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In This Episode: Social rage on Flock cameras. Fake worry about technology. And the Rise of School Security Drones.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 GR: Baseball with ipads. + https://apnews.com/article/mlb-ai-ipads-ac940e2490557438f440514977832a74 + 5:30 Ai is not smarter. People have been doing this all along. * 12:56 GR: City and counties are putting up cameras to record everything. + https://www.404media.co/the-rise-of-anti-flock-influencers-who-make-things-up-for-clout/ * 23:00 LN: The OpenAI “breakout” + – https://apnews.com/article/openai-hugging-face-hacking-ai-model-708cb598bc1e33cef560e7196adb2afa + Did OpenAI’s New Model “Go Rogue”? + Imagine if your AI could not only search the public internet, but also use stolen credentials to sign-in to private networks. That’s kind of what this is. + It’s messy. Guardrails were apparently not at 100% + Is it mimicking humans? Humans willing to use compromised credentials, that is. + Concern, OF COURSE, is that today it’s data retrieval from a competitor, but it could someday be data poisoning, or worse. * 34:00 GR: Drones to be used to try to stop school shootings: + https://www.edweek.org/leadership/drones-to-stop-school-shootings-promising-tool-or-unproven-strategy/2026/05 + Will they really be effective? + What are the costs? Budget vs just guards and more traditional methods. Budget vs spending money on actual education. + 38:00 What about pepper balls? + 39:00 Hacked pepper balls? * 42:00 GR: Apple sued because of a third-party app. Is the only legal option for Apple to be 100% perfect when it comes to app store security? + https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/apple-sued-after-alleged-app-store-crypto-scam-cost-users-1-8m/
Ain’t it Cool* 47:00 LN: Furious. (Hulu) – Dark police murder mystery series staring Emily Rossum (Shameless) * 48:00 GR: Exit Strategy by Martha Wells (Murderbot diaries series)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 49:00 LN: How Do I Find Good Local Computer Help? – askleo.com/25661 * 50:00 GR: How To Protect Yourself Against ClickFix Scams
Transcript* teh273
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In This Episode: Practical uses of AI. Trying to get on a bus. What’s up with Satellites.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
Our guest is …
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* o:00 LN: This week’s AI: Google Flow + “A Corgi in a space suit walking on the surface of Mars where he encounters the Curiosity rover.” https://labs.google/fx/tools/flow/shared/video/1f04a3af-79d7-4a53-8c94-f83442f3b179 + 4:00 GR: My use of AI this week: mini golf app https://oliomo.com/minigolfscorepad/ + 8:00 LN: Investigation: “Does this EULA restrict the number of machines I can install the product on:” + 12:00 Interpreting manuals * 18:00 LN: Is AI poisoning search results in a different way? + Images: “corgi playing guitar” + “-ai” may or may not help? * 24:00 GR: Tap-to-ride is cool, but also needlessly confusing + Seattle: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-light-rail-broke-records-for-world-cup-how-many-riders-paid/ “Data shows that between 58% and 74% of riders paid …” * 40:00 GR: Sun-Reflecting Satellites: https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-fcc-just-approved-a-sun-reflecting-satellite-and-astronomers-already-hate-it/ + Very weird set of plusses and minuses
Ain’t it Cool* 49:00 LN: Silo * 50:00 GR: The Emerald Mile (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/15803144-the-emerald-mile)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 51:00 LN: Stop Spreading Manure – https://askleo.com/9419 * 52:00 GR: https://macmost.com/keep-small-notes-always-in-reach-on-your-mac-with-stickies.html
Transcript* teh272
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In This Episode:
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 LN: Windows Quickies: + Windows 10 ESU + 1:46 Windows 11 26H2 * 3:03 GR: Apple price increases * 4:11 RAM shortages * 12:30 GR: ClickFix attacks (https://hackmag.com/news/gizmodo-clickfix) + Macs targeted too + Apple fixed some parts, so switching tactics (Script Editor) https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/the-clickfix-scam-infect-your-own-mac + 16:00 Why get more complex when simple keeps working? + 17:00 LN: https://askleo.com/tip-of-the-day-captchas-never-use-start-run/ (For my Tip of the Day subscribers) * 21:00 LN: Today in AI: flooded with ads for a back relief product, I asked Claude: “is this real?” – the answer was genuinely helpful. – https://claude.ai/share/be7e88cc-ccca-4ebd-b0b4-6187eb510584 + 25:00 GR: Mark Twain poison medicine. + 27:40 Bonus for fun, what’s the English for 14,016,833,949,999,999,673,980,362,756,575,985,664 (38 digits)? – 20 character password made up of letters, numbers, and 10 different special characters. 20^72 - 14 undecillion, 016 decillion, 833 nonillion, 949 octillion, 999 septillion, 999 sextillion, 673 quintillion, 980 quadrillion, 362 trillion, 756 billion, 575 million, 985 thousand, 664. * 31:40 GR: The lucrative market for fake dashboards (https://www.404media.co/how-i-bought-a-private-jet-by-selling-10-subscriptions-to-404-media/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter)
Ain’t it Cool* 35:00 LN: Dungeon Crawler Carl – with caveats * 39:20 GR: Widow’s Bay
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 41:39 LN: How Long Should a Password Be? – https://askleo.com/4844 * 42:19 GR: https://macmost.com/helping-others-with-their-macs-using-screen-sharing-through-messages.html
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In This Episode: Bot Traffic Crashing Servers, AI in Politics, and Bank Annoyances.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 LN: Adam, our synthetic announcer and pronunciation. * 4:21 LN: Some random, short items on AI + Bots and cloudflare + 6:00 Claude and bot blockers + 8:20 AI in politics (which is not AI in politics) – both are scary, though one is “normal” - https://www.npr.org/2026/06/22/nx-s1-5856359/ai-anthropic-congress-spending-openai-midterms-election + 10:15 Mythos fallout? (Server owners, keep checking for updates.) + 11:55 Fable fail * 13:30 GR: Bank switch tech standards + Basically: My bank was bought by another bank, switch was “automatic” which meant I should have only had several hours of work to do 🤬 + Range: enter new routing+account. Scan driver’s license. Send pennies to confirm. Phone call where they called my bank. Login through a link system. No way but to email customer service (still waiting to hear back). * 30:00 GR: Human Consent Registry https://rslmedia.org/ * 36:40 GR: A rant about click bait scaring people without providing details – https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/websites-have-a-new-way-to-spy-on-visitors-analyzing-their-ssd-activity/
Ain’t it Cool* 42:00 LN: Gemini for … odd tasks. * 47:30 GR: Claude Cowork to pick photos
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 52:25 LN: Common Cloud Objections: Yes, They Can See Your Data. No, You Shouldn’t Panic. – https://askleo.com/193269 * 53:00 GR: https://macmost.com/an-early-look-at-siri-ai.html (Club MacMost Exclusive)
Transcript* teh_270
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In This Episode:
Exploring Apple’s AI Upgrades and the Changing Landscape of Online Search
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
Our guest is …
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 GR: Apple WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) + They’ve largely stopped talking about each OS separately + 2:25 Golden Gate + 4:50 Not liking liquid glass. Rollback on design a bit + 6:00 Focus on speed and reaction times + 7:50 “Siri AI” - Functional AI: Safari tabs, custom Safari extensions, Photo extend/reframe, build a Shortcut, act on files - 12:50 Safari Notify me - 16:00 Photos - 19:20 Shortcuts - 22:40 AI privacy - 25:00 Splintering of OS features: US, EU, China. - 30:00 Release dates * 31:20 LN:* AI search + Google’s announcement: - https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/search-io-2026/ + 34:00 Switching to ChatGPT + 35:50 Kagi + 37:00 Control with a question mark + 40:40 Results depend on how you phrase your question * 41:45 Semi-related: Better search customization coming in Windows 11 (i.e. no Bing, no Store) – + https://hothardware.com/news/windows-11-disable-bing-search-single-toggle
Ain’t it Cool 43:10 GR: Hacks series finale * 44:50 LN:* World of Warcraft
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 46:20 LN: You Can’t Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online – https://askleo.com/24288 * 47:50 GR:* https://macmost.com/3-ways-to-keep-icloud-files-and-photos-local.html
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In This Episode: Airline Bluetooth Scare. Understanding the Cloud. Is AI Creepy?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 GR: Police department’s social media tactics lead to arrests — and criticism + https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/21/police-departments-social-media-tactics-lead-to-arrests-and-criticism/ + (“The online attention can have long-lasting consequences for those named in the posts”) + GR: Reserecting Vine + https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/jack-dorsey-funds-divine-a-vine-reboot-that-includes-vines-video-archive/ * 7:00 LN: Neo competitors arrive. + Microsoft’s surface laptop ultra – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-ultra + https://www.howtogeek.com/nvidia-rtx-spark-laptops-are-doomed-to-fail-heres-why/ + Nvidia chip based (ARM) – doomed IMO + GR: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/02/macbook-neo-outsold-every-other-mac/ * 14:00 GR: Plane turned around with bluetooth device name + https://apnews.com/article/united-flight-newark-spain-bluetooth-device-ccdd9c111084ca0b8f5127f1baa74465 * 29:00 LN: Cloud Storage, Objections, and a great AI use case + Can cloud services see your data? + Do cloud services use your data? + Do cloud services own your data? * 45:00 GR: Asking AI to do something and then being creeped out that it did it well + https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/941388/gemini-spark-ai-agent-trip-planning * 50:00 GR:* Guess you didn’t escape the “subscription” after all + https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/02/microsoft-office-2019-for-mac-no-edit-documents/
Ain’t it Cool 55:00 LN: Eupohoria * 56:00 GR:* Boys Series finale
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:01:00 LN: Mythos About Mythos – https://askleo.com/192235 * 1:02:00 GR:* https://macmost.com/7-skills-you-need-to-master-mac-pages.html
Transcript* teh_268
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In This Episode: Apple’s AI, Google I/O Updates, and the BitLocker Yellow Key Security Flaw
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 GR: What will the new Siri be like? (WWDC coming up) + Stand-alone app + Voice assistant that understands what you mean + Gemini but not Gemini, Gemini model running on Apple’s servers, doing Apple things * 12:30 LN: Bitlocker busted? + Yellowkey exploit + 16:00 How encryption keys are really stored * 22:00 GR: Folding Phones? + Big deal or niche product? + Really looks like Apple is doing this soon (iPhone Ultra) + Pixel Fold: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_10_pro_fold?hl=en-US&pli=1 * 33:00 GR: Google I/O stuff, audio glasses, AI agents + Glasses without any visual component: just mic, speaker and camera? - 36:00 LN: https://bee.computer/ + 41:00 Hot take: People don’t want agents, as people don’t normally have assistants. Normal people talk to other people (chat) + Also: Could it come to a point where it is all just moving too fast?
Ain’t it Cool* 57:00 GR: I’ll Miss Stephen Colbert * 1:00:00 LN: New Murderbot – Platform Decay
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 01:01:16 GR: https://macmost.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-icloud-photos.html * 01:03:43 LR: Has BitLocker Been Broken? What YellowKey Means to You – askleo.com/192620
Transcript* teh_267
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In This Episode: Are you an AI? Robot music… is it good or bad? Ditching VPN and saving photos.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 3:08 LN: “How Do I Know You’re Not AI?” – Article coming up “tomorrow” as we record this. + A problem that’s only going to get “worse”, for some definition of worse + As things improve, will it matter? Good content is good content regardless of the source, right? * 7:00 GR: Starting to suspect PR pitches are using a lot of AI + Every one now starts with flattery + Suggestions can be totally of the wall * 12:00 GR: AI Music + Needed music, Suno was easy and “safe” + What are the alternatives? + Music without soul? Or, not all art needs to be Art. + 15:00 Link to video montage: https://vimeo.com/1187110569/1742b3aeb4 + Cain Walker: https://www.youtube.com/@CainWalkerMusic real or AI? * 27:00 LN: Anthropic’s Mythos: hype or legit concern? + Pronunciation controversy? 😏 + Supposedly extra good at identifying vulnerabilities - “We have identified thousands of additional high- and critical-severity vulnerabilities that we are working on responsibly disclosing to open source maintainers and closed source vendors.” + Just as good at fixing? + Project “glasswing” – a select few, but you know it’ll get out + Not targeted at vulnerability detection, just a Really Good Model that happens to do this well. What else will it do well? + 30:00 Is this the future of AI Model releases? + Assessing Claude Mythos Preview’s cybersecurity capabilities – Anthropic + Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Flaws Across Major Systems – Hacker News * 37:00 GR: Ditching VPN + I’m done wasting my vacation time + 46:00 LN: Didn’t work in the hospital either * 47:00 GR:* Travel: Real camera kept winning + Big sensor, big glass, viewfinder, but also mindfulness + 54:00 Dehazing… How I saved Machu Picchu
Ain’t it Cool 58:00 LN: The Boys – not for the faint of heart, but fascinating, and the subtle and not-so-subbtle digs to current events are great. (Daredevil also.) * 59:00 GR:* “Apple: The First 50 Years” by David Pogue
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:01:00 LN: How Do I Know You’re Not AI? – https://askleo.com/191783 * 1:02:00 GR:* 10 Weird macOS Features That Are Somewhat Useful (2026)
Transcript* teh_266
Machu PicchuMachu Picchu as shot. Click for larger image.Machu Picchu after “dehaze” applied. Click for larger image.Videohttps://youtu.be/xqu_aV429rA
In This Episode: What Happens to Ask Leo and MacMost as AI Evolves? When we first touched computers.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 00:00 GR & LN: How can Ask Leo and MacMost change to survive the AI future? + LN: not uncommon for me to take a question I’ve been asked and plop it into Claude and get a decent answer. (Updated example at How I Use AI at Ask Leo!) + What does this mean for tech support future? * 06:58 Challenges with AI content accuracy + GR: Still a lot of hallucinating, and not understanding old vs new, and too much agreeing with the asker. + Dealing with lists + People don’t know how to ask the questions * 14:53 AI limitations in suggesting and automating tasks + It won’t correct you when it should * 17:32 Asking AI to clarify terminology + Phrasing questions right + Pointing people in a new direction. Educating about new stuff. + We do demonstrations of details. * 26:05 Planning for a future pivot in tech support + 27:34 GR: “I don’t have to run faster than the bear, I just need to run faster than you.” * 34:43 Automating log checks with Claude + 39:49 Learning to code and problem-solving with AI * 45:40 Talking about the old Mac Pro + Not openable and fixable * 50:00 When I first touched a computer
Ain’t it Cool* 52:00 GR: Project Hail Mary * 57:00 LN: QI – (Quite Interesting – BBC / Amazon Prime Britbox)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 59:00 GR: https://macmost.com/my-favorite-apple-products-from-the-last-50-years.html * 1:01:00 LN: How I Use AI at Ask Leo! – https://askleo.com/168449
Transcript* teh265
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In This Episode: Hacked Traffic Signals. Pokémon Go makes Pizza Bots. AI generated confusion.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 GR: Another hacked traffic signal + They have passwords! + https://denverite.com/2026/03/16/denver-crosswalks-hacked-anti-trump-message-explained/ + 7:00 LN: Confusing parking lots + 12:00 Public transportation * 16:00 GR: Pizza robots – mined from Pokemongo + https://www.popsci.com/technology/pokemon-go-delivery-robots-crowdsourcing/ + 19:00 Limits of Google maps * 21:00 LN: Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he’s not an AI clone – the future of AI + This is currently the worst AI we’ll see; it’s only getting better and more difficult to detect. + Even without AI being used, accusations of AI are an issue. + What happens when we can believe … nothing? * 29:00 GR: https://www.404media.co/ai-job-loss-research-ignores-how-ai-is-utterly-destroying-the-internet/ + Flawed because the inputs must be guessed + AI slop: does it hurt jobs? + Will it hurt spammers and junk news? - 32:00 LN: “Slop” – prejorative thrown about for both good/useful and bad/misleading AI usage + Seems to be repeating same fears we’ve had for a while, before AI + Bots answering questions instead of websites + 38:00 GR:* Is a job that didn’t exist 20 years ago really “lost” if AI replaces it? - LN: Were buggy whip manufacturers’ jobs “lost”? And if so, was there a responsibility to somehow preserve them?
Get Off My Lawn! 46:00 LN: But whatabout… !!! + Occasionally: an honest question about something more + More commonly: an attempt to one-up / bring down the original premise/content/whatnot * 48:00 GR:* If only they would add…
Ain’t It Cool! 55:00 LN: Young Sherlock (Amazon Prime), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8599532/ * 56:00 GR:* Fackham Hall, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29008225/
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 59:00 LN: Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives – https://askleo.com/5555 * 1:00:00 GR:* https://macmost.com/macbook-neo-full-review.html
Transcript* teh264
Videohttps://youtu.be/YIfe8MZXC4k
In This Episode: Apple’s Cheapest MacBook Ever. When AI makes friends with AI. Tech Bubble Insights.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 GR: MacBook Neo + I wasn’t right, but that’s OK + Why this is more interesting than I thought + The tablet-replaces-the-PC future is now dead + Low power opens possibilities * 19:31 LN: What is the point behind moltbook? + Meta to Acquire AI-Only Social Media Platform Moltbook https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-to-acquire-ai-only-social-media-platform-moltbook-0d9cd9d6 + https://www.moltbook.com/ + 29:00 Why does Meta want this? * 30:20 GR: AI Psychosis + https://www.404media.co/ai-psychosis-help-gemini-chatgpt-claude-chatbot-delusions/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter + 32:50 People think the AI is talking to them * 50:00 LN: The car wash test + Gemini: meh + Claude: fail + OpenAI GPT 5: fail * 57:00 GR: Holding AI in check * 59:00 LN:* Frustrating surveys
Ain’t it Cool 1:00:00 LN: The AI Fix podcast – 5 ways the AI bubble could burst + VC with some very interesting perspectives on AI + Random for flavor of the discussion: - The number of hours worked by the average knowledge worker has only increased due to technology. - We use AI. Across every part of the business at my new firm. - I think there’s the potential that if we end up getting more efficient models, which everyone wants, that actually makes all of the infrastructure spend that has happened Less. * 1:03:00 GR:* Anaconda (movie 2025) + The Bridgerton X Naked Gun spoof that Leo was talking about is “Farkham Hall”.
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:05:00 LN: How Do I Gain Administrative Access to a Secondhand Computer? – https://askleo.com/12356 * 1:06:00 GR:* 15 Ways the MacBook Neo Is Different From Other MacBooks
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Videohttps://youtu.be/_ekuvBlQXTs
In This Episode: Apple announcements. Coding with AI. Copyright and AI.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 GR: New Apple Stuff + Might be a new low-end Macbook. + 8:00 Lightweight? * 13:00 GR: Vibe Coding Limits + Coding with AI + 20:00 LN: Learning how to ask for what you want + Different possibilities for the future * 30:00 GR & LN: Let’s talk about why we use AI art again in light of https://www.theverge.com/policy/887678/supreme-court-ai-art-copyright + 38:00 Faking real + 40:00 How will it apply to video? + How about using AI as a CGI tool? * 46:00 LN:* Server moves. Very geeky, but kinda interesting maybe. + And how I took 50 sites offline with a single click. Oops.
Ain’t it Cool 55:00 LN: The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke – (Audio) * 56:00 GR:* Rental Family (Disney+)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 58:00 LN: How Does Cloud Storage Work? – https://askleo.com/75658 * 59:00 GR:* 10 Ways To Start Recording Video With Your iPhone Fast + https://macmost.com/10-ways-to-start-recording-video-with-your-iphone-fast.html
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In This Episode: Solving Server Headaches With AI, Age Verification Dilemmas, and the Software Subscription fight.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories LN: More Claude tricks + 1:00 Slow server log analysis + 11:00 Ask Leo! Question repository analysis + 19:00 Journal recovery - https://leo.notenboom.org/my-writing-journey/ * 21:00 LN: Age verification & Discord? + https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/what-a-great-way-to-kill-your-community-discord-users-are-furious-about-its-new-age-verification-checks-and-are-now-hunting-for-alternatives + 24:00 GR: Protecting children vs protecting privacy: https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/24/reddit-and-discord-are-both-in-trouble-over-controversial-age-verification-service/ - To protect kids: age verification - But then that violates privacy as you have to confirm your ID - Another aspect: blocking kids from social media makes it harder for them to have a political voice (organize for protests, etc) - 30:00 Some call for Google and Apple to take this over - 34:00 Maybe we need some sort of special org? But even then how would they do both? * 49:00 GR:* Software subscriptions (again) + You don’t “own” your software + Software needs updating, it isn’t a consumable or physical product * 1:06:00 Gary’s journal is transcribed while we talk!
