Tech explained for non-geeks
The cloud, Wi-Fi, passwords, AI: the stuff you use every day without a manual. Dan and Liz explain it in plain words, and every claim is checked against the source.
Nodding along when someone says “it’s in the cloud”? Not anymore.
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- Everyday tech
The stuff you use every day without a second thought, like the cloud, finally explained.
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- Stay safe
Codes, weird links and scams: what's really going on, and what to do about it.
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- Home connection
Wi-Fi, routers and the internet coming into your home, without the tech-support voice.
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- AI
What chatbots and other AI are actually doing when they answer you, in plain words.
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- Privacy
Who can see what you do online and on your phone, and how to see a little less of it.
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- Devices
Phones, laptops and their little habits: batteries, restarts and the myths around them.
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Test your connection, then find out what the numbers mean: how many shows you can stream at once, and whether your video calls will stutter.