The Tech Lifeline Podcast by Lifeline IT: Recent Episodes
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Are you bamboozled by tech and wish you had your own personal expert to recommend the best gadgets and gizmos to improve your daily life, as well demystify the complex world of IT? Then you’ve come to the right place, as The Tech Lifeline Podcast with Lifeline IT is your go-to guide to help you get the very best out of tech. Hosted by IT aficionados (and some might say geeks!) Daniel Mitchell and Adam Woolf, they talk you through the very best tech out there and how you can use it to make a positive impact on your life. Founders and partners of their business Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
Are you the kind of person who lives for the future and embraces new ideas and technology? Or do you long nostalgically for yesteryear, when things were simpler and we relied on more traditional forms of technology?
In the latest series of The Tech Lifeline Podcast with Lifeline IT, our tech twosome Adam Woolf and Daniel Mitchell debate the area of ‘Analogue vs Digital’. In each episode, they will be making the argument for various technologies which have either analogue or digital characteristics, and then letting you the audience decide on which is best. Covering areas including human and artificial intelligence, photography, cars, cash and blockchain, Daniel and Adam go head-to-head pitching the pros and cons of modern technology versus traditional forms.
Founders and partners of their business, Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
The final episode of the series is dedicated to the merits and disadvantages of different forms of cars – from vintage through to self-driving. The pair discuss the style, functionality, character and design benefits of various forms of automobiles and argue whether old or new is best.
Are you the kind of person who lives for the future and embraces new ideas and technology? Or do you long nostalgically for yesteryear, when things were simpler and we relied on more traditional forms of technology?
In the latest series of The Tech Lifeline Podcast with Lifeline IT, our tech twosome Adam Woolf and Daniel Mitchell debate the area of ‘Analogue vs Digital’. In each episode, they will be making the argument for various technologies which have either analogue or digital characteristics, and then letting you the audience decide on which is best. Covering areas including human and artificial intelligence, photography, cars, cash and blockchain, Daniel and Adam go head-to-head pitching the pros and cons of modern technology versus traditional forms.
Founders and partners of their business, Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
In episode 3, Adam and Daniel go head-to-head to debate the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of both cash and blockchain. Are you an old-school cash lover for whom the word ‘blockchain’ fills you with confused dread? If so, this is a must-listen.
Are you the kind of person who lives for the future and embraces new ideas and technology? Or do you long nostalgically for yesteryear, when things were simpler and we relied on more traditional forms of technology?
In the latest series of The Tech Lifeline Podcast with Lifeline IT, our tech twosome Adam Woolf and Daniel Mitchell debate the area of ‘Analogue vs Digital’. In each episode, they will be making the argument for various technologies which have either analogue or digital characteristics, and then letting you the audience decide on which is best. Covering areas including human and artificial intelligence, photography, cars, cash and blockchain, Daniel and Adam go head-to-head pitching the pros and cons of modern technology versus traditional forms.
Founders and partners of their business, Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
In the second episode of our Analogue vs Digital series, Adam and Daniel discuss the pros and cons or both analogue and digital photography. Have we lost the ability to take a purposeful and thoughtful photograph because we’ve come to rely on digital images taken on our smartphones? Or has this reliance made photography more accessible to people?
Are you the kind of person who lives for the future and embraces new ideas and technology? Or do you long nostalgically for yesteryear, when things were simpler and we relied on more traditional forms of technology?
In the latest series of The Tech Lifeline Podcast with Lifeline IT, our tech twosome Adam Woolf and Daniel Mitchell debate the area of ‘Analogue vs Digital’. In each episode, they will be making the argument for various technologies which have either analogue or digital characteristics, and then letting you the audience decide on which is best. Covering areas including human and artificial intelligence, photography, cars, cash and blockchain, Daniel and Adam go head-to-head pitching the pros and cons of modern technology versus traditional forms.
Founders and partners of their business, Lifeline IT, Daniel and Adam have over 20 years’ experience of the IT industry and have a passionate obsession with all things tech.