Ain’t it Cool 1:09:00 GR: Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms * 1:10:00 LN:* same
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:11:00 GR: Using Text Files As a Productivity Tool * 1:12:00 LN:* The Nirvana Fallacy https://askleo.com/179344
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In This Episode: The Internet Archive saves an old car. AI Bird IDs. Claude code. Ringing Lost Dogs.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 LN: Internet Archive to the rescue + My wife is visiting my sister-in-law, and the parking brake in her 2000 Honda CRV (originally my mother’s car) froze up. The pull-lever i the center wouldn’t budge. I got messaged for help. + I searched for “2000 honda crv maintenance manual”. The second entry is The Internet Archive’s scan of the ~1400 page manual. https://archive.org/details/HondaCRV19972000 + I was able to send her images from the manual about how to access and lubricate the pull lever. + This isn’t the first time IA has popped up randomly to help. It’s an amazing resource. * 5:45 LN: What bird is that? + Another story of things coming together. + My wife takes a photo with her phone (Pixel 4a) of a hawk sitting on a fence in our neighborhood. https://flic.kr/p/2rVhrLG + The photo is auto-uploaded to her Google Photos account. + I grab a copy and crop it. Original is 4032×3024, so there are lots of opportunities. Not bad. https://flic.kr/p/2rVjh8d + 7:00 I fire up Topaz Gigapixel AI, and, with a little adjustment of settings, upscale the image 4x. I then crop it further to focus more closely on the bird. Also not bad, though there are some tell-tale signs that this was AI upscaled. https://flic.kr/p/2rVisjk + 9:15 My wife asks me what kind of hawk that might be. No clue. So I decided to try … ChatGPT. I upload the upscaled image, and ask simply, “What kind of bird is this?” - Likely ID: Red-tailed Hawk (juvenile) - Based on the bulky buteo shape, overall brown upperparts, the pale “checkerboard” pattern on the wings, and the strongly banded tail (common in young birds before they develop the classic red tail), this looks most consistent with a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk. + We do indeed have red-tailed hawks around here. It’s interesting that it ID’d a juvenile. + 15:00 Identify birds. - https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ * 18:00 LN: Claude Code + Installed on my PC because it promised to be able to work on local data + 20:00 Non-trivial install (at least for Windows – WSL, and then you’re running in an Ubuntu bash shell). + 21:10 Scenario 1: My Obsidian vault – all plain text (.md) files. I can now ask questions and run analyses across the entire collection of notes. + 24:00 Scenario 2a: My personal blog. Pointed it at leo.notenboom.org – did OK, but incomplete. + 25:00 Scenario 2b: exported by personal blog content from WordPress as an XML file. Dense, lots of cruft. Gave that to Claude and got a very complete, detailed analysis / summary of what I’ve been doing there since 2004. + 27:00 Scenario 3: downloaded the contents of 23 years of Ask Leo! Articles. - https://askleo.com/ask-leo-analysis-via-claude-code/ * 38:00 GR:* Ring Doorbell Superbowl Ad ? + Pretty sure I was “ringing this bell” many years ago right here + LN: We Rate Dogs take on it: https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs/video/7605333665031245069
Ain’t it Cool GR: Dungeon Crawler Carl * LN:* Archive.org
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion LN: Managing Windows File Explorer’s Navigation Pane – https://askleo.com/188995 * GR:* How To Keep Using Pages, Numbers and Keynote If You Don’t Want Apple Creator Studio
Transcript* teh_260
Videohttps://youtu.be/Q7JXOLNvLi4
In This Episode: AI is still dumb. Who’s in charge of TikTok? The death of Gmail Import.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:30 LN: Been playing with Jan https://www.jan.ai/ + 2:15 So MANY online AIs: ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, & others + 3:35 Privacy-focused: Proton’s Lumo + Self-hosted: Jan (ultimate privacy?) – biggest complication is figuring out what LLM model to use + 9:00 GR: Claud bot + 10:00 Don’t let AI decide things for you * 14:40 GR: Who owns TikTok now? + 15:50 TikTok is now owned (80%) by an investor group + Oracle houses data (Larry Ellison) + Was owned by Chinese ByteDance before (still 20%) + Should you keep watching? (honestly can’t decide) + 21:00 Alternatives: YouTube Shorts is getting better, Instagram * 26:00 GR: mobile journalism tips + 30:00 Practice “quick draw” filming with your mobile phone + Familiarize yourself with your camera resolution and upload settings - LN: auto-backup to cloud + 37:00 Remember if a friend is filming, you film too. Heck, film them filming things. * 44:00 LN:* The death of “Check mail from other accounts:” took me down a path + FastMail + 48:00 Proton mail for security + 53:00 Google Workspace for Nonprofits
Ain’t it Cool 55:10 GR:* Sinners (HBO Max)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:00:06 LN: Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs? – askleo.com/187517 * 1:01:10 GR:* https://macmost.com/10-secrets-of-the-mac-dock.html
Transcript* teh_259
Videohttps://youtu.be/XBe01I-Flmg
In This Episode: Brief episode description
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 LN: Gravity always wins * 6:00 LN: My new machine (you know, a “present” for getting sick?) + AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores, 4200 Mhz + 128GB + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (and how I backed into this) + 12:00 Davinci Resolve “speed editor” * 13:00 GR: Apple Creator Studio https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/ + Is it “freemium?” + 24:00 LN: Afinity and Canva * 25:00 So many subscriptions! + Good and bad * 28:00 GR: Strudel.cc + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu5rnQkfO6M * 33:00 GR: AI fakes aren’t always going to be someone talking and saying something they didn’t. + https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/renee-good-car-ice-image + 35:00 Believe what you want to believe + 37:00 GR: Subscribe to Snopes + Snopes Newsletters: https://www.snopes.com/newsletters/ + 41:00 Studying media bias * 42:00 GR: Connections in the wilderness + Satellite text messages, not just for emergrncies + 45:00 LN:* Recent outage when everyone’s phone only said SOS?
Ain’t it Cool 46:00 LN: Google Recorder (Pixel) – a tool I relied on * 49:00 GR:* Mark Twain by Ron Chernow (Audible)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 53:00 LN: An Unexpected Way Videos Can Expose Your Location – askleo.com/167448 * 56:00 GR:* https://macmost.com/why-ai-cant-replace-tech-help-yet.html Why AI Can’t Replace Tech Help (Yet)
Transcript* teh_258
Videohttps://youtu.be/MwCkLv4RjLY
In This Episode: When the Internet Was Not Down: Cloudflare, Outages, and Automatic Buying.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 LN: Cloudflare, and reliance on large providers + Is it inevitable? + 5:00 How good are services at fixing and acknowledging + 6:30 Go to the internet to announce the internet is down * 7:00 GR: Finding Cloudflare down + Bot detection + 11:00 VPNs + 13:30 False consensus… what’s really wrong? * 17:10 LN: Amazon versus Perplexity and agents + Shopping agents + I don’t yet trust AI agents. At all. Certainly not with my credit card. * 26:00 GR: Cosmetic changes + 27:40 OCD? + 31:00 Windows desktop + 34:00 Spam! * 35:00 LN: Over-reliance on vibe coding? + Is there a HUGE data breach or other security issue in our future due to someone’s over-reliance on vibe coding?
Ain’t it Cool* 39:50 GR: Flybot by Dennis E Taylor – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/232957226-flybot * 42:35 LN: Pluribus – Apple TV – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22202452/ – New take on “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 45:00 LN: What Happens If I Don’t Update to Windows 11? – https://askleo.com/186512 * 45:50 GR: Using Apple Intelligence and Shortcuts To Rename Files https://macmost.com/using-apple-intelligence-and-shortcuts-to-rename-files.html
Videohttps://youtu.be/_fG_giYg4AE
Transcript* teh_257
In This Episode: Geeky Milestones: Mini PCs and Smart Glasses, and False Consensus in Tech
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 LN: Milestone episode! (Episode 100000000!) * 1:30 LN: Mini PCs (https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/ of course, but also now assorted like: https://go.askleo.com/ama/B0F2MCQ8XQ of which I now own two) + 09:40 GR: Apple’s A vs. M Processors + 16:33 Apple’s Shared Code + 17:30 Standardized Apps Across Apple Device * 20:42 GR: Privacy Concerns with Recording Glasses + Ugly! + 21:04 Privacy concerns + 22:00 Bad cameras * 30:00 GR: False consensus effect. + Seems to suddenly be happening a lot in terms of tech support questions. “Looks like iOS 26 broke such-and-such!” but no it didn’t for most people. + 35:00 LN: Recall * 37:00 LN: When updates break something (for real), my most common advice is … (Had one just a few moments ago)
Ain’t it Cool* 42:00 LN: “Ain’t it lukewarm” -> Witcher season 4. But not for the reasons everyone seems to pile on about. * GR: Nothing
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 47:00 GR: Quickly Check a Web Site Without Using Your Browser + https://macmost.com/quickly-check-a-web-site-without-using-your-browser.html * 48:00 LN: Still Another Way to Install Windows 11 With Only a Local Account – https://askleo.com/185914 (A risky post?)
Transcript* teh_256
Videohttps://youtu.be/QLaeMz8E_Ms
In This Episode:
When AI Gets It Wrong: Schools, Cities, and the Rise of Digital Overreach
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* GR: No middle ground with AI OPINIONS + 2:40 Apple Intelligence * 4:30 GR: Security cameras with AI making things worse and worse + Chips and guns - https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/us/baltimore-student-chips-ai-gun-detection-hnk + 9:26 Colorado surveillance systems + https://coloradosun.com/2025/10/28/flock-camera-police-colorado-columbine-valley/ + https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/27/opinion-denver-flock-cameras-city-council/ + My take: Law enforcement and tech don’t mix well and lead to abuses + 17:30 Border patrol and ICE in Washington * 22:00 GR: Atlas and Max + https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-atlas-clipboard-injection-vulnerability + 27:00 LN: Auto-hotkey Atlas is still Mac only. + 28:00 Malicious uses. Hackers + LN: https://brave.com/blog/unseeable-prompt-injections/ (though they have a dog in the fight) + 37:00 LN: The browser/app line is blurry. + 39:00 LN: Learned how to turn off Gemini in Google Docs, for example. (Can’t in MS Office online, though.) * 40:00 LN: Lawyer Caught Using AI While Explaining to Court Why He Used AI
Ain’t it Cool* 43:00 GR: Flow TV (https://labs.google/flow/tv/channel/extreme-sports/1lpjPeHeirvraIGpAFaG?random=true) * 46:00 LN: And/or Season 2. (Season 1 mentioned in TEH 174) + Bonus: follow it with Rogue One. + Honorable mention: Gen V
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 48:40 GR: https://macmost.com/live-using-apple-intelligence-with-mac-apps.html * 49:40 LN: What Are the Internet’s Rules About Free Speech? – askleo.com/10916
Transcript* teh_255
Videohttps://youtu.be/cblTOfwJngs
In This Episode:
Navigating Windows 10 Armageddon… or maybe not. Dark motives and AI videos.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 00:00 LN: “Windows 10 Is Still Fine” + 02:00 Armageddon + 04:20 Windows Updates: Risks and Workarounds + 5:10 ESU security extension, pay or free + 6:20 GR: Apple forces updates yearly + 7:20 Issues with Yahoo Mail + 8:10 Quickbooks forces updates * 11:20 LN: Can Mac’s be setup without an Apple account? + The lengths people go to to setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. (I “found” a new one.) + 13:06 GR: Using Mac Without Apple ID + 16:49 Microsoft Account Frustration Explained, missing features * 22:02 Microsoft’s Cloud Push: Motives Discussed + It might be helping with backups * 27:46 GR: “AI Video Generator Evolution” + GR: AI video generators as Sora 2 – creative animation + 37:00 Learning that all video is not real + 39:56 LN:* “AI vs Human Authorship Concerns”
Ain’t it Cool 46:00 LN: I’m concerned you may worry about me when I share. We’ll start here: YouTube Music: Top 100 Songs, Netherlands, and then take a turn… * 48:00 GR:* iOS 26 Music app Automix
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 50:30 LN: Should I Update to Windows 11? (October 2025 update) – https://askleo.com/135037 * 50:55 GR:* https://macmost.com/10-text-scams-to-watch-out-for.html
Videohttps://youtu.be/-LIPO55dB28
Transcript* teh_254
In This Episode: New iPhones. Is AI awesome or awful? Upgrading computers.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories GR: New Apple Stuff + 01:00 New iPhone + 07:30 New iPhone Air? + 20:00 Battery life + 13:00 Air pods * 15:20 GR/LN: Why do we suddenly need AI? + We don’t. But benefits outweigh the downsides + 17:00 Coding (old code book image below) + 25:00 Writing + 32:00 Copilot & Apple Intelligence forced on people + 38:00 Talk to the computer like Star Trek * 40:00 LN:* When popular operating systems end + Windows 10. What “end of support” really means + Apple upgrades as well 45:00 + Hardware implications + 54:00 Windows backup * 47:00 GR: should software shed old features over time? (Launchpad)
Get Off My Lawn! 55:00 LN:* You don’t trust OneDrive, but you trust Microsoft? You realize who controls the OS you use every day, right?
Ain’t it Cool 103:00 LN: Less of a thing, more of a concept: technology in motion + Rivian+connectivity+AI * 104:00 LN: Episodes + Wednesday, Season 2 + Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 + Superman Movie * 1:06:00 GR:* A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny + https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62005.A_Night_in_the_Lonesome_October
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 107:30:00 LN: How to Keep Using Windows 10 Safely after Support Ends – * 108:10:00 GR:* How To Launch Apps Now That Launchpad Is Gone
Transcript* teh_253
In This Episode: Minimizing travel tech. Connecting while traveling. Finding the Equator.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories GR: Adventure Travel With Tech + 1:30 iPhone-only! Challenging. Practiced ahead of time. Never needed VNC. + 3:30 What I couldn’t do + 5:30 Connecting + 7:10 eSIM + 13:00 Google voice + 14:10 WhatsApp + 17:20 Charging and batteries: Rapid charging + 21:40 Backing up photos + 26:00 Vertical photos, + 3:35 Dirty camera sensors * 33:40 GR: The equator is not where you think it is * 38:00 LN:* Boring summer, tech wise + 39:00 AI / GPT 5 (yawn) + 40:00 MS surprised with ESU (Extended Service Updates)
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment) 45:25 LN:* Just because I talk about a paid service doesn’t mean they’re paying me!
Ain’t it Cool 51:00 LN: So many. Backlog 🙂 + Redux: Hail Mary. So good, esp audio performance. You don’t end up where you think you’re going to end up. + Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Audio: Steven Fry) + Severance: started weird but oddly compelling. + Resident Alien + The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1, 1929-1964 * GR:* I love all of these things, so I nod in agreement. I’m actually re-reading Hail Mary right now.
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 57:00 GR: https://macmost.com/10-pro-features-of-the-mac-finder.html * 59:00 LN:* Why Do We Suddenly Need AI? – https://askleo.com/183047
Transcript* teh_252
Videohttps://youtu.be/VkRnpdzfOlg
In This Episode: Camping connectivity. Fiber isn’t Fiber. Griping about Negativity. AI dating.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 00:00 Connectivity Challenges While Camping + I know some would say “disconnect!”, but connectivity also enables some to get away at all. (Work, family, etc.) * 07:31 Starlink’s Impressive Speedtest Results + - Starlink mini. - Speed test: https://flic.kr/p/2reaojP - Setup tested: https://flic.kr/p/2rdwANd - Price and limits? * 12:16 Fiber isn’t fiber. + Microwave Dish on Building Roof + 17:00 Competitor to Starlink * 19:55 How Does Starlink Communicate? * 23:59 Digital Photo Storage + 27:21 “People like things you don’t” + 35:44 Original files are saved + 36:45 Unreliable Microsoft Software Track Record + 41:40 RAW and JPEG Photo Workflow * 44:18 “AI Dating: New Romantic Frontier” + AI Companions: Friends and Lovers - https://www.wired.com/story/couples-retreat-with-3-ai-chatbots-and-humans-who-love-them-replika-nomi-chatgpt/ - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/tech/snapchat-my-ai-concerns-wellness + 50:23 ChatGPT as Romantic Confidant * 54:21 Future of AI in Writing and Editing * 59:57 Removing OneDrive from Windows Ain’t it Cool 59:57 LN: Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir – https://a.co/d/2Ux9i3u – audio (& a movie next year) * GR: The Studio: Apple TV+
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* LN: My OneDrive-free Experiment – https://askleo.com/181477 * GR: https://macmost.com/why-you-should-stop-storing-photos-as-files-and-use-mac-photos-instead.html
Transcript* 251 Transcript
In This Episode: New Apple Stuff. Data Collection is maybe not so scary. Are Passkeys evil?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 250 Episodes! * 1:00 GR: New Apple stuff – Mac OS Tahoe Launch + 3:30 Liquid Glass (People like change / people hate change) + 4:20 Windowing on the iPad + 9:30 macOS Automations + 11:00 Clipboard history (Mac and Windows) + 12:00 Lots of “Screening” features + 13:00 Unknown number screening (good and bad?) * 18:00 LN*: Airlines Don’t Want You to Know They Sold Your Flight Data to DHS + Data collection in general. Many (many) people are paranoid, avoiding things like OneDrive/iCloud. Is the paranoia legit, or just misplaced? + 21:00 The greater risk + 24:00 Cloud storage can be encrypted + 24:30 Location worries + 27:00 It’s been going on a long time
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment) 29:30 LN: “I don’t understand it, therefore it’s wrong/evil/I don’t like it/no one should be using it/it’s a conspiracy/etc…” (aka Passkeys) + 31:30 If it’s not perfect it’s crap. Sigh. * 32:00 GR*: “If something is not working for me, it must be broken for everyone”
Ain’t it Cool!
