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The Bellingham Podcast

Summary: Pacific Northwest aficionados, AJ Barse and Chris Powell are your hosts each week talking about their views and interests in technology, travel, gear and watches. Recorded in Bellingham or on location (typically in their favorite local coffee establishments) in City of Subdued Excitement. Bellingham Washington. This show is also available on-air on Bellingham's KMRE 102.3FM.

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 BPM Tech: Episode 25 - "Autonomous Driving around Hoth" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1832

**On THIS episode:** Are we talking to are cars now in 2017? Or are we just more distracted talking to ourselves? Looking at a trend coming straight out of the 2017 CES we take a look at Alexa+Car=Distraction or Distraction Free? But first: What did we do to end 2016/start 2017 * AJ's Holiday Digital Disconnect * Chris is back on the Caffeine and Junk Food train, stuffs his face full of garbage. Distracted Driving * State of California now on books a law states that mobile devices must docked while car is in motion. “Must be attached to dashboard or windshield...” as of Jan 1 * $20 for first offense $50 after * Proactive TECH before we get behind the wheel * Incentives to avoid picking up the phone while driving * Your Kids - $1 * Yourself - Rewards or Mantras CES 2017 - The Las Vegas Nerd/Geek Tech-Fest * Alexa and year of the Voice Assistant * Is more tech in the car good? * Getting wireless audio in an old-school car * Bluetooth Cassette Adapter (https://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Cassette-Adapter-Bluetooth/dp/B00I3YLHAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629526&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+cassette+adapter) - Chris' favorite $17 tech solution to retrofit your rig! * One big drawback * CoolWave/ Duo - Take any 30 pin old school apple to Bluetooth (https://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bluetooth-Receiver-accessories-Motorcycles/dp/B00GHUHMUS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483980936&sr=8-2&keywords=cool+wave+duo) * Portable Bluetooth Speaker (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Black/dp/B01GF5ACUG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483630273&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+basics+bluetooth+speaker)- instead of integrated-in-car - Microphone benefits * Bluetooth headset * Chris: $20 no-name doo-hickeys (https://www.amazon.com/Toorun-Bluetooth-Headset-Cancelling-Prompt/dp/B01JA9J6UQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629608&sr=1-3&keywords=bluetooth+earpiece) from Amazon * AJ: Corded one ear approach using Urban Ears (https://www.urbanears.com/ue_us_en/kransen). Good for calls, and rock'n tunes as you walk after you park. * When and if to use your phone behind the wheel. Subdued Shout Out On tap * Chris - KMRE shout out and the Chuckanut Radio Hour - 10th Anniversary! - January 12, 7-9:30 pm, also a benefit for KMRE * * * Connect With Us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: Sign up for my Quiet Conversations newsletter at www.chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/) or you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium as @mnmltek. Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 1:30 pm on SATURDAYS and 9:00 am on THURSDAYS. Let us know how we're doing! We have a special voicemail number set up for you: 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH.**Ask us a question about technology or anything else about Bellingham —ASKED NICELY, of course —we may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

 BPM Tech: Ep 24 "Ghost of Technology's Future" (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1809

On THIS 2017 episode: Happy new year everyone! We continue from where we left off in 2016 from episode 23. * AJ & I take a look are back from the future in tech for 2017 * And we both go a Whatcom Winter Wonderland-a-Wandering ... * Welcome to 2017 and the second part of our first ever two part podcast for BPM (be sure to listen to Episode 23 before this episode!) Have yourself a merry little Christmas... from both of here at BPM Tech! This show: Trendspotting; things we saw live and die in 2016, and our predictions for 2017 * Chris & AJ * “Computer, Earl Grey; hot” The connected and dysfunctional home? * AJ: I have parts of a connected home, but my house is not talking back to me. * Chris: I don't want my house talking to me. * YouTube and (Rogue) Nation-State of video * 360 video; see AJ's rant on Macy Day parade. However, can you smell what the Rock is cook'n? * Escape from Calypso Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4w_MBMNMEQ * Is video growing up? Famous vloggers and YouTube stars breakup, sell out, and/or move on. * App-a-fication of TV, Al la carte universe of television * Netflix/Amazon streaming and Cord Cutting. Whatcom Wandering? * What does AJ like? * The Rusty Wagon (http://www.rustywagongoodeats.com/), off the Hanagan HighwayBoy Howdy> Da food! Da people! * What does Chris like? * Evergreen Gardens (http://www.evergreengardensweddings.com/) - Beautiful spot for weddings or large events. Aldrich Road, off Pole Road. Subdued Stalking * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on my personal website, chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/). be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 1:03PM SATURDAY, 9:00AM THURSDAY http://www.bellinghampodcast.com/blogs/post/BPM-now-available-on-air-KMRE-102-3/

