Chris Powell

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Technologist. Minimalist. ISFJ. From Bellingham, Washington.

Chris Powell


    • Aug 29, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    the mnmltek microcast - episode 49 - private browsing reporting for duty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018


    on this episode: open a private or incognito window for one-off web logins or searches.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 48: save the squints

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018


    on this episode: use your mobile phone’s camera app to let the zoom do the work for you with hard-to-read type.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 47: faceless cogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018


    on this episode: remove the shattered glasses you view customer support with and see things with a different lens.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 46: overlap and overwhelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018


    on this episode: has connecting online gotten to a place of overlap with other areas of your life?

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 45: who’s got two thumbs and can’t stand microsoft edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018


    on this episode: stop torturing yourself with the default pdf reader for windows 10.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 44: four folders, four gigabytes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018


    on this episode: by removing four folders from your Mac desktop you can free up a lot of space on your desktop.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 43: change it up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018


    on this episode: take… these scattered coins… and learn to fly again… online, that is.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 42: gimme a break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018


    on this episode: when I take over the world, I’m requiring something for all employees at work.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 41: a challenge for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018


    on this episode: eliminate the unnecessary, one app at a time.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 40: internal shutdown processes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018


    On this episode: I share one of my shortcomings and struggles in my relationship with technology. #TransparentTech

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 39: airdrop customization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018


    on this episode: configure your iOS airdrop setting to prevent… unexpected file transfers.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 38 - find thy phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018


    on this episode: if you lose your Android phone, type three words in a google search.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 37: two new gmail features

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018


    on this episode: inbox management improvements (?) coming soon to a gmail near you…

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 36: one-click gmail preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018


    on this episode: all your gmail fun in one screen brought to you by one little switch flipped in settings.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 35: many desktops, one monitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018


    on this episode: mission control, this is desktop user, we need more space.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 34: three letters for online security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018


    on this episode: take a huge step toward protecting your online life by installing a piece of software on your computer or mobile device.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 33: data overwhelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018


    on this episode: doesn’t matter if it’s two years or four months ago, I still struggle with the pursuit of knowledge. this is an excerpt from one of my newsletters written in february 2018.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 32: quieting the win10 tattletale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018


    on this episode: gaze in wonder at the amount of information sent from your windows 10 computer ::by default:: to other companies. respond accordingly.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 31: three-finger security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018


    on this episode: a quick keyboard shortcut instantly makes your Mac desktop more secure.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 30: tip o’ the hat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018


    on this episode: you make the effort and do the work because it’s non-negotiable.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 29: block rockin’ adblocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018


    on this episode: $5 gets you an interruption-free experience on your iPhone safari app.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 28: youtubextension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018


    on this episode: a free extension for Chrome and add-on for Firefox that can dramatically increase your Youtube watching experience.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 27: the aunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018


    On this episode: I talk about that lurking presence that won’t leave me alone.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 26: your mobile moving service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018


    on this episode: backup your phone, leave the worries of lost photos and videos behind.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 25: podcast punchcard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018


    On this episode: a look at what I’m working on around the Internet: The Bellingham Podcast. Quiet Conversations. 100 Tech Tips. Thank you for listening! I really do appreciate you choosing to subscribe. #Cheers CP

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 24 - pivoting the email process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018


    on this episode - set an example for others with the emails you send.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 23: Ru!pk9TxA)4dsP*jxVbH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018


    on this episode: let your password manager do the heavy lifting when it comes to managing your unique, complicated passwords.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 22: the bouncer in front of the club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018


    on this episode: four simple words, as shown in an xkcd comic, can significantly improve your online security.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 21: they

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018


    on this episode: who are they, anyway?

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 20: quick fixes for those “Oh Crikey!” moments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018


    on this episode: two keyboard shortcuts to bring back what thou hath deleted.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 19: phone etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018


    on this episode: five suggestions to be conscientious of others when using your phone in public.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 18: meeting margin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018


    TL;DR - Battle the meeting monster with book-ended mini-appointments to make it through the workday.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 17 - 3-2-1 backup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018


    TL;DR - Back up your files the professional nerd way.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 16 - desktop files

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018


    TL;DR - You’re rolling the dice by keeping files in your computer’s desktop.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 15 - the 10-foot fogbank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018


    TL;DR - Sometimes people aren’t being mean to us on purpose.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 14 - 1 keyboard 2 rule them all

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018


    TL;DR - one keyboard with three bluetooth inputs. #ConsolidationTech

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 13 - #SuspiciousTech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018


    TL;DR - Re: email attachments and web links… check yourself before you wreck yourself.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 12 - visualize thy route

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018


    TL;DR - there’s a quicker way to access Google Street View to see where you’re headed.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 11 - travel hack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018


    TL;DR - give your phone amnesia before embarking on your vacation

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 10 - stop yer squinting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018


    TL;DR - use quick keyboard combinations to help view small text on your screen.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 9 - lock thy workstation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018


    TL;DR - secure your desktop quickly when you are AFK.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 8 - five rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018


    TL;DR - be nice to techs.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 7 - a Windows secret weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018


    TL;DR - if you use Windows, ninite.com is the technology ace up your sleeve.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 6 - technology foundations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018


    TL;DR - Tech basics can be very, very valuable.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 5 - level up your online security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018


    TL;DR - Why are you using simple responses to your online security questions?

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 4 - the life-changing magic of guest accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018


    TL;DR - Use a guest-level account for your day-to-day desktop computing tasks. #SecureTech

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 3 - mobile apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018


    TL;DR - keep only what is essential on your phone or tablet. Delete the rest.

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 2 - three email strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018


    TL;DR: assume you’re writing to everyone leverage the BCC: field check yourself before you wreck yourself mnmltek.micro.blog

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 1 - a day dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018


    I’m dreaming of a day…

    the mnmltek microcast - episode 0 - ntrdctn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2018


    Hello world. Welcome to a technology microcast. Let’s have a good time. @mnmltek - Twitter, Instagram

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