- 35:00 GR: Stickies… 2023 movie “Missing” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10855768/
- 40:40 LN: Department Q on Netflix https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27995114/
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 42:00 GR: https://macmost.com/wwdc-2025-new-features-coming-to-ios-26-ipados-26-and-macos-26-tahoe.html * 43:00 LN:* Passkeys and Hardware Keys
Transcript* teh250
Videohttps://youtu.be/55MKt-sqlyw
In This Episode: Can You Trust Your AI? Fact-Checking, Streaming Trends, and Tech Tools of the Week
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 00:00 AI Misunderstandings and Media Missteps * GR: AI Craziness Round-Up + 2:00 Newspaper book list https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/chicago-sun-times-ai-book-list-1.7539016 + 7:28 AI of a deceased person in court: https://www.popsci.com/technology/ai-in-courtrooms/ (not really AI, just Ai to create animation/recreation) + 11:00 Someone tried it for real: https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-courts-nyc-5c97cba3f3757d9ab3c2e5840127f765 + 15:54 Musk Manipulates AI for Political Bias * 21:01 Effective Review Techniques * 28:56 LN AI Enhances Code Understanding + LN What is “Vibe coding”? (And how AI taught me new PHP.) + 31:53 GR Stack Overflow Challenges: Delays & Rudeness + 34:00 Learn how to formulate questions * 36:00 Ideal Phone Size Balance + LN Thin and light, or thick(er) and rugged? Choose only one. (My screen cracked …again.) * 44:00 LN shutdowns + Arc browser https://browsercompany.substack.com/p/letter-to-arc-members-2025 + Pocket, bookmarking service * 48:00 YouTube Dominates TV Streaming + GR* The number one streaming TV platform? Just YouTube. + https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/27/youtube-tops-disney-and-netflix-in-tv-viewing-nielsen-finds/ + 54:04 Viral Videos vs. TV Shows * 01:00:56 Clever Cameo Strategy in Series * 01:03:48 “Back in Action”
Ain’t it Cool 59:00 LN Murderbot (TEH 139 & 191) * 1:01:00 GR* Love and Robots season 4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love,_Death_%26_Robots
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:02:00 LN Can You Really Know Your PC Is Clean and Malware-Free? – https://askleo.com/180648 * 1:02:40 GR* Screenshot tips https://macmost.com/17-iphone-screenshot-tips-and-tricks.html
Transcript* teh249.txt
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In This Episode: Epic vs Apple. AI brings voices back from the dead. The mess of RealID. Tech tariffs.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:45 GR: Fee for the privilege of using the app store + 2:30 It’s in the news this week: - Fortnite: Epic didn’t like paying Apple 30%, so they broke the rules, Apple kicked them out - Judge ruled 9-out-of-10 items in favor of Apple, but not the link-to-external-site rules - New ruling pushes Apple to allow links, and stop taking cuts from those external links - 8:30 This is US-only. - 10:30 MacMost cannot link to Patreon. - 12:15 Fortnite has been banned. US users can’t get it on their phones. + Supporting Articles: - https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/epic-games-just-scored-a-major-win-against-apple/ - https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/apple-appeals-court-decision-that-forced-it-to-allow-links-to-external-payments-in-apps/ - https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/amazon-kindles-ios-app-adds-new-get-book-button-following-apple-payments-ruling/ + 15:00 What happens if it is all free? * 22:00 LN: AI voice clones in the wild + Jim Fagen comes back + https://www.theverge.com/news/661911/nbc-nba-jim-fagan-ai-generated-voice-narration + (James Earl Jones has a similar contract – already used as well prior to his death) + 25:00 GR: Cloning my own voice + 27:40 LN: Doing it in real time… changing accents. * 32:15 LN: RealID is really here. + And confusing. https://www.theverge.com/privacy/661475/real-id-act-deadline-may-7-tsa-dmv + GR: CO no problem at all really… + 41:00 GR: PA (and other states) problems * 43:30 GR: The tariffs on tech are here … 145%! + Moving factories means you have to move all the parts, and raw materials + 46:00 Tariff on movies? + https://www.geekwire.com/2025/just-got-our-first-tariff-bill-seattle-area-hardware-startup-wyze-sheds-light-on-trade-policy-impact/ * 47:00 GR:* More satellite internet options, but also goodbye night sky + https://www.theverge.com/space/657113/starlink-amazon-satellites + Plug for Jay’s podcast “Deep Sage Nine” https://www.skylapser.com/podcasts/deep-sage-nine-starcast/
Ain’t it Cool 53:00 LN: So long Righteous Gemstones * 53:50 GR:* When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Moon_Hits_Your_Eye
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:40 LN: The Enduring Myth of Annual Subscriptions to Windows – https://askleo.com/180253 * 56:30 GR:* https://macmost.com/clean-up-your-contacts-app.html
Transcript* teh248
In This Episode: Amazon showing tariffs? Tech sales tax. Is your therapist really a therapist?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 2:00 GR: Amazon to display tariffs on sales pages + https://punchbowl.news/article/tech/amazon-display-tariff-costs/ + https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/us/politics/trump-amazon-tariffs-prices.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DU8.YBfn.59P1C3tTA7zr∣=url-share + Made in the USA A/B test: https://afina.com/blogs/news/made-in-usa + 12:00 Americans have so many things to tack onto a price: sales tax, tips, service charges, shipping/delivery, more fees, now tariffs + 22:03 Patron-Only Course Benefits * 23:00 GR: Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment + https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/1k8b2hj/meta_unauthorized_experiment_on_cmv_involving/ + https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/31/openai-used-this-subreddit-to-test-ai-persuasion/ + 27:00 Is “Change My View” the best place to test? Seems people are obviously open to having their views questioned there. So it just tests whether AI is good at it in that situation. + 33:00 Can AI change your view? * 34:00 GR: What if AI is lying about credentials? + 35:00 Chatting with a cow + 36:00 Instagram’s AI Chatbots Lie About Being Licensed Therapists + https://www.404media.co/instagram-ai-studio-therapy-chatbots-lie-about-being-licensed-therapists/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter + 40:00 Is “lying” a human thing? AI is told “you are a licensed therapist” and then why are we surprised at the answer when we ask it “are you licensed therapist?” * 42:00 LN:* (maybe) what is AI anyway? + 44:00 Can AI block spam?
Ain’t it Cool 45:00 LN: Last of Us (coolish), Ludwig (brit) * 47:00 GR:* Ludwig on Britbox
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 53:40 LN: How Does Security Software Protect Me After Windows 10 End of Support? https://askleo.com/179899 * 54:40 GR:* How To Use the Ports On Your Mac Correctly https://macmost.com/how-to-use-the-ports-on-your-mac-correctly.html
Transcript* TEH247.txt
In This Episode: AI Bots in Law Enforcement, Coding Assistants, Wilderness Connectivity, and Why Sherlock Holmes Won’t Die
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 GR: This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops + Already being done by spammers + 5:20 Zero criminals found + 13:15 LN: Recent episode of Leverage: Redemption * 15:00 LN: Are software engineers doomed? + OpenAI’s Sarah Friar talks about A-SWE (Agentic Software Engineers). : https://youtu.be/2kzQM_BUe7E?feature=shared&t=691 + Helps with monotony * 25:00 GR:* Nature and Off-grid. Are we close to when you can never truly be off-grid? What will we lose when that happens? + 32:00 Satellite + solar for WiFi + Satellite SMS + 33:00 US/Canada already here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120930
Ain’t it Cool 39:00 LN: Watson – Sherlock and Daughter – Paramount+ + Sherlock keeps on giving * 41:00 GR:* The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 43:00 LN: My Most Referenced Articles * 45:00 GR:* 10 Easy Ways To Customize Your Mac
Transcript* teh_246
In This Episode: Podcasting with AI and YouTube. Genmojis, Quishing and more.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: AI. Using AI voices. + Using AI ethically, or scamming * 7:20 LN: I’ve been experimenting with a YouTube Playlist. + YouTube is apparently the #1 podcast platform + DaVinci Resolve is awesome * 10:00 GR: Apple finding interesting new ways to train AI while protecting privacy + https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/differential-privacy-aggregate-trends + Apple Genmoji + 22:45 It’s about trust * 25:00 LN: Quishing + Stickers can ‘override’ a QR code + What is a QR code - https://askleo.com/whats-a-qr-code/ - 32:00 Dynamic QR codes * 33:00 GR: Mythic Quest cancelled, but last episode to update to add an ending * 38:00 LN:* Rivian truck… rolling computer + Calculates weight and range
Ain’t it Cool 44:15 GR: Doctor Who is Back with an episode about AI + Black Mirror * 47:00 LN:* The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare – Reacher -> Ritchson -> this movie. + Completely under the radar. WW II heist-like, with Ocean’s 11 vibes.
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 51:00 GR: 10 Reasons Your Mac May Be Acting Strange and How to Fix It * 52:00 LN:* I Use BitLocker. Are My Backups Encrypted? –
Transcript* teh_245
In This Episode: Microphones, Security Blunders, VPNs, and that tariff thing.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: Microphones + 4:20 LN: Hollyland Lark M2S wireless lapel mics * 10:10 LN: Troy Hunt + A Sneaky Phish Just Grabbed my Mailchimp Mailing List - https://www.troyhunt.com/a-sneaky-phish-just-grabbed-my-mailchimp-mailing-list/ + Lessons - 2FA not invulnerable, but … - Your password manager can help, but … - Hunt uses 1password. + 19:00 Passkeys - Use of Passkeys would have avoided the sneaky phish - 26:00 Paswordless is the most secure * 28:00 GR: I hate VPN + Why is the experience still so bad when traveling? * 36:00 GR: Tariffs + Interesting that Apple stock is down 30%+, but only about 10% of iPhones are sold in the US + How will this change tech? - Can’t manufacture in US - May push more radical change to keep sales going * 48:00 LN: New car. Rivian + Nintendo Switch 2 * 54:00 GR:* No, stop calling minor changes a “redesign.”
Ain’t it Cool 59:00 LN: Proton VPN 🙂 Works well! + 1:01:00 VPN in New Zealand * 1:03:00 GR:* Around the World In 80 Days (Palin)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 1:06:00 No, No One Is Forcing You to Buy a New Machine – https://askleo.com/179314 * GR: https://macmost.com/using-mac-mail-categories-and-how-to-turn-it-off.html
Transcript* 244 Transcript
TEH 241: Search problems, hosting videos, moving servers. And... Why? But don't ask Why.
In This Episode: Misinformation Madness: Debunking Viral Tech Myths from TikTok to iPhones
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 00:00 GR* New OS update includes image-generating AI.
+ 04:00 Mixed reactions to Apple’s playful image generator.
+ It’s not designed for professionals
+ 07:51 ImageWand and Genmoji: Creative emoji customization tools.
- 10:36 Custom emojis bring out the complainers
- 13:00 A bug that only you see
- 15:00 Challenge people to try it
- 16:00 TikTok Apocalypse
- January 19th 2025
- Uncertainty over app functionality
- 19:00 Will it stop entirely?
- 22:00 Don’t know what will happen
- 23:02 People don’t understand why it’s happening
- 25:00 Quote from Ghost Busters:
- Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes… The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… MASS HYSTERIA!
- 26:11 Phone number requirements for online accounts
- Mistrust and conspiracy thinking.
- 29:56 TikTok myth: People think AirDrop can steal credit cards.
- 31:45 Rage bait
- 33:15 Does iPhone erase data after 10 failed attempts?
- 37:17 GR Train might be set up to transport solar-charged batteries into city.
- Charge train-size batteries with clean energy
- 39:56 Diesel trains now, electric later – solar-powered efficiency.
- Cab View Holland
- 43:23 Historic electric trolley system dismantled, replaced by buses.
- 43:40 Denver used to have electric trollies
- 46:14 Electric scooters and e-bikes reshape Denver transit.
- 52:23 No recording until New Year, happy holidays.
- See you in 2025
Ain’t it Cool* 47:44 LN: Youtube: Calmed by Nature * 48:40 GR: Death In Paradise on Britbox
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion* 51:30 LN: Why Do Services Like Google and Microsoft Ask for a Phone Number? – https://askleo.com/3648 * 51:57 GR: 10 Creative Uses For Apple Intelligence Image Playground
Transcript* TEH237
In This Episode: Is Google stealing content? New Social Media. Bomb Cyclone and connectivity. Is privacy a myth?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 01:40 GR: Is Google stealing content? + Public notes on websites: + https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/25/24305922/google-app-ios-inserting-search-links-websites * 11:07 GR: Youtube’s beginning years Like TikTok, but from a more innocent time: + https://ben-mini.github.io/2024/img-0416 + Search for img_ on Youtube * 15:59 LN: BlueSky is starting to deliver real time news + 18:58 GR: Loving Bluesky right now + 20:00 Using lists * 33:10 LN: Powerless for two days. Steps taken, lessons learned. + 6kw generator - 36:00 Dirty power won’t re-charge UPS’s + 37:30 Then the Internet went out + 38:20 Cellular network went down - Coincidence? I think not. * 46:33 GR:* Is privacy a myth? + https://www.wired.com/story/the-wired-guide-to-protecting-yourself-from-government-surveillance/ + There doesn’t seem to be a solution for mobile phone location tracking. + https://ssd.eff.org/module-categories/basics
Ain’t it Cool 51:22 GR: Not Till We Are Lost (Bobiverse 5) by Dennis E. Taylor * 54:24 LN:* Dune: Prophecy (Max)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:50 LN: How AI is Revolutionizing Scams: Can We No Longer Trust Our Eyes or Ears? – https://askleo.com/175501 * 56:34 GR:* 10 Hidden Copy and Paste Functions on a Mac https://macmost.com/10-hidden-copy-and-paste-functions-on-a-mac.html
Transcript* teh236
In This Episode: ChatGPT Searches, Digital License Plates, and Social Media Trends
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:45 GR: ChatGPT search engine. + 2:30 It’s like Perplexity + 2:50 Is this the end of Google? + 4:00 You can set ChatGPT as default search engine + 11:30 Leo: Perplexity search continues to impress me * 12:00 GR: iPhone call recording + 15:00 Locating the other caller * 25:00 GR: Vinyl license plates not allowed everywhere – What is a digital license plate? + Expensive digital screen! + 26:50 Theft prevention… plate changes to the word “stolen” * 35:00 GR: Apple Vision Pro, sales slow + Apple announces visionOS 2 with 3D photo transformations and an ultrawide Mac display * 40:00 LN: “Canon is releasing a new spatial lens for the EOS R7” – reminds me of something (Star Trek) * 43:40 GR: AI Prime video recap + Finding Kelsie Grammer * 49:00 LN: One More Year (for $30). + 51:00 Hardware requirements for Windows 11 + Conspiracy theories * 53:00 GR: Social media stuff. Bluesky gets 1 million new subs, but Threads adds a million per day. + Seeing a lot more engagement on both, but mostly Threads. + Bio pages* + https://askleo.com/link-in-bio/ + https://macmost.com/social
Ain’t it Cool 58:00 LN: Star Trek Prodigy, Netflix (yeah, I’m into escapism these days). Umbrella Academy too. * 1:00:00 GR:* Neal Stephenson’s Polostan, Bomb Light Cycle
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:03:20 LN:* Going Passwordless Without Going Passwordless * 1:04:13 GR: How To Record Calls On an iPhone
Transcript* teh235
In This Episode: Apple’s New Macs and Minis. Perplexing conundrums with perplexity.ai, and Social Media Misinformation
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 00:00 GR* – New Apple products and features announced gradually.
+ New iMac, new Mac mini, new Macbook Pro. + Apple intelligence
+ Proof reading and re-writing
+ Image generation to come
+ 6:00 Records phone calls, and creates transcript
+ iOS 18.1
- 8:20 Hardware. Lots of ports, multiple screens
- 16 Gigs of RAM.
- 9:50 Mac Mini
- 13:20 Upgrade storage now, avoid future issues
- 16:15 I use MacBook Air without limitations
- 18:00 LN – Virtual machines
- 20:00 Macbook Pro
- 22:20 Numeric keypad used for video editing shortcuts
- 29:43 LN – The existential dilemma that is perplexity.ai. Perplexity efficiently answers varied questions effectively.
- 33:23 Is it the end of innovation? Cycles mirror blogging’s rise and fall
- 41:15 LN – The newest AI slop on Facebook exploits suburban fear
- Being even more skeptical in an AI world
- Rage bait evokes skepticism in AI era.
- 44:16 You can ignore unverified information online.
- 49:00 GR – Archive.org. The death of a video podcast feed.
Ain’t it Cool 54:00 LN: Rivals on Hulu. Guilty pleasure. Rich folk in the UK in the 1980’s. (David Tennant) * 55:00 GR:* Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 58:00 LN: Ask Leo! and Facebook + And, super-secret-you-heard-it-here-first: + https://www.youtube.com/@AskLeoShorts/shorts (scary) * 1:02:00 GR:* What’s New In macOS Sequoia 15.1
Transcript* teh234
In This Episode: Catching rockets out of the air. WordPress feud. Archive.org disaster.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: catching rockets out of the air + 7:00 Space luxury hotel + 8:00 whoisinspace.com * 8:40 LN: WordPress feud + Catching Up on the WordPress WP Engine Sitch + 11:00 Everything is fragile + 14:00 WordPress plugins + 18:00 How plugins work * 19:00 GR: Archive.org (The Way Back Machine) + 20:00 Denial of service attacks + 30:00 You can donate * 31:00 GR:* Are we getting pretty close to a universal translator-enabled world? + Experience with ElevenLabs video translation + 35:00 iPhone Translation app + Conversations across languages becoming commonplace
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment) 40:50 LN:* Facebook removing posts + Newsletter is reliable
Ain’t it Cool 46:20 LN: https://go.askleo.com/ama/B07N1WW638 – TP-Link WiFi Extender * 48:00 GR:* Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 52:00 LN: Is a Passkey Two-Factor Authentication? – https://askleo.com/174464 * 53:00 GR:* Things You Can Do With an Apple Trackpad That You Can’t Do With a Mouse https://macmost.com/things-you-can-do-with-an-apple-trackpad-that-you-cant-do-with-a-mouse.html
Transcript (automated)* TEH 233
In This Episode: When tech shuts down. Fancy locks. Prime day. Name salad.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 4:25 LN: Domain registrar changes hands. + Businesses don’t last forever… but can they have Exit plans, compare and contrast Kaspersky. + Ultra AV + 9:00 Feedburner example, Apple changes * 15:00 GR: Changes to my new smart lock + 17:00 Apple tech new smart lock + 26:00 Features add complexity * 30:00 GR: The revolt against Prime Day needs to start with the journalists * 38:00 GR:* The mystery of the name salad YouTube comments
Get off My Lawn! 49:00 LN & GR:* getting to the point ← → Not enough info
Ain’t it Cool 55:00 LN: Penguin (MAX) * 56:40 GR:* I’m Starting To Worry About This Black Box Of Doom by Jason Pargin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203578812-i-m-starting-to-worry-about-this-black-box-of-doo
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:02:05 LN: You’re Never Too Old! https://askleo.com/20433 * 1:02:55 GR:* Using the Built-In Mac Password Manager https://macmost.com/using-the-built-in-mac-password-manager.html
Transcript* Automated transcript (pdf)
In This Episode: Podcast AI. Future of search. Passkey resistance.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:30 LN: NotebookLM – AI makes a podcast + https://notebooklm.google.com/ - Used this article: https://askleo.com/you-are-not-too-old-for-technology/ - Created this podcast- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzgxNpTyl1g – + 3:00 GR: Creating a podcast with NotebookLM - 4:30 They were a bit annoying… - Video: Club MacMost Exclusive: Using Notebook LM to Digest Information - Education. How it can be used in college, and meetings - 8:30 TikTok – AI realizing it’s AI… the podcasters realize they aren’t real + It’s a notebook. The podcast is just a part * 15:15 GR: Dualities in how people perceive AI (LLM) + 16:00 Plagiarism. People often go right to the bad uses. But “plagiarism” isn’t unique to AI. + 17:30 Cliffnotes + People can fake stuff lots of other ways. + All knowledge comes from some place else * 24:40 LN: The progression of search: Yahoo! -> AltaVista Search -> Google -> ??? + 26:15 Not Kagi.com, though it’s good as a traditional search engine + 26:25 Perplexity.ai is giving me amazing answers + 32:30 Searching for ourselves * 40:10 GR: When did we start talking about Passkeys? + Passkeys have problems: https://world.hey.com/dhh/passwords-have-problems-but-passkeys-have-more-95285df9 + Passkeys are failing to catch on, and for even more reasons than this post states + It’s hard to explain + 52:00 LN There’s ALWAYS another way to sign in. Bootstrap problem + 55:00 LN:* I asked perplexity.ai to “explain passkeys to me like I’m 5”: https://www.facebook.com/askleofan/posts/pfbid0BfnQoYMfQ5FmkuudovxEHuLvwm2oMFgRtWpmn1RhUoZKCizjdnvD99RSmn9KL354l
Get off my lawn! 57:00 LN: Complaining. Because one thing is wrong/broken/insufficient, then all things are wrong/broken/insufficient. + Fallacy of composition – assuming that something true of part of a whole must also be true of the whole. * 58:00 GR:* Luddites / the new OS has nothing I need so I’m not upgrading.
Ain’t it Cool 59:40 LN: Silo on Apple TV (Fallout vibes) * 1:02:00 GR:* Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:03:05 LN: What’s the Difference Between OneDrive and Google Drive and Similar Services? – askleo.com/174112 * 1:04:40 GR:* 15 New Hidden iOS 18 Features https://macmost.com/15-new-hidden-ios-18-features.html
In This Episode: Apple buttons, Are AirPods hearing aids now? Windows force-upgrade.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:30 GR: New Apple Stuff + 3:30 New Camera Control button – Apple suddenly likes more buttons + Physical slide button + 12:40 AirPods Pro – Apple is trying to disrupt a new industry and everyone can get behind it + 15:00 Hearing aids + 31:00 Buy now, new features later – this is becoming the standard as hardware/software out of sync - Difference between old way (Apple Vision Pro) and new way (iPhone 16) + 35:00 LN Then there’s Tesla… what if the promise never comes? * 38:40 LN:* Windows world is boring. Most “exciting” news is that users of Win 11 22H2 will, apparently, be force-upgraded to 23H2 (or 24H2?) when 22H2 reaches end of support next month. + Much wailing and gnashing of teeth is expected.