 BPM Tech: Best of 2016 (Be sure to watch the video http://bit.ly/BPMBestOfTech2016!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 678

Be sure to watch the video that this episode came from http://bit.ly/BPMBestOfTech2016 Or view it on www.bellinghampodcast.com or via AJ's YouTube channel https://youtu.be/9g6mZnkl87c Thank you all so much for your continued support in 2017! Cheers! -AJ & Chris Bellingham Podcast Media

 BPM Tech Ep 23 "Ghost of Christmas Past" (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1810

On THIS episode: * AJ & I take a look at the naughty and nice list of tech from 2016 * This is BPM's first two part show, one now in 2016, and one from the future in 2017 Have yourself a merry little Christmas... from both of here at BPM Tech! This show: Trendspotting; things we saw live and die in 2016, and our predictions for 2017 * Chris & AJ * Wearables : Pebble bought by Fitbit, Citizen buys Frederique Constant, and Tag Heuer goes all smartwatchy with a recycle plan to a real mechanical watch, and SnapChat goes SnapClick with their glasses * AJ: is not long on the idea of wearables and hyper data tracking. Sure, some info is great- but for the average person do you NEED all of it? * Chris: Health trackers are the new shiny. But you know what's better than a tracker? * Post apocalyptic PC era? * In 2016 did we see the end of Laptops and Desktops as the sage S.Jobs predicted? * AJ: Apple Pencil and Surface go all in in digital touch, twist, and stroking. * Chris: Microsoft Surface Studio. Desktops aren't dying yet. Just getting renovated architecture for the late 2010s. Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - AbyssRium- iOS and Android game with Ambient goodness http://www.abyssrium.com (http://www.abyssrium.com/) * Chris - NewOldStamp.com (http://newoldstamp.com/) - Professional Signatures to enliven your email. * * * Subdued Stalking * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on my personal website, chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/). REMEMBER: This is the last new show of 2016, but be sure to catch up on all the episodes Chris and I have done in 2016. We will be back January 2017. But, Chris and I...may have a special edition of BPM Tech in the works...stay tuned. Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 1:30PM SATURDAY, 9:00AM THURSDAYs http://www.bellinghampodcast.com/blogs/post/BPM-now-available-on-air-KMRE-102-3/

 BPM Tech: Ep 22 "MVNO Go!" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1824

