The Really Useful Podcast

Our show this week features following tech news that matters: Windows 11 Sunset Valley 2 Update Leaked Pixel Phones Getting Android 13 Already Microsoft Patches Dogwalk Zero Day Exploit We bring you these tips and tricks: Productive Things to Do on Your Phone Instead of Mindlessly Scrolling The Best Mixing Desks for Podcasters The show closes with the following recommendation:  Insta360 Link Webca...

 Our stripped-back show this week features the following myth-busting tips and tricks: 6 RAM Myths and Misconceptions That Really Aren't True Smartphone Myths That Aren't True 7 Myths About Linux That You Should Stop Believing This week's show is hosted by Christian Cawley and features Ben Stegner and Gavin Phillips. Follow them on Twitter ( @thegadgetmonkey , @stegnersaurus and @gavinspavin ) for...

Our stripped-back show this week features the following news: Samsung Now Let's You Repair Your Phone LockBit Ransomware Targets Windows Defender We also have these explainers, tips, and tricks: What Is UPnP and Is It Dangerous? The Secrets of Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video Troubleshooting Guide We finish the show with the following recommendation: OPPO Reno8 Pro reviewed This week's show i...

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: CloudMensis Mac Malware Steals Data How to Improve Privacy on Your Mac Samsung's New Folding Phones Launch August 10th FBI Warns of Fraudulent Crypto Apps We've got these tips and tricks: How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speed 5x With This Quick Fix What Is Bottlenecking Your PC? We finish the show with the following recommendations: Retro Foot...

Hardware security news, exciting (!) new 20th century features in Windows 11, and the best tips and tricks for making the best use of your tech, and the usual weekly recommendations all vie for your attention in this week's Really Useful Podcast from MakeUseOf. Shownotes This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: New Spectre Vulnerability Hits Old AMD and Intel CPUs ChromeOS Fl...

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Design Leaked Google Chrome Browser Updates to Fix Zero-Day Exploit We've got these tips and tricks: Reasons to Use Nvidia GeForce Now Steam Deck Reviewed How to Check the Windows Experience Score in Windows 10 What Is Coinbase? What is Coinbase Pro? We finish the show with the following recommendations: Legoland...

We've got a ton of tech news and tips and tricks in this week's podcast, which looks at USB OTG, debunks the great myths about smartphones, and tells you how to format a write-protected USB flash drive. Shownotes Our stripped-back show this week features the following news: Windows Piracy Spikes in Russia Google Makes It Easier to Switch from iPhone to Android  We also have these explainers, tips,...

Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes returns, bringing you the latest news, tips, and tricks to make the best use of your tech, and some recommendations for a couple of things you might like to try. Shownotes This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Windows 8.1 Support to End in 2023 Nothing Phone Will not Launch in US Starlink Negatively Night Sky Photography  We've got...

Want the latest news from the world of technology, but only the stuff that affects you? Want to know how to become better at using your technology? It's time you subscribed to the Really Useful Podcast. Shownotes This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Microsoft Brings Casual Games to Teams Support Ending on Internet Explorer Microsoft Defender Moves to iOS, Android, and mac...

Want to know what's new in the world of technology, but only the stuff that really matters? Need to know how to make better use of your computer, phone, game console, streaming service, or some other device? That's where the Really Useful Podcast comes in. Shownotes This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Xbox Keystone Console Details Leaked Windows 11 Update Bug DOOMLinux a...

Why is Android Auto leaving your phone? Why is Microsoft axing Excel features? And should you buy a Pinebook Pro laptop? Plus, tips and tricks for making a bootable USB drive, online city building games for your browser, and the equipment you need for starting a YouTube channel. With the tech news that matters and some tips and tricks to help you make the best use of your devices, the Really Usefu...

Is your Google Drive secure? Do you regret switching to Linux from Windows? Need to make a free international phone call? And how much money can you earn with Google Opinion Rewards? In this week's podcast we give you the answers to all of those questions, helping you to make the best of your tech. Shownotes This week's stripped-back show features the following explainers, tips, and tricks: Tips t...

Windows 11 has been hacked---but it's okay, as it was by ethical hackers in a competition! Meanwhile, iFixit has leaked the Steam Deck repair inventory, revealing the cost of the device's mainboard. All that and our weekly tips and tricks to help you make better use of your tech, in this week's Really Useful Podcast! Shownotes This week, we take a look at the tech news that matters: iFixit Leaks S...

