THE SECRETS OF
Technology
The Secrets of Technology is a weekly podcast that explores the world of technology through a faith-informed, Catholic lens — connecting the tech that shapes our everyday lives to deeper questions about how we live, think, work, and relate to one another. Instead of generic tech news from Silicon Valley, the show discusses topics that affect all of us: social media and privacy, artificial intelligence and ethics, parenting in a digital age, the ubiquity of gadgets, cybersecurity concerns, and how technology intersects with community, family, and spiritual life.
Hosted by a rotating panel of tech-savvy Catholics — including Domenico Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, Thomas Sanjurjo, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Pat Scott, Fr. Joseph Sund, Tom Grelinger, and Leo Devick — the podcast blends thoughtful analysis, practical tips, and weekly picks in software, hardware, websites, and tools that help listeners become more productive, secure, entertained, and informed. Episodes are grounded in real-world experience and invite listeners to consider not just what technology does, but why it matters, and how it can be engaged responsibly and meaningfully.
As part of the StarQuest Production Network, The Secrets of Technology advances SQPN’s mission to explore the intersection of modern culture and Christian truth by offering accessible, insightful conversation that helps listeners integrate their faith with the tech-driven world around them. Whether you’re a tech novice or a gadget enthusiast, the show equips you to navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape with clarity, discernment, and purpose.
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Your Lawn Just Went High-Tech
The lawn has gone high-tech. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo weigh battery mowers against gas, robot mowers against your Saturday, and smart irrigation against a soggy guess — plus the gardening gear that actually earns its keep.
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Monitors: The Last Affordable Computer Upgrade
Your monitor is the last computer upgrade that’s still genuinely affordable, and the tech has quietly gotten great. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter decode the specs that matter, then hit two Sony stories about owning what you buy.
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Computers for College: What You Actually Need in 2026
Laptop prices are up and RAM is scarce — so how much computer does a college freshman really need? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Tom Grelinger map Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook picks to every major.
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The Mobile Office: Best Gear for Working on the Road
Cramped keyboard, tiny screen, no ports—those are the three pain points of working away from your desk. Dom Bettinelli and Leo Devick gear up with portable keyboards, monitors, stands, mice, and USB hubs to fix all three.
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The Sci-Fi Tech We Wish Were Real
Every sci-fi fan has thought “I want that.” Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo sort the genre’s gadget wishlist — communicators, tricorders, warp drives, transporters — into what’s real, what’s coming, and what stays pure fantasy.
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Apple Intelligence: Is It Really Here This Time?
Apple’s WWDC 2026 promised a new Siri, redesigned parental controls, and a platform cleanup. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott debate whether Apple Intelligence has finally arrived.
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Browser Hardening for Normal People
Hardening your browser doesn’t mean building a bunker — just locking the doors. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger share quick, no-jargon steps to make everyday browsing safer for you and the non-techies in your life.
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Magnifica Humanitas: What the First AI Encyclical Actually Says
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical takes on AI. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter unpack *Magnifica Humanitas* — from Babel and Jerusalem to Tolkien and the duty to remain profoundly human.
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Google Goes All In on AI
Google just declared AI the operating system for everything it makes. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo dig into Google I/O 2026 and ask the hard question: can you trust an ad company to run your life?
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Why Printers Are Still Terrible (And What to Buy Anyway)
Printers remain one of the key pain points of computing. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter try to alleviate some of that pain and sort through which printers are actually worth buying in 2026 for each use case.
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The Family Command Center: Worth It or Wasted Money?
Your kitchen wall could replace the calendar, whiteboard, sticky notes, and family group text. Dom Bettinelli, Tom Grelinger, and Fr. Joseph Sund break down smart family display boards — and whether any are worth the price.
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Pick the Right Router the First Time
Your Wi-Fi problems probably aren’t your ISP’s fault — they’re your router’s. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick break down how to choose the right one, plus AI Jesus, the FCC router ban, and a diocese’s AI fundraiser.
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