Desktop

Rob & Mike Attrell

A technology podcast focusing on the intersection between how we use it and how it affects us.

  1. 25-08-2018

    Glad She Wrote Her Name Down

    Mike and Rob finally have the discussion they’ve been waiting over a year to have, about spoilers in media. Our duo take a little time to talk about how they each feel about spoilers, their pros and cons, and finally their thoughts on the 2016 film Arrival. Links: Rob's Blog on SpoilersThe IncomparableCinema Wins Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by:ATB | Applying 3H methodology at ATBAlberta Podcast Network | I Have Some Notes Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 48m

  2. 03-06-2018

    A Camelbak Full of Soylent

    Rob makes his triumphant return to podcasting post-newborn, from a hotel in Montreal. Our hosts discuss professional IFTTT use, the ongoing trials and tribulations of using Facebook and Twitter as news/communication tools in the modern world, and a few tech accessory purchases. Links: The IFTTT AppletRob's TaoTronics Phone HolderRob's Pop Socket Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | ATB - Transforming the in-branch experience Alberta Podcast Network | Alberta Podcast Network Survey Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 41m

  3. 06-05-2018

    You Could Be On 4chan (with special guests Press Start To Join)

    Alan and Josh of Press Start To Join take part in a discussion with Mike about all things gaming. From humble beginnings huddled around CRT television sets playing NES to cruising around town spinning PokéStops on the latest flagship phone, gaming has been a part of their lives in so many ways and has changed over the years in just as many. Links: Press Start To Join Cortex #32: Dropping Acid – Grey and Myke share their VR experience Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | ATB and Artificial Intelligence Alberta Podcast Network | Podcasts Connect Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 9m

  4. 31-03-2018

    Everybody Hates Podcasting (with special guest Kyle Marshall)

    In Rob’s absence, Kyle Marshall of Media Lab joins Mike to chat about audio technology and how it’s evolved, followed by a discussion about turning a passion of technology into a business. Links: Kyle on Twitter Media Lab YYC Assumptions Whatever This Is Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | ATB and Blockchain Alberta Podcast Network | PodSummit Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 15m

  5. 04-03-2018

    I Have the Longest Arms

    In Rob’s last episode before he goes on ‘paternity leave’, our duo discusses revisiting old programming projects with new skills, online storage wars, and the idea of ‘you get what you pay for’ in tech. Links: Narrative Google Clips ATP 259: I Hired Myself Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | ATB Customer Experience Team Alberta Podcast Network | Alberta Podcast Network presents Doug Hoyer Band & Strings Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 20m

  6. 04-02-2018

    Flip Flop Fridays

    Mike and Rob discuss the latest in printers and Twitter tech support, followed by an in-depth discussion about monetization of creative projects and YouTube, from the side of a couple of micro-creators. Links: Unwind Media – We Want You (in case you’re looking to start your own creative project!) You can check out the episode on YouTube too, if that’s your thing. Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | ATB/IBM Enterprise Partnership Alberta Podcast Network | Nerdcast (Episode 102 ft. Mike and Nick) Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 26m

  7. 07-01-2018

    State of Some Apps 2018

    To kick off 2018, Mike and Rob go through the apps they use the most, comparing and contrasting how they’ve changed over the years. Links: Cortex – State of the Apps 2018 Rob’s Favourite Things 2014 (sorry for the years-old CSS/trip down memory lane) Noteworthy Apps: Social Media/News/Entertainment (Twitter | Reddit/Reddit is Fun | Facebook | LinkedIn) Video (YouTube |Netflix |Facebook | Google Home w/ Chromecast) Podcasts (Pocket Casts | Overcast) Music (Spotify | Apple Music) Mobile Video Production (Filmic Pro | Wireless Transfer) Storage/Backup (Google Drive/Photos | Microsoft OneDrive | iCloud Drive/Backup) Productivity (Creative Cloud | Office 365 | Google Drive Suite) To-Do/Reminders ( OneNote | Google Calendar/Keep/Inbox | Outlook | S Note) Email (Google Inbox | Outlook) Games (Pokemon Go | Breath of the Wild) Misc. Mike (IFTTT | LastPass | Google Maps | Twilight | RealCalc | Samsung Health | Stocard) Misc. Rob (Gboard | BackBlaze | DigitalOcean | Apple Wallet | Transit | WordPress) Facebook Messenger (So Good!) You can check out the episode on YouTube too, if that’s your thing. Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB | Junior ATB/Dojo Alberta Podcast Network | The Ed Podcast Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 60m

  8. 03-12-2017

    The 'X' is Right There

    This episode dives in to what Rob and Mike are looking for in their next smartphones in 2017/18, the worsening ecosystem problem with wearables, and a renewed PSA about getting your cell phone unlocked. Links: iTunes is coming to the Windows Store Fido Unlocking FAQs You can check out the episode on YouTube too, if that’s your thing. Desktop is a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This episode sponsored by: ATB – ATB Gigs Alberta Podcast Network – Assumptions Podcast Click the icon below to listen.

    1u 21m
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A technology podcast focusing on the intersection between how we use it and how it affects us.

Informatie

  • Maker
    Rob & Mike Attrell
  • Jaren actief
    2017 - 2018
  • Afleveringen
    17
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Website van aflevering
    Desktop