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Looking for answers about your faith, but don't know where to turn? Tune into Modern Day Christian to get answers to your questions, inspiration for your faith, and hope in a fallen world.
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Struggling with your tech? Don't understand what's going on in social media? Just want to use your phone, tablet, laptop, or even your TV without losing your grip? We're here to help you out! Our team of inspirational technology writers are ready with words of encouragement to help you through any problem you're facing with your PC, social media account, home theater, whatever! Want to get to grips with your tech? Hit play!
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Nintendo Switch 2 2024 Release Rumours and Modern Handheld Gaming
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In this week's show, we look at how Nintendo gave the handheld gaming market a shot in the arm, and where it might go next... This week, we will discuss the following: Nintendo Switch 2 Rumours Downplayed Worldwide Game Console Comparison 2023 @CentroLeak on Twitter Is Microsoft Preparing a Handheld Xbox? Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host th…
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What Are Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing?
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One of the main purposes of this podcast is to help you get to grips with the risks scammers pose. As such, this week's show sheds light on phishing and its variant scams: smishing, vishing, and quishing. What are they, and how can you spot these scams? Before we get to that, we've got the following tech news that matters: Elon Musk says Neuralink …
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Water-Resistant and Rugged Phones Explained (PLUS: Pokémon vs. Palworld)
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No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours. This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy. As…
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Are AAA Game Publishers Just Getting Too Big?
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This week's show is a discussion around the recent comments from Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay concerning the future of game subscriptions. Our conversation covers: @WeirdBongs' take on game ownership vs purchase The "process" behind unlinking Epic Games from Rockstar Games Small Kingdoms on Steam We finish this week's show with these recomme…
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Which Is the Best Video Streaming Service for 2024?
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This week we discuss the news that Amazon Prime Video is adding adverts and a new ad-free tier. We then spin this off into a discussion about which is the best video streaming service in 2024. Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime Netflix vs. Apple TV Fool Me Once Welcome to Wrexham Disney+ vs. Netflix Finally, a recommendation! Xbox 360 titles on Xbox…
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Our Ultimate Collection of PC Hardware Maintenance Tips!
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This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Wi-Fi 7 Officially Launches Tesla Recalls 1.6 million Cars in China (BBC) Microsoft Launches an AI Key on Windows Keyboards (BBC) Google Chrome Phases Out Third-Party Cookies This week, we bring you these PC maintenance tips and explainers: How to Check CPU Temperature Signs Your Motherboar…
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What You Shouldn't Share Online, Android Wi-Fi Tips, and Twitter Authentication Explained
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This week, we bring you these tips and explainers: View Passwords for Saved Networks on Android How to Get Verified on Twitter Information You Should Never Post Online We also have a couple of behind-the-scenes chats around these topics: How to Install Microsoft OneDrive on Ubuntu What Is Video Game Preservation? Christian Cawley hosts this week's …
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Prepare for Your Post-Christmas Detox With These Apps
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Our final Christmas-themed podcast for 2023 looks at the impact of eating too much, sitting around a lot, and what apps and websites you can use to combat the post-Yuletide bulge. Worried you'll pick up a spare tire? Concerned about feeling too lethargic to enjoy the holiday? This podcast is for you. Shownotes This week, we bring you the following …
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Use Apps and Websites to Save Money on Unique Gifts This Christmas
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In our second seasonal podcast for 2023, we look at the ways you can save money on unique Christmas gifts bought online. We also tell you where to find gifts for electronic tinkerers and makers. This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips: Ways to Save Money Christmas Shopping Online Christmas Gift Ideas for Makers and Electronic Tinkerers …
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How to Use Tech to Create the Ultimate Christmas Atmosphere
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This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips: Ways to Make Your Own Christmas Lights 3D Printing Christmas Ideas for Christmas Create a Holiday Spotify Playlist Microsoft Christmas Sweater Atari Club attire Top Sites to Listen to Christmas Music Online Christmas Carols and Karaoke Sites Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. …
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Don't Overshare! How to Avoid Sharing Too Much Online
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Ever been accused of oversharing? Have you been labeled a "sharent" after posting pics of your children on social media? In this week's Really Useful Podcast, we take a look at online oversharing, its consequences, and what you can do to minimize "sharenting." This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Ex-Nvidia "caught" with sensit…
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Political Deepfake Controls on Meta, Spot Phishing Emails, and What Is a Gaming IEM?
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This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Meta demands political ads declare deepfake use Deepfakes Explained We've also got these tips and explainers: Completely Remove Norton and McAfee Antivirus from Your PC Examples to Help You Spot Fake Emails What Are Gaming IEMs? The show closes with the following recommendation: TAITO Super…
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Really Useful Podcast Episode 200: Quiz Time!
