Everyday Tech

Today we continue our assistive technology series with our special guest Emilie Cornell, cost Accountant at Nucor Steel. We will talk with her about hearing assistive technology, why it is important and how she uses it in her everyday life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your backyard doesn’t have to take a backseat to the amazing smart technologies that are making their way into our homes and lives and adding technology to your backyard can make your life easier, safer and a lot more fun. So today we’ll talk about everything from the latest in outdoor entertainment and lights to high tech grills and even robots that mow your lawn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The relaxation you crave from summer vacation can quickly deteriorate into anxiety when things go wrong, especially when traveling to an unfamiliar place. So today we will talk about traveling tech tips and tools to help simplify your trip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we welcomed special guest Holly Bolton, Typing & Technology Instructor with the Addie McBride Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Mike Duke, Director of Radio Reading Service at Mississippi Public Broadcasting to discuss assistive technology for individuals with blindness or visual impairment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone has heard the word “Podcast” but do you really know what it is or have you ever wanted to create your own, well today we’re discussing Podcasting with our special guest “Tiny” & John from Earth Oddity Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We love our smartphones computers and gadgets until they stop working and become “electronic garbage” So today we’re discussing how to recycle your technology and why you should with our special guest, Jennifer Milner, State Recycling Coordinator with The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. If you have questions about recycling please contact Jennifer Milner at 601-961-5739 or visit www.mdeq.ms.gov See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April is Autism Awareness Month so today we will talk about how technology plays a special role assisting children with Autism with our special guest, Dr. Rebecca Mullican, Executive Director of the Jackson Autism Center. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve all heard the saying “April showers brings May flowers” but when you're from the south "spring showers" consist of super crazy storms with lots of tornado watches and warnings. Today we will dive a bit deeper into the technology behind the weather with our good friends Hunter Dickerson & Jay Willingham from the Mississippi Weather Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since Drones have flown onto the scene there have been a lot of advances in their abilities and as a result, quite a few restrictions placed on their use. The FAA sees the drones people use each day as aircraft, whether it looks like a toy or not and because of this, they must be handled with care at all times. So today we’ll be talking about different types of drones, how to become a drone pilot, what the difference between business and professional use is, and how to keep your drone use legal in our great state. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

March 31st is world Back up Day and with digital thefts on the rise, making sure you can get your data back safely is more important than you may think. If we asked most people the last time they backed up their digital information we would probably be answered with a puzzled look or a shoulder shrug. Current statistics show that only around 30% of tech users currently perform a backup with any sort of regularity. So today we will talk about backing up your data, everything from why you should to specific methods for backing up devices and information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to start cleaning your home but after you tackle the windows and baseboards turn your thoughts toward cleaning up where you live online. After months of neglecting your email, places you visit online & your actual computer, your digital life probably could use some spring cleaning attention as well. So today we’re going to discuss Spring Cleaning your tech, everything from tech tips on how to back up your data, to ideas on how to keep your social media life neat and tidy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered what “the Cloud” really is? Is your data floating around in an actual "cloud" in the sky or housed in a virtual box in the wind? Well, today our experts will a clear up questions around the mystical cloud, including the very basic ones you might be too embarrassed to ask. We will talk about what it is, how secure it is and how it can benefit you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Everyday Tech our experts are in to answer your questions. Everything from slow computers and where to get the best chargers to clearing out your emails, you've got questions we've got answers, today on our Open Topic Show!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teaching our children manners and etiquette is an important part of raising a successful adult, but these days, we need to add technology etiquette to that list as well. From phone calls and text messages, to emails and social media sites, technology has given us countless ways to connect with others. But, with this convenience comes a whole new set of etiquette rules and If you use technology and who doesn’t, it's important to know the rules associated with each method and device. So today we’re going to discuss tech etiquette. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s face it…printers can be a major source of frustration at home and at the office. It seems to know when you are running late for an appointment and need that one page printed out before rushing out the door. Today we will discuss several paperless options, along with ways to make those times when you simply need it printed much less frustrating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology continues to change our world in more ways than we could never imagine and many of the advances in technology have a focus on helping us all stand up, get out, and get moving. So today we’re discussing Exercise Tech and how it is changing the way we workout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Internet has been an amazing invention that has changed the world in more ways than we can think of but unfortunately, not all of those ways, have been positive. We can connect to people faster, find things easier, and transfer information at the speed of light. Because so much of our private lives and information get transferred over the internet, Safer Internet Day was created to remind us to protect ourselves from dangers and to help make the internet a little safer for everyone. So today on Everyday Tech we are going to talk about ways that you and your family can be safer and more responsible when using the internet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Tax Time on Everyday Tech, so today we will discuss ways technology can help make filing your taxes just a little bit easier with our special guest, Emilie Cornell, CPA and Cost Accountant for Nucor Steel in Flowood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show, we’re discussing a very serious topic, Spectre and Meltdown which are the latest attacks against technology. Everything from how it happened and what IT actually is, to where the vulnerabilities will occur and what you can do about it. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and more on this episode of Everyday Tech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christmas has certainly changed over the years thanks to the increase in technology so on today’s show, we’re going to take an inside look at how advances in technology have made our holiday celebrations a bit different. We’ll discuss everything from decorations and Christmas cards to cooking that big meal and even coming home for the holidays. Merry Christmas from all of us here at Everyday Tech and MPB Think Radio!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.