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Category Archives: Tech Talk

How you can use the Internet to motivate you to lose weight [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

So many of us want to lose weight but we lack the discipline and motivation. And we can’t all afford a personal trainer. Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Jordan Goldberg, co-founder and CEO of stickK, talk about why using the Internet can be an effective motivator when it comes to losing weight (or reaching any goal for that matter) and how it all works. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s® app of

Automotive technology and the connected car [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Want to know what technology is making its way into our cars and how it will impact your drive? Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Wayne Cunningham, Senior Editor for Car Tech, talk about automotive technology trends and the connected car including new technologies such as adaptive cruise control, augmented reality displays and more. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s® app of the week. This week Mr. Noobie® tells you how to once

Ultrabooks and the Google Chromebook [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Ultra-thin laptops, or ultrabooks, offer a super lightweight laptop experience. But does that come at the sacrifice of performance or power? Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Dana Wollman, Senior Reviews Editor for Engadget, weigh the pros and cons of ultrabooks including the increasingly popular Google Chromebook. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s® app of the week. This week Mr. Noobie® shares an easy way to get ringtones and wallpapers on to your

What is cloud storage and why would I want to use it? [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Cloud storage offers several benefits from synchronizing your files between multiple devices to backing up your data to sharing your files with others. The problem is most people don’t know what it is or how to use it. Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Rick Vanover, popular blogger, podcaster and owner of rickatron.us, explain what cloud storage is, how it works and why you would want to use it. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as

Twitter, tweets and hashtags [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Still trying to figure out what Twitter is? Wondering what all of the fuss is about? Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Kyle Lacy, Senior Manager of Content Marketing & Research for ExactTarget, teach you everything you need to know about Twitter, tweets and hashtags as well as how and why people are using Twitter. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s® app of the week. This week Mr. Noobie® tells you how you

Smartphones: What’s hot today and even hotter tomorrow? [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Everybody thinks their smartphone is the best. But what really are the hottest smartphones on the market? And what new ones are coming down the road? Listen as Mr. Noobie, owner of Noobie.com and Michelle Gilbert, Public Relations Manager for Verizon Wireless, review the hottest smartphones and give a sneak preview of things to come. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s app of the week. This week Mr. Noobie shares how you can use your

Buyer’s guide for new televisions and computers [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Buying a new television is no easy task. You have to understand things like LED/LCD/plasma, refresh rate and display resolution to make sure you get the television that is best for you. Same goes with a computer. Skimping on things like processor speed and memory can come back to haunt you later. Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Alfred Poor, display technology expert, break down the television technical terms and teach you exactly what you need to know to buy the perfect television. Immediately following, Mr.

Getting the right printer (and printing from your iPad) [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

Getting a new printer seems like an easy task but there may be more to consider than you think. Which is more economical, a laser printer or an inkjet printer? Is it better to print your own photos or have them printed at your local drugstore? What about printing from your iPad? Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com and Chad Taylor, Connect Store Manager at Abt Electronics, discuss your available choices and what you should consider when purchasing a new printer. Be sure not to miss the

Making sense of the Amazon Kindle family [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

The Amazon Kindle started as a simple digital book reader but has evolved into much more than that. Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com, talks about the evolution of the Kindle, what you can (and can’t) do with each model and how the Kindle Fire stands up to other tablets. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as well as Mr. Noobie’s® apps of the week. This week Mr. Noobie® shares how you can watch the NCAA basketball tournament games

Video calling using FaceTime, Skype and Google Hangouts [TECH TALK]

Tech Talk

More and more people are communicating with video and it’s not as hard to do as you may think. Listen as Mr. Noobie®, owner of Noobie.com breaks down the major video calling players including FaceTime, Skype and Google Hangouts, by explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each and what equipment you’ll need to get started. Mr. Noobie® also includes examples of ways to use each service to get your creative video juices flowing. Be sure not to miss the weekly roundup of interesting and fun technology news as