In the first episode in the series, Adam and Daniel ask whether AI is going to take over the world and make humans redundant. They debate the impact AI has on creativity and nuance, as well as look at the benefits of artificial intelligence’s huge scale and scope.
Our tech gurus Daniel and Adam wrap-up this podcast series with a look into the future and make a prediction as to what they think will no longer be around in five to 10 years’ time. The pair make the case for computers and cars all becoming obsolete in the next decade.
20 years ago, no business or home was without a landline. Yet fast forward two decades and this piece of tech, along with items such as faxes and modems, are now becoming obsolete. In the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’ our tech-twosome Adam and Daniel remember these old-school items and explain how you can send a 30 foot fish by fax!
Our resident tech gurus Daniel and Adam take a nostalgic look back at the TV and music gadgets that were popular two decades ago. The duo discuss the rise and fall of iPods, MP3 players and discmans, as well as DVDs and video players. A must-listen for all lovers of retro tech.
In the latest episode of ‘Terminated Tech’, we take a look back through the lens at cameras over the past two decades. Focusing in on digital cameras in their heyday of the 1990s, through to the evolution of the mobile phone camera. Lifeline IT’s resident photographic expert Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to share with listeners on how things have changed in the camera world.
Ever wondered what happened to old-school Nokia mobiles, Blackberries and pagers? In the first of our ‘Terminated Tech’ series, Daniel and Adam take a step back in time to have a nostalgic look at old forms of communication that we couldn’t live without 20 years ago. This episode forms part of a collection of ‘Terminated Tech’ podcasts that Lifeline IT have created to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
As the summer getaway begins, we bring you the latest gadgets and gizmos that will help you make the most of your holiday. In ‘The Travel Tech’ podcast, your hosts Daniel and Adam cover everything from selfie drones that fit in the palm of your hand and devices to keep you safe and connected when you’re ‘off-grid’, through to miniature laundry gadgets that make sure your clothes are pristine when overseas. This is a must listen for all wanderlusts.
Snap Pixy - Selfie Drone Fits in the palm of your hand for those holiday pics - £205.00 https://Pixy.com
goTenna Mesh £168 - https://gotennamesh.com/products/mesh
VAGO - Smallest Automated Travel Vacuum Vago £29 – https://tinyurl.com/prjpkjf3
How to keep yourself, your nearest and dearest and even your four-legged friends safe is the latest episode from Daniel and Adam. They talk through IT and tech that can make a real contribution to keeping you safe and secure. From pet tracking devices and anti-theft baggage that protects your tech, through to a website that ranks the safety of kids’ social media apps, this is a great listen for those wanting to get themselves up to date with the latest security devices.
Links to items/websites mentioned in this episode
Pacsafe secure bags and wallets - anti theft, RFID protection
https://pacsafe.co.uk
Vodafone Curve
https://eshop.v.vodafone.com/uk/curve-pet-gps-tracker
Tractive
https://tractive.com/en/
NSPCC Net Aware
https://www.net-aware.org.uk
Ever feel overwhelmed by the plethora of fitness gadgets out there? Unsure of which ones are worthy of a gold medal and which wouldn’t even make the start line? Our latest ‘Sports Tech’ episode helps you navigate the complex world of exercise apps and tech, recommending equipment that will enhance your fitness and wellbeing regime. Hosted by IT experts Daniel and Adam, it covers everything from smart goggles for swimming to deep muscle massage devices.
Links to items mentioned in this episode:
Form Smart Goggles https://www.formswim.com/products/smart-swim-goggles
Swim AR https://www.swimar.co.uk
Theragun https://www.theragun.com/
Recova pro https://recovapro.co.uk
GMR by Adidas https://www.adidas.co.uk/gmr
A must-listen for anyone looking for tech that will help improve their travel experience. Whether you are holidaying abroad or in the UK, Daniel and Adam chat through some of the best travel and tech items that can help you avoid those holiday disasters and make the most of the great outdoors. It covers everything from secure cases to make sure keys don’t get lost whilst out on the water and campfires that allow you to charge phones and lights, through to an app to find people and places by translating geo coordinates into just three words!