On THIS episode: * AJ and I talk about how we can save you time, money and headache with the new phone and phone plan * And we both go a Whatcom Wandering... Contracts? we don't need no stinking contracts! Next on BPM Tech. This show: How to save money on your Mobile phone and phone bill. Getting the phone: BYOD, vs Contract, vs Referb...fight, fight, fight! * Chris & AJ * iPhone SE 64gb; AJ new ace up his sleeve * Referb phones * Amazon * Ebay (buyer beware of hot/lifted phones) * Gazelle * Overstock * NewEgg MVNO vs Contract vs whatever the new sales pitchs these days are * AJ I'm all about that Ting. Average bill with TWO iPhones = $45 * Tethering? Got ya covered * Virgin mobile https://www.virginmobileusa.com (https://www.virginmobileusa.com/?seng=g&cmpid=331060956&adgid=22814364036&tgtid=kwd-29916690&locphysid=9033359&locintid=&feedid=&adid=100382991156&matchid=e&ntwk=g&device=c&dvcmod=&aceid=&adp=1t1&plcmnt=&plcmnttgt=&productid=&productgroupid=&cid=ppc_rv_aac_seng:g_cmpid:331060956_adgid:22814364036_adid:100382991156_tgtid:kwd-29916690_device:c&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6_TBBRDInaPjhcelt5oBEiQApPeTFw2FneRxujgMrz3v7mQFH9OqhwBxJpcX3R8Rr3BT3qwaAuTh8P8HAQ#!/) * $35 UNLIMITED **DATA, TALK & TEXT * 5gb 4g lte * Boost mobile https://www.boostmobile.com (https://www.boostmobile.com/specials/1045/?seng=g&cmpid=612826943&adgid=29596561220&tgtid=kwd-436959803&locphysid=9033359&locintid=&feedid=&adid=107400023660&matchid=e&ntwk=g&device=c&dvcmod=&aceid=&adp=1t1&plcmnt=&plcmnttgt=&productid=&productgroupid=&cid=ppc_rv_seng:g_cmpid:612826943_adgid:29596561220_adid:107400023660_tgtid:kwd-436959803_device:c&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6_TBBRDInaPjhcelt5oBEiQApPeTF3mc3Kz_tW2ec6kkP9WhfOxe4fZ4Sy-ac0mhTuOpHYMaAuWc8P8HAQ) * $30 Unlimted talk. text. data**** ***2GB 4G LTE High-Speed Data * Freedom Pop https://www.freedompop.com/ * 100% Free Basic Plan - 500 texts, 200 minutes, and 500MB each month * Republic Mobile (*_android_* only) https://republicwireless.com (https://republicwireless.com/phones/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA6_TBBRDInaPjhcelt5oBEiQApPeTF_iJXqIq1fnPhJHN0uNmoecPrcU91PJR2stoe3KK_xgaAlxS8P8HAQ) * Wifi based * **$20**/mo ****UNLIMITEDTalk, Text & WiFi Data 1GBCell Data * They do offer a $15 a month sans mobile data * Net 10 (http://www.net10wireless.com/#/) * **$35 - **FIRST **500 MB DATA ****AT UP TO****4G LTE SPEED, **AND THEN AT 2G* * Cricket Wireless * Unlimited Talk+Text and Now get 8 GB of data for $50/mo. * Base is now $30 Unlimited Talk+Text + 1GB AJ Follow up to previous episode: **Defense Mobile (https://www.facebook.com/DefenseMobile/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf) SHUTTERED! ** June 29 (https://www.facebook.com/DefenseMobile/posts/1056045477777422) · IMPORTANT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Defense Mobile's CDMA (V) network is winding down. We value your business and we want to ensure you have time to switch to another service provider. Take action as soon as possible to avoid service interruption and losing your phone number. For more information, please visit http://weare.defensemobile.com/cdmav-wind-down (http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fweare.defensemobile.com%2Fcdmav-wind-down&h=bAQGMqBaWAQEp_FzSRL74AkpwEe0PSZIRp7hke4E2g8IHwg&enc=AZP1C2Ge3utxdgET8tU5zIpGvzPGmNoga0RfEwziNjR_S4XIL5o4_tguVTxlutyvY77xq7Fs_PmfzYR8KAUbJyuB-d-lfpOCLWEmSQWpg3qzc9SZN2Yot7_YgruLrdeZs8AS2JMNtW6RDEDLcR2L7mOXce6mztkX8mVsehLuIS1wtyNRuUXD0hvL3hHRjpZi20EqnvU6ffJWtDtMDnPYrMgp&s=1). Source: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4svORJRkdL8J:https://www.facebook.com/DefenseMobile/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Data needs on the go? * Karma * Whatcom Wandering? * The Fork at Agate Bay 2530 Northshore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 * What does AJ like? Sitting in front of the awesome pizza oven they have, and watching your pizza bake as you wait. * What does Chris like?...

