User Friendly - The Podcast
User Friendly 2.0 takes you beyond the headlines to explore the technology changing our lives. From cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to gaming, consumer electronics, and emerging innovations, we make complex technology accessible, informative, and entertaining. Join our hosts each week for technology news, expert interviews, thought-provoking discussions, and a healthy dose of geek culture. Whether you're a technology professional, an enthusiast, or simply curious about what's coming next, User Friendly 2.0 helps you stay informed and connected. Keeping You Safe on the Cutting Edge.
Episodes
Who really owns the software you buy, and what happens when someone figures out how to recreate it?
This week on User Friendly 2.0, we're diving into the growing controversy around Sony's PlayStation 5 and new developments that could let PS5 games run on ordinary PCs. Meanwhile, advances in artificial intelligence and software development are making it increasingly possible to recreate applications that compete with industry giants ...
This week on User Friendly 2.0, we explore technology from two very different angles.
First, we take a look at hacking devices. From security-testing tools to surprisingly inexpensive gadgets that interact with wireless signals, RFID, NFC, and other everyday technologies, we examine what these devices can do, why legitimate security professionals use them, and what happens when powerful tools fall into the wrong hands.
Then we trade ...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the digital threats facing businesses and individuals continue to evolve.
This week, Jessica Kearney of the Travelers Institute joins us to explore the current state of cybersecurity, the threats you should watch for, and the practical steps we can all take to better protect ourselves online.
From emerging cyber risks to the everyday habits that can make a real difference, we’ll loo...
This week's episode starts with the news and ends with the joy of hovering in a Gravity jet suit. Listen to hear what Bill has to share.
Hosts: Bill Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
Join us this week for our annual holiday light technology show. We have access to the same tech that ran amusement parks a few years ago - right at your house.
The team attended the Rose City Comic Con and had a wonderful time. We discuss the highlights in the second segment.
Bill offers his review of Age of Viking Companion.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
Join us this week as we discuss comic conventions and answer some of your questions.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
What is Dolby? What is THX? What do these things mean in movies and audio?
This week we'll look at your questions about audio tech and discuss a bit about recording history.
We will also cover professional Dungeon Masters and this week's news.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
How do you maintain retro and other older electronics? What can go wrong?
Today, we'll look at some of your questions about the risks and best ways to keep our old electronics working.
This week, we also have the sad duty of saying goodbye to 2 legendary performers, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
We chat about the news, LEGO Saturn V progress, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, and a bunch of home video game products that just didn't make it.
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
Hang out with us for the news, and then our second section focuses on the progression of computer memory and processors. So much has changed over the decades.
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
In this episode, we chat about shopping technology that is changing alongside the news. We have guest Kranti Guduru, who knows all about legacy software languages and the challenges involved in migrating legacy systems to modern ones.
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
This week, we have more news, and then we answer your questions about television and its current status. There is also an update on Cyberhawk and a request of our listeners who have read Cyberhawk Rise of Heroes.
Hosts: Williams, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
AI isn't declaring war on AI. People are using AI to attack AI systems, and companies are increasingly using AI to defend against those attacks. And all this is (you guessed it!) costing you money.
Our guest this week is Elias Curtis with Transformed Design, who joins us to talk SEO and how to get your product in front of those you want to see it.
Gretchen brings us the latest on her Lego project, and Bill reviews a new addition to a...
Your questions, our answers!
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
On the agenda today: Ukrainian Drone Technology and Ford Technology.
In our first segment, we discuss the latest technology Ukraine is using and how it's turning the tide of the war in its favor.
Following that, we visit the Ford Motor Company "Driving America Forward: A Ford Experience" presentation. Guest Ted Ryan joins us from the event floor.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
Join us for our summer clip show as User Friendly turns 14!
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
Listen to our extensive news segment, our thoughts about the new He-Man movie, and Bill Snodgrass's experience with the Mythic Game System.
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
This week, we cover the news, chat about technology and pop culture, and then focus on data centers and what they are.
Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler
Transformational Coach Debbie Longo joins us this week to talk about AI in the workplace.
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler
Mandalorian and Grogu are out, and we got to see it!
Also, we had a chance to attend an event at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum called Afterburner.
Both of these were a lot of fun and well done.
Our second segment this week covers the current state of jobs with programmers and authors. Are these still good professions to aspire to? How is AI changing things? Will AI replace these jobs?
William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Wink...
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