Rich's Favorite Apps 2024, Android Tips, and Can AI Write Your Will?

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Dec 21, 2024

Marsha Collier, author of 'Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies,' shares invaluable tips for senior Android users, including tools like Reading Mode. Jonathan Garner, founder of Mind Over Tech, discusses fostering a healthier relationship with technology. They delve into essential topics like new AI capabilities in drafting wills, emerging apps for productivity, and the significance of accessibility features in tech. Listeners can also learn how to tackle common tech issues, from unlocking devices to managing Google account access.

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Favorite App Criteria

Prioritize apps that are simple, essential, and cross-platform.
Look for apps that simplify complexity, reflecting priorities like organization, creativity, and connection.

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Obsidian Note-Taking App

Consider Obsidian for note-taking; it offers web clipping and is free.
It allows local storage, but a paid sync option is available for computer-to-phone syncing.

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AI Language/Journaling Apps

Try Speak, an AI-powered language learning app, for interactive language practice.
Explore Rosebud, an AI journaling app that analyzes your entries and provides insights.

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Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024.

Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called CleverFi that’s working on something like this.

Spencer in Charlotte wants to force a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned: help page

ChatGPT now has an 800 number to call to talk to their AI chatbot.

ChatGPT has opened its real-time web search feature to all users.

Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations reset? Look for it under Profile > Menu > Content Preferences

Amazon Fire TV has added accessibility features, including Dual Audio and expanded hearing aid compatibility.

Kirk in Llano, CA needs help retrieving JPEG’s from his Google Account, which he can’t access. Mentioned: Google Account Recovery

Daniel in Granada Hills says he’s thankful for SlickDeals.

📱 Marsha Collier, author of Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies, will join to share tips from her new book, including tools like Reading Mode to make life easier for Android users.

An emailer asks how to lock the camera on the iPhone so it can’t be activated remotely. Rich doesn’t know a way to do this but you can manage access by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and turning off access for any or all apps. Pixel lets you turn off the camera access systemwide.

Monica asks if AI can write her will.

Craig writes in and asks how to watch Alaska the Last Frontier for under $10 a month because he doesn’t want to pay $100 for cable. Rich mentioned searching Google to see where it’s streaming and Reel Good and Just Watch apps.

Mark in LA wants to know if the translating earbuds are any good.

Rich tried a massage from a robot.

🧠 Mind over Tech founder Jonathan Garner explains how to develop a healthier relationship with technology while maximizing its benefits in our professional lives. Book: Your Best Digital Life

David wrote in to share a helpful cross-platform app called LocalSend, which lets you exchange files across devices on the same network. Rich mentioned PairDrop.net, which is similar and web-based.

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