Gadget nostalgia, the Computer Exorcist & AI predicts your lifespan

Mar 23, 2025

Marc-Anthony Arena, known as the Computer Exorcist, shares his expertise on modern tech threats, highlighting the inadequacies of traditional antivirus software. He emphasizes the necessity of staying alert to sophisticated scams. Meanwhile, Brent Franson, founder of the Death Clock app, discusses how AI can predict life expectancy and promote personalized health strategies, sparking engaging conversations about the implications of knowing one's lifespan. Both guests weave technology and personal health into a captivating narrative that resonates with listeners.

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ADVICE

Airplane Audio

Use AirFly to transmit audio from in-flight entertainment to your Bluetooth headphones.
Noise-canceling headphones are essential for a good listening experience on planes.

ADVICE

Recording Phone Calls

Use the built-in call recording feature in iOS 18 or later for iPhones.
Consider Google Voice or third-party apps like Rev and TapeACall for recording calls, but be mindful of local laws.

ANECDOTE

Scam Story

Connor lost $5,600 to a scam involving a fraudulent text message and phone call impersonating his bank.
The scammer convinced Connor to withdraw cash and deposit it into a fraudulent ATM via Apple Wallet.

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Rich On Tech Episode 114 - March 22, 2025

Rich takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some of his personal gadget milestones over the years.

David in San Francisco asks how to get good audio on a plane. Rich recommends AirFly and noise cancelling headphones.

Bob in Garden City Michigan wants to know how to tape a phone call on his iPhone. Rich says iOS 18 has call recording feature built in (so does Pixel and Samsung), Google Voice can record calls, so can apps including Rev and TapeACall and you can use the Plaud Note. Just be sure to check your local laws.

Conor calls in to explain how he got scammed out of thousands of dollars through a text message.

Stacey asks how to encrypt a flash drive—BitLocker To Go is the answer.

Google unveils $500 Pixel 9a, its iPhone 16e competitor.

The ClickFix scam tricks you into installing malware—watch out for captchas asking for keyboard shortcuts.

Dana asks why radio stations stopped playing on HomePod.

Zachary wonders if he should ditch Cash App after fraudulent charges.

Dino says his old copy-paste method for group emails isn’t working in the new Yahoo app—create a contact list instead.

Claude AI adds real-time web search for paid users, coming soon for free users.

Marc-Anthony Arena, the Computer Exorcist, breaks down modern tech threats in plain English – he’ll explain why old-school virus scans don’t cut it anymore and reveal the real dangers you should watch out for! Mentioned: Mint OS

HP Instant Ink is raising prices in April.

Bob in LA wants to know the best way to wipe a Mac laptop before getting rid of it.

Rod in Montana needs a good Skype alternative.

T-Mobile customers: You might have a targeted offer for a free line. Check your T-Life app to see if you’re eligible.

Brent Franson, founder of Death Clock, joins the show to discuss how AI predicts your life expectancy, biological age, and health scores—plus, what changes could help extend your life and improve longevity.

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