Ain’t it Cool 43:00 LN: https://11foot8.com/ – Guilty pleasure. * 48:00 GR:* Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits (Book) by Jason Pargin
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 49:30 LN: OneDrive Is Not Backup – askleo.com/173547 * 51:00 GR:* How To Find Out What’s New After a macOS Or App Update
In This Episode: Mediocre rumors. AI bubble. Amazing cameras and more.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 2:00 GR: iPhone event coming (Sept 9). + Apple intelligence + Release schedule + 10:00 Apple Intelligence * 12:00 GR: AI is not a Bubble + 13:00 NFTs were a bubble + 16:00 Creative AI * 20:00 LN: Durov & Telegram? Why it matters. What We Know About the Telegram Founder’s Arrest + 28:00 To snoop or not to snoop + 33:00 FBI snooping * 36:00 GR:* Taking pictures with a 60-megapixel camera (Sony Alpha 7CR) + 40:00 No zooming required
Get off my lawn! 55:00 LN: Bill Gates (“It’s Bill’s fault…” comments) * 57:00 GR:* Steve Jobs (“This would have never happened if Steve Jobs was still alive” comments)
Ain’t it Cool! 1:00:40 LN: Slow Horses (Apple+) – Brit Cop show. * 1:02:30 GR:* Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:04:20 LN: Why Didn’t Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug? – https://askleo.com/4927 * 1:05:00 GR:* Extreme Mac Productivity Ideas https://macmost.com/extreme-mac-productivity-ideas.html
In This Episode: Wordstar still exists, Google Pixel, AI movies? A little mini?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:45 Anniversary of Ask Leo! * 2:30 LN: Wordstar (’81-’82). ‘Logical, beautiful, perfect’ WordStar rises again: How you can type faster with this old tech * 5:40 LN: Pixel 9. https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_9_pro + 6:30 Fold + 7:20 With AI… Gemini + 8:00 Camera (of course) 8K vid + 8:50 SOS + 10:00 New earbuds & watch + 10:30 But do they sell? (FD: I have 6 Pro) * 16:50 GR: Been playing with filmmaking AI stuff + 18:30 Made a little movie - LTX Studio – https://ltx.studio/ - Runway ML – https://runwayml.com/ - Hedra – https://www.hedra.com/ + 23:40 Uses in documentary filmmaking? + 29:45 Olympics * 32:15 GR:* Mac mini mini + Uses: Servers / render farms, portability, security, Apple Vision Pro as a screen, etc. + 40:00 Batteries. + 44:00 Jackery https://go.askleo.com/ama/B08P2Q83BY
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment)
- 46:00 LN: Bruh
- 48:30 GR: Social media clickbait
Ain’t it Cool 52:00 LN: Foundation S2 (Apple) * 53:25 GR:* Decameron (Netflix)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 57:30 LN: What Is Modern Authentication? – https://askleo.com/172824 * 58:50 GR:* Extract Parts of PDFs With Preview https://macmost.com/extract-parts-of-pdfs-with-preview.html
In This Episode: Friend, Azure and Google news. What’s wrong with search?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: Follow-up, sort of: AI ‘Friend’ Company Spent $1.8 Million and Most of Its Funds on Domain Name * 6:00 LN: Monday’s Azure outage. Not so much about Azure itself, but again about shared points of failure. + Last week: DDoS attack + This week: perhaps a config change + Previous week: SolarWinds: a bug fix gone wrong. * 14:00 LN: Google + “A judge ruled Monday that Google violated antitrust law by paying other companies to make its search engine the default on smartphone web browsers” + “In his comments in court, Nadella dismissed as “bogus” Google’s argument that it’s easy for users to change their search defaults,” – Ironic, VERY Ironic. + ‘Google is a monopolist’: Tech giant loses antitrust suit over search business in huge victory for DOJ + 20:00 GR: What will Apple do? Ask you to choose? Make or invest in a search engine? (Is Bing the default in Edge?) + 24:00 LN: Why I’ve Stopped Using Google Search - AI content SEO - We talk about how Google is a monopoly from the website content creator site. + 35:00 What if search engines go away? - 42:00 For lots of people the search engine is* the internet
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment) 57:00 LN: Periods are passive aggressive? * 58:15 GR:* Question, answer, crickets…
Ain’t it Cool 1:00:30 LN: Exploding Kittens (Netflix) Tom Ellis, Lucifer * 1:02:00 GR:* Time Bandits
BSP – Blatant Self Promotion
- 1:05:45 LN: Why I Avoid Windows’ Default Folders – askleo.com/172543
- 1:06:30 GR: ClipTools version 1.5 https://macmost.com/whats-new-in-cliptools-1-5.html
In This Episode: AI cheaters? Apple Intelligence? Do you need a new friend? And… Stay off my lawn!
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:35 LN: AI & plagiarism + Via AI Fix podcast, episode 9. + Instructor assigns essay to be written. The instructor then takes each essay, gives it to ChatGPT, and asks “is this AI generated?” 100% of the time: the answer comes back “yes”. Instructor then chastises class. + Hilarity ensues. Students are… back atcha! + 8:00 Discussed before: a growing problem. The solution will be out of the box. * 21:00 GR: Apple Intelligence, first look at Mac version. * 30:00 Using AI * 35:00 GR: Friend… texting yourself? https://www.friend.com/product.html * 47:00 GR:* Create your own AI ChatBot in … Instagram? https://aistudio.instagram.com
Get off my lawn! (an occasional, as-needed, segment)
- 52:30 LN: are extra syllables really that hard?
- 54:20 GR: is spell check that hard? (referring to Reddit posts, mostly)
Ain’t it Cool 56:00 LN: Rail CowGirl https://www.youtube.com/@RailCowGirl – Norway Train ASMR * 57:40 GR:* Sunny (Apple TV+)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:01:10 LN: Should I Update to Windows 11? – askleo.com/135037 * 1:02:06 GR:* https://macmost.com/how-to-erase-and-reset-your-mac.html
In This Episode: Crowdstrike. Can laptops change? Would you like a third thumb?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories Crowdstrike * + 2:00 LN: So.. Much. Finger. Pointing. - 3:50 Bluescreening - 6:00 Why did some companies have it fixed Friday and others (Delta) are still having problems? - 9:30 Part of the blame… the EU? + 12:00 GR: What is Azure and how does it fit in? And who did it effect? + 16:00 Backups + 18:00 Southwest * 23:00 GR: Laptops may be about to change + First laptops? TRS-80 Model 100 in 1983, Toshiba T1100 in 1985, PowerBook 100 in 1991? + 29:00 https://9to5mac.com/2024/05/23/foldable-display-macbook-expected-to-feature-1876-inch-screen/ + 33:00 https://www.pcworld.com/article/2343585/sightfuls-screenless-spacetop-laptop-is-ready-to-launch.html + 36:00 Lenovo Yoga Book, iPad, Surface (Microsoft Surface Neo?) + 39:00 Or just AI? * 45:30 GR: https://www.popsci.com/technology/robotic-third-thumb * 49:30 LN:* My hardware adventures of late + Hard drive on my Linux box + RAM card(!) on my desktop PC + What will #3 be?
Ain’t it Cool 52:50 LN: Orphan Black, Echos (AMC/BBCA) – (Krysten Ritter “Jessica Jones”) * 54:30 GR: The Conquest of the Incas by John Hemming*
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 57:30 LN: Should I Switch to Linux? – https://askleo.com/3222 * 58:00 GR:* Adding More Keys For More Mac Shortcuts
In This Episode: What is being forced on us? Can A.I. help education? Website ads.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:18 LN: How much do we, or should we, let vendors “force” on us? + MS: OneDrive + MS: Microsoft Account + MS: CoPilot + MS: Recall generated enough backlash that they backed off * 4:00 GR: In the Apple ecosystem. + 7:00 iCloud drive + iCloud data security overview: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102651 + 20:00 Macs and pricing + 31:00 LN: Cryptomator: The Most Secure Encryption for Your Cloud Storage! (And Boxcryptor Alternative) * 32:00 LN: Education: + AI: Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students Experts say universities should focus on working out how to embrace the ‘new normal’ of AI in order to enhance education. + Via: The AI Fix podcast. * 46:00 GR:* Finally got rid of ads from my game sites (Ezoic, AdSense) + Still ads: My game apps, YouTube
Ain’t it Cool 1:00:00 LN: The Boys (NOT for everyone) * 1:03:00 GR:* The Big Door Prize (Apple TV+)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:07:00 LN: The Technology Behind Ask Leo! – https://askleo.com/15110 * 1:07:15 GR:* https://macmost.com/10-ways-to-organize-your-notes.html
In This Episode: Apple Intelligence? New OS features. A smarter Siri? And of course… privacy.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:50 GR: Apple Intelligence + 2:15 Features: Stick windows, calculator app in notes, + 5:45 iPhone on your screen. + 8:40 GR: Apple Intelligence. + 13:30 Maybe the best feature is getting Apple to pay attention to Siri finally + 19:30 Image generation + 23:50 Ask for tech help + 24:30 Ask Siri to do something + 31:00 LN: RCS in messaging app. + 34:30 LN: The iPhone Is Now an AI Trojan Horse – The Atlantic (14 day gift link) - Apple’s artificial intelligence makeover is not really about you – WaPo (gift link) + 39:00 GR: WaPo quote “It wasn’t clear to me, however, why it wouldn’t be simpler just to use the ChatGPT app or website to generate the bedtime story…” IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME. + 43:00 LN: How much is it listening… good or bad? * 44:00 LN:* Recall in Reverse (kinda) – Microsoft addresses Windows Recall backlash, promises to fix security issues and make it opt-in + And are Apple’s plans really that much different?
Ain’t it Cool 51:00 LN: Sweet Tooth (Netflix) * 52:50 GR:* Furiosa
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 56:10 LN: Free Is Not Free – https://askleo.com/18819 * 56:50 GR:* https://macmost.com/whats-coming-in-macos-sequoia.html
In This Episode: Can they see you? AI and screenshots. Search engine agendas.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: The Recall feature will remember everything you’ve seen on your PC + https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/manage-recall + https://joyoftech.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/3083.html + 3:00 Drawbacks (privacy?) + 5:30 GR: Log files * 6:00 GR: Mac ChatGPT App + 8:00 AI Voices and legal issues + 13:30 Singer clones * 14:00 LN: Reactions in the comments on YouTube video about search engines. + 15:30 Controversy!!!! + 16:30 Not an ad for Kagi + 17:00 Not everyone uses or wants to use an adblocker + 19:45 YouTube premium + 20:00 They’re clearly marked as “ads” …not - Many people report that they didn’t realize the thing they clicked on was an ad + 21:30 AI results. Love/hate? + 25:00 One concern: people using ChatGPT instead. + 27:00 Google Web results - Disenshittification – https://udm14.com/ + 32:15 GR: Does google have an editorial agenda or is it an algorithm making it look like an agenda? - Algorithms! + 36:00 Should “Nike” bring up sneakers or greek gods? + 39:00 Do alternatives have an agenda? Like TikTok - 44:00 Yandex… headquartered in Moscow + 46:30 Forget the ads, the actual results are getting worse. - Many people blame SEO for crappy sites making it to the top * 50:55 GR: Update from last week: Amazon may be doing AI after all. (“Titan”) + Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price * 55:00 GR: Site attacks really ramp up over holidays * 57:40 GR: Atari Buys Intellivision 😝 + 59:50 LN:* T-Mobile buys UScellular
Ain’t it Cool 1:01:00 LN: Kinda cool: Atlas on Netflic. AI uprising, and J-Lo. * 1:02:50 GR:* Doctor Who: Boom and 73 Yards
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:05:40 LN: It Was My Time to Reformat and Reinstall – https://askleo.com/170574 * 1:07:00 GR:* Stolen iPhone Messaging Scams
AI Generated SummaryAI and Search Engines
Gary brought up AI summary capabilities in relation to a Mac app that allows users to take screenshots and receive information about what is displayed on their screen through text descriptions. He highlighted potential benefits of having an AI summary feature that could help users recall past activities or undo actions.
Leo and Gary discussed the new Microsoft Copilot Plus branded PCs, focusing on the recall feature. They mentioned that it takes a screenshot of the machine every five seconds when changes occur, allowing users to query based on their previous activities. Leo expressed concerns about privacy implications and potential controversies surrounding this feature.
Leo discusses his decision to stop using Google Search due to issues with ads, declining search result quality, and AI features not meeting his needs. He explores alternative search engines such as DuckDuckGo and Cadgya paid search engine which he finds preferable due to its clean interface and relevant results.
Leo shares surprising responses from readers regarding his article on alternative search engines, with over 100 comments expressing diverse viewpoints. Some accused him of promoting Kagi, while others questioned why he doesn’t use ad blockers.
Leo mentioned Google’s introduction of a new search parameter called “web,” which provides search results exclusively from other sites on the web. He highlighted that this feature aligns with how many users want the search engine to function and shared details about udm14.com, a website facilitating searches with this parameter automatically enabled.
Gary engaged in an extensive discussion regarding potential implications of Google’s new search parameter, speculating about its impact on user behavior and revenue optimization strategies at Google.
Leo expressed his belief that Google may have an editorial agenda influencing its search results. This led to discussions around tailored content based on user preferences and concerns related to privacy invasion versus efficiency gains through personalized results.
The speakers discuss public reactions towards AI integration into search results, noting mixed opinions ranging from cautious optimism among enthusiasts to widespread skepticism about relying on AI-generated information due to inaccuracies.
The conversation shifts towards search engine algorithms and their impact on delivering search results. Leo expresses uncertainty about Google’s approach compared to TikTok’s individual-level testing, emphasizing that watch time is crucial for TikTok while questioning if Google employs similar tactics. Gary mentions Yandex as a potential alternative search engine but raises concerns about its potential bias due to being headquartered in Moscow and influenced by external factors such as the Russian government.
The discussion delves into the impact of SEO manipulation on search results quality over time. Both speakers acknowledge using basic SEO practices in their work but express concerns about deteriorating search result quality due to misuse by individuals attempting to game the system through techniques like keyword stuffing and link farming.
Voice Actors and Rights
The conversation shifted to voice actors’ rights, with Gary mentioning an instance where another actor’s voice sounded too similar to Scarlett Johansson’s. This led to a discussion about James Earl Jones licensing his voice for future use as Darth Vader and considerations for protecting voice actors’ rights in such scenarios.
Leo suggests that companies should maintain an audit trail during voice actor recordings to address concerns about identifying voice actors. He proposes recording video of the voice actor during the session as a form of audit trail. Gary agrees, suggesting that including video in contracts could be a solution. They discuss potential implications for famous voice actors like Scarlett Johansson and James L. Jones.
Advertising and Content Monetization
Gary explains his stance against using ad blockers despite acknowledging their benefits in certain situations where ads are overly intrusive or disruptive on websites or platforms like YouTube.
Both Leo and Gary acknowledge the importance of advertising for content creators but express concerns about intrusive advertising practices affecting user experience negatively.
Leo expressed concerns about the performance of groups focusing on internal tools, which were considered a cost rather than a revenue source. He also questioned the profitability of Amazon’s Echo due to the hardware costs not covering expenses related to large model AI.
AI Content Curation and Algorithms
Gary discusses the issue of algorithmic content curation on platforms like TikTok, highlighting how user preferences for certain types of content can lead to a gradual shift towards more extreme or unrelated material. He explains that the algorithms aim to show users content they would like but may not differentiate between related and unrelated topics, potentially leading to exposure to sensitive or controversial material. Leo adds that TikTok’s individual-level testing tailors content based on a user’s interactions, potentially creating an echo chamber effect where users are only shown similar viewpoints.
Gary drew parallels between social media algorithms tailoring content for users’ interests and speculated that similar mechanisms might influence search engine results based on individual preferences or behaviors observed during searches.
Security and Privacy Concerns
Gary discussed his tool for detecting attacks on his website, noting that these incidents often occur during holiday weekends when administrators are likely away. Leo emphasized that all servers and services are constantly under attack, highlighting the pervasive nature of security threats.
Gary explains that scammers may attempt to trick individuals into disassociating their stolen iPhones from their Apple IDs, allowing the scammers to resell the devices. He advises users to remotely brick the phone and erase its data if it is stolen, emphasizing that this action protects personal information while rendering the device useless for resale.
Gary recommends putting a stolen iPhone in lost mode and erasing its data remotely as protective measures against theft. He highlights that even if a user’s password is compromised, encryption prevents unauthorized access to personal data. Additionally, he stresses the importance of not disassociating a stolen phone from one’s Apple ID as scammers may exploit this action.
Industry Updates and Developments
Gary shares rumors regarding Amazon working on a large language model update for Alexa named “Titan.” He speculates that charging $20 per month for this service would be counterproductive given Alexa’s primary purpose is driving sales through product suggestions rather than directly monetizing its usage. Leo agrees with Gary’s assessment, suggesting bundling it with Prime could enhance its value proposition instead.
Gary mentioned the merger between Atari and Intellivision as an interesting development in light of their historical significance in tech. The companies, although holders of intellectual property without recent production activities, merged their brands under one umbrella.
Leo brought up T-Mobile’s acquisition of U.S. Cellular and pondered its significance given U.S. Cellular’s ownership of frequencies implying hardware assets beyond being a mere reseller. This raised questions about potential impacts on network coverage and competition among major players in the industry.
Media and Entertainment
The discussion revolved around “Atlas,” a movie featuring Jennifer Lopez centered around an AI uprising reminiscent of Terminator themes amid ongoing discussions about artificial intelligence across various media platforms.
Gary shared positive reviews for recent episodes from “Doctor Who,” highlighting episode titles “Boom” and “73 Yards” as particularly noteworthy within sci-fi fan communities due to their compelling scripts despite minimal appearances by the main character.
Productivity and Workflow
Leo discussed using a bash script for the first time to run nightly on his Linux box. He sought help from Chat GPT for a “for” loop based on the number of files in a folder and executing commands individually. He received two code variations, implemented one, and found it effective.
Leo recounted his experience reformatting and reinstalling his machine after years without doing so, expressing surprise at how much software he actually used daily following this process.
In This Episode: Comparing PCs and Macs. AI in your OS? Or AI teachers?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories LN New Microsoft Surface “CoPilot+” PCs + 1:00 LN: A new AI era begins - Kinda meh. Playing catchup, of course, hardware wise + 3:30 SnapDragon CPU, not x86 (emulator, though) (Snapdragon not new) + Snapdragon X Series + 5:30 “Designed for AI” - NPUs for CoPilot, but only really pushing performance and AI enhanced camera (NPUs not new) + 7:00 So right now it’s a fine machine, but whether the CoPilot+ / AI inclusion really goes anywhere and how quickly is unclear + 7:40 GR: Matching the Macbook Air? - Comparing high end and low ends - 12:00 Invested in skills - 15:00 Mac guy using Windows skills - 18:00 Menu bars… where are they? * 21:00 LN: Why have AI in an OS anyway? + Move current online AI apps local. Might be faster + 24:00 GR: Managing settings with a smart OS + 28:20 ChatGPT Mac app. Sumarize screenshots + 32:45 CoPilot app + AI meeting summary is posted below. * 36:00 GR:* Thoughts on AI in education + AI can be patient, nonjudgemental + ; `46:00 TED talk. How AI Could Save (not destroy) Education
Ain’t it Cool 47:25 LN: All Creatures Great and Small – Amazon * 49:20 GR:* The Rook, Stiletto, Blitz by Daniel O’Malley (previously LN)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 50:30 LN: Use the Cloud; Just Don’t Rely on the Cloud – #170468 * 52:00 GR:* How To Translate Text On Your Mac and How To Translate Text On Your iPhone
AI Meeting Summary1:44 PM – Zoom meeting May 21 Notes
🕞 Started at 01:44 PM on 21 May, lasted 1h
Summary
Podcast Recording Process and Environment
Leo and Gary briefly talked about the rainy weather in Seattle, mentioning that it was conducive for staying indoors and recording podcasts.