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In a special edition of our weekly tech podcast for technophobes, hosts Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner go head-to-head in a never-before attempted quiz. This week's edition is episode 200, and just a few weeks ago the show marked its 5th anniversary. So, what better way to celebrate than with a quiz, pitching the three hosts agai…
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Amazon Accused of Price Manipulation, and the Best Windows Antivirus Tools
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Need a Windows antivirus tool? The chances are you already have the best option installed. That's the focus of this week's podcast, which also looks at accusations against Amazon concerning price manipulation in the online retail market. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Amazon's "Project Nessie" Manipulated Prices Elon Mus…
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Get Data Off an Old HDD and the Best Ways to Use a Raspberry Pi
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Getting data off an old HDD is easier than you think, as demonstrated in this week's podcast. Plus, we look at the best uses for a Raspberry Pi, consider the arrival of rules and guidelines for AI, and celebrate the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: AI Governance Announced by President Bid…
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Exploring AI Apps, AI Crypto Trading Bots, and Useful Websites You Might Have Missed
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This week, we've got the following tips and explainers: The Best AI Apps Why Your Smartphone Needs a Screen Protector Should You Trust AI Crypto Trading Bots? Alternatives to Stumbleupon The Most Useful Websites You're Not Already Using What Is Brave Search Engine? Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact…
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Microsoft Buys Blizzard, AI Art and Translation Explored
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This week, we've got the following tech news: Google Causing Internet to Fall into a "Spiral of Decline" Minecraft Becomes First Video Game to Hit 300m Sales Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Purchase Cleared by UK Govt We've also got these AI tips and explainers: Public AI vs. Private AI vs. Personal AI: What's the Difference? Photoshop Generative E…
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Raspberry Pi 5, Chromebook Plus Announced PLUS Fake SSDs Explained
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This week, we've got the following tech news: Raspberry Pi 5 Announced, Available This Year Snapchat AI Bot Could Be Banned AI Facial Recognition Risks Chromebook Plus Hardware Standard Announced We've also got these tips and explainers: How to Spot a Fake SSD Is Your Smartphone Listening to You? Should You Use Facebook Marketplace? We finish the s…
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Ads on Prime Video, Microsoft/Blizzard Approved, and Dark Mode Explained
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This week, we've got the following tech news: Amazon Prime Video introducing ads in 2024 George RR Martin sues OpenAI UK approves Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger We've also got these dark mode tips and explainers: Light Mode vs. Dark Mode on iPhone Enable Dark Mode on Google Chrome for Android Enable Dark Mode on Windows Notepad Enable Dark Mo…
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France Pulls iPhone 12, USB Cables Explained, and the Best Linux Distros for Old PCs
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This week's podcast looks at the MGM Resorts casino cyberattack and France's iPhone 12 radiation concerns. Meanwhile, did you know that headphone splitters are still a thing? We explain how they work, and there's chat about USB cables, Linux distros, and recommendations. This week, we've got the following tech news: France Bans Sale of the iPhone 1…
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Apple iPhone 15 Launch and USB-C vs. Lightning Cables
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This week, we chat about the iPhone 15 release and other news: Overview of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Everything Apple Announced at Its "Wonderlust" September Event Shein Accuses Temu of Stealing Images We also discuss how USB-C will impact iPhone users: How USB-C Will Improve iPhones We finish the show with the following recommendations: Spli…
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What Is IFA? Lenovo Legion Go, AI Apps, and AI Crypto Trading Bots Explained
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This week's tech podcast for technophobes features a look at the IFA consumer technology show, along with a look at some AI apps. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host thi…
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ChatGPT Side Gigs, PC Building Tips, and Retro Handhelds
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You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we've got the following tech news: Zoom Chief Says Video Calling Is Bad for Creativity Did Cyber Attack Cause UK Air Traffic Control Chaos? We've also got these ti…
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Xbox 360 Store Closing, Connect Xbox Controllers to Your PC & the Best Gaming News Sites
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News about the closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace and the Red Dead Redemption port for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 open this week's Really Useful Podcast. The games theme continues with tips for hooking up an Xbox controller to your PC, and a list of the best games news and reviews websites for you to check out. You can subscribe to the Real…
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Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Audio Quality, Comfort, and Maintenance Explained
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As there isn't much tech news about this week, our latest tech podcast for technophobes unpacks wireless vs. wired headphones and earbuds. Inspired by the results of a poll run recently on MakeUseOf, this is a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from audio quality to maintenance. We also take a look at what you can do with old earphones. You c…
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