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Struggling with your tech? Don't understand what's going on in social media? Just want to use your phone, tablet, laptop, or even your TV without losing your grip? We're here to help you out! Our team of inspirational technology writers are ready with words of encouragement to help you through any problem you're facing with your PC, social media account, home theater, whatever! Want to get to grips with your tech? Hit play!
Regular Doctor Who podcast featuring a unique and in-depth discussion of the show, its production, and surrounding fandom. Your hosts are Christian Cawley, Brian A Terranova, and James McLean.
Discussion of pop culture sci-fi and fantasy beyond the realms of Doctor Who, with Christian Cawley, Brian A Terranova, and James McLean.
British TV past and present digested and discussed, if Gareth Kavanagh and Christian Cawley can tear themselves away from the screen long enough to record anything. Soaps, drama, comedy, sci-fi and even BBC Four documentaries are among the topics.
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Is Learning to Code and Programming Easier Than You Think?
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You've seen the ads, online and on TV. Courses for learning to code, build mobile apps, even start designing video games. But how easy is it really to learn to code? To find out, Ian Buckley - a man with a bit of programing experience under his belt - is here to explain if you should learn to code, where to find good resources, and whether or not y…
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What Is Clubhouse and How Useful Is Social Audio, Really?
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Heard about Clubhouse but not really sure what social audio is all about? You've come to the right place. In this podcast we take a look at Clubhouse, its "exclusivity" and what alternatives are coming along from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other existing social platforms. Use these links to learn more about Clubhouse in this week's show. What…
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Our Top 5 Best Really Useful Tech Tips and Explainers
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To celebrate 30 months since the launch of the Really Useful Podcast, we bring you a collection of the top 5 best tips from our most popular episodes. As such, Christian Cawley is joined by various members of the Really Useful Podcast team to cover diverse topics such as Windows keyboard shortcuts, problems with Skype, old PC games, Microsoft Offic…
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What Are Non-fungible Tokens and Why Are Graphics Cards So Expensive?
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You've seen the term NFT but what does it mean? How can you buy digital art for $1000s without even owning it? What is the real ecological damage of cryptocurrency mining? And why are graphics cards so expensive? In this podcast we explore non-fungible tokens, the madness of this latest crypto bubble, whether cryptocurrency is as bad for the enviro…
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371: Philip Bates Explains His Book, 100 Objects of Doctor Who
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Released on April 2nd, 2021, 100 Objects of Doctor Who from Candy Jar Books explores the worlds of Doctor Who from a strange new angle, courtesy of Philip Bates. He's the editor of the very popular Doctor Who Companion website and he joins Christian Cawley in this podcast to discuss the DWC, 100 Objects of Doctor Who, and a little bit of recent Doc…
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Amazon Fire Tablet
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The Amazon Fire tablet is one of the most popular alternatives to Apple's iPad. Equipped with the Android-based Fire OS, these are versatile tablets aimed at the whole family. But are you getting the most our of your Amazon Fire tablet? Is the tablet really suitable for children or is it more geared towards a media consuming adult? How do you chang…
Some new Xbox and PS5 games are launching at around $70. Game controllers are around the same price. And if you can get hold of a next generation console, that's going to set you back a few hundred dollars too. So: is video gaming becoming to expensive? This week's discussion draws on these resources: Why Are PS5 and Xbox Series Games So Expensive?…
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Raspberry Pi, Pico, Arduino, and Other Single-board Computers and Microcontrollers
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You've probably heard of a Raspberry Pi, but how does this single-board computer (SBC) differ from a microcontroller? In this Really Useful Podcast, we discuss the Raspberry Pi and its clones, the Raspberry Pi Pico and other microcontrollers, and the Arduino. How do they differ? What projects suit each type of board? Click play to find out. Some re…
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How to Recycle Old PCs, Phones, and Other Tech
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Everyone has an old phone or two at the back of a drawer. Your old PC might be stuck under a desk somewhere---meanwhile, you've switched to a laptop. Old hardware takes up space, but simply throwing it away is dangerous. Without the correct recycling techniques, discarded tech can be an ecological nightmare. Fortunately, there are various ways that…
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How to Find Followers For Your Stream, Social Account, or Podcast
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If you have a YouTube channel, Twitch stream, podcast, Facebook page, Instagram account, or TikTok, you're probably keen to find and audience. But how do you find followers and build a following? This week, we take a look at the various techniques you can use across several social platforms and mediums. You may be surprised at how similar some of t…
Have you updated your phone recently? Is Windows 10 up to date, or do you have updates pending? Why should you have to bother, anyway? In this week's podcast, we explore Windows Update, updating a Mac, iPhone or iPad, Android, and even game consoles. This week's useful links: Windows Update guide Update macOS How to Update Xbox One and Xbox Series …
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Secrets of the Xbox One and Series X Controllers Revealed
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Unresponsive or broken Xbox One controller? Problems getting it to connect to your console, or is there a broken thumbstick? Wish you could take your Xbox One with you when you head out? These challenges and more are the subject of this week's Really Useful Podcast.By Christian Cawley
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How to Record, Edit, and Promote Your Own Podcast
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In this Really Useful Podcast we take a look at all you need to know about launching your own podcast. We explore what a podcast is, what yours might be about, how to record it, what apps you can use, and how to find free podcast hosting and list your show on Apple Podcasts. You'll also learn some tricks for promoting your podcast. This week's usef…
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370: Cutaway Comics, Lytton, Paradise Towers, and Brian Blessed as Omega
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This week Christian Cawley chats with Cutaway Comics' Gareth Kavanagh about Lytton, Omega, Brian Blessed, and accidentally discovering crowdfunding. Doctor Who fandom has been gifted with rare treats over the years, from comics and novels to audiobooks, audio plays, and independent movies. Anyone engaged with Doctor Who is aware of at least one of …
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369: Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks Reviewed
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It's the one you've been waiting for: our thoughts on Doctor Who's New Year special, Revolution of the Daleks! It's good to se John Barrowman back as Captain Jack Harkness, but it is too short a trip? Is it a sad goodbye to Ryan? Are we worried about Yaz - and if not, should we be? And why did the Doctor languish in prison for nearly 20 years? Afte…
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368: Is Jodie Whittaker Leaving Doctor Who?