Microsoft Surface PCs and Comparison with Apple Devices
The conversation shifted to Microsoft’s announcement of new Surface PCs featuring Snapdragon processors. Leo expressed concerns about compatibility with x86 software but noted that Windows 11 includes an emulator to address this issue. He highlighted improved battery life as a positive feature but emphasized the need for further evaluation before drawing conclusions on performance.
Gary compared the new Surface devices with Apple’s M3 MacBook Air, noting efforts by Microsoft to match Apple’s offerings at an affordable price point. Both speakers acknowledged ongoing competition between PC and Mac devices while emphasizing users’ investment in skills as a factor influencing platform loyalty.
User Experience with Windows and Mac Operating Systems
Leo discusses his experience transitioning between Windows and Mac, highlighting that while he has invested 30 years in understanding Windows, the transition to a MacBook Air for his wife was relatively smooth due to her focused usage. Gary shares his recent attempt at using Windows after a long time and expresses difficulty in navigating the interface, attributing it partly to skill atrophy but also acknowledging significant changes in newer versions of Windows. Leo explains how even native Windows users have faced challenges adapting to new versions due to dramatic differences in interfaces.
Gary describes his attempt at comparing menu interfaces between Mac and Windows by booting into a PC for the first time after an extended period. He expresses surprise at the changes he encountered within the interface of various applications on windows 10, particularly noting hidden menus resembling mobile app interfaces. Leo adds context by explaining that certain features like menu bars have undergone significant changes across different versions of windows.
Integration of AI with Operating Systems
The discussion shifts towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with operating systems such as Microsoft’s Copilot app which assists users with tasks like changing wallpaper settings through natural language queries. Both speakers contemplate potential benefits of AI integration within operating systems including simplifying access to numerous settings and enhancing user experience through voice commands or intuitive problem-solving assistance.
Gary emphasizes how AI could simplify locating specific settings within an operating system given their vast number, citing examples such as changing wallpapers or adjusting text size where AI could provide finite answers based on user requests. He draws parallels from personal experiences where Siri failed to assist him effectively when trying to resolve an issue related to directions alerts while driving.
The conversation delves into potential implications arising from localized deployment of large-scale AI applications onto individual machines including improved privacy measures along with enhanced processing speed for running complex tasks locally without relying on external servers.
Gary proposed the integration of complete AI control into operating systems, envisioning a flagship feature for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, or Android. He emphasized the potential for voice control to manipulate on-screen elements and settings without requiring specific commands. Gary expressed frustration with current limitations in voice control and highlighted the need for advancements in this area.
AI-Powered Applications and Potential Advancements
Gary discussed his attempts to access ChatGPT’s Mac app and expressed interest in its capabilities such as summarizing written content. He mentioned his desire for live feedback on writing quality but noted that the app did not meet these expectations at present.
The conversation delved into screenshotting technology as a subpar method due to its impact on image quality. Additionally, there was an exploration of potential improvements through underlying descriptors within screenshots that could provide metadata about displayed content.
Leo shared insights about using the Copilot app alongside discussions regarding its ability to summarize window contents from Microsoft Edge. This led them to consider how apps like Copilot could potentially offer context-dependent suggestions based on real-time data access.
Both speakers reflected on their optimism regarding future advancements in AI technology over the next two years while acknowledging apprehension from companies about going too far with integrating advanced features without user responsibility.
AI in Education
Gary discussed the potential of using AI in education, citing examples of using chat GPT for student-teacher interactions and its application in subjects like history, math, and science. He highlighted the importance of patience in teaching and how AI excels at this aspect. Leo added that AIs are non-judgmental, potentially making students more comfortable. They also discussed concerns about record-keeping if schools require data from AI tutors.
The participants explored the potential impact of AI on education, considering its ability to equalize learning speeds among students and potentially alleviate teacher shortages. They pondered whether human teachers would still be necessary or if they could focus on assisting students who struggle with subjects not effectively taught by AIs.
Book and TV Series Recommendations
Leo recommended the TV series “All Creatures Great and Small,” based on James Herriot’s books set between World Wars I and II. He shared his positive experience with it as a period piece featuring animals while navigating historical events during that era.
Gary expressed gratitude for Leo’s recommendation of Daniel O’Malley’s “The Rook” book series a few months ago, stating he was finishing up the third book.
Gary recommends “The Rook, Stiletto and Blitz,” a modern-day fantasy series with unique storytelling through short stories. He describes the books as lengthy but engrossing, filled with tangents that are all worth exploring. Leo expresses interest in a potential new addition to the series and mentions a TV adaptation of “The Rook” that is available for purchase on Amazon but may not entirely align with the original story.
Cloud Services, Data Backup, and Translation Tools
Leo shares an article titled “Use the cloud, but don’t rely on the cloud,” cautioning against over-reliance on cloud services for data storage due to potential risks such as account loss or provider issues. He emphasizes the importance of backing up data rather than solely relying on cloud storage.
Gary highlights two videos demonstrating system-wide translation tools available on Mac and iPhone, enabling users to translate text both in reading and writing without depending on specific apps. The discussion touches upon the quality of translations, considerations when communicating in foreign languages, and Apple’s potential adoption of AI-based translation systems.
In This Episode: Lots of AI. Software is art. iPad conundrum.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:45 Aurora borealis. + 3:00 Disruptions in tech… no tech apocalypse * 4:00 GR: OpenAI announcements… rivalry + Google: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenAI + 6:00 ChatGPT 40 + 9:00 GR: Google IO can see stuff. + 10:00 Mac app… but no Windows app? + 11:30 Apple mystery? + 12:00 LN: Copilot? + 14:00 LN: Star Trek Discovery + 18:00 LN: Video resolution, and Android + 24:00 GR: Singing + 31:00 LN: What about Amazon? * 33:00 LN: The “death” of programming (or coding) due to AI. + 36:00 GR: It’s more like documentation on steroid. + 38:00 LN: Increased processing power + 41:00 LN: Software can be art * 45:00 GR:* New iPad Pro with M4 SoC reignites “MacBook or iPad” conundrum + 55:00 The future
Ain’t it Cool 56:00 LN: Hinterland on AmazonPrime/Acorn. Crime series set in Wales. 3 seasons (series). Muder du jour + a corruption arch. * 57:20 GR:* New Doctor Who episodes
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 00:59:00 LN: Why I’ve Stopped Using Google Search * 1:04:00 GR:* Third-Party Web App Installs
In This Episode: Travel tech, moon photos, reformating and an AI reading experiment.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 GR: Traveling tech. NFC in the London Underground * 15:50 GR: Who needs power plug converters anymore? * 19:50 GR: Pictures of the moon. + Samsung phones take better pictures of the moon because … they don’t. + There is an AI trick built into the camera app. + https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/13/23637401/samsung-fake-moon-photos-ai-galaxy-s21-s23-ultra * 26:50 LN: My weekend. + Reformat/Reinstall is usually not needed. Why I did it. + 30:55 Unexpected slowdowns, + 32:00 The wonder that is Amazon same-day delivery. * 37:40 GR* Probably should talk about the Rabbit R1? + 40:00 AI pin + 41:00 Comparrison to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy + https://www.rabbit.tech/ + 49:50 https://teenage.engineering/
Ain’t it Cool 54:40 LN: My AI “What should I read next” experiment (Hyperion) * 59:00 GR:* Fallout
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:00:00 LN: Terminology matters * 1:04:00 GR:* 10 Simple Ways To Improve a Photo in the Mac Photos App
In This Episode: Eclipse, pay with palm, Discord chatting, Pins that are not quite Star Trek.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories GR: My Eclipse Adventure. Traveling to the eclipse zone. + 2:30 + 4:00 and then… * 12:00 LN: Amazon One https://one.amazon.com/ + Pay with palm + 20:00 Other ways to pay… checks!!!! * 24:00 LN: PSA: PLEASE do something to auto-upload photos from your phone + 25:00 GR: Apple solutions + 29:00 LN: Other services * 30:00 GR: A guy who has 24,000 songs on Spotify. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/magazine/spotify-matt-farley.html * 34:00 LN: My Discord: https://go.askleo.com/discord * 36:40 GR: Patreon Chat * 42:00 GR:* The Humane AI Pin? + Worse product ever… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitZV6k8zfA + 47:00 Send Stone and iPhone
Ain’t it Cool 50:00 LN: Fallout (Amazon) * 51:00 GR:* 3 Body Problem (Netflix)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:10 LN: Can’t We Just Spam the Spammers to Death? * 56:00 GR:* 10 Common Internet Scams and How To Avoid Them
In This Episode: Saved by a Car app. Four hour work week? Apple Vision Pro still great!
Saved by a Car app. Four hour work week? Apple Vision Pro still great!
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:20 LN: Manned space flight is becoming routine, and no longer newsworthy. (Crew 8 went up 3/3, crew 7 came back 3/11. Never saw it on the news) + 3:00 Four crew members from four different countries. * 7:30 GR: Car app saved the day * 16:40 LN: Be careful what, who, and how you photoshop: How a doctored photo of the Princess of Wales triggered a media crisis * 21:30 LN: If four hour work week valid?: ‘Young Indian Method’ Teaches TikTok Spammers How to Hire and Control ‘Third World Country Workers‘ + 29:00 Drawing with AI + 31:00 Kid’s book with AI: “You Are Wonderful,” by Connie Delaney * 34:00 How goes Apple Vision after a month? + 34:20 GR: Doing all editing on Apple Vision Pro + 36:40 Good for focus + 40:15 No headaches * 47:00 LN:* GIT + Friend of the Show, Greg Bulmash shares The State of Secrets Sprawl – an interesting review of secrets routinely exposed in public Git repositories.
Ain’t it Cool 49:30 GR: Kara Swisher’s book: Burn Book * 54:30 LN:* Poor Things – Emma Stone
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 56:40 LN: How I Use AI at Ask Leo! * 58:45 GR:* Using a Green Screen With Your Mac
In This Episode: AI everywhere. Sideways Moon Landing. Computer Screens that wrap, see through, and more.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:10 LN: AI everywhere + AI and Blockchain + 7:20 Expert System * 7:30 GR: Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up * 20:00 LN: Odysseus lands … sideways? Moon landing drama + 23:30 Lunar night * 25:00 GR: Are transparent screens the future? * 36.30 LN: Also: Wraparound phone concept * 42:00 GR:* 70mm film. The Hateful Eight + Apple Vision Pro to the rescue!
Ain’t it Cool 52:00 GR: Masters Of the Air (Apple TV+) * 54:00 LN:* Luther (BritBox/Amazon)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:00 LN: Dealing With the Demise of Authy Desktop * 56:00 GR:* Which Cable Do You Need To Connect a Mac To an External Display?
In This Episode: Meeting photos. Is the future finally here? All the Tech that works.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:15 LN: Uncanny valley – Gary’s Vision Pro pic last week + + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley + 7:00 How it works in meetings + Leo’s pic + * 14:00 LN: Windows 12 + Microsoft CoPilot? + “What’s new and exciting in the world of Microsoft Windows and PCs in general?” * 17:00 LN: Superb Owl: Microsoft’s Copilot Super Bowl ad signals an AI strategy shift * 19:00 GR: Reality/Memory/History: * 21:00 GR: It’s not just you: Alicia Keys’ Super Bowl halftime show got changed for YouTube + 23:00 Contributing to the Mandella effect? * 32:00 GR: A crowd destroyed a driverless Waymo car in San Francisco * 33:00 GR:* Is the future finally here? AI, driverless cars, Zoom, pandemics, VIsion Pro. Did Covid push us into the future like WWII did? * 40:00 Take a look at what’s working.
Ain’t it Cool 41:00 LN: Ringworld, Larry Niven * 42:00 LN: True Detective – Night Country – Jodie Foster, spooky Alaska murder mystery (Max) * 44:00 GR:* Ghosts UK
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 46:00 LN: Why I Don’t Believe in Conspiracies * 49:00 GR:* 10 Ways To Take Notes On Your Mac
In This Episode: Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro and Apple Vision Pro.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* 0:00 GR – Vision Pro. Recording with the new equipment * 5:00 VR – AR spatial computer, exceeding expectations * 6:00 Multiple screens * 8:30 Interruption! * 9:40 Best 3D ever * 16:40 Glitch #2 + Problems in testing apps * 19:00 Ease of use * 21:30 Reading glasses… do you need them * 30:00 Games * 46:00 VR and AR, difference from other systems + Operating system
We didn’t mention this in the podcast, but here’s a screen capture of Gary on Zoom, while wearing the Vision Pro, which synthesized the image in real time as Gary moved.
Click for larger image.Ain’t it Cool 48:00 LN: Harry Potter universe: Fantastic Beasts trilogy * 49:00 GR:* Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 51:00 LN: Set Up Windows 11 With Only a Local Account * 56:00 GR:* 20 Tips For Using the Apple Vision Pro
In This Episode: Apple Protection and Vision Pro, AI is faking it. And yes, Taylor Swift.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 LN: Jury Duty * 4:00 GR: What is this new Apple Stolen Device Protection thing? + Protection for phone being stolen in a public place + 8:00 New protections + 13:00 Compare to two factor * 19:00 GR: New Vision Pro + No one’s really used it yet + 24:000 Is Apple’s new Vision Pro is a privacy mess waiting to happen? * 36:00 LN: Taylor Swift, and what it all portends for fake AI generated stuff? + Can’t believe everything you see or hear * 47:00 LN: How I was credited by AI generated article-vomit * 50:00 GR:* New App Store rules about monopoly. What does it mean?
Ain’t it Cool 1:01:00 LN: (“Cool it ain’t”) Terry Pratchett – disappointed * 1:03:00 LN: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I. * 1:04:00 GR:* Three Body (Chinese TV show)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:07:40 GR: How To Use iPhone Stolen Device Protection * 1:08:00 LN:* How to Read Phone Charger Voltage Specs
In This Episode: Apple woes, Vision Pro, Netflix History. Sorting data with ChatGPT.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 2:15 GR: Apple’s App Stores hit with a 1-2 punch. EU issues. + US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Apple vs. Epic Games Case * 16:00 GR: Apple Vision Pro coming fast…. + 27:00 Might have it in two weeks! * 28:00 LN: Netflix history download + 31:00 GR: Viewing history. Account > Profile > Parental Controls > Viewing Activity > Download All button. * 35:00 LN: Your Biggest Struggles: 2024 Edition + 37:00 Used Chat GPT to manage the input * 42:00 GR: ChatGPT for analyzing server logs. * 48:00 LN:* Google Podcasts going away (migrate to YouTube music?) + Another in a long list of canceled Google tech
Ain’t it Cool 53:00 GR: My Effin Life, by Geddy Lee * 55:00 LN:* The Rook – contemporary magic. (book 2 introduces Sci-Fi ish themes as well.)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 57:00 LN: newsletter.askleo.com 1000 issues! * 58:00 GR:* 40 Years Of Mac: A Timeline
In This Episode: SSD life, Server issues, AI copyright, Finding People
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories LN: Bumpy start to 2024 (SSD / router) + 2:00 GR: My own server slowness issue. SSD fail (and solution) + 4:00 What you shouldn’t do on an SSD? or not… + 10:50 Internet connection issues * GR: 18:00 Finding IP addresses hitting the server + 27:00 Script to block bad actors * LN: 34:00 Thought this was interesting: How to Use ChatGPT to Read and Explain Terms of Service (via ResearchBuzz) – the caveat is good too + Facebook’s Terms Of Service: Reduced 5000 to 227 words * GR:* 39:00 The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement + 42:00 Apple Explores A.I. Deals With News Publishers (So this will be Apple’s strategy for AI, probably)
Ain’t it Cool LN: 46:00 Jose Monkey – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_josemonkey – “I find people who ask to be found” * GR:* 52:00 Leave the World Behind (Netflix)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion LN: 1:00:50 Is Private Browsing Really Private? * GR:* 1:02:00 Learn How To Take a Proper Screenshot On a Mac In One Minute
In This Episode: Tech divide, new and old. Practical AI. Search engines. Future of programming.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:50 GR: The tech divide in everyday life. Dealt with a 2023 ticket system and a 1990s parking system in the same evening with remarkable contrast + 08:00 LN: License plate recognition + 09:30 GR: Pay by phone parking meters * 14:00 LN: Practical AI (as opposed to chatgpt, co-pilot, etc.) + Added into existing tools like Photoshop, Canva, & others. + Often disguised as features (though often AI because marketing) + Grammar tools, for example, have been around for some time, and they’re getting smarter. + 20:00 Large language models – turning into a buzz term * 23:00 LN: Find myself using different search engine(s) + 26:00 GR: Apple and search and billions of dollars! * 30:00 GR:* Will AI take over programming? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/20/a-coder-considers-the-waning-days-of-the-craft + 32:00 Coding is an art + 35:00 History in coding + 40:00 Computer language speaks computer + 49:00 Engineering
Ain’t it Cool 51:00 LN: What’s Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies – Tim Urban (Wait but Why) * 52:30 GR:* Star Trek – rewatching original
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 59:20 LN: My Computer Is Infected With Malware. Should I Just Throw It Out? * 59:45 GR:* The Practical Mac Buying Guide
In This Episode: AI poisoning, YouTube privacy consequences, Vigilante apps, The Beatles
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 LN: AI poisoning. Deep fake detection. A race. + 6:00 GR: Using AI to fake crimes, and removing meta data + 10:30 LN: A clever shield against photo fakery – MIT Tech Review * 11:15 GR: Do ad-blocker blockers violate a user’s privacy? If so, then could it mean the eventual death of web content? + 16:00 Paradox of issues + 18:30 LN: Youtube Premium + 22:00 Social Fixer / Fluff-Busting Purity for Facebook. 3rd party extensions + 24:00 GR: Every website has checkboxes and uses cookies * 26:30 LN: The risks of “Find My” technologies. + 32:50 GR: If you find a lost phone? Good guys vs. Bad Guys. + Use ‘Find My’ phone apps. But don’t trust them. – WaPo + 34:00 Vigilante-ism in general. * 41:00 LN:* The Beatles – Now And Then (Official Music Video) + Are they deep faking John Lennon or not? (from TEH 197)
Ain’t it Cool 51:00 LN: Bach Toccata and Fugue bwv 565 in d minor. – Constantini Music – An interesting take on my fav piece of music of all time: played on a Bandoneon (a type of concertina, which most people would incorrectly call an accordion). + (My YouTube playlist of T&FinDm performances.) * 54:00 GR:* Beatles ’66: The Revolutionary Year, by Steve Turner
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 57:40 LN: Why Can’t I Talk to a Real Person? * 58:15 GR:* There’s No More 27-Inch iMac: Here’s What To Get Instead
In This Episode: The gang is back! Residential cruise ships. All those cables. And More AI.This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.Our guests are ... Kay Savetz and Randy Cassingham, OG hosts of the TEH Podcast.(You'll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)Top Stories 00:25 Today we are joined by the original, cohosts of the TEH podcast. 01:01 Kay Savetz is Working with the internet archive and creating a massive library of books, magazines, newsletters, and podcasts. 03:25 Kay owns a bunch of websites. One of them is faxzero.com, which lets people send faxes online. 06:01 Randy is busy living everywhere... specifically moving to a residential cruise ship which slowly goes around the world. He'll be blogging on ResidentialCruising.com 11:42 Items on history of the space station. 13:17 One requirement for a residential cruise ship is good Internet. Starlink 15:35 The, company is going be running itself from the ship. 16:43 As one of the oldest email publishers, since 1994, I've always been saying that I can live anywhere where I have an Internet connection. 18:56 This is True will continue from the ship. 19:24 Gary Iphone cables go to USB C. New Apple Pencil. 26:56 Looking ahead, what's next? Is there a USB D coming down the pike? Cable speeds. Distance. MagSafe chargers. 33:41 Iphone on a tripod. Magnetic holders. 35:14 Leo. AI, chat GPT. Images. 36:30 Kay - I've been using AI for coding. Helped fix margins. Computers are now programming computers. 38:55 Randy - Python has the ability to to import libraries. 47:57 - Will AI be solving CAPTCHAS or will we finally getting rid of CAPTCHAS? 49:38 AI generated image (See below)BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion Reminders of where people can find our hosts 50:41 Randy - Thisistrue.com, and now ResidentialCruising.com. 50:47 Kay FreePrintable.net, FaxZero.com, archive.org, Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications. 51:02 Gary macmost.com 51:07 Leo askleo.comThat DALL-E photo The original prompt: "Two professors arguing in front of a lecture hall full of college students. Pixar style. --ar 19:10" Automatically expanded to: "Photo of two professors, one male with a beard and the other female with glasses, having a passionate discussion at the front of a large lecture hall. Behind them, a diverse group of college students watch with a mix of amusement and surprise. The atmosphere is light-hearted, resembling the animation style of popular animated movies." The result:DALL-E generated image. Click for larger image.
