What happens when you smart device stops being supported?...
52 • December 31, 2025 2:15am
2026 Tech Trends
What's new for 2026?...
51 • December 24, 2025 2:15am
Holiday Gifts
This week, we discuss what to look for at after-Christmas sales....
50 • December 17, 2025 2:15am
Scams
There are some new scams you should know about....
49 • December 10, 2025 2:15am
Origins of Dungeons and Dragons
The Vault host James Sherwood joins us this week to talk the history of D&D and role playing games....
48 • December 03, 2025 2:15am
Cyborgs, Robots and AI
Many things that were science fiction 10 years ago are now a reality. From Cyborgs to Robots to Jetsuits and AI, these things are now all part of our world....
47 • November 26, 2025 2:15am
User Friendly is proud to support William Temple House
Join us for the 2025 Season of Giving as we are proud to support William Temple House. For details on how you can help go to userfriendly.show and click the link!...
46 • November 19, 2025 2:15am
Kitchen Gadgets
We talk this years kitchen gadgets....
45 • November 12, 2025 2:15am
2025 Holiday Special
Join us for our review of what's hot and what's not in this years technology gifts....
44 • November 05, 2025 2:15am
Android vs Apple
Are you Android or Apple? The the round begin!...
43 • October 29, 2025 3:15am
Old Scams, New Approaches
As we go into this years holidays we are seeing a new (well new take on an old) scam....
42 • October 22, 2025 3:15am
Phones Like Computers
Your phone may have more personal information on it than your computer. The hackers know that too....
41 • October 15, 2025 3:15am
Cars Like Computers
Cars are getting more complicated - and a lot more recalls....
40 • October 08, 2025 3:15am
The Holidays Are Around The Corner
It's almost that time!...
39 • October 01, 2025 3:15am
AOL Ends Dial-Up Service
After 33 years, AOL shuts down it's dial-up service....
38 • September 24, 2025 3:15am
The End of Windows 10 is Nigh
Here are some pointers if you are still using Windows 10....
37 • September 17, 2025 3:15am
Electronic Comics
Comic Books are also on the information super highway....
36 • September 10, 2025 3:15am
AI Voice Fakes
AI Voice Fakes are becoming more prevelant....
35 • September 03, 2025 3:15am
Subscription Overload
Have monthly subscriptions gone too far?...
34 • August 27, 2025 3:15am
Do I Need a New Phone?
The new phones are coming. Do you need to upgrade?...
33 • August 20, 2025 3:15am
Home Arcades
It is now possible to get an arcade... in your home!...
32 • August 13, 2025 3:15am
STEM
STEM projects for back to school....
31 • August 06, 2025 3:15am
Color E-readers
Amazon has released a color version of their e-reader. Is it worth buyting?...
30 • July 23, 2025 3:15am
Capacity Issues
Have you ever encountered a problem that prevented you from booking with Ticketmaster or purchasing your PlayStation 5 due to technical and inventory issues?...
29 • July 16, 2025 3:15am
Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro is getting an update....
28 • July 09, 2025 3:15am
Home Entertainment Hardware in 2025
What's new in home entertainment hardware in 2025?...
27 • July 02, 2025 3:15am
Insecure Devices
Are you computer and networking devices secure?...
26 • June 25, 2025 3:15am
Internet Access
I discuss options for accessing the Internet...
25 • June 18, 2025 3:15am
Windows 10 Death Date Close At Hand
Windows 10 dies on October 14. If you need to use it after this date there are several things that must be done....
24 • June 11, 2025 3:15am
Brain Control Interfaces
What was Sci-Fi is now reality in that there are devices out and in development that allow you to control your computer with your thoughts....
23 • June 04, 2025 3:15am
Internet Options
Your choices for Internet providers are discussed....
22 • May 28, 2025 3:15am
Technology for the Disabled
Technology enhances our lives, and this is no exception for the disabled....
21 • May 21, 2025 3:15am
DRM
Digital Rights Management is discussed....
20 • May 14, 2025 3:15am
Technology for the Disabled
Technology enhances our lives, and this is no exception for the disabled....
19 • May 07, 2025 3:15am
Crowdfunding
We talk about Crowdfunding with sites like Kickstarter, Indigogo and others....
18 • April 30, 2025 3:15am
Using Tech to Manage Tech
Technology is changing rapidly. There are some things to help you cope....
17 • April 23, 2025 3:15am
XR Glasses
Are you ready for "cyborg" glasses?...
16 • April 16, 2025 3:15am
AI Images
ChatGPT can now create images. It's being used a lot....
