Tech Ease

Tech Ease 100: The Federation of Space Octopi

On our 100th episode, we bring back Matt, Tony and Drew! Android users now have an easier way to share Wi-Fi passwords [https://mashable.com/article/android-nearby-share/] and Six password manager alternatives to LastPass [https://www.theverge.com/22285499/password-manager-lastpass-free-bitwarden-zoho]. Drew goes off on GameStop, Bitcoin, monoliths, Galactic Federations and Mars Rovers. Then, the meat of the program involves all three of our guests, for an experience you won't want to miss! Finally, Shane gives his take on the Snow Joe iON100V-21SB Snowblower.

Tech Ease 99: Out of Nowhere

This episode's guests are theJEN and Joe Houde, both past contestants on America's Next Top Podcaster. In the news, Coca-Cola is trying out a new paper bottle [https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56023723] and Jaguar Land Rover is going electric [https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/15/22284000/jaguar-land-rover-electric-cars-i-pace-2025]. Game consoles and graphics cards are currently widely out of stock and scalpers are reaping the benefits. There's an update on a previous XP Boost on treadmills and a review of the Fuse Side Winder MacBook Charger Organizer.

Tech Ease 98: M1 More Thing

Today's guests are Tyler Cardwell of The Discographers and Mike Kulas. We dive into yet another Apple event, discussing the M1 chip and the three announced Macs. Shane has gripes with always having problems with his Stereo Mix or "What U Hear" setup and reviews his HP OMEN 17-cb1080nr laptop.

Tech Ease 97: Full Four First

On a Tech Ease first, we have a full house with Melissa Kruger of Sometimes in Shambles, Alex Albisu of Joystick & Mouse and The Dad Chronicle and Bill Fairchild of 143 Pixels. Google is including VPN with one of it's services [https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/29/21541032/google-one-vpn-cloud-storage-subscription], the iPhone and iPad have a new feature for the visually impaired [https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-12-pro-lets-people-who-are-blind-see-others-around-them/], Shane wishes battery costs were down and he reviews two treadmills.

Tech Ease 96: Banana Sock Wizards

With special guests Travis Crawford and Don Miller (Diddi), we discuss Google's commitment to using recycled materials [https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/26/21534337/made-by-google-recycle-sustainable-pixel-nest], robots learning through positive conditioning [https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/26/teaching-robots-through-positive-reinforcement/], the cost of home automation and Shane's take on the new iPhone 12 Pro.