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This week we covered: YouTube Music Preinstalled on New Android Devices Bing Bong Song Chinese fugitive found by drone How to Fix Scratched DVD Recover Data from a Scratched DVD Stop Facebook Tracking Can You View Private Facebook Profiles? Help us reach more people by subscribing, reviewing, and even sharing the Really Useful Podcast. You'll find us on these services: iTunes Spotify Player. FM Go...

What did we talk about this time? Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro specs Was your iPhone hacked by a website? Rockstar gives you a free copy of GTA San Andreas No more new movies at home as MoviePass closes Netflix to stream Seinfeld from 2021 Fascinating educational YouTube channels Instagram privacy settings you didn't know about Amazing discounts you can get with a EDU email address Reckon you co...

This week: Hardware highlights from IFA Can you trust Huawei? Relive memories with Google Photos Clean your filthy EarPods Accounts sold on the Dark Web Use these apps to unsubscribe from newsletters How to handle the Windows Tech Support scam This Really Useful Podcast was hosted by Christian Cawley and James Frew. You can follow them both on Twitter for tech tips and thoughts: Christian Cawley:...

In this week's show: Stop Google Calendar Spam Google Helps You Decide What to Watch Play Nintendo SNES Games with Switch Classic PC Games You Can Play on Android Desktop vs Windows Store Apps Ridiculous EULA Clauses You Agreed To Telltale Signs You're Talking to a Telephone Scammer This Really Useful Podcast was hosted by Christian Cawley with Ben Stegner. You can follow them both on Twitter for...

Back for a new run of episodes, the Really Useful Podcast this week is a "back to school" special, with tips for students looking for new laptops, computer chairs, and useful apps and websites. Really Useful Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 Shownotes In this week's show: The Best Laptop Under $400 The Best Cheap Linux Laptops Pinebook 64 review Websites Every Student Should Bookmark Best Cheap Computer...

Planning a trip this summer? Looking forward to a hot vacation, or simply traveling to see family and friends? Whatever you're up to, it helps to plan in advance, stay secure, and not share your activity online. Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 9 Shownotes This time we look at: Don't post these things online Hide memory sticks Blocks Decoded podcast Plan a vacation with Google Best portable...

You've noticed the retro gaming explosion---but what's it all about? Why are retro consoles being re-released, often in smaller form factors? Retro t-shirts, games, collections for Xbox One and PS4, even the new on-demand retro gaming service Antstream... retro gaming is everywhere. In this week's special show, Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner compare their own recollections of gaming in the past,...

The latest news and tips in the tech podcast for technophobes, hosted this week by Christian Cawley and James Frew. Look out for details about Spotify Lite on Android, YouTube on the Fire TV, and some handy PC gaming fixes. We've also got some great offline productivity apps and a look at three secure email providers.  Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 Shownotes In this week's show: Google'...

Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 Shownotes In this week's show: Amazon Alexa retains voice commands Antstream: the Netflix for retro gaming Girlboss, the "LinkedIn for women" How to open RAR, ZIP, 7z and other compressed files How to apologise via email Clean your tech with DIY slime This week, Christian Cawley is joined by Ben Stegner. They're both on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey @stegnersau...

This week's Really Useful Podcast looks at Amazon Prime Day 2019, and learns about the new YouTube video recommendations system. You'll also learn about the social media craze, TikTok, how to find out what motherboard your computer has, and how to tell if you're using aa 64-bit version of Windows. Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 Shownotes In this week's show: Change YouTube video recommen...

In this week's Really Useful Podcast we look at some new Google tricks, the Raspberry Pi's latest model,the sudden crypto coin rally, some Facebook friend tips, an online insurance scam, and how to find tech jobs with no coding skills.  Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 Shownotes In this week's show, we covered: How to share Google search results Report suspicious sites on Google YouTube re...

