Nerd and Normal
Matthew, the Nerd, and Gareth, the Normal, talk through the world of Technology and work out what it all means. To watch the show check it out on YouTube
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Matthew and Gareth discussed various security methods, including passwords, passkeys, and two-factor authentication. Matthew explained that while passwords are no longer sufficient, using a password manager can be risky due to potential security breaches. He advised against using passkeys, as they can be problematic if the device they are linked to is lost or damaged. Matthew also clarified that two-factor authentication is more se...
This week Gareth and Matthew look into the use of technology police and other emergency services use to help keep us safe. They are joined by David Elliott who has served in NSW parliament as Minister for Transport, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for Counter Terrorism, Minister for Corrections and Minister for Emergency Services between 2015 and 2023. Sources for the articles shown. http...
This week Matthew and Gareth look into using your technology to save you money rather than costing you money. There are websites and services to help you save money as well as checking your bills for ways to save money.
motormouth.com.au is both a website and app for you to find cheap petrol in your area, or anywhere in the country.
Energymadeeasy.gov.au is a free government to check for the cheapest energy prices for you based on ...
On this episode Matthew and Gareth take the time to explain in simple English, using real examples, USB advancements, Wifi changes, 2 Factor Authentication, Cloud systems like iCloud, Australian Free To Air changes affecting older TV's, VPN's and what major computer parts do.
Matthew explained the evolution of USB connectors, noting that USB-C is now widely used but can be confusing due to different standards like Thunderbolt 3, wh...
Smartphone Evolution: From Bricks to Foldables
Gareth and Matthew discussed the history of smartphones. They explored the rapid technological advancements in smartphones over the past 20 years, highlighting the transition from basic models to foldable devices. Matthew explained the demise of Windows phones due to a lack of developer support compared to Android and Apple.
Smartphone Evolution and Preferences
Gareth and Matthew discu...
Gareth and Matthew discussed the end of Windows 10 support and upcoming computer sales.
Looking at CPUs, comparing AMD Ryzen and Intel models. The AMD Ryzen3 and Intel i3 models for basic computing needs.
There is a huge importance of entering a computer store with knowledge to navigate the technical language and avoid being sold products based on commission or profit.
If you can’t get a computer built by a local technician, try an...
Gareth and Matthew discussed the increasing prevalence of digital scams and the challenges in protecting individuals from them.
Damien Tudehope explains that the NSW government prioritises cybersecurity due to the high cost of preventing and remediating data breaches, which can lead to a loss of public confidence. He mentioned that each public sector agency has its own cyber policies, with New South Wales Customer Service prioriti...
Matthew and Gareth talk to Charlie Brown the inventor of the G-Mee phone. au.g-mee.com/ G-Mee Phone on Amazon
Charlie Brown talks about what got him started making the phone made for keeping children safe on phones and what the G-Mee phone is for.
Keeping children safe by helping to teach both the children and parents about safety with technology, the G-Mee phone can be used to educate on safe phone use while helping parents contro...
Matthew and Gareth discussed the impact of AI on creativity and copyright. They expressed concerns about the New South Wales government sharing data with the ACCC, potential hacking risks, and the unauthorised use of authors' works in AI databases.
The limitations and ethical concerns of AI, focusing on its lack of understanding of human nuances, creativity, and intuition. They highlighted that AI relies heavily on the data inputt...
Nerd and Normal | Google adding their Gemini AI into every copy of Chrome and what it can do for you
Join Gareth and Matthew as they look into the addition of Gemini into the Chrome browser and what it can do for people that use Google services like Gmail, Youtube Google Docs and how it will affect your use of the internet into the future.
Next week on Nerd and Normal we will be looking at AI in general and how it will affect the technology in your life.
The final update for security in Windows 10 is due to be released on the 14th of October 2025. After that date, if you continue to run Windows 10 you are running the risk of having your security compromised.
The easiest thing is to update your computer to Windows 11. Not all computers can be updated. To check if your computer can be updated to Windows 11 you should download the PC Health Check program from Microsoft here https://su...
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