Tech Ease

On our 100th episode, we bring back Matt, Tony and Drew! Android users now have an easier way to share Wi-Fi passwords and Six password manager alternatives to LastPass. Drew goes off on GameStop, Bitcoin, monoliths, Galactic Federations and Mars Rovers. Then, the meat of the program involves all three of our guests, for an experience you won't want to miss! Finally, Shane gives his take on the Snow Joe iON100V-21SB Snowblower.

This episode's guests are theJEN and Joe Houde, both past contestants on America's Next Top Podcaster. In the news, Coca-Cola is trying out a new paper bottle and Jaguar Land Rover is going electric. Game consoles and graphics cards are currently widely out of stock and scalpers are reaping the benefits. There's an update on a previous XP Boost on treadmills and a review of the Fuse Side Winder MacBook Charger Organizer.

Today's guests are Tyler Cardwell of The Discographers and Mike Kulas. We dive into yet another Apple event, discussing the M1 chip and the three announced Macs. Shane has gripes with always having problems with his Stereo Mix or "What U Hear" setup and reviews his HP OMEN 17-cb1080nr laptop.

On a Tech Ease first, we have a full house with Melissa Kruger of Sometimes in Shambles, Alex Albisu of Joystick & Mouse and The Dad Chronicle and Bill Fairchild of 143 Pixels. Google is including VPN with one of it's services, the iPhone and iPad have a new feature for the visually impaired, Shane wishes battery costs were down and he reviews two treadmills.

With special guests Travis Crawford and Don Miller (Diddi), we discuss Google's commitment to using recycled materials, robots learning through positive conditioning, the cost of home automation and Shane's take on the new iPhone 12 Pro.

After another long time away, Shane is joined by Mike Kulas and Drew Wintermyer to discuss the just-announced Apple HomePod Mini and long list of iPhone 12 models. Drew delves into his interest in the Linux-based PinePhone and PineTime products. Shane finishes it out with whatever ridiculous thing is bugging him today and his review of the Apple Watch Series 6.

We're back for another episode during these strange times, this time with a double dosage of Drew: Drew Burriss and Drew Wintermyer. Zoom is adding default security measures, the CDC shows you how to make your own face mask, Drew-Tang's Tips, scroll wheels are grinding gears and it's a Kitchen, Brah!

After an extended hiatus, we're back with guests Travis Crawford and Tyler Cardwell! We talk about the company that's 3-D printing respirator valves, how lotion pumps grind Shane's gears and what he thinks of the AirPods Pro.

On this episode of Tech Ease, mobile on Mac, faux-photosynthesis, table tech and papa’s got a brand new bag.

On this episode of Tech Ease, HomePods go on sale, flower vases are putting out fires, I need more backpack sleeves and more on wet bags.

On this episode of Tech Ease, Tesla’s 35k Model 3 is here, new Apple stuff may or may not be coming, elevators aren’t great and we’re talking the Nintendo Switch and Dyson vacuums.

On this episode of Tech Ease with special guest Joey Image, iRobot is taking the room out of Roomba, I spy a new place to buy a Pi, ice is irritating and we’re capturing video.

On this episode of Tech Ease, Razr is a thing again, weather forecasting is improving, we want more warmth and there’s a new printer in town.

On this episode of Tech Ease, iTunes coming to Samsung, gloves can speak sign language, laundry sucks and earplugs are expensive.

On this episode of Tech Ease, Apple Music comes to Echo, a new cancer treatment is looking promising, the sports programs are bugging us and battery-powered outdoor tools are where it's at.

On this episode of Tech Ease, Edge goes Chrome, Headphones start surfacing, parking is terrible and nail clippers are new again!

On this episode, Jonathan Ralph is our special guest. We talk Tesla's Gigafactory, Apple considering an Apple TV dongle, the current state of headphones and how we feel about the Apple Watch Series 4.

After a few months away, we're back with our returning guest, Drew Wintermyer. We talk about the Wi-Fi Alliance's simplified naming system, a 3D scanning application, Shane's gripes with phone placement in cars and Tony's new Dell XPS 9570 laptop. Drew also gives a couple of his app picks and an online university for computer science.

On this episode of Tech Ease, Matt joins us once again to talk about the possibility of third-party Facebook and Google plugins going away. Tony discusses a spacecraft that NASA is sending to the sun. Shane speaks of a phone case that pops open for protection, his gripes with airports and gives an update on the Trtl Travel Pillow. We also get some feedback from a listener.

Today we're talking about the US reacquiring the title of most powerful supercomputer, a device that essentially reads minds, our gripes with modern roadways and a followup to our backpacks of choice.