Leo and Gary talk about the concept of hyper personalization and its impact on technology, as well as the challenges of adding options and settings in software design. They briefly mention the idea of using an air tag for tracking a vehicle. They also discuss the use of AI companion for generating meeting transcripts and the ability to have voice conversations with Chat GPT.
In This Episode: Burning man mud, so much social media, new iPhone?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 3:00 GR: 3D without glasses or goggles + Layers of pixels that see your eyes. + 6:00 TVs use too much power, TVs as monitors + 12:00 coding for eyeballs * 19:00 LN: Mastodon (my own social.askleo.com) + Threads social media + 24:00 Mad at Twitter, worried about Threads + 27:00 TikTok and tracking + 30:00 What Facebook knows about you + 34:00 Usenet is back? + 38:00 Community online. Topic based. * 40:50 GR:* iPhone 15? Goodbye lightening port + 44:00 Zooming + 47:00 What else can we do on a phone?
Ain’t it Cool 55:00 LN: The IBM mainframe: How it runs and why it survives – – They still exist! * 58:00 GR:* Station Eleven (Book)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:01:00 LN: What’s the Point of “Mark as Spam”? – * 1:04:20 GR:* How To Create Video Travel Maps With Keynote
Two Hundred Episodes, Listening to your keyboard? Facial Recognition, Vocabulary Helps.
In This Episode:
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You'll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.) Top Stories
0:40 LN: More Reddit. Harvesting content and losing advertising.
3:00 GR: Why Reddit has to charge for API 7:15 Google also scrapes sites 11:00 What's the strategy. Is it all advertising revenue?
Or, is it just that third-party apps don’t show Reddit ads, so it is server use without any revenue generated by Reddit?
13:00 LN: One person’s conspiracy theory
17:30 LN: Cortana going away
What makes a voice assistant successful, anyway? 25:00 Will it turn into Bing?
30:00 GR: Making stuff up... or is it true?
GR: Scientists find way to make energy from air using nearly any material. This seems like too-good-to-be-true stuff to me. Clean electricity from air? 39:00 Why aren't there flying cars? And drones.
Ain't it Cool
46:00 GR: Renfield. Funny vampire. 49:00 LN: What's Our Problem? - A Self-help Book for Societies - Tim Urban
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion
50:50 LN: The Problem With OneDrive Backup 52:20 GR: XClipTools: Using the Calculator Functions
In This Episode: Airships, Mac rumors, Generative Fill, Trouble with clocks that have little birds.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 GR: “Sergey Brin Has a Secret Plan to Put Airships Back in the Skies” + 4:50 Cargo transportation + 7:00 Disaster relief + 9:00 They use helium + 10:00 Weather + 11:40 Difference from Blimps + 13:00 A low flying, slower airplane + 15:20 Time frame * 18:45 GR: Apple announcements. + Rumors: MacbookAir with larger screen. New Macbook Pro. + Developer versions of new operating system + 21:00 Finally VR Headset… maybe + 24:00 iPhone and iPad aps * 28:10 LN: Adobe Firefly and Photoshop’s “Generative Fill” + Lots of good YouTube demos + 30:10 The magic is in understanding what to ask for + 33:00 Generative fill + TEH demo + 38:00 GR Using it on Firefly and trouble with little birds * 50:00 GR:* Speak to AI game characters
Ain’t it Cool 54:00 LN: Guilty pleasures category: “The Great” on Hulu – “An occasionally true story”, “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” on Netflix * 56:00 GR:* Would I Lie To You (BBC Series, Britbox/YouTube)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:02:00 LN: Can I Still Use LastPass Safely? * 1:03:55 GR:* Why Mac and iPad “Deals” Aren’t Always Good
In This Episode: Apple voice simulation. Passwords in the future. Fake explosions and ordering a hamburger.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 LN: Not responsible for anything I say today. (4:30 AM airport run.) + 1:50 LN: Deep fake audio. Don’t believe everything you hear, TEH edition. 🙂 * 6:30 Audio editing is old * 7:00 GR: New Apple feature? Voice simulation + 9:00 TikTok * 11:30 LN: PassKeys? + 13:15 SSH Key Authentication. Passwords in the future + 28:00 How will Password managers fit in? + 29:00 Will science fiction keep up? * 30:00 LN:* “Pentagon explosion hoax goes viral after verified Twitter accounts push” * 32:50 GR: AI should be used as a UI, not as the problem-solver. + https://stackoverflow.blog/2023/05/01/ai-isnt-the-app-its-the-ui/ + Also Wendys: https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/9/23716825/wendys-ai-drive-thru-google-llm + 38:00 Can it solve Lunch Roulette? + 44:00 Ordering with Cat GPT?
Ain’t it Cool 46:20 LN: Explain XKCD * 48:30 GR:* The Resisters
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 52:30 LN: Creating a Backup Image Using EaseUS Todo Free * 53:30 GR:* How To Lock iPhone Apps With Your Passcode
In This Episode: Where does the light switch signal go? More AI. Secure passwords… again.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
Our guest is …
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:35 GR: Old record player, chasing interference * 5:00 Amazon algorithms solved it – Ferrite Beads were the solution. + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead + Cuts down radio interference to the cable + 10:15 How does it work? + 16:00 Getting a good signal + 27:20 Echo routines * 17:30 Internet of things + GR: Addendum to my IoT bit from last week. Geeni server reliance? + 21:00 Testing lights + 23:00 Using Siri to Ask Google and control your Google devices. Google and Siri. Lights at sunset + 30:00 Open source IOT mangement + 34:00 That one guy… * 35:30 LN:* AI being applied to password cracking + 41:00 If you are doing passwords right…? + 44:50 Two factor authentication
Ain’t it Cool 47:30 LN: Sweet Tooth, Season 2 (Netflix) * 48:35 GR:* Escape To the Chateau, on Peacock
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 53:00 LN: Will AI Crack Your Passwords? * 53:30 GR:* Hidden Mac Easter Eggs (2023)
In This Episode: Smart homes, Blocking Utah, AirTags, Anniversary and picking locks.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 GR: Been expanding my Smart Home tech. Some good, some bad. + Smart Google stuff. + 5:30 Giving it a time to turn off. + Won’t dim over time. Might be coming. + Too many apps… one for each lightbulb. + Tried Geeni, gave me just one app. + Had one bulb break after a week. + Figuring out switches. + 14:00 Smart isn’t always smart enough. + Tuya … reducing number of apps. * 18:25 LN: Utah legislation wants to perform age verification. Turns out it’s easier to block a state than it is to have reliable age verification, so sites are cutting off Utah. + https://www.vice.com/en/article/93kbkv/pornhub-blocks-utah-age-verification + Often IP verification is inaccurate. VPNs can be from anywhere. + 24:00 Montana ban of TikTok. * 29:30 GR: AirTags… what they can and can’t do. + 34:00 Police departments now actively suggesting to use AirTags to track stolen cars. + https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/watch-mayor-adams-makes-public-safety-announcement-in-the-bronx/ * 43:00 LN: 40 years ago today(!) + May 2, 1983 A young Leo Notenboom walked up the steps of a small company called Microsoft. + GR:* Starting high school…
Ain’t it Cool 45:00 LN: Irony in the bobiverse. + 46:00 Murderbot series. * 47:00 LN: Lock Picking Lawyer * 49:00 GR:* Clyfford Still Museum
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 52:20 LN: Don’t Use Windows Built-in Image Backup * 53:30 GR:* 7 Things You Should Do Before Downloading App From Outside of App Store
In This Episode: Zippy internet. ChatGPT can’t do math? Authenticators, and broken school laptops.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 LN: My zippy Internet 800 down… 40 up. + 1:25 identifying different choke points. * 3:00 GR: Math computations and programming, periods and commas! + The trickiness of software updates * 9:45 ChatGPT Can’t do math? But convincingly… + 14:00 Don’t rely on ChatGPT + 17:00 ChatGPT as tech support. Wrong answers faster. * 22:10 LN: Google’s 2FA + 24:00 Authy + 25:10 Update – Google Authenticator now backs up your 2FA codes to the cloud + 26:00 Token, 1password * 29:40 GR:* School laptops from just a few years ago are already useless. + Schools bought millions of Chromebooks in 2020 — and three years later, they’re starting to break + 31:00 So what is the best way to bring tech to the classroom? + Chromebooks are designed as cheap consumer devices. Schools need “heavy” commercial ones. + 34:00 Long-lasting parts, easily repairable. Not fancy. + 37:00 A web-based system that can be used on virtually any device. + 39:00 Issues with connectivity.
Ain’t it Cool 46:00 LN: “Ain’t it meh” -> Colossus sequels + 48:00 LN: Picard, of course (& Mandalorian) * 49:50 GR:* The Bobiverse
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 54:00 LN: Why is My Outlook.com Email Suddenly Full? * 58:00 GR:* 13 Tips To Make Your MacBook Battery Last Longer
In This Episode: Internet Woes, Social Media what now? and Planetary Slingshots
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 Netflix failures * 1:40 LN: My internet + 5:00 No power + 10:00 UPS shutting down * 17:00 GR: Home wiring woes. Concrete Vs. Internet + 29:00 Google fiber and outages * 33:00 LN: Twitter, social media alternatives? + 34:20 Substack Notes, Mastodon – which one to use? + 37:00 Blue Sky, it’s Jack Dorsey + 38:00 Twitter was best for news * 44:00 LN: Virtual machines: Uses for VM’s * 48:00 GR:* Space News and slingshots * Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_Icy_Moons_Explorer + 25 gravity assists! (a flyby of the Earth–Moon system in August 2024, Venus in August 2025, second flyby of Earth in September 2026, and a third and final flyby of Earth in January 2029)
Ain’t it Cool 58:00 LN: Beef? Cool but strange… https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ * 1:00:00 GR:* M3GAN… not so cool + 1:02:00 Hello Tomorrow, on Apple TV+, retro futuristic world
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:04:00 LN: Is AI Taking Over the World? * 1:06:00 GR:* 10 Reasons You Should Be Using AirDrop To Transfer Files
In This Episode: Virtual Machines, Complaining about complaining, the Future & Buffy.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories LN: I’ve been marveling at virtual machines of late. My backup software exposed a nifty scenario. + 2:33 Ask Leo! server is a virtual machine + 4:00 Backing up + 6:00 How it works on Mac + 12:00 In iCloud + 15:00 Windows and games on your Mac + 19:00 Building a NAS + 20:00 Cost + 22:00 Apple classical music * GR: Complaining about complaining + What’s the point of complaining about AI? Lots of people saying “this is bad for my industry” + 27:00 But what is the goal? Laws? Companies giving up? + GR – 29:00 Addressing full speed issues + 30:00 Point out potential problems + 33:00 Confidently wrong + Letter signed by Elon Musk demanding AI research pause sparks controversy + 39:00 LN – Enjoy the Singularity: How to Be Optimistic About the Future + 40:00 Ethics * GR: 42:00 The Great Tragedy of the ‘Buffy’ HD Remaster + LN* 52:00 Smoothing & enjoyment
Ain’t it Cool 56:00 LN: Pre-cool? Colossus books. * 57:15 GR:* Tetris (the movie)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 59:50 LN: Running CHKDSK When CHKDSK Won’t Run * 1:01:00 GR:* 10 Things You Can Do With ChatGPT
In This Episode: Pretend voices for good or evil. VOIP can do anything.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
Our guest is … a virtual Randy
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories + LN: Audio synthesis… making pretend voices - 2:00 Using https://beta.elevenlabs.io/ – Playing some samples of virtual voice. - 5:40 Audio deep fake is trivially easy - 8:00 banking software - Sound passwords come over POTS – Plain Old Telephone System lines - 11:30 GR – Content creation possibilities * Easier audio setup * 13:25 Speaking clearly * 15:00 Other voices * 20:00 Redo – virtual voice overs * 21:00 If you can’t speak + 25:00 GR: Moving a Landline - Google fiber makes VOIP possible - 28:00 Porting your number. Easier than expected - 33:00 So many configurations - 34:00 number of phones in the house - 36:00 Vonage - 45:00 Google number - https://voip.ms - https://www.grandstream.com/products/gateways-and-atas/analog-telephone-adaptors/product/ht802 + 48:00 LN: Massive external drive - 51:00 GR:* 22 Terabytes!!!
Ain’t it Cool 52:00 LN: Picard. Mandalorian. The Last Of Us. Carnival Row. * 54:00 GR:* Off Satellite TV. YouTube TV… testing. + 1:00:00 Buffy the vampire slayer
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:04:00 LN: My free resources page, where my most important book – The Ask Leo! Guide to Staying Safe Online – was updated while we were out. * 1:05:06 GR:* Avoid This Mistake When Emailing Images
In This Episode: Why Free software. Watch-And-Grab iPhone Theft.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:30 LN: Microphones * 2:00 GR: Old USB mics * 3:45 LN: Why Do People Create Free Software? + 4:20 Games, digital products are easy to reproduce + 5:40 Promote other paid versions or other software - Free, but support encouraged (pay what you want) + 7:00 Promote other things + 9:00 Hoping it’s a hit, then charge for the next one. + 10:10 Pay as you want… donations. Like Cliptools. + 11:38 Open Source – Cooperation + 13:10 Open source leads to product + 15:38 Like Bitwarden + 16:00 Learn or show what you can do. Get experience. + 18:20 LN – Candy Crush. Eventually they start offering you things. In Ap purchases. + 20:00 LN: Altruism + 20:20 LN: You are the product / ads + 22:00 ChatGPT joins in. + 23:00 Market share. + 24:15 Beta testing. Market testing. + 25:00 LN – Sometimes it’s a scam + 25:45 It’s not really free + 26:00 Don’t let your guard down + 27:00 Google and Android * 28:40 GR: Watch-And-Grab iPhone Theft + 31:00 Prevention – Face ID and Touch ID + 36:00 LN – How does it apply to Android? + 42:00 LN* – Law enforcement
Ain’t it Cool 46:00 LN: Colossus: The Forbin Project – (inspired by Avogadro Corp: The Singularity Is Closer Than It Appears) * 51:00 GR:* Tucker and Dale Vs Evil
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 54:30 LN: How Do I Keep My Email Address When I Change My ISP? * 55:30 GR:* How To Prevent Watch-And-Grab iPhone Theft
In This Episode: AI and jobs… Can everything get better?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories GR: (Philosophy) What happens if in 20 years all labor jobs, service jobs, and non-creative jobs can be done cheaper by AI + robotics. What would the economy look like? (Star Trek, etc.) + 2:25 We have taken steps in this direction + 5:00 Adding in AI + 8:30 Star Trek and currency + 10:43 LN:* We don’t lose jobs, we change jobs. + 17:00 People pursuing their own interest + 20:00 How fast is it going? + 29:00 3-D printing * 33:00 What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work? * 34:00 Robot arm watching for what to do * 41:00 Can AI do something entirely new? + Book: Avogadro Corp: The Singularity Is Closer Than It Appears * 46:00 Are we simulations? Of what? * 50:00 Compare to Stack Overflow + 55:00 Regular expressions
Ain’t it Cool 57:40 GR: Poker Face on Peacock * 1:00:00 LN:* Picard is back! On Paramount+
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 1:02:00 LN: Why Do People Create Free Software? * 1:02:43 GR* 7 Ways To Fix a Mac Keyboard That Is Not Working Correctly
In This Episode: New search – Is AI a smart Bard or stealing content?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories* Reminiscing the past… * 2:00 Looks like search will be changing faster than we thought… AI again + 3:00 Cramming it down our throat (Some annoying coercion.) + 12:00 Meet Google Bard + 14:00 What if it’s wrong, or bad or racist? * 18:00 Evolution of search engine… end of content creators? + 22:00 Google’s mission may be changing to “search for answers” instead of “search for web pages.” The golden age of Internet content is coming to an end… * 25:00 Where is information coming from? + Are search engines stealing content? + 28:00 How far down will search results go? + 31:00 If content creators go away… where will content come from? + 32:00 Hiring experts? * 36:00 People don’t know how to search (still). + 38:00 Intent is the new holy grail. ‘What’s the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?” + 41:00 Confidently wrong
Ain’t it Cool 46:00 GR – The Hike by Drew Magary * 48:00 LN* – Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World – David J. Epstein + On TV – Last of us. + Serpent Queen.
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 50:00 GR: What To Do Before Handing Your iPhone to a Cashier, Ticket-Taker or Police (Revisited) * 53:00 LN:* Your 6 Strongest Practical Password Techniques, Ranked
In This Episode: Is History Old? Being Platform Agnostic, How AI Gets smart
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:40 Mac vs. PC & Is history old? * 4:00 How do people discover new music. + How TikTok is changing things + 6:00 Finding music on TV, movies? + 8:00 Flowers * 8:42 Eclectic taste. + Philosophizing on the benefits of being “platform agnostic” – the benefit from having a wider range of comfort with different platforms. + 11:15 GR – Other platforms + 14:00 Siri and Alexa + 16:00 Internet of things + 19:00 Online works on all platforms + How Standards Proliferate * 21:39 LN: Discovered today that “everyone has a website” if they have a google account. + Google Drive -> New -> More -> Google Sites (Leo’s Example) – Kinda cool, very low barrier to entry. Easy to set up. + Interestingly blogger is still around too: https://leosexample.blogspot.com/ + 24:20 GR: using it for tags. Restaurants should use it! * 27:20 GR: Artificial Intelligence is really based on Human Intelligence. But then Human Intelligence is based on Human Intelligence too. + Army of coders + 30:30 LN Combining things in a new way + 31:00 Image controversy + 33:46 GR AI generated Stock photos * 37:40 GR: Hardware keys as authentication. Apple allows them now for device login. + 40:00 LN* YubiKey + 45:00 Phishing
Ain’t it Cool 50:52 LN: The Last of Us * 53:30 GR:* Finished House of the Dragon
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:00 LN: How Long Should a Password Be? * 1:01:00 GR:* Using the Terminal For a Better Mac Calculator
In This Episode: Programming again. Mac touch screen and Virtual Reality. Security and You.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories GR: Programming again + 1:00 New ClipTools – https://macmost.com/cliptools + 6:00 Patreon funding + 7:00 Expanding the ap + 8:00 LN: Feature request * 13:40 GR: Will Mac add a touch screen? Opinions on touch-screen macs. + 18:00 LN: I’ve used PC laptops with and without. * 21:00 GR: Apple ready to release VR Headset… yes no? + How it works… What it could look like. + 3D display? + 30:00 Buying more Apple * 34:20 LN:* In search of perfection. Bitwarden Design flaw + 37:20 Add two characters to your master password + 38:30 Is perfect security possible? + 45:00 You are responsible for your security
Ain’t it Cool 49:50 LN: Audio book – “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” by David J. Epstein. * 53:00 GR:* New Game of Thrones + There are more dragons
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 54:00 LN: Macrium Reflect Free is Going Away * 55:00 GR:* A New Free Mac Utility App: ClipTools
In This Episode: Lastpass again. CES not so much. Future of Search.