Join Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis as they take a look at the latest tech news that matters, along with some, tips and tricks to enhance your productivity. This week, Spotify Daily Drive, Android two-factor verification on iOS, Google's Anne Frank online exhibit, and free mobile games you can play without distraction from adverts. Plus some great photo editors for Instagram users, and ways to r...

In this week's tech podcast for technophobes, we're looking at some recent news items, giving you some productivity and positivity tips, and admiring a current MakeUseOf giveaway for an underwater drone. Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 2 Shownotes In this week's show, we look at: Google alerts you to nearby natural disasters Spotify Stations app launched Apple kills iTunes on macOS Apple re...

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner bring you a brand new Really Useful Podcast in which we hover around some video game topics, most notably Minecraft, video game addiction, and video game age ratings. Listen out too for news of yet another data breach, Facebook supremo Mark Zuckerberg's Tech & Society podcast, and Windows 10 apps you should uninstall. Shownotes Flipboard data breach Minecraft C...

Join Christian Cawley and James Frew as they break down the recent Facebook privacy scandals and investigate your options. From storing passwords in plain text, exposing your photos, and demanding email passwords from new users, Facebook has had a nightmarish six months. Don't let their nightmare ruin your online privacy. Shownotes Here are the links to the recent Facebook privacy issues we discus...

Join Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips from MakeUseOf.com as they take a look at Disney+, YouTube TV's subscription increase (who uses it?!), and whether IPTV is legal or not. They've also got time to tell you about Office alternatives for macOS, how to transfer data from Android to a PC, and how to easily uninstall unwanted software on Windows.

In this week's show, we tell you how to avoid Amazon order scams, look at some tools to improve your memory recall, and revisit 10 PC games that are still worth playing and easily available. Plus, we show you how to make Google Assistant sound like John Legend and play Snake in Google Maps on your phone, tablet, or even your PC. NEWSFLASH: There's also a giveaway on MakeUseOf for a new Xbox One X!...

MakeUseOf.com writers Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis take you through the latest tech tips for technophobes. Featuring tips on wireless charging, Spotify's new Duo feature, and how to manage several years of browser bookmarks. We also take a look at what an IP address is, and how one might be used to find you (or not).

Facebook's huge plaintext password fail is the focus of this week's show, as we consider how long this litany of irresponsible security fails can continue. We also take a look at Google Stadia, Myspace loses several years of data, and how to use an app to control your TV.  Plus, there's an update on the state of affairs with the potentially devastating Spectre and Meltdown bugs. Christian Cawley a...

Join Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner as they look at accidental keyboard shortcuts, unusual-but-awesome YouTube channels, and whether Kodi is legal or not. There's also a look at some recent news about Twitter and Windows 10, and we find out how Christian did spending a week using a Raspberry Pi as his primary computer...

The Raspberry Pi is an awesome little computer that anyone can benefit from, regardless of their computing ability. Join Christian Cawley and Ian Buckley as they look at how easy it is to set up a Raspberry Pi, and consider some of the amazing projects the $35, credit card sized computer can be used in.

You've probably noticed that some of your old games and applications don't work in Windows 10. Don't give up, though - we have several ways you can get them to run on your new PC. PLUS: the many ways you can watch TV on your PC, and how Amazon Prime members can choose a dedicated delivery day (and why). We also take a look at the new range of Samsung S10 phones and find out which one you might pre...

In this week's Really Useful Podcast, we reveal the threat of SIM card swapping, and whether your phone is secretly spying on you. There's also a look at sleep monitoring apps, the Firefox browser's new sync tool, and find out how to download videos from Facebook to your PC or phone. Really Useful Podcast Season 2 Episode 4 Shownotes SIM card swapping Download videos from Facebook Is your smartpho...

Thanks to the internet, it's easier than you think to learn a new skill. In this new Really Useful Podcast we look at some of the places you can get started with new skills. Considering whether to try out Wish? We look at the benefits and risks, as well as explore the magic of portable apps. And if you've ever thought about starting a website, we take a look at where to find free domain names.