TechCast with Jake

Jake Nonnemaker
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Discover how technology can enhance your business, your profession, your personal life and your relationships. I.T. guru and CEO Jake Nonnemaker cuts through confusing lingo to discuss current and upcoming technologies so you are better equipped in the ever-changing world.

  1. 11/21/2017

    Killer Tech: Mobile Phones and Driving

    California drivers still hold their mobile phones while driving which is illegal. In this episode, Jake explores the nuances and hazards of driving while using your mobile phone in California. Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    8 min

  2. 05/24/2017

    Your Privacy Toolkit

    Internet service providers and phone companies are now allowed to collect your Internet browsing data and sell it to information brokers per new federal legislation. So you are on your own to protect your privacy. In this episode, Jake discusses the tools your need to guard your privacy: your choice of browser, your search engine, the browser add-ons you install can all keep prying eyes off your data and browsing history. Plus, do you need a VPN service and which should you choose? Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    25 min

  3. 02/22/2017

    118 - Improving Your Wifi to Get Faster Internet

    If you feel that your Internet is slow, it may just be that your WiFi network is slow. Explore the causes of a poor Wifi with Jake and what you can do to upgrade your wireless network to get the fastest Internet possible. Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    16 min

  4. 02/16/2017

    117 - Are Macs Really Safer than PCs?

    Are Macs really safer than PCs or is that just a myth? Explore what you need to know before buying your next computer when Jake discusses the truths and tales of Mac security. Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    16 min

  5. 10/13/2016

    116 - 2016 Election Tech Issues

    With the 2016 election in a few weeks, Jake discusses the impact the election will have on important technology issues. These issues include privacy and law enforcement surveillance, the importance and dangers of smartphone encryption, and America's cyber-security and cyber-warfare readiness. Before you go vote, find out where your candidates stand on these important issues. Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    14 min

  6. 08/17/2016

    115 - Amazon Alexa and Pokemon Go

    Jake reviews the Amazon Echo that was purchased on Prime Day and his experience with Alexa, Amazon's digitial assistant. He also discusses the Pokemon Go craze and how it gets kids outside to play and can bring parents closer to their children. Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com

    19 min

  7. 06/22/2016

    114 - The Power Of Browser Add-Ons

    Like most people, you probably use your web browser just to browse the Internet. But do you know that there is a whole other world of browser add-ons (also called extensions and plug-ins) that can really enhance your Internet experience. These add-ons can block annoying advertisements, make articles more readable, allow you to read stories offline, make social media posting simpler, manage your web passwords and a whole lot more. In this podcast, Jake explores the hidden world of browser add-ons and shares his top five favorites. Jake's Five Fave Browser Add-Ons: 5. AdBlock Plus - Hides annoying website ads. https://adblockplus.org/ 4. Pocket - Saves interesting web content to read later. https://getpocket.com 3. Hootsuite - Easily post web stories and photos to your social media sites. https://hootsuite.com/ 2. Evernote Webclipper - Saves web content to your Evernote account. https://evernote.com/webclipper 1. LastPass - Securely saves all your web passwords. https://lastpass.com/f?295206 Honorable Mentions: - Great Suspender (Chrome) - Suspend Tab (Firefox) - Ghostery - NoScripts Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com.

    17 min

  8. 05/17/2016

    113 - What To Do With An Old PC

    If you are like most people, you have at least one old computer in your home or business collecting dust and taking up room. In this podcast, Jake discusses selling, donating or recycling your old computers so you can get the most money for it and your data won't fall into the wrong hands. He also gives tips on how to re-purpose your old computer for data backup, file/folder storage or as a media server Resources: File/folder secure erase (Win): http://eraser.heidi.ie/ File/folder secure erase (Win, Mac, Linux): http://www.killdisk.com/eraser.htm Whole disk wipe (all): http://www.dban.org/ OwnCloud file storage and data backup: https://owncloud.org/ Plex media server: https://plex.tv Kodi media server: https://kodi.tv Music courtesy of 8 Bit Weapon: www.8bitweapon.com.

    14 min
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Discover how technology can enhance your business, your profession, your personal life and your relationships. I.T. guru and CEO Jake Nonnemaker cuts through confusing lingo to discuss current and upcoming technologies so you are better equipped in the ever-changing world.

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  • Creator
    Jake Nonnemaker
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    TechCast with Jake