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Jodie Whittaker has quit Doctor Who. Or has she? Who is in the running to replace the Thirteenth Doctor? Is there even a new name being considered? And is Chris Chibnall also leaving the show? We don't know, but there is plenty of press speculation to discuss. Also: comedian John Bishop is cast as the show's new male companion, the Dark Dimension r…
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367: Time War: Doctor Who Series 1 Revisited
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Following our previous podcast on how the Time War brings a whole new dimension to Rose, we apply the same thinking across the whole of Doctor Who Series 1. This time, Christian Cawley joins Brian Terranova and James McLean as they consider the impact of the events of the "previous season" (based on an idea that there is a Time War series that conc…
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How the Time War and Day of the Doctor Changed Rose
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Doctor Who returned in 2005 with Rose. It was the first episode of the show since 1996... but in the show's continuity, The Day of the Doctor introduces new, unseen continuity to Rose. Indeed, Rose likely happens right as the regenerating War Doctor leaves the National Gallery. This podcast takes a look at The Day of the Doctor as a finale to Big F…
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What the Really Useful Podcast Wants for Christmas 2020
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This week's Really Useful Podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley, with appearances by Gavin Philips, James Frew, and Ben Stegner. Look out for our other shows---subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on iTunes and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.By Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner, Gavin Phillips, James Frew
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Are Dalek Redesigns Really Necessary - And Which Is Best?
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Christian Cawley and James McLean are back with a new show. This time, we look at the redesign of the Daleks for Revolution of the Daleks, the New Year's Day 2021 episode of Doctor Who. Comparing the design with earlier Dalek props, it's remote control/unmanned quality, and how the Dalek looks on clips and stills, we then proceed to compare the var…
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What Is the Dark Web, How Do You Reach It, and Is It Safe?
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Heard about the Dark Web and want to know what it is all about? We've got answers to the questions you need in this week's Really Useful Podcast. Is the Dark Web illegal? Is it safe to access the Dark Web? What's the difference between the Dark Web and the Deep Web? Hit play to find the answers to these questions and more. This week's useful links:…
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Looking Forward to Revolution of the Daleks
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The Daleks are back! Doctor Who is back! On New Years' Day, a new episode, Revolution of the Daleks will screen on BBC TV and around the world. With John Barrowman returning as Captain Jack Harkness, Chris Noth as Jack Robertson (last seen in Arachnids in the UK) and marking the departure of Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole (Graham O'Brien and Ryan Sin…
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Defeat Planned Obsolescence and Embrace the Right to Repair
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You'll find these links useful for this week's Really Useful Podcast. What Is Right to Repair? Defend Your Right to Repair With Linux Once again, Christian Cawley and James Frew are this week's hosts. Follow them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @jimjamfroo. Look out for our other shows---subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts a…
You'll find these links useful for this week's Really Useful Podcast. 5 Features You'll Need in True Wireless In-Ear Headphones 6 Things You'll Need to Know When Buying Wireless Headphones Apple AirPods Vs. AirPods Pro: Which Is Right For You? Christian Cawley and James Frew are this week's hosts. Follow them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @jim…
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How to Stay Positive Online and Improve Mental Health With Apps
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In this week's show: Is Social Media Making You Sad? Can't See a Therapist? Try These Apps Free Positivity Apps Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @Megg_Ellis with your suggestions for future topics. Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple P…
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Tweaks and Customizations to Make Windows 10 Look and Feel Totally "You"
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Listening to this week's show you'll find the following links useful. Easy Windows 10 tweaks Customize Windows 10 with these tools Best Windows 10 themes Make Windows better with Group Policy Create a custom Rainmeter theme for Windows Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegners…
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How to Choose a New Games Console: PS5 or Xbox Series X?
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This week's useful links: Which PS5 Model Should You Buy? Which Xbox Series Model Should You Buy? Nintendo Switch vs Switch Lite Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips host this week's show. Contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin with your suggestions for future topics. Look out for our other shows---subscribe to the Really Useful…
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Everything You Need to Know About 3D Printing
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3D printing looks amazing, but it can be a bit of a mystery to most of us. This week, Christian Cawley chats with Ian Buckley about getting started with 3D printing, and what you need to know about the different between types of 3D printer. Beginner's guide to 3D printing Best sites to order 3D prints Recycle failed 3D prints 3Doodler Create pen fo…
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How to Buy Online Safely, Securely, and Confidently
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Whether you're planning to buy online for a special event, you're inspired to buy on Black Friday, or have a bit of spare cash to spend, buying with confidence is vital. Christian Cawley and James Frew discuss how to buy confidently, check online reviews and discern which ones are honest and which are paid for, and how to spot online scams to help …
Here are the links you need to learn more about this week's show topics Popular Turn-Based Strategy Games Play Google Stadia on Mobile Data Project xCloud for Xbox Game Streaming Free Games from Epic Budget Game Offers from Humble Bundle Retro and Indie Game Bundles Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as…