 BPM Tech: Ep 21 - Bham Gift Guide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1829

On THIS episode: * On the third day after Thanksgiving, your true love podcasters gave to thee... * THREE non-retail gift ideas * TWO beverage joints * and a chance to get outta the mall free. Two guys, two microphones, two iPhones, and one podcast...That's us! RIGHT HERE.. on BPM Tech! This show: HEY WE ARE ON KMRE! * KMRE 102.3 (lp) FM: Public community radio here is Bham http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/ * Thursdays around 9ish and Saturdays around 1:30ish * KMRE.org (http://kmre.org/) * Not in Bham, you can TuneIn http://tunein.com/radio/KMRE-LP-1023-s104904/ * Chris Three non-retail gift ideas * Chappaz Massage (http://www.chappazmassage.com/) - Sycamore Square - Fairhaven * Swing Dance Lessons - Whatcom Community College (http://whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education/current-classes) - Community Education * Soapmaking Class - Otion (http://otionsoap.com/) - Downtown * AJ Three non-retail gift ideas * $20 lifetime membership. * Then: REI Classes: Bellingham https://www.rei.com/stores/bellingham.html * Creative-a-tea paint something and drink tea yo! www.**creativitea**.com/ * MBT Mount Baker Theatre: www.**mountbakertheatre**.com/ * Chris Two beverage joints * The Rustic Coffee & Wine Bar (http://www.rusticcoffeeandwinebar.com/) - Fairhaven * Honey Moon Mead & Cider (http://www.honeymoonmeads.com/) - Downtown * AJ Two Beverage Joints * KATZ! (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwju6s-hyL_QAhUG2WMKHYZcChEQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzlynden.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNFpjTZRDHOR5NBb27PnbtonZVpA6A&sig2=ZGoDKFBtUm5lfOsbT0YDnw&bvm=bv.139782543,d.cGc) Coffee (Lynden)+ used books * Perfectly Paired: 11th St Fairhaven http://www.perfectlypairedgourmet.com (http://www.perfectlypairedgourmet.com/) Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - revisiting KiK messenger https://www.kik.com (https://www.kik.com/) : Modeled after BBM, and a Canadian company, * iOS, -, Android, and a Kindle Fire tablet all walk into a bar, and wanted to chat... * Chris - ProtonMail (https://protonmail.com/) - Encrypted Email for iOS, Android, and the web Subdued Stalking * AJ: just launched a new vlog for my Patreon patrons on how the LIFX bulb powered Light Staff was built patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on Medium.com (http://medium.com/) in a publication entitled “Quiet Conversations (https://medium.com/quiet-conversations).”

 BPM Tech: Episode 20 "20-20 Passwords" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1818

On THIS episode: * AJ reminds us why “open says-a-me” shouldn't be our password. * I've got a Public Service Announcement about passwords and your web browser of choice... * And we'll both uncover some new and exciting places to occupy your time in the Barkley District of Bellingham. All that and more RIGHT HERE.. on BPM Tech! HEY WE ARE ON KMRE! * KMRE 102.3 (lp) FM: Public community radio here is Bham http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/ * Thursdays around 9ish and Saturdays around 1:30ish * KMRE.org (http://kmre.org/) * Not in Bham, you can TuneIn http://tunein.com/radio/KMRE-LP-1023-s104904/ * Chris Saving Passwords on your web browser? Not good. * Here's how anyone can view your saved passwords: * IE: Internet Options, Content Tab, AutoComplete Settings, Manage Passwords, Web Credentials. (http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-view-backup-passwords-saved-in-internet-explorer/) * Firefox: Options, Security Tab, Saved Passwords, Show Passwords. (http://www.howtogeek.com/111555/view-and-delete-stored-passwords-in-firefox/) * Chrome: chrome://settings, Show Advanced Settings, Manage Passwords. (http://www.thewindowsclub.com/manage-view-saved-passwords-chrome) * AJ Quit making crappy passwords! * Two Factor Authentication * Google 2FA https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en * LastPass 2FA https://lastpass.com/auth/ * * PIN + Biometrics * Biometrics * On iOS you do have to option for 4# 6# and Alpha numeric. * Andorid same+ path password Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Barkley District * Chris - Mod Pizza - Now open in Barkley Village * AJ - Robeks- best darn smoothie place in Bham in my book! * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - non electronic- finished my modded SKX007 (the Salish Sea-Worthy) * Shout out to One Second Closer (Polish based Vostok and Seiko part mod/maker) * Shout out to The Grey Nato podcast: www.thegreynato.com Subdued Stalking * AJ: just launched a new vlog for my Patreon patrons on how the LIFX bulb powered Light Staff was built patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on Medium.com (http://medium.com/) in a publication entitled “Quiet Conversations (https://medium.com/quiet-conversations).”

