In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

The cloud, you've heard about it and whether you like it or not -- you're using it! Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

What is MWC? Mobile World Congress is a yearly event that takes place in Barcelona, Spain where the largest mobile device manufacturers get together and show off their latest contributions to the mobile space. This year Samsung stole the show with their Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. New camera tech is making this device stand out by being the first device that has multiple apertures, allowing different a...

Ads are everywhere on the internet. This does not mean that all companies are selling your data, but they are paying for access to you. Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

I'm pro gun; however, with so much technology encompassing our lives why aren't we utilizing it to save lives when we have so many gun related incidents? Partially because the NRA is afraid of relinquishing control due to fear of all guns being taken away, which is sad an selfish because this is an effort to save lives. From fingerprint authorization to wearables authorization, tech can help -- if...

Although our smartphones are great for games and fun, don't take for granted that you're wielding an incredibly capable productivity tool that can do so much more. Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

In this episode I am joined by my local crypto currency enthusiast, Spencer Swindell and we dive deep into Bitcoin, Litecoin and others as we take the veil off of cryptocurrencies, what they are and how to get them. Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

Do you subscribe to the typical cable model where Comcast charges you one amount, then another after a certain period of time elapses plus equipment fees? Cord cutting can have you taking charge of your own entertainment destiny and subscribing to services that look and feel the way you want and only have what you need in them. Additionally, it will give you the flexibility to take these services...

In a world of Apple Pay and Android Pay we can easily tap our phones and pay for items. Why aren't these technologies everywhere at this point? What came before them? Most importantly, are they SAFE for us to use? Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

Is Google always listening to you and saving off your voice data for nefarious reasons? Apple fans seem to think so. With that being said, let me clear the air. At the end of the day, I urge you, do not trust ANY company wholeheartedly with your precious data, whether it's Apple, Google, Microsoft or Lenovo. You do NOT do it. Let's continue our discussion, follow me on Twitter @dexter_johnson and...

February 9th 2018 was the release of the Apple HomePod, the company's first attempt at making a smart speaker with incredibly rich sound with voice controlling the interface. Is this the right product for you? It could be, understanding the positives and negatives will hopefully help you reach a decision. Let's break it down!! Read the corresponding post on DexJohn's PC, https://dexjohnspc.com/201...

DLC or downloadable content is huge in the video game world today, some hate it, some love it -- no matter what side of the fence you fall on on this subject, you've likely had to deal with it. Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri and Cortana are all here to make our lives easier and better. How do they process queries and what all can they do?

Breaking down the greatest operating system on earth -- LINUX! I explain when Linux was created and by whom while showing the common uses of this alternative operating system that are right under your nose!

What reason did Apple make HomePod? Are we getting it's purpose confused because it is being released during an era where big companies have released smart speakers? Is it a smart speakers? Will Siri get better? I'll break it all down for you!

Chrome and Chrome OS are made by Google to deliver an affordable and easy computing experience for all. Google owns the education market whether you like it or not, find out why a Chromebook might be right for you!!

What makes a Smarthome? How do devices talk to each other? Should you be concerned about your security?

Apple isn't maniacally killing your iPhone. Although Apple is classically suffering with a lac of communication, this CPU downclocking is actually helping your device.

Today on December 14, 2017, our idiotic and short-sighted FCC decided to repeal net neutrality. I'm not in a particularly good mood about it and you shouldn't be in either, since it will affect us all.

Master marketers, believers of their own madness -- yet we continue to buy each and every product!

The video game landscape has changed vastly over the years, instead of picking a game up and just "going" home consoles have turned into monolithic streaming devices that aim to "take over" your living room. Well a little company named Nintendo just wants you to play games and they offer a couple of really cool systems that you can do so on. Visit http://DexJohnsPC.com for the latest tech news and...

Deep Dive into Net Neutrality!! Get active and fight back! Tweet me @dexter_johnson to continue the conversation!