15 • April 09, 2025 3:15am
Amazon Alexa Get Upgraded This Month
The Amazon smart speaker with the AI Alexa is upgrading this month....
14 • April 02, 2025 3:15am
The Real Data Centre
We talk about somthing you probably use every day and may not know about - the data centre!...
13 • March 26, 2025 3:15am
Windows 11 Dies in October
Can you still use your PC if you don't upgrade?...
12 • March 19, 2025 3:15am
Somebody Is Watching You
Cameras are everywhere....
11 • March 12, 2025 3:15am
Goodbye to GPS?
Is it time to say goodbye to GPS?...
10 • March 05, 2025 2:15am
Dangerous Technology
Not everything tech is safe - we talk about some concerns....
9 • February 26, 2025 2:15am
Malware Scams Get Creative
There are new malware scams out there to be aware of....
8 • February 19, 2025 2:15am
What Happened?
What has happened to a lot of the tech brands we use to know and love?...
7 • February 12, 2025 2:15am
3-D Printing
3-D printing and 3-D printers can do more than you may know about....
6 • February 05, 2025 2:15am
Wearable HUD's
HUD's, or "Heads Up Displays" are now coming to the market - is it time to buy one?...
5 • January 29, 2025 2:15am
Jetsuits 2.0!
Gretchen and I got to fly the jetsuits again!...
4 • January 22, 2025 2:15am
CES 2025
We talk about the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that just wrapped up in Las Vegas....
3 • January 15, 2025 2:15am
Wildfire Scams
The team at User Friendly holds the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires in our hearts and prayers. There are many ways to help - but there are also scammers who are out in force to steal your money. This week we ta...
2 • January 08, 2025 2:15am
STEM Education 2025
We talk about science, technology, engineering and mathmatics for children....
1 • January 01, 2025 2:15am
2025 Tech
Happy New Year! Today we talk 2025 technology....
52 • December 25, 2024 2:15am
Flying Cars and Jetsuits
Flying cars and jetsuits/jetpacks are here. Are you ready?...
50 • December 18, 2024 2:15am
Drones
We talk about drones....
49 • December 11, 2024 2:15am
The 12 Days of Scams
Scams are everywhere this year. Let's be safe!...
48 • December 04, 2024 2:15am
Extended Warranties
Are extended warranties worth it?...
47 • November 27, 2024 2:15am
Happy Thanksgiving from User Friendly 2.0!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! This week we talk about the bad guys trying to steal your money during the holidays....
46 • November 20, 2024 2:15am
Flying Vehicles
We talk about the flying vehicles you may see on (or above) the road soon....
45 • November 13, 2024 2:15am
Satellites
We talk about satellites, their use in daily life and some risks....
44 • November 06, 2024 2:15am
Beware Fake SSD's
There is a flood of fake SSD hard drives on the market. Make sure the one you get it real....
43 • October 30, 2024 3:15am
Computer Monitors
We talk computer monitors in 2024. The prices have come down. What do you actually need?...
42 • October 21, 2024 3:15am
Is Your Phone Your Only Camera?
Most of us carry a smart phone these days. With the holidays coming up can you rely on your phone's camera for those memories. This week we talk about camera technology and if you still need two devices....
41 • October 09, 2024 3:15am
Cyber Security Month Guest Joan Woodward
Join Woodward with The Travelers Institute joins User Friendly this week....
40 • October 02, 2024 3:15am
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month....
39 • September 25, 2024 3:15am
We Have Flown!
We talk about what it is actually like to fly a jetpack!...
38 • September 18, 2024 3:15am
Flying Cars and Jetsuits Are A Reality
Flying cars and jetsuits/jetpacks are here. Are you ready?...
37 • September 11, 2024 3:15am
Apple Announces the New iPhone 16
iPhone 16 is here - is it worth the upgrade?...
36 • September 04, 2024 3:15am
Oregon Air Show
We talk the Oregon Air Show...
35 • August 28, 2024 3:15am
Computers for the Kids
What kind of a computer do you need for your kids for back to school?...
34 • August 21, 2024 3:15am
User Friendly Tech Wednesday for 8/21/24
This week we talk robots and AI...
33 • August 14, 2024 3:15am
Windows Paint Is Going Strong
Microsoft has decided to ax MS Paint 3D in favor of MS Paint (formally Windows Paint). Paint was originally released in 1985 with Windows 1.0...
32 • August 07, 2024 3:15am
Tech Wednesday 8-5-24
Redbox is bankrupt. What happens to the content customers have purchased?...
31 • July 31, 2024 3:15am
Video Game Streaming
We talk about game services over streaming platforms....
