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Brothers in Tech

174 episodes

Do you find yourself serving as the go-to ”I.T.” person in your family? Or are you someone that tends to call other family members for technical support and would rather learn things on your own? Brothers in Tech is a weekly podcast focusing on home technology and provides help to the “default family IT person”. Hosted by Alan & Brian Jackson, a new topic will be discussed each month (main episode) followed by 3 weekly “deep dive” episodes (the B-sides) with additional information. Whether you are the person who everyone calls for tech support, are the person who is doing the calling, or simply interested in technology…this podcast is for you!

Episodes

  • · 1h 24m

    February 2023 BiTs

    It is that time again…the time when the Brothers attempt to one-up each other with a new product, app, or service…and hopefully convince the other to spend some money. It’s the…

  • · 1h 20m

    Home Tech News

    Have you ever wondered how Brothers in Tech would look/sound if we didn’t put in our hours or preparation for the show (cue sarcasm…)? Well, here is your chance to figure it out.…

  • · 1h 17m

    Accessibility Features

    The computing devices we carry in our pockets (or use on our laps) have developed to do some amazing things. However, the default opportunities provided by those devices may not…

  • · 1h 38m

    Artificial Intelligence (AI)…Opportunities & Concerns

    Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for quite some time…some of its capabilities have been front and center over the past few weeks as open-source…

  • · 1h 6m

    January 2023 BiTs

    Where has the time gone? It has been a long time since our last BiTs episode…but you don’t have to wait any longer. In the first suggestion episode of 2023, the Brothers try and…

  • · 1h 17m

    External Monitors

    Whether you are a gamer, work with a lot of windows open on your computer, or have aging eyes (which isn’t the case with either of the hosts…cough, cough), you may have an…

  • · 1h 24m

    Subscription vs. Bought Software

    To buy or not to buy…that WAS the question. Now, most computer/mobile software have changed the question to whether you should buy or subscribe. Which is the better option for…

  • · 1h 32m

    Shortcuts

    If you have been listening to Brothers in Tech…or happen to know us personally, you will know that we love to use technology to find efficiencies. Why spend a lot of time doing…

  • · 1h 23m

    DVD Back-Ups

    WARNING: Brothers in Tech are not responsible for any actions you take following our explanation of the process of backing up (aka, ripping) your DVDs. This process may be…

  • · 1h 22m

    Features & BiTes

    Whether it be an upgrade/improvement to a built-in app or just a cool tool that you might want to show off to friends…there are a lot of nice features that have quietly snuck into…

  • · 1h 12m

    Cyber Monday Purchases & Passes

    Although we rarely need a special occasion to shop for technology…it is nice to have some extra incentive. And, the discounts offered on Cyber Monday are usually a pretty good…

  • · 1h 28m

    Online Document Sharing

    It is almost the holiday season…the time for sharing. And what better way to show your loved ones you care than to share some digital files with them. Ok, that was a bit of a…