We've got all the tech news that matters, explainers, and tips, tricks, and recommendations in this week's Really Useful Podcast, including a look at the Terra Luna price crash and the surrounding fallout, and how to connect two routers together to increase your Wi-Fi network's range. Shownotes This week, we take a look at the tech news that matters: Vote for Your Favorite Microsoft Store Apps Win...

Want to play Fortnite on your iPhone? Thanks to Microsoft, now you can. In this Really Useful Podcast we look at the latest tech news that matters and bring you the best tips and tricks from MakeUseOf. So, expect to learn which apps you should install on a new Windows PC, how to identify what song is playing, and how to blur your home on Google - and whether it's a good idea. Shownotes In this wee...

 This week we explore how Microsoft is making cloud gaming work, and why it might be planning to bring a free VPN into Microsoft Edge. With that in mind, we compare free VPNs and paid VPNs, as well as explore the different types of HDMI cables. There is also a look at the various media that NFTs are sold as. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: Cloud Gaming Is Not a Fad,...

 This week, we look at the following news, tips and tricks, and recommendations:  News:  5 Things About Twitter Elon Musk Is Likely to Change Microsoft Bing Ethical Shopping Hub Launched Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish Released Microsoft Defender Flags Google Chrome Update as Suspicious Tips and tricks:  Why Computer Security Is Your Responsibility How to Block Scam Likely Calls Windows Cold Call...

This week's news: Why Elon Musk Bought a Big Stake in Twitter Elon Musk Asks: "Is Twitter Dying?" Why Elon Musk Isn't Joining the Twitter Board Elon Musk makes Twitter takeover bid Some tips and tricks: Connect a Nintendo Switch to Your TV Without the Dock What Is the Point of Mini PCs? How to Optimize PC Airflow How to Say Sorry in an Email This week's show is hosted by Christian Cawley and featu...

This week's news: Remember the Windows 11 Default Browser Update? Yeah, It's Optional Leaks Have Appeared Online About a Surface Laptop Go Successor Some tips and tricks: Turn Your Phone into a PC Fix Windows 10 Freezing Issues Looking Back at Windows XP A single recommendation: The A500 Mini review This week's show is hosted by Christian Cawley and features Ben Stegner and Gavin Phillips. Follow...

Want to fix your own phone? Samsung is giving you the tools to do it. Meanwhile, why are Raspberry Pi computers hard to get hold of, and why is Windows 11 adoption tailing off? All this and our usual tips and tricks (covering Netflix, Chromecast, and Windows) in this week's Really Useful Podcast, the tech podcast for technophobes.  In this week's show, we cover the following news: Samsung Galaxy S...

This week, we examine whether Apple could be forced by the EU to allow sideloading and what the Bing source code actually means.  We also discover installing Amazon apps on Windows 11, the best tracks to test your headphones with, and look at the best smartphone cameras in 2022.  Here are references for the key topics we discuss in this week's show. News EU to Force Apple to Allow Sideloading? 3D...

Here's a collection of links to almost everything we discuss this week: News Microsoft Wants to Know Your Favorite App Store Apps Microsoft Edge Gets AI Image Captions Heineken Launches Virtual Beer for Metaverse What Is the Metaverse and Will it Change Your Life?  Tips What Is Creative Commons and Non-commercial Use What You Should Do After Cracking Your Smartphone Display How to Say Sorry By Ema...

 Why is Microsoft planning to roll out adverts to Windows 11? Is the ClipChamp video editor as bad as Redditors claim? And why are DuckDuckGo users annoyed by its decision to prevent them seeing "Russian misinformation?" We find out about these things and more in this week's Really Useful Podcast, as well as tell you why you should be using Microsoft Word Online, how to identify unusual symbols, a...

Shake Shack is giving away free Bitcoin with orders, but what does this actually mean? Should you use an iPad with Wi-Fi or one with cellular mobile networking? And did you know you've been answering security questions for your online accounts completely wrong? This week's tech podcast for technophobes explains why, and gives you the latest news, tips, and tricks. Shownotes This week we discuss ne...

Windows 11 won't let you reset your computer properly, but Microsoft is improving the Bluetooth menu. The Steam Deck plays games it shouldn't, and we tell you about the return of Anonymous. PLUS: how to avoid collaboration tool burn-out and build a laptop. It's all here in this week's Really Useful Podcast. Shownotes   In this week's show, we talk about: News Anonymous Returns Windows 11 PC Reset...