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When my computer and operating system are officially obsolete, but still works fine, should I upgrade? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss what do with old computers. Plus what Google announced at I/O; Commodore 64 in VR; and what the pipeline hack was about.

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Falling Chinese rockets were in the news this week, and Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter talk about assessing relative risk and trusting in God, as well as the problem of orbital space debris. Plus, infrastructure hackers and deadly Snapchat filters.

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Whether you own a Kindle device or just use the Kindle apps, buy Kindle books or get free ebooks, Dom, Thomas, and Jack share their best tips and tricks for getting the most from your ebooks. Plus the latest space news, a Linux dustup, and more.

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When you have old technology that you no longer need, what can you do with it? Dom, Jack, and Thomas discuss the options to sell, give away, donate, recycle, or trade in your old computer, phones, and other technology.Plus the latest Big Data news.

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Apple had a flurry of announcements this week and Dom, Joanne, and Fr. Cory discuss them all–new iMac, new iPad Pro, new AppleTV, AirTags, and more–including whether they’re worth your time and money and what the new technologies tell us is coming in the future.

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NFTs or non-fungible tokens are hot, but what are they? Dom, Pat, and Thomas explain NFTs and how they may be compared to relics of saints. Plus discussing employer required apps on personal phones and more.

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When you want to stake your claim on the internet, you need your own web site and email address. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss some options for choosing, what to look for, and some providers they’ve had experience with.

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Fleeceware are apps that trick you into spending a lot more money on them than you wanted and Dom, Joanne, and Fr. Cory discuss how to identify these apps and how to avoid them. Plus VR for seniors improves their lives, Amazon’s biometric consent, and movies back in theatres next year.

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Retro gaming is hot! Dom, Fr. Andrew, and Jack talk about how to find and play classic video games on your modern tech and why you might want to. Plus, T-Mobile’s privacy misstep, Facebook’s mindreading tech, and what happens to learning tech after lockdown.

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Some countries are saying you’ll need a vaccine passport to travel there. Dom, Pat, and Jack discuss what kind of technology might be involved–if any. Also, Apple’s clearing the decks, Netflix on account sharing, prison software bugs, and Microsoft’s decentralized ID.

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A new service lets you upload old photos and turn them into brief animations. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne talk about animating relatives and the ethics of simulcrams of real people. Plus some Apple-related woes in the news and new high-tech dine and dash schemes.

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College students have particular tech-related security needs and challenges. Dom and Thomas offer some tips to help them and their parents, plus discuss the latest SpaceX launch, wonder when we’ll get streamed Masses in VR, and dream of a free trip to the Moon.

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The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that delivers on the promise of VR. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss why they enjoy Oculus, their favorite VR apps, their best hints and tips, and why it may be right for anyone, young or old.

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About one year ago now, thousands of Catholic churches in the US were suddenly thrown into deep end of livestreaming their Masses when the churches were shut. Dom, Joanne, and Fr. Cory talk about lessons learned and what could happen with streaming in the future.

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As recent news has shown, the web sites and apps we use every day may have massive hidden security flaws. Dom, Pat, and Thomas discuss how it happens, how we can protect ourselves, and how to evaluate such services for best practices.

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It’s our 100th episode! And to celebrate we have the entire Secrets of Tech crew–Dom, Jack, Fr. Andrew, Joanne, Thomas, Fr. Cory, and Pat–on together as they discuss their favorite tech of all time and its impact on us.

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VidAngel promises to clean up your streaming shows as you watch them. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne discuss the service’s promises, pros and cons, and whether they’d use it themselves. Plus Facebook’s promised oversight board and users’ rights.

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What is the best tool for fixing a friend’s computer or connecting to your own computer remotely? Dom, Jack, and Thomas discuss the options for remote access software and give their recommendation. Plus the trends from CES 2021.

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Blu-Ray or streaming? Dom, Pat, and Jack answer listener questions about the best way to ensure you’ll be able to play those movies and TV series that you love for the longest time. Plus fears about de-platforming and Big Tech manipulating our devices.

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Did you get new tech goodies for Christmas? Dom, Joanne, and Thomas discuss what ended up in their stockings or under the tree. Plus, letting kids use your gadgets without making unapproved purchases, the end of Flash, and a Grinchy employee phishing test.