Not To Be Technical

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**Not To Be Technical**

An approachable, comedic take on trending tech news and lifestyle topics. Join us for some fun, laughs, and learn about relevant technology. Hosted by Charlie, Nafis & sometimes Gary /// Follow on Instagram @nottobetechnical

Latest Episodes:

6: Non-Purple Food Talk With a Side Order of Tesla Jul 15, 2021

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The guys go into the simplicity of ordering a Tesla. But first,

Nafis recaps his kickball league woes
Instagram close friend lists and new marketing ideas
Nafis' failed attempt of trying to help with the podcast planning
Augmented Reality (AR) glasses
Anonymous Listener #2 joins us
Shake Shack and BurgerFi are debated
Companies are now using TikTok for video resumes
Naked chalupas from Taco Bell
Charlie shares how he got 20 free orders of chicken tender meals from Checkers on Doordash and personal pan pizzas from Pizza Hut for free as a child
Lululemon's new mushroom yoga mat is a thrilling topic
Subway's woes
Tom Brady never eating red foods
Nafis shares how an ex-girlfriend did not allow him to ever eat anything purple & more

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5: Password Managers, Blackmail, #LoggedOn & Glizzys Jul 08, 2021

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The guys go over LastPass and password managers. But first,

Gary is back and reviews our previous episode
New intro song
A webcam blackmail attempt a coworker received
The "new" Nintendo Switch (OLED)
How Charlie loves selling his old tech to Gary
Anonymous listener #1 joins us to go back over John McAfee in much more detail
Morbid internet content
The dark web
Jeff Bezos leaving Amazon
Nafis' willingness to leave everything behind to trade lives with Jeff Bezos today
Joey Chestnut in the Hot Dog Eating Contest
Glizzys
#loggedon
Facebook stealing threads from Twitter
TikToks can be 3 minutes long now
Robinhood
Our outro song (which is also our intro song) & more

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4: Venmo Changes, Drunk Charlie in an Uber, Keyboard Shortcuts & R.I.P. John McAfee Jul 01, 2021

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Nafis and Charlie are on their own while Gary is out of office this week. The main topics are essential keyboard shortcuts and changes coming to Venmo, but first,

A new intro song is picked
They pay respects to the deceased founder of McAfee Antivirus
Recount Charlie's drunken behavior in an Uber
Cachapas, arepas and handclapas
Bloatware
Teaching older gentlemen about incognito windows
Bumble's new restaurant in NYC
Follow back up on VPN usage for sports betting from the anonymous caller
Google pushing back third-party cookie limitations to 2023
Nafis reveals he lives at his mother's house while calling Cash App ghetto
And more, all while transitioning to each topic smoothly

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3: VPNs, Thick Thighs, Windows 11 & Two-Beer Nafis Jun 25, 2021

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The guys go over what a VPN is, pros and cons, what to expect when you get one and things to consider before buying, but first,

Facebook Live Audio Rooms & Podcasts
What to expect in Windows 11
Charlie's concern for people who ultimately decide they want to get vaccinated just for a free bud light or donut
Gary's excitement over Wingstop's virtual kitchen "Thighstop"
Denny's catfishing with burgers
Prime Day
TikTok Jumps
Using Voice Messages (aka Voice Memos)
Nafis falsely claims everyone calls him Two-Beer Nafis and more

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2: Meet Gary, Apple Updates from WWDC & Charlie Plays a Dangerous Game on Strava Jun 17, 2021

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The guys go into some of the highlights from Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2021) and what new features to expect on iPhones and Apple Devices. But first,

Nafis and a congested Charlie introduce their new co-host, Gary
Gary shares his love of meditation apps (and flexes a 220+ day streak)
Nafis recommends a great show he has been watching on Netflix
Charlie is mortified over a creepy mistake he made on Strava and more

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1: Ad Tracking on Apps, Phones Listening to Users, Apple Airtags & Hotel PPV "Entertainment" Jun 10, 2021

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The guys go over recent Apple iOS updates against advertising tracking and if phones really listen to you and serve ads based on what you say. But first,

They figure out what number format to use for the episode
Nafis' reflects on his time while Charlie traveled
Realize they have no clue how internet works on planes (or in general)
Apple Airtags and the seemingly subsequent death of Tile
Pay-per-view accommodations at hotels and more

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0: Meet The Hosts Jun 03, 2021

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The pilot episode! Two of the hosts, Charlie & Nafis, introduce the podcast, themselves and share what they're into right now by using the most sophisticated phone app tracking technology. The third host, Gary, joins them in Episode 2.
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Nafis and Charlie's Mentioned Apps:
Remote Desktop Client
Audible
eero
Uber Eats
Strava
Untappd
Binance
Hinge
Clubhouse

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