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Tech news from a uniquely Catholic perspective

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Tech news from a uniquely Catholic perspective

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Episodes
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Driving Into the Future: How Smart Tech is Transforming Your Car Experience

11/14/2024
CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Auto: Dom Bettinelli and Victor Lams discuss car tech, including third-party systems and emerging proprietary systems from manufacturers, plus Bluetooth options, dashcams, touchscreens vs. traditional buttons, and more. The post Driving Into the Future: How Smart Tech is Transforming Your Car Experience appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:46:39

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Productivity Anywhere

11/7/2024
Be productive on the go. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the apps and workflows they use to stay productive with their Apple and Android smartphones. Plus Tulsa's remote worker experiment and USB cable confusion. The post Productivity Anywhere appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:12:26

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The Write Stuff: Top Tools for Writing Projects

10/31/2024
When you need to write more than a brief note, what tools can you turn to? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss the top word processors, grammar checkers, writing organizers, and other writing tools to help you express yourself. The post The Write Stuff: Top Tools for Writing Projects appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:14:25

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Printer Showdown: Inkjet? Laser?

10/24/2024
What are the best printers for home use? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the main types of printers, their pros and cons, and tips for avoiding the major pain points of printers and printing. Plus the Internet Archive is back! The post Printer Showdown: Inkjet? Laser? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:16:08

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Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

10/17/2024
TEC274: Sports is one of the last compelling reasons to keep your old cable TV. Dom Bettinelli and Patrick Mason discuss how we can enjoy our favorites sports via streaming to our devices and discover that it’s still not as easy as it could be. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email […] The post Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:10:12

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Moral Black Hat Hacking?

10/3/2024
Is it moral to hack into the computers of those engaged in evil activities to disrupt them? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo consider one proposal that even if it's illegal to hack into an abortionist's system that it would be good. Plus Gen Z in the workplace. The post Moral Black Hat Hacking? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:00:55

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Next-Level Photo Management with Apple and Google Photos

9/26/2024
Preserve your family photo legacies by getting control of your photo collection. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss strategies for using Apple Photos and Google Photos to manage your ever-growing collection of precious photos. The post Next-Level Photo Management with Apple and Google Photos appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:13:07

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Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones

9/19/2024
Smartphones are a big distraction for students. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss how schools are trying to reduce the distraction to increase student focus and mental health, and what parents can do to help. The post Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:56:27

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Apple’s Glow Up

9/12/2024
Apple had its annual rollout of new phones and watches so Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier give their impressions of the new devices and new capabilities, cutting through the hype to determine if they are compelling upgrades. The post Apple’s Glow Up appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:10:43

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Run Your Household Like a CEO

9/5/2024
Many couples are bringing home the tools and techniques they use at the office to help run their households. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini discuss the concept and the workflows and tech they use to organize their homes. The post Run Your Household Like a CEO appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:11:06

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Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget

8/22/2024
Home security cameras are more capable than ever and more affordable. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Pat Scott discuss what to consider when buying cameras, including video quality, storage, connection, and more. Plus: Are gamers less attractive? The post Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:00:43

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The Shifts in Online Media

8/15/2024
How are podcasts and YouTube videos changing? How are our habits changing them? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier discuss the state of online media and the changes in the business side and on the way consumers use them are changing the product. The post The Shifts in Online Media appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:08:25

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Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home?

8/8/2024
Should you get solar panels for your home? Will you save money? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the pros and cons, lease vs. purchase, and the lessons learned from having solar panels for the past 6 years. The post Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:12:00

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Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future

8/1/2024
It's been 5 years since we discussed cord-cutting in a complete way. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott discuss what's changed since 2019, what mistakes they've made, and lessons learned to make the streaming lifestyle cheaper and more enjoyable. The post Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:02:11

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Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace

7/25/2024
Everything wants our attention: Watches, phones, TVs, smart assistants, et al. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss strategies for taming these notifications for greater peace, more focus, and to be present to others. The post Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:03:04

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Shield Your Tech

7/11/2024
Case or no case? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the pros and cons of smartphone cases and screen protectors; the various options; and what steps to take if you decide to keep your phone au natural. The post Shield Your Tech appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:57:04

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Master Messaging Apps

7/4/2024
We have a plethora of ways to communicate via text, voice, and video messaging, but which is the best? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss popular and lesser-known apps and the best practices for using them safely. The post Master Messaging Apps appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:11:17

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A Special Message from StarQuest

6/28/2024
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:03:30

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Sunny with a Chance of Tech: Weather Apps

6/27/2024
There are a plethora of weather apps to choose from? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Victor Lams discuss their different approaches to weather forecasts, from blasé to obsessive, and which apps they rely on to get the forecasts that suit them. The post Sunny with a Chance of Tech: Weather Apps appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:02:02

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Pick of the Week Hits and Misses

6/20/2024
Secrets of Tech began with Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha and now five years later they're saying goodbye to Fr. Cory. To mark the occasion, they go through their dozens of picks of the week to choose the enduring hits and the eventual misses. The post Pick of the Week Hits and Misses appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:35:06