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Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to this week's Tech Brewed technology news and tips! I'm Greg Doig and I'll be your host for today. Let's get started with the news. Our first story this week is about the new Dell 32-inch 6K UltraSharp display Windows 11 Tech Tips and more headlines from the best tech news websites on the internet. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tec...

Send us Fan Mail There is a popular rule for making backups for your computer and other digital data called the 3-2-1 backup rule. The 3-2-1 backup rule is a widely-recommended strategy for keeping your important data safe and secure. It involves having at least three copies of your data, stored on at least two different types of media, with at least one copy stored offsite. This ensures that you...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to online streaming, OBS Studio is one of the best tools available out there. It’s free, open-source, and available on Windows, Linux and Mac, making it a go-to choice for streamers everywhere. In this post, we’re going to focus on OBS Studio for Mac computers. We’ll discuss the features of OBS Studio for Mac, how to install it on your machine, and the best settings...

Send us Fan Mail Apple has recently released new features to its iCloud service. I will also cover the features available in their premium service called iCloud Plus, You can always learn more about this and other topics by subscribing to my tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com

Send us Fan Mail Some people have reported issues with the battery on their iPhone draining faster, after a recent iOS update for version 16.1 Here are some steps to help keep your phone running longer until an update is released. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft held a short virtual This month (October 12, 2022) to introduce two new models to its lineup. In addition, a few new software updates are coming, including one with DALL-E integration. Here are the highlights. Microsoft Revealed Three New Surface PCs, and One Costs $4,300  The beefy Surface Studio 2 Plus The reliable Surface Pro 9 The portable Surface Laptop 5 Creator to...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft had an Ignite event in October of 2022 and had some big updates for OneDrive. They say that Microsoft OneDrive plans to make it easier to find your files, share and collaborate with your team, and always stay up to date. OneDrive is making it easier to find the file you work with at the office or at home. It's also making sharing experience within OneDrive consisten...

Send us Fan Mail Hard drives are one of the most common storage devices used in computers. They store data on spinning disks inside a protective enclosure. They come in two types: traditional magnetic disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). HDDs are slower and larger than SSDs, but they do cost less. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com

Send us Fan Mail If you hear beeps when your computer starts up,  the cause may be your BIOS giving you a signal that something isn't working right. Diagnosing hardware issues are helped by finding out what the beep code is signaling. Knowing which BIOS is on your motherboard is something you should know before trouble strikes. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https...

Send us Fan Mail I have written about Canva and now have some big news to report. Canva recently held an online event where they announced significant changes and some more to come. Canva is calling its new platform design and offerings the Canva Visual Worksuite . These changes are the biggest ones made in the past ten years for Canva. In addition, Canva has said they are moving from a graphic de...

Send us Fan Mail You may have heard recently, as of September 7, 2022, that Apple announced the release of several new products. A new Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 8, and the Apple Watch Ultra. There are new AirPods Pro version 2 and the show's star, iPhone 14. There are 4 new models of iPhone 14 the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. There is also a ne...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about a program I just purchased to help manage all the photos I've collected over many years. The program is called Eagle. Eagle is designed to help you organize in any way you choose. Whether it's photos, contacts, projects, files, or anything else. Eagle makes it easy to locate whatever you are looking for amongst your files.  With over 20 million down...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft Word has some great features for all the students doing essays and research while in school. Today's tech tip covers a couple of them for you. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com

Send us Fan Mail       What if you woke up today and wondered yourself, can I run my business with just open source software? So, the answer is yes. Computing with open source software is getting better all the time. Most people have one or more applications or suites to create office documents and presentations. Then there is a spreadsheet, database, remote collaboration software tools, and more....

Send us Fan Mail True Tone technology makes the images on your Retina display and Touch Bar appear more natural. The True Tone technology in Mac computers , Studio Display, and Apple Pro Display XDR uses advanced multichannel sensors to adjust the color and intensity of your display and Touch Bar to match the ambient light so that images appear more natural. apple.com Support the show Subscribe to...

Send us Fan Mail College students spend thousands of dollars every year on computers. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are several different types of laptops designed specifically for college students. If you're buying a laptop computer for college, it pays to shop around and do some research. There are a lot of factors to consider, including how much money you want to spend, wh...

Send us Fan Mail Two Tech Tips for you with this Tuesday recording. Google said they had made advancements to the search capabilities and suggestions in the Gmail application through search filters, search operators, search chips, and more.       SIM swapping is when someone hijacks your mobile phone number to gain access to your texts and calls. This type of Cellular fraud is defined as the unaut...

Send us Fan Mail Handbrake is a video compression program that allows users to compress digital video files into smaller sizes while maintaining visual quality. This software is accessible online for free and can be used on both PC and Mac operating systems. Handbrake is popular among users because it is easy to use and produces high-quality videos. In addition, Handbrake can convert videos from o...

Send us Fan Mail       What exactly is a no-code website editor? If you want to save time and get things done faster, then using a no-code website editor might be the solution. A no-code website builder allows you to create websites without coding skills or knowledge of HTML. These tools will enable you to easily design and develop web pages without having to write code. They also let you add feat...

Send us Fan Mail       Most Apple devices come with a limited warranty of up to one year and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. If your device is eligible, you can buy an AppleCare+ plan or an AppleCare Protection Plan for additional coverage. AppleCare Plus is a service plan offered by Apple that provides extended warranty coverage and technical support for Apple products. It can b...

Send us Fan Mail Computer literacy skills are becoming more and more critical in the world today. Many people now work in jobs requiring computers, and many more rely on them for their daily lives. However, you’ll find it difficult to use computers effectively if you don’t have good computer literacy skills. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons why computer literacy is so critical, a...

Send us Fan Mail       There are a few ways to protect a mobile phone from hackers.  One is to use a strong password to unlock the phone.  The use of face id on mobile devices is a form of biometric authentication. This system is more secure than traditional passwords because it is much harder to steal someone's identity than it is to guess their password. Additionally, many mobile devices no...

Send us Fan Mail       Machine sentience is the capacity of machines to experience or feel things. Some people argue that devices can be said to be sentient if they can engage in complex communication, problem-solving, and learning. Others say that machine sentience requires more, such as the ability to have emotions or feel pain. Unfortunately, there is no agreed-upon definition of machine sentie...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to video editing, there are a few things you need to consider to find the right computer. First and foremost, you'll want a powerful machine to handle the task at hand. But also make sure the computer has a good graphics card and enough memory so you can work on large projects without running out of space. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail If you are building a PC for the first time or haven't explored building one with water cooling, then here are a few reasons to consider why building a water-cooled PC is a good choice. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com