GK LLC

GK Repair Talk

Technology EN ↓ 41 episodes

Cellphone, Tablet and Computer repair talk from a Technicians perspective.

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The California right to repair bill: Is it enough? 10.07.2023 27:55

California passes right to repair! Today we dive into the details.

The EU mandates replacable batteries, but is it a good thing? 09.07.2023 37:48

The EU votes to mandate easily replaceable batteries in portable devices like cell phones and tablets. Is this a win for consumers or government overreach?

Gaming ChangeUp-Talking DMZ 30.05.2023 36:00

This week we change it up and talk gaming.

Banning TikTok and Losing Rights 03.04.2023 25:17

Today we discuss the RESTRICT ACT and its potential impact on TikTok and more.

Using AI to assist repairs 05.03.2023 18:08

We asked AI to help walk us through a screen replacement on an iPhone. 

Beware of battery repair 19.02.2023 40:03

Replacing batteries can be an easy and profitable repair, but can be the source of frustration with business and the customer. Today we talk about the pitfalls and how to avoid them. 

GK Repair Talk- 2022 Recap 26.01.2023 27:40

Recapping what we learned last year, and what is coming in 2023.

Ep 9 Ranking the phone makers 28.11.2022 1:33:50

On this episode we rank major phone makers, from a technicians perspective. Also, we probably made some Pixel fans angry.

Right to Repair and the Death of Ownership - GK Repair Talk Ep 8 16.11.2022 49:18

Right to Repair and why it matters. 

Education- GK Repair Talk Episode 7 29.10.2022 41:19

Todays topic- Education   https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en Aspiring to become a podcaster?  Don't know which recording software to use? Try riverside.fm https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=jonathan-heckel

Ep 6 Making Money 15.10.2022 11:23

Looking for an easier and better way to make some extra cash? Today we talk about how to make extra money fixing cellphones.

iPhone 14 launch, Mobilesentrix and Nvidia News- GK Repair Talk Ep 5 03.10.2022 38:57

Lot's of big news in in September. Today we talk about Apple making the iPhone more repairable.... or is it? MobileSentrix acquires Mobile Defenders, and EVGA dumps Nvidia as 4000 GPU's are announced. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=jonathan-heckel

What They DON'T Tell You in Those Phone Repair Videos 05.09.2022 19:59

Today we talk about what isn't mentioned in most repair videos, including a tip that may trigger some technicians.

Do you want to fix smartphones as a pro? 21.08.2022 42:19

This episode we talk about life as a smartphone repair technician including getting hired, training and job expectations. 

GK Repair Talk Ep 2- Fixing your cellphone with aftermarket Parts 07.08.2022 46:40

Should you buy parts from Amazon or eBay to fix your phone? Today we discuss the world of aftermarket parts.

DIY Cellphone Repair, should you fix your own phone? GK Repair Talk #1 07.08.2022 47:24

You can now buy OEM parts to do your own cell phone repairs... but should you? We discuss whether these new DIY programs are good options for those willing to do the repair themselves.