30 • July 24, 2024 3:15am
Archaeological Tech
Technology is changing archology....
29 • July 17, 2024 3:15am
Cosplay Tech
We talk changes to cosplay due to new technology....
28 • July 09, 2024 3:15am
Summer STEM Projects For Your Kids
Summer is here! It's hot and the kids are looking for something to do. This week we talk projects your children will find fun and that will allow them to build something they can use....
27 • June 26, 2024 3:15am
Social Media in 2024
We talk social media trends in 2024....
26 • June 19, 2024 3:15am
AI Fitness Coach
Will AI replace your fitness coach using your smart watch?...
25 • June 12, 2024 3:15am
Fake Electronics
Fake electronics are everywhere! Watch Yourself!...
24 • June 05, 2024 3:15am
Drones
We talk drones....
23 • May 29, 2024 3:15am
Homebrew Video Games
We talk new games in 2024 for your 1982 video game console....
22 • May 22, 2024 3:15am
Airplane Mode
What happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode?...
21 • May 15, 2024 3:15am
JetPacks Are Here!
The wait is coming to an end for our long promised jetpack/jetsuits!...
20 • May 08, 2024 3:15am
Emulator Apps on iPhone
Apple has changed their policy and now allows emulator apps on their store....
19 • May 01, 2024 3:15am
Voyager 1 talks again!
We discuss the long distance repair fo the Voyager 1 spacecraft....
18 • April 24, 2024 3:15am
2024 Tech Trends
We Talk 2024 Tech Trends...
16 • April 17, 2024 3:15am
STEM Education
We talk STEM Education...
15 • April 10, 2024 3:15am
The Old Nintendo Has a New Upgrade
We talk legacy video games and new features....
14 • April 03, 2024 3:15am
Turning Your Computer Off
Do you need to turn your computer off at night?...
13 • March 27, 2024 3:00am
Online Ordering
Can you safely order things like clothing and shoes online?...
12 • March 20, 2024 3:15am
WiFi 7
We talk the new version of WiFi...
11 • March 13, 2024 3:15am
Wearable Tech in 2024
We talk about wearable tech and what's new for 2024....
10 • March 06, 2024 2:15am
Websites in 2024
How are modern websites different?...
9 • February 28, 2024 2:15am
Tech and Non-Profits
We talk about the use of technology in non-profit organizations....
8 • February 21, 2024 2:15am
Nintendo Switch Is Delayed
We talk about the delay on the Nintendo Switch 2 and... Atari's new product!...
7 • February 14, 2024 2:15am
Buying A Computer
We talk about buying a new computer. What do you actually need?...
6 • February 07, 2024 2:15am
Virtual Reality
We Talk Applies New VR Headset!...
5 • January 31, 2024 2:15am
Robot Security Guards
We are seeing robot security guards make it on the scene....
4 • January 24, 2024 2:15am
Bitcoin
We talk Bitcoin!...
3 • January 17, 2024 2:15am
New Pet Products
We talk new pet tech from CES 2024....
2 • January 10, 2024 2:15am
Has Streaming Media Reached It's Peak?
We talk about the current state of streaming media....
1 • January 03, 2024 2:15am
2024 Tech Trends
We discuss tech trends for 2024....
51 • December 27, 2023 2:15am
New Year's Resolutions
How to use tech to keep your New Year's resolutions. Happy New Year from User Friendly 2.0!...
50 • December 20, 2023 2:15am
Holiday Gift Cards
It's officially last minute! What about gift cards?...
49 • December 13, 2023 2:15am
Smart Holiday Lights
We talk smart holiday lights in 2023....
48 • December 06, 2023 2:15am
PS5: Already Obsolete?
You can get the new video game systems now, but are they obsolete?...
47 • November 29, 2023 2:15am
AI "chips"
Do you need new equipment for AI?...
46 • November 22, 2023 2:15am
Holiday Scams
Beware of holiday scams!...
45 • November 15, 2023 2:15am
Holiday Gifts
We talk holiday tech gifts for this year....
44 • November 08, 2023 2:15am
Scammer Season
We talk how to avoid holiday scams....
43 • November 01, 2023 3:15am
Smart Home "Matter"
What is "Matter" in reference to smart homes?...
42 • October 25, 2023 3:15am
App Development
We talk more about app development...
41 • October 18, 2023 3:15am
Stereo on Bluetooth Speakers
We discuss how to get stereo with a bluetooth smart speaker. (Spoiler alert, it requires 2 speakers)....
40 • October 11, 2023 3:15am
Organized Retail Crime
A "unique" approach to combat retail crime....