Links to items/websites mentioned in this episode
Camptoo https://www.camptoo.co.uk
Classic Car Rental https://www.bookaclassic.co.uk
Peli Micro Cases https://peliproducts.co.uk/cases/micro
Biolite energy - the gift for the outdoorsy gadget person with everything
https://eu.bioliteenergy.com/products/campstove-2-plus
Strange location with What Three Words https://what3words.com
Adam and Daniel demystify the world of coding and explain in layman’s terms what it is and how to do it. The duo talks you through the best tech and software children need to get started, as well as where to find good online tutorials. A must listen if you are an adults
wanting to understand coding and the creative and educational benefits it can bring kids.
Links to items mentioned in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline IT website)
Raspberry Pi projects tutorials and getting started
www.raspberrypi.org
Raspberry Pi shop and add-ons
https://thepihut.com/collections/raspberry-pi-store
Scratch - coding language
https://scratch.mit.edu
Python - coding language
https://www.python.org
Daniel and Adam’s step-by-step guide to help you create the perfect desk set-up when working from home. From laptop stands, chairs and space saving tools through to smart flower pots to improve the environment, this is an essential listen if you want to get the best out of your work space, no matter how small.
Links to items mentioned in the episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline IT website)
Sit / Stand Desk module Sit Stand Converter
https://tinyurl.com/wfp2x6u4
Sit Stand Desk Frame
https://tinyurl.com/ey386xp7
Monitor armsLaptop & monitor Mount
https://tinyurl.com/4rc3tdvk
Dual Screen
https://tinyurl.com/npssnn5f
Single Screen
Suitable for 49” Curved Ultra Wide Monitors
https://tinyurl.com/4hnawtxp
Samsung 300” massive UFO screen
https://tinyurl.com/6w9tctft
Samsung 49" Ultrawide Monitor
https://tinyurl.com/3cue5jw8
Chairs:
Varier Kneeling Chair
https://tinyurl.com/5zkta4ha
Herman Miller Aeron
https://tinyurl.com/y37p2dft
Matte Desk Mat
https://tinyurl.com/bmssmajs
Felt Desk Mat
https://grovemade.com/product/wool-felt-desk-pad
Twelve South Laptop Stand
https://tinyurl.com/26u3dt8p
Twelve South USB C Hub
https://tinyurl.com/4w4rpd5m
Roost Stand
https://www.therooststand.com
Native Union Charger
https://tinyurl.com/4af5cy63
Portable Desk Tidy
https://tinyurl.com/4xyxv4bj
Smart Flower Pot
https://eu.clickandgrow.com
In this episode we dive into the world of tech gadgets to bring you the very best devices to improve your work and personal life. Covering everything from drones, cameras and speakers, Daniel and Adam talk you through tech toys that improve efficiency, ones that have practical uses and those gadgets that are just pure fun.
Links to gadgets that feature in this episode: (Note: Apple is currently having issues displaying links. If the links are not showing you can find them via the Lifeline IT website)
DJI FPV drone
https://www.dji.com/uk/dji-fpv
Drone Hire
https://www.heliguy.com/collections/drone-hire
Cycliq Cycling specific cameras
https://cycliq.com/bike-cameras/
Garmin Instinct Solar smart watch
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/679335
Apple Watch band
https://www.mudra-band.com/
Shower speaker
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shower-power-the-hydropower-shower#/
Akasko action camera
https://www.akasotech.com/brave-7
Chromecast Built in - Speakers and Music Systems
https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/audio/
Panasonic SC-HC2020
https://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-sc-hc2020-bluetooth-wi-fi-dab-micro-hi-fi-system-with-chromecast-built-in-black/p3567350
G10
https://www.audiopro.com/en/product/g10/#dark-grey