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:30 LN: LastPass. They “had” a good reputation… but messed up + 3:00 Recommendation change, how fast should you change? + 7:00 What the press says… + 9:40 1password and Bitwarden + 11:30 Absolute security * 15:30 GR: Timing + 17:10 Four good managers + 18:40 Breaking encryption costs $$$ + 19:40 Phishing is easier + 25:00 Paranoia can make your security worse * 25:20 LN: CES – Consumer Electronics Show. Kinda underwhelming. + TVs (you won’t use), cars (you won’t be able to drive), gadgets (sounds cool, but ?) + The most exciting I’ve seen is “Delta Air Lines will offer its SkyMiles members free WiFi on most domestic flights.” + 30:00 GR: United maybe makes miles interesting * 34:20 LN: AI – “Microsoft is reportedly looking to embed OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.” + And also in Bing. (Wrong answers with confidence.) * 36:20 GR: The future of search? * 45:25 GR:* New Mac App. + ClipTools in the Mac App Store: https://macmost.com/cliptools
Ain’t it Cool 50:50 LN: Willow – Limited Series and the old movie * 53:00 GR:* Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 54:00 LN: LastPass Breach 2022: My Recommendation * 54:40 GR:* Should You Use Microsoft Office or Apple Apps on Your Mac?
In This Episode: Predictions for 2023
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:23 Predictions for 2023 + 1:00 GR: AI chatbots + 3:10 LN: ChatGPT will fool High School teachers + 8:40 GR: Apple will come out with VR glasses + 11:50 GR: First self-driving cars for real + 12:50 LN: Probably no self driving cars + 15:20 LN: Self driving trucks + 17:50 GR: Social Media Fragmentation. Big guys are breaking up. Mastodon growing - 25:55 LN: Youtube shorts are growing + 27:40 GR: Passkeys… super long passwords will hopefully improve + 34:40 GR: More automation to replace workers - 37:50 LN: Probably won’t be in 2023. Will be a backlash + 35:39 LN: Airlines meltdown - 40:40 GR: BIG Denver meltdown + 41:45 LN:* Philippines air breakdown. - Techies try to bypass damaged UPS, send 380V into air traffic system - What happens when you plug a 110v machine into a 220 outlet
Ain’t it Cool 50:00 GR: Alice In Borderland Season 2 on Netflix * 52:00 LN:* Evil (Paramount+), Witcher: Blood Origins (Netflix), Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount+)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 54:35 LN: Saved: Backing up with Macrium Reflect Online course on sale until ~15th: * 55:20 GR:* Why You Need To Be Careful When Buying a Used Mac
In This Episode: Recap of 2022, Wordle, Shorts, Starlink, Social Media, Space & Security
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:00 Cold and keeping warm * 4:00 End of year. A quick run through/look back at this year’s interesting stuff + 4:10 NFTs. Misunderstood and weird, but they got sold. Along with Crypto, Web3 took a dive. + 6:00 The technology is sound but… + 7:00 Blockchains + 8:20 5G. Mostly marketing, but is it needed? + 10:30 Wordle. Still going. In NYT crossword app. + 12:38 Which technology made the biggest difference: - LN: Open Broadcast System: OBS - 13:22 DavinciResolve. For videos + 14:00 GR: It’s been pretty stable. - New hardware. From Mac Pro to Mac Studio + 15:30 The emergence of shorts - TikTok/Shorts/Instagram Reels - 19:00 The way the feed works - Gonna be the big story of 2023 + 22:00 Starlink & Ukraine + 24:00 Podcasts been around a long time, it exploded - Not enough time - 24:40 Audiobooks + 27:20 Twitter (April to December). The name that shall not be mentioned. - 28:00 Real time news delivery - Alternative sites. Banning of journalists - Mastodon + 34:00 GR: Apple stuff. Not remarkable changes, but good high end stuff + 37:00 LN:* Windows updates, relatively smooth + 38:00 AI (June), ChatGPT. Gonna get bigger + 39:00 Space – James Webb Space Telescope + 42:00 Travel Tech, payments + 44:30 LastPass got a lot of press
Our Mastodon links.
- Gary: @rosenz@mastodon.social
- Leo: Personal: @leonot@mastodon.social
- Ask Leo!: @askleo@researchbuzz.masto.host
Ain’t it Cool 47:30 LN: The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution + 49:00 Cautious mention: White Lotus * 49:45 GR:* Love, Death and Robots. Shorts on Netflix?
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 51:30 LN: Is OneDrive a Backup? * 52:30 GR:* How To Use Apple’s New Freeform App
In This Episode: Software changes, A.I. with no humor. Subscriptions good or bad?
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 0:30 LN: When software changes or is discontinued – opportunity or annoyance? + 1:20 Boxcryptor: was a solution to online security. + 3:40 Sold to Dropbox. What about other cloud services now? + 4:30 No more new accounts allowed. + 5:10 What do you do when it goes away? It’s an opportunity. - Chose Cryptomator + 7:10 GR: switching aps… Apple has done the same. + 11:00 GR: Pay attention to software you need. + 12:00 LN: Cyberduck and other ducks. * 15:30 GR: Snapchat – Scam or Bad Service? And what about Chloe? * 23:25 LN: Typo’ing email addresses, and easy email addresses. * 27:45 GR: ChatGPT. Playing around with the engine. + Confidently wrong + 31:00 ChatGPT is bad at humor. Really bad * 38:00 GR: Software Subscriptions make sense. I want good software. * 43:40 LN:* Comparing value.
Ain’t it Cool 47:15 LN & GR:* Wednesday on Netflix.
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 55:00 LN: What Should I Do About Boxcryptor? * 56:00 GR:* 5 Reasons You Should Definitely Be Using a Password Manager
In This Episode: A.I. gives answers, Google scrolling, online support
This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by Leo Notenboom, the “Chief Question Answerer” at Ask Leo!, and Gary Rosenzweig, the host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media.
(You’ll find longer Bios on the Hosts page.)
Top Stories 1:00 GR: Solopreneurs always working. Using a forum for questions. Turning it on and off. + 4:25 LN: Customer question portals. Zendesk and Freescout + 5:40 GR: Acting as a search engine for my own site * 7:00 LN: ChatGPT – Tried it, it comes up with good’ish answers + Asked a Personal question: 500 Word biography for Leo Notenboom. It was right and wrong. + Tech question: How do I download and install Windows 11? Wrong. + It’s getting better fast. I’m impressed and depressed. + 13:50 GR: Asked it questions that I get. It was right and wrong. + 16:54 LN: Gary’s bio. It was kinda right. Maybe it mixes up names. + 20:20 Repeating bios. TEH podcast introduction + 23:20 LN: Will it help cheaters? + 25:00 LN: Seems to have a formula. + 26:00 It’s confidently wrong. + 27:00 It can’t do video yet * 27:00 GR: Google continuous scrolling. Just launched today. + Apparently not everywhere. + 29:30 Does it change the game of being on Page 1? + 30:50 Above the fold. * 32:40 Are they getting rid of customer support. + 33:45 GR: Apple iMessage. Live chat and AI chat. + 38:00 Text could mean chatbot, human, or a combo. What might be the best blend? + 39:45 LN: How machine learning works. + 41:20 GR:* Learning in real time. - Paid services should provide support. Frontier Airlines example + 50:00 Free services with no support.
Ain’t it Cool 51:50 LN: Still enjoying Mastodon. Post.news, IFTTT (If This Then That), Zapier. How they compare. * 55:00 GR:* The Peripheral (book and TV show)
BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion 58:30 LN: Your Social Media Posts Can All Disappear * 59:40 GR:* MacOS Remove Background Tips and Tricks
Chat GPT ExamplesNote these are examples, and include many (many) factual errors.
-Leo
Write a 500 word biography for leo notenboom
Leo Notenboom is a technology expert, writer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work as the founder and CEO of a popular tech support website, where he offers advice and solutions to a wide range of technical problems.
Notenboom was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands and grew up in a family of technology enthusiasts. His father was a computer programmer, and his mother was a technology writer, so it was no surprise that Leo developed a passion for technology at a young age. He started tinkering with computers and learning how to code when he was just a teenager.
After completing high school, Notenboom enrolled in the University of Amsterdam, where he studied computer science. He excelled in his studies and graduated with honors in 2001. After graduation, he started working as a software developer for a small tech company in Amsterdam.
In 2003, Notenboom decided to pursue his passion for technology writing and founded his own tech support website. The website quickly gained popularity among tech enthusiasts and became a go-to destination for anyone looking for solutions to their technical problems. Notenboom’s expertise and clear writing style made him a trusted source of information for many people.
In addition to running his tech support website, Notenboom also wrote several books on technology, including “The Complete Guide to Windows 10” and “Troubleshooting Your PC for Dummies.” He also contributed articles to several popular technology magazines and websites.
In 2015, Notenboom decided to expand his business and launched a new company that offered online tech support services to individuals and businesses. The company quickly gained a reputation for providing high-quality support and quickly grew to become a leader in the online tech support industry.
Today, Notenboom continues to be a leading voice in the technology industry. He is known for his clear and concise writing, as well as his expertise in a wide range of technical topics. He remains an active member of the tech community and continues to offer valuable advice and support to those in need.
Write a 500 word biography for Gary Rosenzweig
Gary Rosenzweig is a technology expert, author, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work as the host and producer of the popular “MacMost” video podcast, where he offers advice and tips on using Apple products.
Rosenzweig was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in a family of technology enthusiasts. His father was a computer programmer, and his mother was an early adopter of personal computers, so it was no surprise that Gary developed a passion for technology at a young age. He started tinkering with computers and learning how to code when he was just a teenager.
After completing high school, Rosenzweig enrolled in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied computer science. He excelled in his studies and graduated with honors in 1995. After graduation, he started working as a software developer for a small tech company in Chicago.
In 2003, Rosenzweig decided to pursue his passion for technology writing and started producing the “MacMost” video podcast. The podcast quickly gained popularity among Apple users and became a go-to destination for anyone looking for advice on using their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Rosenzweig’s expertise and engaging presentation style made him a trusted source of information for many people.
In addition to producing the “MacMost” podcast, Rosenzweig also wrote several books on technology, including “MacMost Guide to Switching to the Mac” and “MacMost Guide to iPhone and iPad Basics.” He also contributed articles to several popular technology magazines and websites.
In 2015, Rosenzweig decided to expand his business and launched a new company that offered online training courses on using Apple products. The company quickly gained a reputation for providing high-quality training and quickly grew to become a leader in the online education industry.
Today, Rosenzweig continues to be a leading voice in the technology industry. He is known for his engaging presentation style and his expertise in using Apple products. He remains an active member of the tech community and continues to offer valuable advice and support to those in need.
Write an introduction for the TEH podcast
Welcome to the TEH podcast, where we explore the latest trends and developments in the world of technology, entertainment, and health. Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with industry experts and leaders, as well as discussions on the hottest topics and emerging technologies in these exciting fields. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a health enthusiast, or just curious about the future, the TEH podcast has something for you. So sit back, relax, and join us on a journey into the world of technology, entertainment, and health.
What is the meaning of life?
The meaning of life is a highly subjective and personal question. Some people may find meaning in their relationships with others, while others may find meaning in pursuing their passions or interests. Still others may find meaning in their spiritual or religious beliefs. Ultimately, the meaning of life is something that each individual must determine for themselves based on their own experiences, values, and beliefs.
SSDs, Ukraine's internet, Podcasts come into their own, streaming movies, Kaspersky, and Transcriptions.
Spotify tech. Can we balance stories? Censorship, audio quality and payment. Wordle Shoulda's.
New Apple OS, Broken computers, Smaller Wallets, Two factor authentication... believe the smart people.
The Practical Guide To VPNs: What is it? Should you? Shouldn't you? What else you can do.
Forgot space! Big hack. Taking the supply chain for granted. RIP to Flash. How many websites are enough? Karate and Roku.
How well tech worked in 2020 (despite), Tech infrastructure got here just in time. Vaccine technology meets the times. Data measures truth. Science is trending. Giving and gargoles. Computing chip revolution. Predictions for 2021.
Apple delivers quickly, happy battery life, Google's memory glitch, privacy panic, security vs. privacy, free pdf and recording tips.
Tech launches and crashes, expensive headphones that work on planes (if we could go), back to a Macbook Air, appreciating battery life and techie childhood memories.
Social media features compete, how to find your thing, Space Odyssey in the desert, evolution of communication from telegraph to Zoom, pretty Newsletter and wait for that Mac.
Zippy new Mac, SpaceX launches with Baby Yoda, Pharmacy takeovers, after Covid and young politics.
New Apple chips, high power and high efficiency, adventures in recording, software matters, re-reading science fiction (yep, it was sexist), changing passwords and Tiktok.
Dueling disasters. Surprise! Microsoft update just works! How will work from home change us? Fixing our homes for zooming. Even introverts are starting to miss people... reminiscent of Issac Asimov.
Social Dilemma (of course they are targeting), it's probably more boring than we think, and is there a way to create the right pressure on social media sites?
Apple surprises, small is good again. Comparison shopping on Prime Days. Amazon Basic is... basic. Getting and recharging batteries. A real book! (How leadership matters) and Watch things get crushed.
Phone sizes change again. Is 5G growing? Monopolies, Airpods, cool Power Tools are back, Emojis (with amazing detail) and basic protection.
Off grid adventures, Apple announcements, keeping dry in rain and river, and creating tablets for seniors.
Fires, Networks, Selling on eBay, Real-law video game battles, and (of course) some cool shows.
The XY Problem. Asking the wrong question doesn't give the right answer. A Big Glitch. Streaming service interfaces. Virtual fundraising and making presentations.
Drive speeds and new computers, exercising that order button, surprised at USB 3 speeds, 10 Terabytes in an envelope, and a good week for space geeks and cartoons.
Should we worry about clipboards and phone numbers? Looking at spam, online shopping competition, LastPass phishing, and more Warrior Nuns.
Lunch on Zoom, surfing so good it's out to the trash cans, catastrophes that are not, alone in the wilderness (with technology), some more Nordic Noir, and some preaching about ad-blockers
Corgi legs, Microsoft and Apple stores. Theaters, Malls and Balloons in the future. Movies and shows for your Pandemic watching pleasure. Post it notes are cool.
Apple's announcements, many innovations around the new ARM chip, CamLink not quite making the grade, playing some new games and analyzing passwords.
Back and forth with Dropbox and turning it into cloud storage. Taming Facebook. Robot dogs, and more fun TV shows.
Tech terminology, camera battery life, does new Apple processor really make easier easy? Science fiction and organs for entertainment.
Spacex live was awesome! Out to dinner in the parking lot. What to watch on TV. Should we wipe a computer? And don't steal a phone.
The gang of five is back -- prepping for space launch, playing with greenscreens, hankering over new cameras and helping archive the digital world.
PTSD from internet sludge, Why are they taking away headphone jacks? Techie adjustments to cameras and what about airports these days!
Getting the wrong food in every possible way, Docking in space, Email by radio, and why wrong things don't get fixed.
Extend your WIFI to the yard, play games and meet with friends, what's going to happen with movies, setting up those cameras, and how increased bandwidth makes our lives easier.
Contact tracing with privacy, replacing a Macbook with Google, domain controversy, online safety, and more...
Can poop save us? Are we tired of looking at ourselves and should we be tracing protest domains? -- what it all means for information trust.
Tracking viral infections on cell phones, baseball game games, spelling sports, great binge shows, and homeless in a pandemic.
In This Episode: The tech world quickly upgrades to online ordering for pickup, free education and every kind of human connection. We now have talk shows without audiences to neighborhood howling.
We talk about changing names, sharing on a Mac (or is that Sharon?), connection software, digital sharing in a time of quarantine, and copyright issues that arise.
Helping local businesses by frequenting restaurant takeout. How technology is keeping people in touch - with a thanks for recent increases in bandwidth! Teaching aids, good flix, and let yourself be seen.
A health crises we can fix, how technology opens up a window into life with the Corona virus, and contemplating how much dirty stuff we touch.
Leo speaks from the epicenter of the Corona virus outbreak and Gary tries to figure out how to archive old games that won't play without flash... and finally, bye bye Mr. Robot.
Scrutinizing the security of submit buttons, what Europe is doing about charging, and Win10 installs are getting as easy as Apple.
Using software to transcribe audios and look at photos; what might be coming out of your doorbell -- and how many Bibles are in "huge"?
How social media is managing miss-information online during an election year, managing the privacy of your credit card number, easy listening to podcasts, ways to watch ApppleTV and more.
We're back, just a little tweaked. Something's clearly frozen over because Edge is good now. Apple’s privacy push is actually working. 1960s Lunar Orbiter images, saved from loss, are amazing. Plus: Picard, The Innovators, and retirement accounts for kids. Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh83
In This Episode: Live on silicon from an Undisclosed Location in the TEH Tower! New Tesla updates in self-driving and audio streaming. How we all know each other. Windows 10X. Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh82
Kevin's new puppy. Gary's new iPhone. Apple Arcade and whether only 100 is really any different than the "top" 100. We briefly discuss a quantum computing breakthrough that maybe both true and not true. A death among Leo's acquaintances has him reminding us to make sure someone can access your accounts in case of disasters. We then go on to spend most of the episode discussing the state of streaming, the various networks we're all going to have to sign up for, and how it's a case of "be careful what you wish for". We'd never watch an 8 hour movie, but we'll happily binge watch a 10 episode streaming show. Story arc's are all the rage, so be sure to tune in next week...
In This Episode: Kevin's blowing his AV budget. Leo spent time behind the camera. Gary follows up on last week's Apple announcement, and is eagerly awaiting a new iPhone. Netflix is losing more than just subscribers. MoviePass is no longer. People will over-react to a LastPass issue. Subscription models leads to better software.
This Week's Hosts
Leo Notenboom, “Chief Question Answerer” at tech education site Ask Leo! Gary Rosenzweig host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media. Kevin Savetz, web site publisher and Computer Historian at Atari Podcast. Longer Bios on the Hosts page.
Show Notes Kevin's moved and looking to build out his new AV room, and getting tempted by some very very nice equipment, leading to a discussion of satellite, cable, 4k, 8k and whatever happened to 3-D? He also tells us how to get into his garage using a not-very-secure garage door opener. (Mentioned: KnowBe4.com.) Leo's behind the camera recording a presentation for a nonprofit -- complete with overdriven mic (Leo's fault for not testing first). (Mentioned: Rode wireless go.) Gary discussed some of the items presented a the recent Apple event. He's got a new iPhone on order that he should be able to pick up later this week. Kevin stumbled into an interesting article on Variety (via the iPhone Google App) that noted that NetFlix is no longer the number one source of download traffic on the internet -- having been eclipsed by all the other video providers online, except YouTube, in aggregate. Related? MoviePass is no longer, leading to even more discussion of video, streaming, and how Gary's tree was causing him grief. Leo rants about the expected over-reaction to the announcement of a LastPass (fixed) vulnerability. Gary rants about how subscription software supports developers and leads to better software in the long run. Leo chimes in that paying for something as important as security software (like LastPass) he wants to pay to give them the incentive to keep the software excellent. In the process we discover that there really is a subscription model even for common place hammers.
Thunder & lightning (very very frightening!), vintage computers in German, what to expect from the next Apple event (or not), Notepad and other apps(we hope?) moving to the Microsoft Store, Windows PowerToys, How Twitter CEO's Twitter account was hacked, Disney goes a'LARPing, and the FCC REALLY doesn't like it when you use the emergency broadcast tones.
