Best Nick Parfene Podcasts (2024)

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#19 – We're Back! 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

36:58

The guys are back after a long (unintentional) break! Life in general A fun video call Gaming Tech Announcements, etc. The future! .Net Core Nick's new role Home life Covid Holiday plans

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#18 – Your level of dodgy is quite low 1:11:22

4y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode: The guys are reunited after a month-long break an take stock of the global situation, the latest tech announcements, and their personal situations New jobs for both Todd and Nick. What are the odds? Thoughts on social connectedness Microsoft has infiltrated in the guys' work lives Privacy updates from Android 11 and iOS 14 WWDC20 a…

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#16 – Privacy should be a human right 1:01:30

4y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

In this episode: Todd has a technical epiphany in the pre-show The usual chat about Security and Privacy is focused around COVID-19 contact tracing Raspberry Pi powered ventilators Todd goes on a shopping spree Quick thoughts on the iPhone SE (2020) Kids and messaging apps Shownotes: Apple and Google join forces to enable contact tracing in their m…

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#15 – What else do you do in the middle of a pandemic? 37:10

4+ y ago37:10

37:10

In this episode: The guys share experiences around homeschooling the kids and working from home at the same time. Todd is weighing his options before buys his kids tablets. Nick changes jobs in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shownotes: Zoom's privacy issues: time, and time, again. Please send us your feedback, leave a review in your favourite…

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#14 – We live in Sci-Fi times 44:49

4+ y ago44:49

44:49

In this episode: Todd had his worst birthday Nick was surprised that Amex didn't want his money The guys also talk a bit about COVID-19, because it's just so hard not to... particularly when working from home with kids roaming around Shownotes: Android malware: More security / privacy issues Personal capital Please send us your feedback, leave a re…

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#13 – They don’t even give you a manual anymore 48:26

4+ y ago48:26

48:26

In this episode: Todd buys a new TV More privacy issues (Apple, Ring, sigh) Kids and Cable TV and quite a bit more Shownotes: Apple's iCloud encryption situation Ring's privacy issues (EFF, BBC, TNW) Coronavirus Roos Roast - Lobster Butter Love Todd’s new TV - TCL 55” 6-Series 4K Todd’s new receiver - Yamaha RX-V685 Please send us your feedback, le…

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#12 – Questioning my intelligence 46:53

4+ y ago46:53

46:53

In this episode: Holiday impressions Wishes for 2020 Thoughts on TVs and TV shows Shownotes: Old Forester Whiskey - https://www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-100-proof/ Waimarama beach – http://www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/waimarama/about/ Horse Float for Mara – https://www.ourgeneration.com/shop/accessories/mane-attraction-horse-trailer#ca…

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#11 – The taste of childhood 51:13

4+ y ago51:13

51:13

In this episode: Coke vs Pepsi, and why the choice is easy for Nick Follow up on our 10th episode anniversary RIP Google Cloud Print Todd's next phone will be made by Microsoft Lots of thoughts on Thanksgiving and Christmas and a lot more... Shownotes: Pepsi in Romania Surface Duo Motorola RAZR The Finality of Everything Many thanks to those of you…

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#10 – Oh, the boomers 37:33

4+ y ago37:33

37:33

In this episode: Open floor plans vs Private Office Rainbows and unicorns Keyboard clickiness Honey, macaroons, bread, yogurt, and strawberry jam Kids: birthday parties, sickness avoidance ... and much more. Shownotes: Mānuka Honey – Nick's favourite honey WASDKeyboards.com – Custom clicky keyboards Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 - Todd's …

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#9 – New, Next, Done! 56:34

4+ y ago56:34

56:34

Nick and Todd finish off the conversation about introducing kids to News and Current Affairs and then cover the Google and Microsoft announcements. Special thanks to our these wonderful people for sharing their experience with us: James White, Taylor Pringle, Michael Baltaks, Sam Connelly, Sam Jarman, and Sebastian Grail. In this episode: Special i…

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#8 – We're not being very Agile 42:16

5y ago42:16

42:16

In this episode: A justification for the longer break between the episodes. Hope you buy it :) An immigrant's understanding of New Zealand history Thoughts on the Android 10 and on the Apple's announcements Todd's thoughts on how to introduce kids to News and Current Affairs Shownotes: DevWorld The Wikipedia page on Māori people Project Zero findin…

