Everyday Tech

<p>Everyday Tech is MPB Think Radio's weekly program about consumer technology. Email the show at:<strong> everydaytech@mpbonline.org</strong>.</p><br><p>Each episode explores the latest news talk, issues, and products in consumer technology, and they troubleshoot problems posed by the show's callers.</p><br><p>Everyday Tech airs Wednesday mornings at 11e/10c on Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Think Radio network, can be seen on MPB Think Radio's <a href="youtube.com/channel/UCVsRl1qjTq6PIWzyxnyQcPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel, and can be heard live or on demand on the MPB <a href="play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skyblue.pra.mpb&hl=en_US&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Public</a> <a href="apps.apple.com/us/app/mpb-public-media-app/id518172843" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Media</a> App, and streamed on <a href="MPBOnline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MPBOnline.org</a>.</p><br><p><strong>MPB Think Radio Network Station Guide:</strong></p><br><p>WMAE-FM 89.5 Tupelo</p><p>WMAV-FM 90.3 Oxford</p><p>WMAB-FM 89.9 Starkville</p><p>WMAO-FM 90.9 Greenwood</p><p>WMAW-FM 88.1 Meridian</p><p>WMPN-FM 91.3 Jackson</p><p>WMAU-FM 88.9 Natchez/McComb</p><p>WMAH-FM 90.3 Biloxi/Gulfport</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Everyday Tech | Holiday Buying Guide

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start considering what gifts to get for those who are significant in your life. However, you have to make sure that whatever you’re purchasing will accomplish what you need it to accomplish. So today, we want to talk about the ideal things to look for when buying a computer, phone, tablet or other tech. We want you to be confident in the gift you buy and ensure that your purchase will not only keep working but working for you.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
51:50

Everyday Tech | Nostalgic Tech Sounds

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Nostalgia is a powerful thing, so today we’re gonna play a little game with Shane and Sabir’s nostalgia. A few decades ago, despite the limited capability of computers and game consoles, every piece of technology had a distinct sound that will forever be associated with it. Whether that sound was from mechanical operation, UI design, or a branding logo, they were all memorable. But let’s see if Shane and Sabir can recall each sound themselves if we pit them against each other.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
37:00

Everyday Tech | We Talk About AI a LOT!

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: At Everyday Tech, we sure do talk about AI a LOT! So, considering the general interest in AI, I decided to put together a show compiling some of the many times we’ve discussed it over the past year or so. From our very first show together, to just recently, Sabir, Shane, and I have had a lot to say about artificial intelligence and have even had a few expert guests on to help us learn about the subject.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
57:00

Everyday Tech - HALLOWEEN | The Scariest Internet Monsters

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: For generations, every culture of people throughout the world have told legends of monsters or ghosts that stalk specific regions of the globe. As years went by, tales of yetis or skinwalkers or other regional monsters diminished and these supernatural beings were relegated to folklore. These days, however, new terrors have appeared, and they’re known worldwide. These ghouls and ghosts have migrated to the internet and created a modern, viral type of folklore. So today, let’s talk about some of them and breakdown where they come from and what they do.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
49:49

Everyday Tech | Common Phone and Computer Questions

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: We did a show a few months ago answering the most common phone and computer questions. If you missed that please go check it out, but today we’re doing a follow-up to that show because of course there’s so many things that we just never got to.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
33:51

Everyday Tech | Live Show FINALE!

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Dr. Nashlie Sephus from The Bean Path, Krystal Chatman from Mississippi AI Collaborative, and Seora Abdul-HaqqTopic: This show will mark the end of Everyday Tech’s experience as a live show. After this hour, we will be available exclusively via podcast. So today, we want to bring in some guests that we’ve had on the show previously to tell us where else you can find tech help and let us know what they’re doing to advance the tech community.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
45:11

Everyday Tech | One More Live Show!

