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Secrets of Technology

Your weekly look at the world of technology from a uniquely Catholic perspective. We’re not your usual tech news.

Control Your InBox with Email Hygiene

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Inbox clutter, spam traps, and email hygiene—Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott unpack smarter habits for digital sanity. Plus, the Pope rejects an AI “avatar Pope.” Should faith ever be left to algorithms?

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September 25, 2025
by Domenico
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Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely

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Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurho & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots.

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September 18, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

Walking on Air: Apple’s New Thin iPhone

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Apple’s latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air.

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September 12, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy

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How safe is school tech? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle cyberbullying, cell phone bans, privacy leaks, and whether opting out of edtech is possible—or harmful. Can handwritten notes beat screens?

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September 4, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

Best Password Managers in 2025

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Password managers in 2025: Which ones are worth your trust? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott weigh pros and cons of top tools, debate AI replacing jobs, and unpack new laws reshaping social media.

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August 28, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

Is Google Killing the Open Web?

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Google’s search dominance and AI summaries are burying independent voices and pushing clickbait over real expertise. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier ask: Is the open web dying, and what can we do to save it?

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August 21, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

Travel Tech Tested: Surprising Wins and Fails

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From apps that outpace airline updates to gadgets that save your sanity, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund review the tech that worked—and failed—on a 12-day Italy trip, plus debates on AI recreating the dead and killing virtual job interviews.

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August 14, 2025
by Domenico
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Sacred Grounds: The Tech Behind Better Coffee (and Better Mornings)

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What’s the best way to make coffee? From Italian moka pots to $600 espresso machines, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo & Victor Lams debate coffee tech. Does better gear mean better brew—or just more noise?

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August 7, 2025
by Domenico
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Windows 10 Deadline & Apple OS 26 First Look

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Windows 10’s end is near—should you upgrade, switch OS, or buy new? Meanwhile, Apple’s OS 26 beta stirs debate over design, features, and privacy. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter break it all down.

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July 31, 2025
by Domenico
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The End of Passwords? Why Passkeys Are the Future of Online Security

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Can we finally say goodbye to passwords? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini unpack how passkeys promise a safer, simpler future—and why resistance still exists. Plus, AI job interviews, NASA on Netflix, and a Navy guy uploads the Catechism

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July 10, 2025
by Domenico
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The Ultimate Travel Tech Guide: Apps, Power, and Security for Stress-Free Trips

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Can your travel tech survive summer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal flight-tracking superpowers, essential power hacks, and the ultimate app toolkit for journeys near and far.

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July 3, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

Beyond Wi-Fi: Why Shortwave, Ham & CB Radios Still Matter

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Curious about radios beyond Wi‑Fi? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund & Victor Lams demystify shortwave, ham, GMRS and CB—from Cold War code stations to kids’ bike-ride comms. Could this “analog internet” withstand the next blackout?

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June 26, 2025
by Domenico
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Liquid Glass at Apple’s WWDC

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What does a “B+” Apple keynote look like? Dom and Joanne dig into WWDC 2025—real iPad windowing, smarter AI, and controversial new embryo tech. Does your device deserve the beta? Plus: Are we over-censoring online?

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June 12, 2025
by Domenico
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Taming Your Desktop

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Is your desktop a productivity tool—or a digital junk drawer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal how desktop habits shape your tech life. Is clutter killing your focus?

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June 5, 2025
by Domenico
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Google’s AI Gets Smarter—But Also Weirder?

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Can AI really blackmail you? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Victor Lams react to Google I/O 2025’s avalanche of updates—Gemini models, video generation, and more. Plus, why the Vatican’s new website might be Blessed Carlo Acutis’ third miracle.

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May 29, 2025
by Domenico
Secrets of Technology

You Bought It, But You Don’t Own It

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Do you really own your tech—or just lease it? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle digital ownership, tech’s broken promises, and how companies like Nintendo, Apple, and Tesla are rewriting the customer contract.

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May 22, 2025
by Domenico
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The Smart Home Letdown: Why the Future Still Isn’t Plugged In

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Smart homes still aren’t that smart—Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what’s gone wrong. Plus: streaming 24/7, Nintendo’s overreach, and cheating with AI in college. With insights, laughs, and solid tech picks.

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May 15, 2025
by Domenico
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Cloud Storage Uncovered: What Works, What Fails, and What Costs Too Much

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From Dropbox’s hidden costs to OneDrive’s syncing chaos, Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter weigh your best cloud storage options—plus AI’s unsettling spiritual role and Apple’s courtroom loss.

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May 8, 2025
by Domenico
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Sacred Secrecy: Tech Behind the Papal Conclave

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Peek inside the tech shielding the papal conclave—from Faraday cages to anti-drone systems. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier & Victor Lams unpack the fascinating blend of ancient ritual and modern security.

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May 1, 2025
by Domenico
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Countertop Powerhouses: The Best Small Kitchen Appliance

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From ice cream makers to composters, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Pat Scott dish out the coolest and most useful kitchen small appliances for your home. Plus: smarter office lighting, Chrome cookie drama, and Airbnb’s new transparency.

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April 24, 2025
by Domenico
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