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In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss

1. While looking for Bokeh feature (apparently only for Windows), we found
   Skype (personal) for MacOS “subtitles on” feature
2. Using Android apps on a Chromebook (the closest thing Google has to a tablet these days)
3. Google Chromebook Offers
4. Concepts – Sketch, Design, Illustrate Android app on a Chromebook
5. CircleIn App – A new service for students that is making waves in K-12 and Higher Ed. Saw a presentation this week on it and met with Director of Innovation. Really excited to partner with them.
6. Technology pain points – 2014 and now

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In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. Google Chrome Password Checkup extension
2. New Fitbit Inspire only available through corporate/insurance plans
3. Mozilla adding CryptoMining and Fingerprint Blocking to Firefox
4. Jon’s “Get All The Music You’ve Ever Wanted for $29” Solution
5. Flickr photo deletion date extended from Feb. 5, to Mar. 12. 1000 photo limit turns on for free accounts.
6. Microsoft Power BI

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In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. Happy Chinese New Year

   Also Groundhog Day

2. Speaking of Pigs, Google+ shuts down on April 2, 2019.
3. iPad mini 5 rumors
   iPad mini models have always been announced/released in the Fall.
4. Thinking of buying a $350 ($329 from Amazon) Acer Chromebook Spin 11
   It includes a Wacom EMR Stylus.
   How the battery-less Wacom EMR Stylus works

   Wacom EMR technology

5. Jon’s Frustration: There will never be a perfect bag.
   Reddit EDC: Every Day Carry

   EveryDayCarry.com

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In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. Follow-up to Microsoft Outlook.com support issue
2. More iPad mini 5 and AirPod 2 rumors. Very few details
3. Chrome OS Instant Tethering reportedly arriving for more Android devices
4. Jon did a bit of python programming this week – first time – pretty impressed, although some things just seem too simple!
5. Jon’s App Review: “Just Press Record” on iOS ($4.99). Kudos for it being exactly what it claims to be.
6. Jon’s Pixel a Day has been going really well so far. (Discussed in Podcast 282). Also enjoying have a iPad with cellular data.

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In this Podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. Outlook Premium (product no longer offered) subscription needs to be renewed next month. But, I need to change the credit card and the web UI won’t let me. Only online help available is a useless virtual assistant. Will try phone number.

   UPDATE 1: I’m on hold with Microsoft Store customer service as I post this blog item.
   UPDATE 2: I spoke with Microsoft Store Support who transferred me to Accounts and Billings. The total elapsed time was about 28 minutes. However, the customer service person was able to change the billing to use the correct credit card.

2. Google to pay $40 million for Fossil’s secret smartwatch tech – new products incoming
3. Microsoft shutting down Windows Phone over the next year or so
   Is there a clear path to Android or iPhone?
4. Jon’s Walmart Pay experience. Seamless.
5. CBS All Access: No Star Trek Short Treks when purchased through Amazon Prime?

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In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. One year since the Hawaii missile crisis
2. The uselessness of CES awards. Let’s look at 2009.
   Palm Pre wins Best of CES 2009 and People’s Voice Award
   Computers & Hardware winner: Sony Vaio P-Series Lifestyle PC.
   List of other 2009 CES category winners
3. Lenovo made this tiny and adorable Google alarm clock that doubles as a smart speaker
4. AirPlay coming to Smart TVs
5. Google Canvas web drawing app comments on OgasaWalrus.com
6. Also: To be on the lookout: iPad Mini 5. /li>
7. Ravelry: A Web 1.0 Community that successfully remained relevant in Web 2.0 (And the case of mobile optimized vs. mobile app). Just some interesting points from someone who remembers Web 1.0 communities.

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