39 • October 04, 2023 3:15am
The EAS
We talk about the Emergency Alert System...
38 • September 27, 2023 3:15am
New ChatGPT Features
We talk new features coming to ChatGPT....
37 • September 20, 2023 3:15am
Subscription Fatigue
Are subscriptions going over the top?...
36 • September 13, 2023 3:15am
Physical Media
We talk about physical media....
35 • September 06, 2023 3:15am
Browser Extensions
What are browser extensions?...
34 • August 30, 2023 3:15am
Laptops
We discuss laptop computers - do you need the expensive one?...
33 • August 23, 2023 3:15am
Less Expensive Smart Phones
Do you need a phone that costs over $1000? We discuss other options that might get the job done and save you some money....
32 • August 16, 2023 3:15am
Are Projectors Obsolete?
We talk home theater in 2023 - do you still need a projector?...
31 • August 09, 2023 3:15am
Seeing Through Your Walls
We talk tech that allows you see behind your walls for home repair....
30 • August 02, 2023 3:15am
Death of CAPTCHA
Those Captcha (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) boxes are starting to go away....
29 • July 26, 2023 3:15am
Online Real Estate Values
Are online real estate values accurage?...
28 • July 20, 2023 3:15am
Are Programmers Obsolete?
Will AI Replace Programmers?...
27 • July 12, 2023 3:15am
Cloud Computing
Business using cloud computing is discussed....
26 • July 05, 2023 3:15am
Virtual Reality Update
We talk new Virtual Reality headsets....
25 • June 28, 2023 3:15am
Network and WiFi Speeds
We talk new tech for networks with much faster speeds....
24 • June 21, 2023 3:15am
Smart Home Devices
Smart Home Devices...
23 • June 14, 2023 3:15am
Locked out
We talking about companies locking users out of email, smart home devices and mobile phones....
22 • June 07, 2023 3:15am
Apple's WWDC
We talk announcements from Apples annual conference....
21 • May 31, 2023 3:15am
VPN's
We revisit the topic of VPN's this week....
20 • May 17, 2023 3:15am
Is the Metaverse Dead?
We talk about the metaverse after 3 years....
19 • May 10, 2023 3:15am
Juice Jacking
We discuss the threat of "juice jacking" on your mobile device....
18 • May 03, 2023 3:15am
Energy Savings
How to save energy over the summer....
17 • April 26, 2023 3:15am
Wedding Tech
We talk wedding technology....
16 • April 19, 2023 3:15am
April Is "Broken Tech" Month
Did you know the month of April is when you are most likely to break your phone or tablet?...
15 • April 12, 2023 3:15am
Reviews: Google vs Yelp
Which is better for reviews, Google or Yelp?...
14 • April 05, 2023 3:15am
Connected Cars
We talk connected cars of the future. (Repeat)...
13 • March 30, 2023 12:00pm
Cybersecurity
This week we talk Cybersecurity and some new things to expect in 2023. (Repeat)...
12 • March 22, 2023 3:15am
Doing Your Taxes on Your Phone
Is it possible to file your taxes with your phone?...
11 • March 15, 2023 3:15am
The New Pixel Fold
We talk about the new Pixel Fold smartphone....
10 • March 08, 2023 2:15am
Doing Your Taxes on Your Phone
Is it possible to file your taxes with your phone?...
9 • March 01, 2023 2:15am
NextGen Television
We discuss NextGen television....
8 • February 22, 2023 2:15am
ISP's in 2023
We talk options to go online....
7 • February 15, 2023 2:15am
Used Video Adapter Cards
Is a used high-end video adapter card a risky investment?...
6 • February 08, 2023 2:15am
Online Language Translation
We talk online language translation....
5 • February 01, 2023 2:15am
Tech Industry Hiring
How is hiring changing in the Tech Industry?...
4 • January 25, 2023 2:15am
Purple Street Lights
We talk purple street lights....
3 • January 18, 2023 2:15am
Facial Recognition
We discuss a controversial use of Facial Recognition....
2 • January 11, 2023 2:15am
Cybersecurity
This week we talk Cybersecurity and some new things to expect in 2023....
1 • January 04, 2023 2:15am
Old Technology
Did you get stuck in the holiday travel mess? This week on Tech Wednesday we talk old technology and how it caused many of the problems that were experienced....
54 • December 28, 2022 2:15am
Tech Trends of 2023
We Talk Tech Trends of 2023...
53 • December 21, 2022 2:15am
Amazon Wants To Pay You To Monitor Your Phone
What is privacy worth? We discuss a new program by Amazon to pay you a little money to give yours up....
52 • December 14, 2022 2:15am
Connected Cars
We talk connected cars of the future....
