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Episode 581 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod hit you with a two-man show this week as Chris is out this week. We kick things off with Ford proposing tech that would allow cars to repossess themselves when payments are missed, Chris Rock's NetFlix special where he addresses The Slap, LastPass and its unacceptably lax security protocols, and, we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: OFOOS shoes —  Amazon Link Festool ETS EC 150/5 EQ-Plus Sander –- Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 581 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #580 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week's episode finds Rod showing appreciation to some of his favorite podcasters. The conversation pivots into tech talk with varying topics including gaming, woodworking, electric vehicles and more. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #580 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: — Amazon Link Spacekeeper caster kit– Amazon Link Tip: 1Password entries with MFA is a great way to improve security but also share MFA with family so everyone has the credentials and MFA codes. Use clothing detergent to clean saw blades. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Bubble Bullies: SMRpodcast 580 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #579 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Security was on all our minds and we talk, a lot about, 1PassWord, BitWarden, PassKeys, and getting to the point where this security stuff is just a no-brainer. We touch on Twitter getting rid of free SMS-based 2FA authentication and Meta bringing its Twitter Blue look-a-like, Meta Verified, to Facebook and Instagram. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #579 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Joinus amplified HD Digital Indoor HDTV Antenna — Amazon Link TopDirect Lock Extension Support Bracket Foldable Self Lock Hinges — Amazon Link Tip: Opt out of having your personal information sold in the Best Buy mobile app. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post A No Brainer: SMRpodcast 579 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #578 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here this week and we kick things off by talking about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebration at the Grammys. Robb is really liking the new HBO series The Last of Us. We ponder how Netflix will handle all of the edge cases when they stop allowing account sharing. And autopilot cruise control is kind of slick. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #578 of the SMRpodcast. Have a listen… Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Wagner SprayTech Large Spray Shelter — Amazon Link Filtrete AC/Furnace Air Filter — Amazon Link Koopman 5RCA RGB to HDMI Converter Adapter — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post I’ve Been Telling You: SMRpodcast 578 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #577 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we talk a little bit about everything including Women's Basketball, New broadband companies laying fiber at Chris's house, and how much HOAs suck. We also discuss ChatGPT, why not being able to copy and paste in password reset UIs is problematic, how useful QR codes are, and we have our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: 1Password Atomic Habits — Amazon Link Folding Shelf Brackets — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post We Know What You Meant: SMRpodcast #577 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode #576 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The entire crew is here this week and we kick off the conversation by talking about what each of us switched to after leaving LastPass. AI is here to stay, but, copyright law will be thoroughly tested. Tesla lowers its pricing as EVs approach conventional car pricing, and the Microsft acquisition of Activision/Blizzard will eventually be approved, but, Microsoft might have to “go through it” beforehand. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #576 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Anker 737 GaNPrime 65W Charger — Amazon Link Charmast Small Portable Charger (10,000 mAh) — Amazon Link Apple Smart Folio — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Switching From LastPass: SMRpodcast 576 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

SMRpodcast episode #575 is online and ready for download. This is the first show of 2023 and Rod is traveling, but the big fellas have a good one for you. Gadget heads like Chris and Robb are difficult to surprise with good gifts, but, every now and again, even the hardest to buy for loved ones can get got with the perfect surprise. The LastPass security breach is way worse than initially thought, and, as far as SMR is concerned, we can no longer recommend it at this point. ChatGPT is taking the tech news space by storm, but, be careful taking its word as gospel. And we, have some pretty good picks this week. We've got all this and more in episode #575 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Shaquille O'Neal Executive Office Chairs Tip: At&T Call Protect has been re-branded to Active Armor and is has more features when it comes to protecting your AT&T mobile device. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post New Year, New Passwords: SMRpodcast 575 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

SMRpodcast episode #574 is online and ready for download.  The full crew is here in the last episode before the holidays, but, Rod is a bit sleepy after hours of baking hundreds of holiday cookies. EVs are getting to the point where Civil Engineers and Architects are going to have to come up with new designs for both electrical grids and the facilities on top of them. And, investors in various Elon Musk-run companies are ready for ole boy to hush up, hunker down, and have tired of all the Twitter drama. We’ve got all this, our picks, and more for you in Episode #574 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Williams Sonoma Goldtouch® Pro Nonstick Half Sheet Cooling Rack  Anker SoundCore Noise Cancelling Headphones — Amazon Link Honeywell Safeguard Motion Sensor Ceramic Space Heater — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post Come on Google: SMRpodcast #574 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Episode ##573 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we recap Chris's CBS appearance where he completely wore the wrong sweatshirt. We also talk about FTX, The FTC blocking the Microsoft / Activision acquisition, why we love Costco, and we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Ecobee Smart Thermostat — Amazon Link Descript — All-in-one video & audio editing, as easy as a doc Global Entry — Trusted Traveler Program As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The post The Wrong Sweatshirt: SMRpodcast 573 appeared first on SMRPodcast.