Are you getting ready for back to school shopping? Got to get stuff you need? Looking for some upgrades? Well, we’re here to help! Shopping Basics – Part 1 Set a budget. List what it’ll be used for. List what you NEED List what you want (negotiable, be honest) Research / read reviews Look for gotchas / additional buys (not everything comes with everything) Spending too much or too little is bad, but differently so. Do you need to revise the budget?
Shopping 101: Where to buy, how to pay (6/15/19 Part 2)
So, you’ve figured out what you want to buy. You’ve done the research, you’ve set your budget, and now… TO BUY THE THING! Shopping Basics – part 2 Oh, if only it was quite that simple. We live in a “buyer beware” world, and you need to look after yourself. So, we’ll be covering a few things you’ll need to ask yourself! Where to buy? Local or Online? Are there reviews of the store? Return policy? Customer service? Paying for it (paypal, credit, debit) Extended Warranties: yay or nay?
Tis the Season for Disaster Preparedness (6/8/19 Part 1)
Its Hurricane Season! Yay! Are you ready for the possibilities the season brings? Hurricane Prep, General We talk about getting ready for disaster readiness in general. When is the best time to get ready? Now! Now is the time! https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php https://www.cdc.gov/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?cpac https://ptwc.weather.gov/index.php?region=2
Digital Disaster Preparedness: Your computers & devices (6/8/19 Part 2)
So, you’ve made sure you and your family are safe during an emergency. Now, the next step is making sure your computers and data are safe! Hurricane Prep, Technology We also took your calls on the air, answering your questions! We love talking to you!
Free! Free! But is it? (5/18/19 Part 1)
Its been said, “if you’re not paying for it, you’re the product.” Its also been said, “the first one is free!” How Free Is it? When things are free or even cheap, is there a price you’re not seeing up front? How are they making their money? What’s the real cost? We talk about that this hour! https://www.forbes.com/sites/sujanpatel/2015/04/29/7-examples-of-freemium-products-done-right/#59c610646f15 https://www.symantec.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/mobile-privacy-apps NOTE: Due to a tech glitch, part of the show is missing. Hey, they even happen to us, sometimes!
Learning with Mr. Ben! (5/11/19 Part 2)
Learning is a skill. Its a skill you can practice and improve, too. This is great since there’s online resources, books, and more! Learning with Ben! And its easier to learn when you can have someone who’ll help you along the way one-on-one! Ben Howard teaches at Maui EdVenture / UH Maui plus does private tutoring! We also take your calls, because we love them! Maui Computer Learning
News and Opinion Buffet Day! (5/4/19 Part 1)
There’s a lot going on, so today we’re sort of taking a semi-break and wandering the landscape of news! We take your calls, and go all over the map! News Catchup – Part 1
Windows? Mac? Chrome? What’s the right fit for me? (4/27/19 Part 1)
Would you wear a pair of high heels for a hike in ‘Iao Valley? Or go ballroom dancing in steel-toe construction shoes? Ever saw someone tap-dance wearing diving fins? Which Fits? – Part 1 Even if its the best of what they are, the wrong shoes are simply the wrong shoes. Computers are no different, believe it or not! Today we’re talking about Windows, Macs, Chromebooks plus tablets and phones! What do you need? Well, sit right down, and let us listen! Oh, and if you’ve not seen Avengers Endgame yet? You might want to read this article by PC Magazine on how to limit spoilers! https://www.pcmag.com/news/368011/how-to-avoid-spoilers-online
Its our Listener Mail Show! (4/20/19 Part 1)
Its our Listener Mail Show! Sure, Jonathan and LD say its the Viewer Mail Show, but SAM writes the blogs! Hah! Viewer Mail, April 2019 – Part 1 Anyhow, we go through your emails, reading and answering them on the air! Did you know we use them for our show topics? We do! Anyhow, join in on the fun 🙂 Also, if you need a recap on how to clean your computer? Go: https://www.q-a.net/mauionline/2019/04/13/more-headlines-more-news-and-clean-up-4-13-19-part-2/
Catching up! Its an hour of NEWS! (4/13/19 Part 1)
News, news, news. We missed a week (sorry! life happens!) so we need to catch up on the news! Time waits for no one, right? More News! – Part 1 We talk about SPACE and TELESCOPES and SUPER GRAPHICS and DON’T DOWNLOAD CHROMIUM EDGE YET! *phew* Ready to listen in? Also, don’t forget the deadline to win that SanDisk 480gb SSD is Friday, April 19th at 11:59pm! Email your questions, comments, and show ideas to mauionline@q-a.net to be entered in!