51 • December 07, 2022 2:15am
Smart Holiday Lights
We talk app controled Christmas Trees and Holiday Lighting....
50 • November 30, 2022 2:15am
Phone Battery Life
We discuss ways to extend your phone's battery life....
49 • November 23, 2022 2:15am
Car Thieves
We discuss a very common way the bad guys are stealing cars....
48 • November 16, 2022 2:15am
Collaberation
Bill talks collaboration software....
47 • November 09, 2022 2:15am
WiFi in 2022
We discuss new technology in WiFi...
46 • November 02, 2022 3:15am
Air Ride Shares
Would you take an air taxi that worked like Uber?...
45 • October 26, 2022 3:15am
Energy Vampires
We talk energy vampires....
44 • October 19, 2022 3:15am
Air Ride Shares
Would you take an air taxi that worked like Uber?...
43 • October 12, 2022 3:15am
PayPal Private Police?
We dicuss the document outlining fines by PayPal to it's users for user conduct....
42 • October 05, 2022 3:15am
Software Subscriptions
We discuss software subscriptions vs buying software outright....
41 • September 28, 2022 3:15am
Smart Home Tech
Upcoming changes for Samsung Smarthings users...
40 • September 21, 2022 3:15am
Ethical Hackers
We Talk About the Ethical Hacking Profession...
39 • September 14, 2022 3:15am
No More Phone Dead Spots!
September 14, 2022 Mobile phone dead spots may become a thing of the past....
38 • September 07, 2022 3:15am
Hacks, Hacks and More Hacks
Lot's of hacks this week. The IRS, Samsung Devices and TikTok...
37 • August 31, 2022 3:15am
Back To School and Cybersecurity
We talk cyberattacks on your kids...
36 • August 24, 2022 3:15am
Blue Light
Bill discusses Blue Light from computer screens....
35 • August 17, 2022 3:15am
Now is a bad time to buy an iPhone
We talk about why you should wait a few weeks to buy a new iPhone....
34 • August 10, 2022 3:15am
Less Time in the Day
We discuss time and how it varies....
33 • August 03, 2022 3:15am
Streaming Wars and Netflix
Netflix's new tiers are discussed....
32 • July 27, 2022 3:15am
A $175,000,000 computer loss
This week we talk about a man who accidently threw out a hard drive with 8,000 bitcoin on it and his quest to get it back....
31 • July 20, 2022 3:15am
Technology and Drinking Water
We Talk Desalinization...
30 • July 13, 2022 3:15am
Android Auto Problems
We discuss issues with Android Auto....
29 • July 06, 2022 3:15am
Amazon Prime Day 2022
We discuss Amazon Prime Day 2022...
28 • June 29, 2022 3:15am
Future of Smart Phones
On the 15th anniversery of the iPhone, the future of smart phones is discussed....
27 • June 22, 2022 3:15am
Crowdfunding Sites
Crowdfunding sites are discussed....
26 • June 15, 2022 3:15am
Digital License Plates
Digital license plates are coming! What are they?...
25 • June 08, 2022 3:15am
Apple WWDC 2022
A quick review of the WWDC 2022 highlights....
24 • June 01, 2022 3:15am
Prototyping
We discuss the field of prototyping...
23 • May 26, 2022 12:00pm
Fix
Fix...
22 • May 25, 2022 3:15am
Blackouts
How to protect your tech in a blackout....
21 • May 18, 2022 3:15am
Google I/O 2022
Highlights from Google I/O 2022...
20 • May 11, 2022 3:15am
Electric Car Charging Station Issues
Up to 25% of electric car charging stations don't work....
19 • May 04, 2022 3:15am
Online Privacy
How much of your personal information is available online?...
18 • April 27, 2022 3:15am
Robots
We talk robots....
17 • April 20, 2022 3:15am
Smart Homes and Smart Lighting
New technology in smart lighting....
16 • April 13, 2022 3:15am
Twitter
Elon Musk buys Twitter...
15 • April 06, 2022 3:15am
New Windows Features
A creepy new Windows 11 feature....
14 • March 30, 2022 3:15am
Hardware As As Service
You may of used SaaS (Software as a service). But what about hardware?...
13 • March 23, 2022 3:15am
Game Developers Conference 2022
This is the week for video games....
12 • March 16, 2022 3:15am
Drones
We talk drones....
11 • March 09, 2022 2:15am
New Apple iOS features
Apple iOS 15.4 rolls out next week with a number of new features....
10 • March 04, 2022 11:00am
Online Giving and the Ukraine
Make sure your donations go to where you think they are going....