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#7 – It might not be pretty but it's easy 48:58

5y ago48:58

48:58

In this episode: Beta iOS and Android versions announce an "interesting" end of the year Thoughts on conferences: attending vs organising. Nick speaks at Dev World in September Kids and birthday parties Shownotes: Mighty Good Coffee Google defends it's position on gestures via this blog post iPhone 5 TV Ad - Thumb Even more blog posts on Android Q'…

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#6 – We know how the sausage is made 38:20

5y ago38:20

38:20

In this episode: How to get an app to be featured by Apple Odd traditions in the Commonwealth Big fines for even bigger tech companies Having fun with the kids around the house Shownotes: Liquor rules around the United States Trade Me – App of the Day Guy Fawkes V for Vendetta (2005) Equifax gets fined How credit rating is calculated in USA and New…

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#5 – The man in the middle 53:16

5y ago53:16

53:16

In this episode: A "borderline bulletproof" approach to securing native apps and the credentials they need to communicate to remote servers Zoom and the risks of bypassing OS security Google Home privacy hiccups Silent and invisible operating system updates Kids and TV access Shownotes: The results to our poll on Kids' access to technology New York…

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#4 – Testing in production 32:22

5y ago32:22

32:22

In this episode: the guys introduce themselves Nick's privacy related prediction becomes reality Google Duo accidentally introduces the Indian Cricket team to the world Forced app updates in Android Q With LoveFrom, Jony Ive Kids and technology Shownotes: Google Duo sends out push notification ad to users around the world Cricket In app updates for…

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#3 – Why did people sign up and then not show up? 44:06

5y ago44:06

44:06

In this episode: - Nick is back from WWDC and shares his thoughts on many of the announcements - Pricing strategies for community events - French drains and sparkling water on tap - Scary stories our dentists must never hear - Kids and moving houses - and more Correction: GDG Wellington are hosting Kotlin/Everwhere, not Kotlin/Extended Shownotes: -…

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#2 – The barcodes just don't work on the phone 43:36

5y ago43:36

43:36

In this episode: kids who don't quite understand their bodies the official keepintouch.fm now available and it is open source with a PR in tow Todd's thoughts on GDG Ann Arbor I/O Extended WWDC wishlists Fixing air travel, airport security, and cloud printing Putting the kids to bed Shownotes Our website - keepintouch.fm GDG Ann Arbor I/O Recap 201…

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#1 – If it makes it to production, I’ll buy you a beer 30:12

5y ago30:12

30:12

In this episode: GDG Summit I/O news Privacy (Google I/O Photo album mishap) :( Wrangling kids Links: Wellington - Coffee Capital of the world GDG Summit Robot Cornhole lawn game

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1: Getting the right flagpole 7:27

5+ y ago7:27

7:27

Three things you should know before installing a flagpole, and some funny stories involving flags and poles. Guest: David Moginie from Flagmakers.co.nz You can get in touch via our website, email, Facebook, or Twitter. Until next time, don't forget: you can get everything done!

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Welcome to Improved 0:50

5+ y ago0:50

0:50

Kia ora and welcome to the first episode of the Improved podcast. Improved removes the guesswork from finding the right person for each job. This is our audio journal where we take a moment to speak to various improvers about the areas that they specialise in. It is ultimately up to you, the listeners, to decide what types of tradespeople we interv…

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#19 – We're Back! 36:58

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#18 – Your level of dodgy is quite low 1:11:22

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#16 – Privacy should be a human right 1:01:30

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#15 – What else do you do in the middle of a pandemic? 37:10

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#14 – We live in Sci-Fi times 44:49

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#13 – They don’t even give you a manual anymore 48:26

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#12 – Questioning my intelligence 46:53

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#11 – The taste of childhood 51:13

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#10 – Oh, the boomers 37:33

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#9 – New, Next, Done! 56:34

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#8 – We're not being very Agile 42:16

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#7 – It might not be pretty but it's easy 48:58

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#6 – We know how the sausage is made 38:20

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#5 – The man in the middle 53:16

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#4 – Testing in production 32:22

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#3 – Why did people sign up and then not show up? 44:06

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#2 – The barcodes just don't work on the phone 43:36

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#1 – If it makes it to production, I’ll buy you a beer 30:12

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1: Getting the right flagpole 7:27

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Welcome to Improved 0:50

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