A week with Apple Card. Discontinued vodka. 78 RPM vinyl, and the potential for laser record players. Bill Nye sells out while Mac Book sells Surface. Server security: everything connected to the internet is under constant attack (even you)! Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh78
Mr. Pick's operating system. Gary builds his own course site and gets an Apple card. Ask Leo! turns 16. The origins of "Upper Case". Ransomware strikes digital cameras? A simple cable that can hack your computer. Alan Turing gets more long overdue recognition. Windows is boring. A DMV prank backfires. "Do not swat." Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh77
Adobe's AI for detecting photoshop alteration leads to a discussion on deepfake video, implications on society, and what, if anything, can be done. Elon Musk posts an awesome video of a booster return and landing. Cameras using lasers to take 3-D photos. More help in the fight against ransomware. Kevin's cleaning up cables, and Leo's cleaning up after Corgis. Show notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh76
Dogs falling of cliffs, GPS systems failing, the Zoom privacy issue that wasn't really an issue at all, different ways of recording the podcast, using AI to make it look like you're looking at the camera, Europe's GPS goes down, and some interesting GPS tracking scenarios. Show notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh75
Mac versus PC detente. The TV in Gary's bathroom, driven by Raspberry Pi. Living off the grid. Conspiracies live! Backing up the podcast. News sources. Sony Walkman is 40 years old. CrescentCore malware is new and trying to hide. Take precautions before crossing the street, and before downloading anything. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh74
Counterfeit books. 25 years of thinking. The (only) Tesla truck. Google calendar spam (and overblown headlines). The "cost" of Facebook privacy. Hacking JPL. Launching Falcon Heavy. And a look back at the Apollo moon missions. Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh73
Neal Stephenson's latest. Downloading entire websites. Connectivity while travelling is getting easier. "Sign in With Apple", and the pros and cons and privacy of letting a third party like Apple (or Google, or Facebook, or Microsoft) serve as a single authentication service. Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh72
A guest from down-under. 1963 computer speech demo. Viruses as expensive art. The death of iTunes. Bad IoT things happen when clouds go down. Breach of the week - Aussie edition. Happy 10th birthday (but does anyone use?) Bing! Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/71
New Episode: Wandering Earth. Two-factor authentication vindicated. SpaceX's recent Starlink launch and seeing the satellites. And STFUber! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh70
New Episode: SciFi, SVG, Microsoft Edge for ...Mac? Two-factor authentication does work. And can Adobe sue you for using an old version of its software? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/69
New Episode: Traveling with cell phones. Can politicians (legally) block people from their social media feeds? Linux coming to Windows?! And fake meat: how good is it, really? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh68
In This Episode: Infocom on Github. Amazon and Google kiss and make up. The SpaceX "anomaly". Microsoft "loses control"?! And how to detect hidden surveillance cameras with your phone. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh67
In This Episode: Facebook gives back (a little!) Domain names, Falcon Heavy, and ...CAT scan malware?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh66
In This Episode: GPS's "Y2K" was about as eventful as Y2K (but with one interesting failure). 2001 (the movie), U2s (the plane), and tech in sports. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh65
In This Episode: Meet us in Denver tonight. BASIC. The Internet Archive sucks up Google+ (in a hurry!) Office Depot is busted in fraud scheme. Space junk. And will Apple News+ help, or hurt, the publishing industry? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh64
In This Episode: Listeners invited to Meetup in Denver. Apple's big announcements. The hottest chat app for teens is.... AT&T's "5G" still isn't. Robocalls. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh63
In This Episode: Who needs the Internet to send Bitcoin when you can do it via ham radio? Might twice-yearly time changes be going out ...soon? (We hope so!) Apple closing some of its stores — to fight patent trolls?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh62
In This Episode: GPS's "Y2K" is coming. More on digital camera ISO settings. Ever-improving SD cards. Password-less logins. And excuse me, but your smart shoes have crashed. And no, we didn't pre-plan that ending. :-) Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh61
In This Episode: Several examples of Google doing absolutely incredibly stupid things, like blaming content creators for what Google itself puts into their content. Plus: AMP pages, foldable phones, and is the "ISO Rating" setting on digital cameras "fake"? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh60
In This Episode: AI is now creating realistic people. Truly universal remotes. It's now possible to get human help from Google (but yagotta pay -- a little! -- for it). It's not amazing that an old computer works. Old and moldy: autonomous cars; New and exciting: autonomous ...bicycles?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh59
In This Episode: Using a password vault is not enough: you need something else too.... How Randy was convinced to upgrade his computer from Win 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro. Hard drive (the spinning kind's) reliability. That's right: USB cables can be weaponized. AT&T sued for saying its phones are "5G" now. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh58
In This Episode: The incredible advances in LED lighting. Come to a MeetUp with us! How to lose $137 million in cryptocurrency. Can electric airplanes help fix pilot shortages? Lookaline URLs, AI-generated spices, and Apple slaps Facebook. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh57
In This Episode: Super Mario 45 RPM records?! (Yes!) It's National Data Privacy Day. Should you still use 2FA to secure your logins? (Yes!) New FaceTime bug. Do you Twitch while you sleep? Samsung promises to be more environmentally aware. And the NSA is watching. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh56
In This Episode: This week we go to the dogs. Bulging batteries. Massive email/password breach: what to DO about it? (Not much!) Can robots "love" us? (Eh.) The end of robocalls? (Maybe!) And does "screen time" really "change kids' brains?" Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh55
In This Episode: New computers, and old languages. The Earth's shifting magnetic fields are screwing up GPS (sort of). The U.S. government shutdown is affecting .gov web sites for an interesting reason. Pixels on your wall. Tesla says "Pwn Us". Can the police make you unlock your phone? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh54
In This Episode: OK, not an hour on clocks, but some! Timepieces, new monitors, and streaming TV (oh my!) Plotters, pens, and Bandersnatch! And space is grabbing our attention lately, with Ultima Thule and the moon. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh53
In This Episode: What does it mean that Voyager 2 has left the heliosphere? Google+ is really, really dying. So, apparently, is Tumblr. And at least the older ScanSnaps. And the Microsoft Edge browser. But GitHub becomes an official government source ...for laws?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh52
In This Episode: The Marriott breach: should the executives go to jail? 5G (not?) coming to a phone near you. Can spammers print messages to your Internet-connected printer? (Maybe!) An unlikely iPhone scam. Advances in E-Ink. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh51
In This Episode: TEH starts its second year! Landing on Mars. Son of Spectre. Hacking CPAP machines to better treat sleep apnea. Astronaut finds a cache of old floppy disks. Is Apple's App Store an (illegal) monopoly? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh50
In This Episode: Google again steps up as the Internet Police. Is Bitlocker the problem, or the solution? Fuzzbots to the rescue? Can you be arrested for remotely wiping your cell phone? (Yes!) Jump to shark, and being informed about Informed Delivery. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh49
In This Episode: Election coverage goes increasingly high tech. "Ballot selfies" are illegal in some states. Drone swarms will soon be deployed in search & rescue emergencies. The burden on small businesses having to collect sales taxes: it's going to be very complicated, and may force many out of business. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh48
In This Episode: IBM: trying to stay relevant? New copyright rules means you can fix your own phone, and...! The Hubble Space Telescope, no CAPTCHA in ReCAPTCHA? Bitcoin's electricity draw, and Facebook is spying on us? Say it ain't so! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh47
New Episode: Relief from Robocalls is coming. Will your next ID be implanted? Exploring planet Mercury. Might Elon Musk tweet for ...eternity?! Media player vulnerabilities. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh46
In This Episode: Paul Allen, Do Millennials donate blood? PHP 5.x going away, yet millions of sites still use it. Cheap backup drives, and Winamp is coming back! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh45
In This Episode: We cover two definite NOT breaches of the Week: Google+ and Chinese Chips. The problematic Windows 10 October Update. Parents might want to check their local Sex Offender Registry before their kids head out on Halloween. And wait until you hear the Announcer's Test. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh44
In This Episode: Google dumped its "Don't Be Evil" promise years ago, but can a new idea to "decentralize the web" work, and keep its promise forever? The Facebook breach affects more than your Facebook account. Tim Berners-Lee's Inrupt project. And game streaming? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh43
New Episode: Big changes coming to music copyrights. Google backpedals on WWW. Android turns 10. Do you answer your phone if you don't know who's calling? Scrabble is OK with EW. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh42
In This Episode: Update on the Brazilian State Museum fire: social media to the rescue! Another month, another new EU law: copyright -- will it affect those outside the EU? Game “Loot Boxes”: is that gambling? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh41
In This Episode: Google is trying to "kill off" the www. (and the m.) in URLs. The Ocean Cleanup project has a huge job ahead of it. Microsoft plans to implement a "monthly charge" for Windows 7 support: but you can't have it! Plus: CRISPR. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh40
In This Episode: If Google is "fooled" by insecure network-based security, can any of us be fully confident in such devices? Digitizing museums: Can you back up history? (Yes! And we should.) Sony's new Aibo robot dog: cool, or crazy? And a working Apple I is going on auction. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh39
In This Episode: Scanner OCR software may be uploading your documents to the cloud -- and showing them to anyone who knows where to look. U.S. airports are starting to get facial recognition software. Twitter has new rules for bots. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh38
In This Episode: Routers are in the news again: how to ensure your router is as safe as possible. Do Netflix and other streaming services want you to stop sharing your password? And maybe user reviews are coming to an end: they're being gamed. Plus: Universities are starting to put Amazon Echo devices everywhere. Creepy, or useful? https://TEHpodcast.com/teh37
In This Episode: How to tell if click-bait stories are worth paying attention to. Amazon Web Services accidentally reveals GoDaddy internal "trade secret" documents. New AI finds who was overlooked by Wikipedia -- and it's mostly women. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh36
In This Episode: Using Dropbox for backups. Is two-factor authentication too weak to use? (No!) Scores of Android apps had malware -- but it's not a problem because.... New exploit in WPA2. SpaceX launch. Google sucking up to China. And Apple blowing off affiliates. Show Notes: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh35
In This Episode: Sure, give prison inmates tablets and online access -- what could go wrong? Hacking attendees at a cybercurrency conference nets $5 million. Dropbox gets bigger. Star Trek sound effects. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh34
In This Episode: It doesn't have to be a "data breach" to be a real screwup, so how to protect yourself? Corgis, Coffee and Vodka, oh my! British Airways screws up the concept of privacy. Cisco screws up the concept of security. The surprising way 12 new moons of Jupiter were discovered. Satellites using ...film?! And the tech behind TEH. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh33
In This Episode: Macy's department store chain totally flubs the Breach of the Week. Did Obama "lose" 2 million Twitter followers (nope). Gboard adds ...Morse Code input?! Man jailed for refusing to unlock his phone for cops on a traffic stop. Features being added to ...Notepad?! (Randy outgeeks Leo?!) Rumor: Photoshop is coming to iPad (but can it handle it?) Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh32
In This Episode: Scanning junk mail, hackers get free gas, hospital pager systems expose private data, what is Plugspreading? Siri Shortcuts may bring coding back to typical users, Wikipedia protests EU copyright law proposal, U.S. Postal Service uses the wrong picture, and a surprising copyright decision the other way. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh31
In This Episode: Yes, steam engines are tech, and this week's special guest host shows her chops with them. Breach of the Week: your information can be lost even if you don't do business with a company. You won't believe who is doing closed captioning on videos. More on Github, and how did a STORK (the bird!) run up a huge phone bill?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh30
In This Episode: We discuss two major tech rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. Twitter "Smytes" a bunch of tech companies. Electric scooter wars. It's a bad idea to try stealing an Internet domain at gunpoint. The Breach of the Week was not discovered for a year. And Google wants to measure things. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh29
In This Episode: The advantage of being in Europe if there's a credit card breach (and there was). The world's worst $99 IoT padlock. iPhones don't tell 911 your location when you have an emergency? "Mac is Dead" (long live the Mac). Neat device help the deaf to participate in conversations. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh28
In This Episode: Microsoft pays a boatload of money for GitHub: will that affect open source software? We bring in a guest to talk about it. Now that Net Neutrality is officially repealed, now what? And a prediction about GDPR. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh27
In This Episode: The FBI wants you to reboot your router — but is that enough? (The REAL story is how they know about this.) No, Amazon’s Alexa isn’t sending everything you say to others. Star Wars Solo. And countries are pushing to go cashless — but how does that affect buskers?! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh26
In This Episode: Now everybody knows where you (and your kids!) are -- an extra-concerning Breach of the Week for parents. Google slapping web sites that are "Not Secure" ...even when they don't need to be. Yanni, or Laurel (and how that reflects the blue/gold dress thing a few years back). And the first Holographic cell phone isn't quite to "Princess Leah" level yet, but it's a stepping stone in that direction. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh25
In This Episode: Traveling with tech. Three Breaches of the Week. Do hobby bloggers have to comply with the EU's new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? That's a definite ...maybe. And the dangers of car "fobs". Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh25
In This Episode: Facebook helps people connect (awww!) ...including radicals like ISIS terrorists. Breach(es) of the Week involve Dasan routers, 7Zip, and Drupal-powered web sites. Verizon plans more bloatware for your phone. Apple says "Shazam!" but the EU says "Wait a minute." Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh23
In This Episode: Blue Origin successfully test-launches -- and lands -- their New Shepherd rocket and human-capable capsule. The latest Breach of the Week should have Bezop cryptocurrency investors on guard (and any site using the Mongo data base). Millions of hotel doors may be easily opened by hackers. T-Mobile buys Sprint. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh22
In This Episode: Playing with PLATO. Travel technology. Scraping the S3 bucket. SmugMug smug about buying Flickr. Warranty NOT void if removed. Things not to name your WiFi hotspot. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh21
In This Episode: Cutting the cable/satellite cord. Amazon plagiarism and Createspace hacking. Alexa light switches, Cribbage, and TaskRabbit (oh my!) Alert sirens are too hackable. Another free DNS service. Breaking into iPhones. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh20
In This Episode: Think your backups are safe because you have a big RAID drive pack? Think again. Another week, another data breach ...or five. Ransomware targets 911 centers. Renewable energy meet electric school buses. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh19
In This Episode: Ready Player One! There's a good way for a company to handle a data breach, and there's a bad way -- and this week, there was an example of each. The latest in Space. And if Apple makes their own processors, will that break existing software? (There's varying opinions....) Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh18
In This Episode: Facebook has been hit with a lot of bad press lately, and we discuss whether you should be worried about your privacy. Should you #DeleteFacebook? SpaceX and Tesla did. And new lower-cost tablets from Google (Chrome OS) and Apple (iPad). Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh17
In This Episode: The Eero Wi-Fi home system. Self-driving Uber kills pedestrian. University of Arizona tries to determine which students may drop out. The Atari VCS console that may or may not one day exist. What Airgapping is and the scary things that could come of it. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh16
In This Episode: The four hosts get together in person to record this episode. We can't tell you where we are, but Dick Cheney was our waiter. We talked on a wide variety of subjects, from voice recorders to Net Neutrality, satellite broadband, Google wanting to expand AMP web-wide, burger-flipping robots, Facebook fading, Nonograms, adding to the Internet Archive, and more. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh15
In This Episode: The "Sonic Attacks" on U.S. diplomats in Cuba may be solved -- and if they're right, could we be seeing more of the problem? Will a "doorbell camera" help solve the package theft problem? What's behind the revocation of tens of thousands of SSL (web site security) certificates. Nerd cruises. And Wordpress dominates. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh14
In This Episode: You can share (presumably with trusted people) your exact location, built-in with Google Maps, or with other apps. Is Google helping music pirates -- and profiting from linking to them? Playboy sues a site for "copyright infringement" not because they infringed their copyright, but because they linked to a page that did. And another interesting Amazon-related scam.
This Week's Hosts
Leo Notenboom, “Chief Question Answerer” at tech education site Ask Leo! Gary Rosenzweig host and producer of MacMost, and mobile game developer at Clever Media. Longer Bios on the Hosts page.
Show Notes
As Leo discussed, Google's page on how to share locations in Maps. You can set it to share for a specific amount of time (like an hour or a day), or "permanently". The Glympse app that Leo talked about is here. Randy is a volunteer medic, and was called out for a head injury victim. He seemed to be OK, but was cautioned that symptoms in a head injury can show up hours, days, and occasionally even weeks later (and be bad enough to cause death), so to call 911 if he has any problems. Gary talked about how Passports are required to have chips with the passport-holder's information included, but Customs and Border Protection doesn't even have the software to confirm the passport information is real -- and it has been going on for 13 years! (Ars Technica article). Two U.S. senators are demanding CPB be able to authenticate passports by 1 Jan 2019 (their letter to CPB) Gary talked about how Neil Young is lambasting Google for profiting off of links to piracy sites -- and wonders if a traditional career in music is still possible. But Gary and Leo wonder if maybe the Internet is actually giving us signficantly more choices. (article on The Verge) Gary talked about PledgeMusic as a way to help musicians get their stuff out there. Leo talked about Playboy trying to sue Boing Boing for copyright infringement not because they published copyrighted material, but by simply linking to a site with copyrighted material. But a judge threw the suit out -- but not "with prejudice" so they could try to sue again. Here's the judge's decision. Leo mentioned Randy's Honorary Unsubscribe web site as an example because Randy explicitly says "OK to link" in the newsletter just to stop people from asking if it's OK. If it's public, it's OK! Maybe Boing Boing's link wasn't illegal, but was it ethical? Here's the page Playboy is fighting over -- but you won't see the pictures Boing Boing was linking to on imgur.com, since those were removed -- after all, they were infringing copyright. Interesting ethical question, eh? Gary highlighted another interesting Amazon scam: money laundering by posting very expensive, nonsense books. (Security researcher Brian Krebs broke the story.)
In This Episode: We chat about changes in Google's Chrome browser that users like, changes in Google Image Search that users hate, and Hyperloop and SpaceX and Starlink (oh my!) Plus: will postcards save Democracy from the Russians? Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh12
The Falcon Heavy launch: why put a Tesla up, and the engineering of the whole thing. Google tells webmasters they "have to" make their sites secure (https) by July, or there will be trouble (and what does that mean for users?) The HQ Trivia game, and the ramifications of cheating on it. The Olympic drone squadron: where will it lead? An interesting Amazon-related scam. Show Page: https://tehpodcast.com/teh11
In This Episode: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is scheduled for its first flight tomorrow, and attempt to soft-land all three rocket cores: will it land in three pieces, or millions? Amazon has set up some interesting tech to keep Alexa from responding when they don't want it to (and users have figured out other interesting hacks). Youtube to label propaganda items as "state-sponsored" -- and that includes PBS?! How ads work on Youtube -- and most web sites. Microsoft removes a useful backup capability from Windows. And an update on cell phone safety. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh10
In This Episode: Will the U.S. government nationalize the 5G network? Probably not. Celebs/politicians buy Twitter followers to look more important. How to tell Google to stop showing you ads and articles that don't actually interest you. Online memes can be valuable. HomePod, and more on Spectre. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh9
In This Episode: Amazon's Go store in Seattle is open to the public, and you can take stuff and walk out. Facebook is going to try crowd-sourcing its news bias. A startup called Cargo is making it possible for rideshare drivers to put little vending machines in their cars. Fire TV can be frustrating if you want to watch YouTube since Amazon and Google remain in a feud. Google develops an AI voice that sounds real. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh8
In This Episode: What happened in Hawaii (ballistic missiles incoming, oh my!) was more of a tech problem than human error. Changes in Facebook's news feed (again?) The "Internet Sales Tax" goes back to court. And later this year, you won't have to sign for credit card purchases anymore. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh7
In This Episode: Scare headlines over new exploits that will result in all your passwords and credit card numbers being swiped by Bad Guys? Maybe not. Same with the password manager autofill "problem." And the headlines about how cell phones are some sort of health risk. Alexa is everywhere! And Tech that died in 2017. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh6
In This Episode: Should you follow Computerworld's advice and "Make sure Windows Auto Update is turned off"? (No!) Patreon's mighty back-pedaling: is it enough damage control, and what will non-techie creators do now? The new iMac Pro: a "$13,000+ computer"? Does Bitcoin actually use as much power as all of Denmark, or is something fishy about this? And: Did Facebook really "admit" that using Facebook is "bad for you"? (Not exactly....) Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh5
In This Episode: Patreon changes how they charge contributors, and everyone is mad. Amazon and Google feud over Chromecast not being allowed in the Amazon store. Google serves up video answers from celebrities. Should we be nice to our digital assistants? Man creates art using Microsoft Excel as his canvas. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh4
In This Episode: The Macintosh "Root Password" problems, and the scare-tactic headlines. Why Windows isn't "about to get a game-changing feature" despite a clickbait headline. Can chatbots help deter child sex exploitation? Google's new Android app helps limit mobile data usage. And saving bits of computer history: ironically, much of it isn't digitized for archive storage. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh3
In This Episode: Why it's a bad idea to search Google to get to a web site, rather than just go to that web site. Amazon scoops up HALF of online "Black Friday" purchases -- and revealed its top sellers. We weigh in on Net Neutrality. Another week, another big web site hack revealed. Or two. Guarding against credit card skimmers: there's an app for that! Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh2
In This Episode: A laughable review of the new Kindle Oasis. Twitter goes 280. New “Quad9” DNS server protects against malware. Proposed ATSC 3.0 TV standard. The fragmentation of streaming for TV cord-cutters. Are kids’ smartwatches really “illegal” in Germany? And forget Mac vs. PC: the new “religious wars” may be about worshiping the right benevolent A.I. construct. Show Page: https://TEHpodcast.com/teh1