NRPL Tech Team Podcast

Episode 24: Mike's Malaise

On this very special episode, Mike details his personal history with the internet, and wonders where have all the good times gone? Sarah does her best to shake him out of his doldrums, and it all works out in the end! Got a question for the Tech Team? Email us at tech@northriversidelibrary.org

Episode 23: Spicy Tech Takes

On the NRPL Tech Team Podcast, Mike and Sarah discuss recent stories from the tech world and have a few laughs about general internet shenanigans. Stories referenced in this episode: * Netflix is trying to crack down on password sharing with new test [https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325831/netflix-password-sharing-test-feature-piracy-security-streaming-video] * YouTube’s TikTok clone, “YouTube Shorts,” is live in the US [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/youtubes-tiktok-clone-youtube-shorts-is-live-in-the-us/] * Clubhouse’s rise sets off a scramble by rivals to copy it [https://fortune.com/2021/03/31/clubhouse-clones-facebook-twitter-spotify-linkedin-slack/] * Amp up your performance with Startup boost and find information blazingly fast with Microsoft Edge and Bing [https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/03/04/amp-up-your-performance-with-startup-boost-and-find-information-blazingly-fast-with-microsoft-edge-and-bing/] * Wonder about the data Google collects in Chrome and links to you? Now we know [https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/16/wonder-about-the-data-google-collects-in-chrome-and-links-to-you-now-we-know/] * Google collects 20 times more telemetry from Android devices than Apple from iOS [https://therecord.media/google-collects-20-times-more-telemetry-from-android-devices-than-apple-from-ios/] * Apple’s Move to Block User Tracking Spawns New Digital Ad Strategies [https://www.wsj.com/articles/apples-move-to-block-user-tracking-spawns-new-digital-ad-strategies-11616751001] * Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’ [https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/9/22375128/apple-imessage-android-ecosystem-lock-in-epic-games-filings-app-store-dispute] * Soon you’ll be able to buy a one-foot-tall figurine of ChilledCow’s lo-fi chill beats anime girl [https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/3/11/22325348/youtooz-lofi-chill-anime-beats-chilled-cow-figurine] * "The Jordache Look" Commercial [https://youtu.be/PdZ6q8lrHpo] * Sarah's Verbal Meme [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExEG3KGWEAMg4Xn?format=jpg&name=small] Got a question for the Tech Team? Email us at tech@northriversidelibrary.org

Episode 22: Cult Classics

On this week's episode of the NRPL Tech Team Podcast, we're talking about some of our favorite lesser-known books and movies that are available for free from the library via the Hoopla app. Plus the Makerspace Minute, some retro tech memories, talking about talking, and even more e-learning thoughts! Got a question for the Tech Team? Email us at tech@northriversidelibrary.org

Episode 21: Cancel Culture

On this week's episode, we discuss a very hot topic on the internet these days: cancel culture. What's it all about, and why does everyone seem so upset about it? Join us as we try to sort it all out. Plus, the Makerspace Minute, Sarah's weather report, and a new e-learning rant from Marla!

Episode 20: The Value Of Nostalgia

We're back! In this week's episode, Mike, Marla and Sarah discuss the pros and cons of one of the driving forces of the Internet. Why are we so drawn to nostalgia, and is that a good thing? Join us as we try to figure it out. Plus Marla's Makerspace Minute, some listener mail, a few book and movie recommendations, and a little Pulp Fiction talk. Got a question for the Tech Team? Email tech@northriversidelibrary.org [tech@northriversidelibrary.org].