Essential listening for all podcasters: Pro tips to grow your show

June 22, 2021

Learn from the woman who wrote the book on radio and podcasting, Valerie Geller. She has traveled the world teaching professional broadcasters how to get better at their craft. You’ll get a ton of great tips in this episode, including Valerie’s four secrets to creating powerful content: focus, engage, position and storytelling. She’ll break each down and explain how you can create amazing content.

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How you lost the right to repair your tech — and the fight to get it back

Across the nation, people like you are fighting for the right to fix their tech gadgets. It all comes down to a simple issue: If your iPhone breaks down, do you know how to repair it?

Unless you’re a certified technician who works with Apple, the answer is probably “no.” You can’t just open up YouTube and find a one-minute do-it-yourself tutorial. You’ll have to head to a specialized store and ask an expert to do it for you.

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From lossless music to spatial audio: How to get the most out of Apple Music's latest features

It seems not too long ago that MP3s were on everyone’s minds. Where to get them, how to share them and how many can we fit on our devices. Streaming audio has eliminated the need for all those concerns, offering huge libraries you can access from connected devices anywhere, anytime. You can usually listen to streaming music offline as well.

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Medicare scam: Don't fall for offer of 'free' genetic test

Knowing your family history can be important, especially if you want to find out what illnesses are present in your family tree. One way to do this is through genetic testing, where doctors take a sample of your DNA and test it for specific markers. The good thing about this is that Medicare usually covers it.

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It's World Wi-Fi Day! 8 ways to boost your home's connection

Today is World Wi-Fi Day. So what does that mean for you?

World Wi-Fi Day is a worldwide initiative organized by the Wireless Broadband Alliance under the leadership of the Connected Community Forum (CCF). Is your home Wi-Fi sluggish? Tap or click here for the best ways to boost your Wi-Fi for good.

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Whoops! Google reveals the words misspelled most in each state

Were you a good speller back in your grade school days? Even if you weren’t winning spelling bees, you probably have a good grasp of grammar these days. But if you still struggle with spelling, you’re not alone.

Do you know the difference between “there,” “their,” or “they’re?” What does “I” before “E” except after “C” even mean? Even some of the easiest words to spell can really make someone scratch their head in deep thought. If you need a little help, tap or click here for five sites for checking your grammar.

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Amazon just booted a phone battery and charger brand! Do you use these products?

Online shopping is, and many would agree, one of the greatest inventions of the last few decades. You can virtually buy whatever you want, and while you can’t physically see or touch the product, you don’t have to leave your house.

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Google drops 3 new Android features - Time to update

Google might be the creator of the Android operating system, but it also makes its own mobile phones. Google Pixel was first released in 2013 and has since spawned five different versions.

While the models have had varying degrees of success, speculation points toward the Pixel 6 Pro coming soon. Of course, nothing has been officially announced yet. In the meantime, the company is giving its operating system the biggest update in years.

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Still using Internet Explorer? Here's another reason to stop

Even now, millions of people still use Internet Explorer. But Microsoft has been nudging people to move to its Edge browser for quite some time. Tap or click here for details on the Microsoft Edge browser.

Microsoft is now trying a different approach to get people to move to Edge. So why should you make the switch? It’s simple. The tech giant is no longer supporting Internet Explorer, and it is not safe to use.

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Someone can track you with a Tile or AirTag - Red flags you're being followed

The last decade has brought amazing technological advances, specifically with tracking devices. Thanks to handy devices like Tile and Apple AirTags, you shouldn’t lose anything.

That being said, the introduction of Geotrackers, GPS, and remote tracking devices like the ones mentioned above have made us feel like Big Brother is always watching. It can feel like everyone knows what you are doing and where you are at all times. Tap or click to find out if your device is infected with spyware.

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Have a Gmail account? Now you can access some of Google's most useful tools

As an individual Google user, you have a lot of options when it comes to productivity. By having a Google account, you can access your Gmail, plan things in the Calendar and chat with other Google users.

Setting up a business account through Google, you get a bit more features through the company’s G-Suite offering. This includes collaboration tools, setting up meetings and accessing premium business apps.

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