Can Too)</h5> 754 <small class="text-body-secondary"> 755 <time datetime="2020-05-05">May 5, 2020</time> </small> 756 <p class="mb-1 mt-2 text-truncate"> 757 If your email inbox has hundreds (or thousands) of unread messages, you already know it's a problem, but clearing it out and keeping it that way can f… 758 </p> 759 </a> 760 <a href="/episode/start-here-tech-made-simple-for-normal-people/" 761 class="list-group-item list-group-item-action mb-3"> 762 <h5 class="mb-1">
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