Brothers in Tech

Mac Laptops!

Although we have discussed the Mac computer line-up before (see the “Mac Buying Guide” episode from May 2022), now we actually have hands-on experience to share! Both Brothers have recently purchased/acquired new Apple laptops, and are ready to share their thoughts on likes, dislikes, and advice for those in the market. Do the Brothers agree on the deciding factors were…

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Computer Productivity & Efficiency Tips

Have you ever thought about all the time that you spend on your computer…not actually doing work, but rather taking steps in order to be able to do work? Want to open or switch to an application?…there is a few steps you have to take for that. Want to add bullets in a document?…there are…

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September 2022 BiTs

OK, if you listened live to last week’s show, we are sorry! Audio issues sunk the BiTs episode, which is a bummer as we had a friend of the show Bill Carrigan back with us! But, that just means we will have to bring him back for another episode…And we get a chance to do another…

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Apple iOS 16

  Apple just released its latest mobile operating system (iOS 16, for iPhone), and although it is not our recommendation for you to be the first/early adopters of any software update…the Brothers have thrown caution to the wind and installed and tested the update so that we can give you a first-hand look at the…

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Printers

As much as the Brothers have tried to wean themselves off paper (see previous BiT series on “Going Paperless”), we admit that there is still a need for printed documents in our personal and professional lives. So, even though it may seem like a technology that has joined the likes of fax machines, VCRs, and…

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Streaming Services Revisited!

You might be thinking…haven’t the Brothers already discussed streaming services? Yep…twice in fact. But, this is a topic that requires periodic revisiting…which is why the Brothers are discussing their current views on the current streaming services. How do the Brothers’ rankings compare? Well, obviously there is Alan’s list..and then the correct one. Watch or listen…

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Virtual Reality Headsets

Have you been wondering when we might get to watch Alan make a fool of himself by wearing a headset and exploring the virtual world that he has been living in recently? Yeah, me too. Well, our wish is finally coming true! In this episode of Brothers in Tech, the Brothers (well, Alan) take Facebook’s…

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August 2022 Brothers in Tech Suggestions (BITS)

Well, for all of those who were really excited to hear Brian on his own last week…I am sorry, but Alan is back. But, let’s just say…he totally made up for his absence with his BiTs in this episode. I mean, how often can you listen/watch an episode and get to watch 80’s TV…save yourself…

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Meal Delivery Services

Well…this is either the episode you have been waiting for…or your worst nightmare. Alan is no longer with us.  Well, let me rephrase that…he is still alive, just wasn’t able to join for this episode. It is all Brian. The “Brother” in Tech. So, if you are interested in trying out meal delivery services, have tried…

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Scam Avoidance

Although the process of bad actors attempting to scam someone has been around since the beginning of time (actually, we don’t know if that is true…but it sounds good), but the use of technology to accomplish those goals has become rampant over the past 30-40 years. From calls on your landline to see if anyone…

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