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. Our phone lines are wide open so please call in. This is our second to last live show for Everyday Tech so don’t wait to have your questions answered!Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
43:37

Everyday Tech - DRIVE | Best of 2024

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: All week this week, MPB has been pushing our drive time. It’s a special opportunity that comes around only twice a year where YOU can call in and help support us in what we do. On today’s edition of Everyday Tech, we’re re-airing some phone calls we’ve gotten on the show throughout the year. So instead of US taking your phone calls today, think about what MPB means to you, anddirect your phone call to our donation line at 888-372-4483, or give online by clicking the “Donate Now” button at mpbonline.org. Everyday Tech is coming at you right after the news here on MPB Think Radio.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
55:55

Everyday Tech | Scam Prevention and Tech Help

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we wanna answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as wellEmail your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
49:27

Everyday Tech | Website Builders

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Many of you listening may own a business or run a shop that could benefit from a presence online. Sure, maybe social media promotion works somewhat, but have you considered building your own website. Many years ago, that would’ve required an intricate knowledge of coding and engineering, but in the year 2024, it’s not so complicated. Today, we’re gonna tell you about some of the best-rated website building sites that even the most unsure developers can operate.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
46:51

Everyday Tech | Hacks and How to Stop Them

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Here we go again, another week and we have even more hacks to talk about. From small time hacks like Spotify uploads, on up to potentially the largest hack of all time in the National Public Data breach. It really seems like we can’t catch a break, but luckily the NSA also issued a press release recently detailing how you can prevent cyberattacks on your personal smart devices. We’ll share those tips and explain them to you later.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
46:42

Everyday Tech - CLASSIC | TikTok Ban, Wifi Issues, & What Everyone is Streaming

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today, we finally talk about the current TikTok lawsuit regarding the US government’s attempt to force the owners to sell the app, as well as what people are streaming right now.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
46:31

Everyday Tech - CLASSIC | Phone and Computer Questions

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: We aren’t in the studio today, so we won’t be taking your calls this morning. Instead, this is a pre-recorded episode with both of the guys where I’ll ask them the most common questions they each get in their line of work and might even add in some of my own questions here and there.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
47:00

Everyday Tech | Students' Device Care & Internet Safety

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: The summer is officially over and most of your students are back in school. For many of you, this might bring some relief to finally have some peace and quiet around the house, but for others this also come with a bit of anxiety. It’s becoming more and more of a necessity for students to use technology in the classroom, so today, we want to give you some tips to help your student maintain the physical safety of their device, as well as some guidelines to help foster their online safety.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
46:47

Everyday Tech | Data Recovery & Password Problems

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we want to answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
34:22

Everyday Tech | STEAM Education & Python Coding with The Bean Path

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Jake Kealhofer, from MPB Education, and Ricky and Tamika from The Bean PathTopic: This week is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Education Week, so seeing as how, I, myself am not an educator, I invited on some people who are familiar with education in the science and technology field. Today we’ll welcome MPB’s own Jake Kealhofer to the show to tell us about STEAM education in today’s schools, and later we’ll have some guests from the Bean Path on to tell us about the Python Coding class they’re hosting in the coming month.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
41:41

Everyday Tech | Laptop Specs, Ink or Laser Printers, & Antiviruses

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we want to answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
44:05

Everyday Tech | The AT&T Hack and How Videogames Evolved

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the different changes in both music and movie entertainment. So today, we’re going to close out that conversation and discuss how video games have changed over the years. But before that, surprise, surprise, we have another hack to talk about.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
46:52

Everyday Tech | Prime Day Deals, Cyber Hacks, and How Movies Have Changed

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today there's a lot to discuss with Prime Day taking place and several cyber hacks happening over the past couple days. Also, last week we started discussing how entertainment technology has changed over the past century or so, specifically in regards to music. So today, we want to continue that conversation and discuss how movies have changed over the years. From big screen film in the 1800s all the way to streaming today and everything in between.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-17
47:05

Everyday Tech | How Music Has Changed

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Just this decade or so, the ways we’ve enjoyed entertainment media have changed drastically. It feels like an entire lifetime of technological advancement has happened just within the past few years, but how has technology changed over an actual lifetime? Today on Everyday Tech, we’re gonna discuss the different advancements the world of music entertainment has seen over the past century.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
46:15

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