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Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

TEC274: Sports is one of the last compelling reasons to keep your old cable TV. Dom Bettinelli and Patrick Mason discuss how we can enjoy our favorites sports via streaming to our devices and discover that it’s still not as easy as it could be. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email […] The post Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

TEC274: Sports is one of the last compelling reasons to keep your old cable TV. Dom Bettinelli and Patrick Mason discuss how we can enjoy our favorites sports via streaming to our devices and discover that it’s still not as easy as it could be. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email […] The post Live Sports at Your Fingertips: The Ultimate Streaming Guide appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Moral Black Hat Hacking?

Moral Black Hat Hacking?

Is it moral to hack into the computers of those engaged in evil activities to disrupt them? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo consider one proposal that even if it's illegal to hack into an abortionist's system that it would be good. Plus Gen Z in the workplace. The post Moral Black Hat Hacking? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Next-Level Photo Management with Apple and Google Photos

Next-Level Photo Management with Apple and Google Photos

Preserve your family photo legacies by getting control of your photo collection. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss strategies for using Apple Photos and Google Photos to manage your ever-growing collection of precious photos. The post Next-Level Photo Management with Apple and Google Photos appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones

Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones

Smartphones are a big distraction for students. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss how schools are trying to reduce the distraction to increase student focus and mental health, and what parents can do to help. The post Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Apple’s Glow Up

Apple’s Glow Up

Apple had its annual rollout of new phones and watches so Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier give their impressions of the new devices and new capabilities, cutting through the hype to determine if they are compelling upgrades. The post Apple’s Glow Up appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Run Your Household Like a CEO

Run Your Household Like a CEO

Many couples are bringing home the tools and techniques they use at the office to help run their households. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini discuss the concept and the workflows and tech they use to organize their homes. The post Run Your Household Like a CEO appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget

Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget

Home security cameras are more capable than ever and more affordable. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Pat Scott discuss what to consider when buying cameras, including video quality, storage, connection, and more. Plus: Are gamers less attractive? The post Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Shifts in Online Media

The Shifts in Online Media

How are podcasts and YouTube videos changing? How are our habits changing them? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier discuss the state of online media and the changes in the business side and on the way consumers use them are changing the product. The post The Shifts in Online Media appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home?

Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home?

Should you get solar panels for your home? Will you save money? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the pros and cons, lease vs. purchase, and the lessons learned from having solar panels for the past 6 years. The post Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future

Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future

It's been 5 years since we discussed cord-cutting in a complete way. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott discuss what's changed since 2019, what mistakes they've made, and lessons learned to make the streaming lifestyle cheaper and more enjoyable. The post Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace

Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace

Everything wants our attention: Watches, phones, TVs, smart assistants, et al. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss strategies for taming these notifications for greater peace, more focus, and to be present to others. The post Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Shield Your Tech

Shield Your Tech

Case or no case? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the pros and cons of smartphone cases and screen protectors; the various options; and what steps to take if you decide to keep your phone au natural. The post Shield Your Tech appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Master Messaging Apps

Master Messaging Apps

We have a plethora of ways to communicate via text, voice, and video messaging, but which is the best? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss popular and lesser-known apps and the best practices for using them safely. The post Master Messaging Apps appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A Special Message from StarQuest

A Special Message from StarQuest

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sunny with a Chance of Tech: Weather Apps

Sunny with a Chance of Tech: Weather Apps

There are a plethora of weather apps to choose from? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Victor Lams discuss their different approaches to weather forecasts, from blasé to obsessive, and which apps they rely on to get the forecasts that suit them. The post Sunny with a Chance of Tech: Weather Apps appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pick of the Week Hits and Misses

Pick of the Week Hits and Misses

Secrets of Tech began with Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha and now five years later they're saying goodbye to Fr. Cory. To mark the occasion, they go through their dozens of picks of the week to choose the enduring hits and the eventual misses. The post Pick of the Week Hits and Misses appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Apple Intelligence Enough?

Is Apple Intelligence Enough?

Apple revealed its latest software strategy this week, including its latest approach to artificial intelligence. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier take an in-depth look at the announcements as indicators of where consumer application of this tech could go. The post Is Apple Intelligence Enough? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Master Safe Surfing: Tips for Secure and Private Internet Browsing

Master Safe Surfing: Tips for Secure and Private Internet Browsing

Protect yourself. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Patrick Mason discuss tips for keeping you safe and private on the web, from VPNs to public wifi to avoiding social media scams and more. Plus the problem of web rot and link decay; an anti-scam coalition; and more. The post Master Safe Surfing: Tips for Secure and Private Internet Browsing appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tech for the Faithful: Empowering Parish Pastoral Care with Modern Tools

Tech for the Faithful: Empowering Parish Pastoral Care with Modern Tools

Pastoral care is a person-to-person ministry, but as Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercer, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss, tech tools from remote meeting software to streaming video boxes to online messaging apps all provide essential assistance to parish staffs in reaching more people. The post Tech for the Faithful: Empowering Parish Pastoral Care with Modern Tools appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Stream Smart: Comparing Music Services for Every Budget and Need

Stream Smart: Comparing Music Services for Every Budget and Need

You probably have a music streaming service but is it the best one for you? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the 4 big music streamers (and a couple small ones), their prices and features, and how to decide which one is best for you. The post Stream Smart: Comparing Music Services for Every Budget and Need appeared first on StarQuest Media.