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Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

By: Nate Heath and David Baehler
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 Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know. Politics & Government
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  • Ep. 540: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more

    Ep. 540: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more
    Apr 15 2026

    It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better!

    Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

    INTRO (00:00)

    It's Tax Time (02:30)

    Stunning Artemis II phone wallpapers (04:15)

    MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55)

    Episode 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.!

    Episode 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech – Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.

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    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save money by not being lazy (26:25)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)

    Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff

    Botched IT upgrade ended liquor sales for the entire state of Mississippi

    Robot birds deployed by park to attract real birds

    Anthropic asks Christian leaders for help steering Claude's spiritual development

    AI that bankrupted a vending machine is now running a store in San Francisco

    Testing suggests Google's AI overviews tells millions of lies per hour

    WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 8 Nate Goes First (35:05)

    TAKES:

    Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices (39:40)

    Dead Google (41:40)

    Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 (45:20)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: Your Life in Weeks (46:55)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Freetaxusa.com (50:05)

    Nate: TAKAVU Car Window Cleaning Tool, Windshield Wiper Cleaner with Extendable Long-Reach Handle, 3 Washable Reusable Microfiber Bonnets, Car & Home Inside Interior Exterior Use - Lint Free (Green) (54:45)

    Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - Xenvo Shutterbug - Camera Shutter Remote Control - Bluetooth Wireless Selfie Button Clicker - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung, and Google Pixel Cell Phones, Smartphones and Tablets (57:15)
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more

    Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more
    Apr 8 2026
    The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Paul McCartney closes Apple's 50th with historic full-circle show (03:50) Every iPhone (06:00) MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05) Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon iPhone 17 Pro Max photos from space NASA Flickr Photos Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface Even Artemis II astronauts have Microsoft Outlook problems DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck Peter Thiel is betting big on solar-powered cow collars China flies world's first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine Engineer brings Lightning port to iPhone 17 Pro Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat Apple sued by three YouTube channels over AI scraping Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20) WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 7 Nate Goes First (38:45) TAKES: Entire Claude Code CLI source code leaks thanks to exposed map file (43:50) All Google users in the US can now change their Gmail address (50:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: spurious correlations (52:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TERRO Ant Killer Bait Stations T300B - Liquid Bait to Eliminate Ants - Bait System - 12 Count Stations for Effective Indoor Ant Control (55:05) Nate: USB C to 1/4" TRS Audio Stereo Cable, 4FT Type C to 6.35mm 1/4 Male Aux Audio Cord Compatible with iPad Pro/iPhone16/15, Pixel 5XL, Samsung Galaxy S22 for Amplifier, Mixer, Home Theater, Speaker ect (58:45) Guest Pick: Jared - The GameSir Pocket Taco (01:01:20)
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!

    Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!
    Apr 1 2026
    Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Happy World Backup Day! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world Apple: The First 50 Years book now available How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company's earliest days Rank Apple's top 50 Products Apple's $700 Mac Pro Wheels kit discontinued along with Mac Pro DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) Jupiter's lightning may have the force of nuclear weapons Melania Trump welcomes humanoid robot at White House summit Stephen Colbert to write next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night Rogue AI triggers serious security incident at Meta Ziff Davis to sell Ookla and Downdetector to Accenture as part of $1.2 billion deal CBS news shutters radio service after nearly a century Hermès now sells $1,250 Magsafe chargers wrapped in calfskin leather WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: OpenAI shutting down Sora video app, Disney drops plans for $1 Billion investment (45:40) Netflix raises subscription costs again (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Toast Spinner (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: PKCELL 20 Pack CR2450 Battery CR 2450 3V Lithium Battery, 5-Year Shelf Life,High Capacity, Long Lasting Power, Mercury-Free (54:15) Nate: STAEDTLER Triplus Micro Mechanical Pencils (#2) 0.5mm lead, Retractable with Twist Eraser, Ergonomic Triangular Grip for Writing, Drawing & Drafting, 3-Pack - June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Dispenser, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) (58:25) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - EZVALO 5-Pack Under Cabinet Lighting, 2400mAh Motion Sensor Light, LED Closet Lights Wireless, 6500K Dimmable, Timer, Magnetic, with Remote Control for Kitchen, Closet, Stair (01:00:45)
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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