On this week’s TechtalkRadio, Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd cover a wide range of tech topics, starting with a listener question about securely accessing files remotely. They discuss modern solutions like VPNs, Tailscale, and remote desktop tools, along with the challenges of Windows 11 networking changes. The conversation also takes an interesting turn into how Pokémon Go’s massive location data is now being used to power delivery robots, highlighting the unexpected ways everyday tech can evolve.

Andy also prepares for an upcoming presentation focused on practical technology for older users, including easy-to-use devices like GrandPad tablets and digital photo frames that automatically update with family pictures. The show features a hands-on discussion of the new MacBook Neo, covering design, usability, performance, and why it could be a strong choice for everyday users.

In the second half, local entrepreneur Misa Acosta, creator of Makeup Therapy with Marisa, joins the show to share her journey of building a business and using social media to expand her brand and create engagement. She offers insights into content creation, engagement strategies, and how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube can help grow a brand. The episode wraps with entertainment news, including buzz around a new Firefly animated series and the evolving world of streaming content. Her Milkshake profiles links can be found here

In Wrapping Up, we wanted to share links Shawn had mentioned in the show for Digital Photo Frames and services from Pix-Star and Nixplay

Pix-Star

• App: Pix-Star Snap
• Lets you upload photos directly from your phone
• Photos automatically rotate on the frame
• Great for sharing family photos in near real-time

Nixplay

• App: Nixplay App
• Very similar concept:
  • App-based uploads
  • Cloud-connected frames
  • Photos update automatically
• Popular for gifting to parents/grandparents

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