Mark Stross

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS

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No one can get away from using it. We are all dependent if not addicted to it. Technology. Mark Stross, a pioneer in the development of large LED video displays, has transformed buildings and places all over, seen by millions of people daily. His knowledge of technology, philosophy, and the human experience informs his keen sense of what's happening, and what is coming, in a way that educates, inspires, and scares the hell out of you; leaving you informed and ready to engage in a new way. Some episodes come from his TechByte Show, heard weekly on Ocean98FM, Bulldog's Rude Awakening Show.

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Mark Stross

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5G. The Edge - Is It Safe? 19.08.2020 21:40

A scientist once described how "the modern world overwhelmed people with data and that this overabundance was both "confusing and harmful" to the mind." That was Conrad Gessner, sharing his views in 1565, concerns about the printing press!! Are we adequately considering the effects of the technology we build? Does exposure to tech, towers, and radio frequencies hurt humans? Mark Stross, America's...

Passwords. The Edge - Password Hygiene Begins with Your Cell Phone Number 12.08.2020 24:04

Why? Start with these questions: Do you use the same passwords on multiple accounts? Do you keep your passwords behind a password? Do you use passwords that are easy to remember? Is your cell phone number a good way to unlock your account information? If you have any No's then you really need to listen to this episode. Mark Stross makes sure your digital identity is safe. And it's not too complica...

App Safety. The Edge - Who The Heck Has My Data? 05.08.2020 20:14

Keeping your data and your identity safe is a constant challenge. Consumers are not equipped to make value judgements on what they are using. It just takes too long, and apps are always changing. Mark Stross breaks it down for you in this episode so you can enjoy sharing on social media, but don't do it to the detriment of your privacy and security. 

Power and Where You Put It. The Edge - Beware What You Plug Into 29.07.2020 14:14

Most of us don't know that we should consider carefully where we plug in our chargers and our devices. Besides the time it takes to charge your device, there are other important reasons to be careful about where you insert your power cord. Mark Stross, America's Technologist, brings you a "Power Cord Primer" in today's episode. It's everything we all need to know about safely charging our devices....

Screen Protectors. The Edge - Copy Protection and Generic Replacement Parts 22.07.2020 15:03

This is Episode #1 of Tech Byte. Mark officially names the show, and gets into his vision for the show: To talk about technology, and add the EDGE, which is the darker side of the topic. Bulldog and the gang at Ocean 98 always bug Mark about his boss, Jerry, and interject comedy about Mark's dayjob at ANC. The first topic? Screen Protectors. Enjoy it. 

The Music of Mark Stross. The Edge - It's a Diary of a Technologist 09.03.2020 23:13

Mark Stross, visionary technologist, creator, and CTO also likes to more than dabble in electronic music. Today Mark Stross shares with Bulldog and the gang his passion for all things technology, including his library of original songs. His music is available in three CD's, online, and anywhere you stream music under the name MJStross. Take a listen, you'll be surprised. 