 BPM Tech Ep. 19 "Save Money & Safe Shopping" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1808

On THIS episode: * Take heed, one and all. We'll share some secrets and tips to shop safe online as this holiday season approaches, * and we'll share our favorite spots in the Parkview District of Bellingham. Parkview, you ask? Yes, folks! Parkview! All that and more RIGHT HERE.. on BPM Tech! This show: * Online Shopping Pitfalls, browser add-ons, and mindsets * Trusted sites? Beware of the awesome deal. * On Amazon or Ebay, check where it's being shipped from. Might not get it for a month. * Always look for https:// * Chrome Extensions * Honey (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/honey/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj?hl=en-US) - automatically finds and applies coupon codes when shopping. 2.6 million users! * Invisible Hand (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/invisiblehand/lghjfnfolmcikomdjmoiemllfnlmmoko) - Checks other websites for lower prices. 215K users. * CamelCamelCamel.com (http://camelcamelcamel.com/) to track Amazon items you are looking for * RetailMeNot.com (http://retailmenot.com/) to find (and stack) coupon codes. Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Parkview District * Chris - New Bay to Baker trail by Sunset Pond (http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article109787682.html) * AJ - Cornwall Park? * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued Stalking * AJ: just launched a new vlog for my Patreon patrons on how the LIFX bulb powered Light Staff was built patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on Medium.com (http://medium.com/) in a publication entitled “Quiet Conversations (https://medium.com/quiet-conversations).”

 BPM Tech Ep. 18 "The Spec Filled Episode" (a look at the MacBook & Surface Studio announcements) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1836

On THIS episode: * It's Mac versus PC 2016! Fight, fight, fight. Actually, we'll take a look at the new shiny products from Microsoft and Apple. * And we'll share our favorite spots in the Birchwood District of Bellingham. Ya got yer shiny new tech toys, ya got your cool places to go, but ya don't have annoying ads or commercials RIGHT HERE.. on BPM Tech! This show: * AJ & Chris * Before we get started; PREFACE briefly what hardware workflow do we have/use and era and how we are speaking to this new “shiny” gear: * Creative/Photographer AJ: * MacBook Pro 15” retina 2015. iPad mini Retina (no touch iD), iPhone 5S, (and of course camera gear) * Professional Tech Chris: * Macbook Pro 13 Retina w/27” monitor, iPad Pro 12.9, and an iPhone 6s+ * Chromebook 11 laptop, Asus Android Tablet 8”, and VirtualBox running Windows 10 and Ubuntu 16.04 VMs... just because. * _MacBook _ * “A touch of genius” * 13” http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/13-inch * $1499 base (i5 2.0 8gb) Iris 540 * $1799 touch (i5 2.9 8gb) bumped graphics Iris 550 * 15” http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/15-inch * $2399 i7 with Radion 450 (2gb vram) * **_Microsoft Surface _** * “The most productive devices on the planet” * *Note iMac 21.5 (4K) $1499 (base model no 4K is $1099)* * *27” (5k) $1799* * Studio- * 1TB / Intel Core i5 - 8GB RAM / 2GB GPU = $2999 * preorders got the Dial for free * 2TB / Intel Core i7 - 32GB RAM / 4GB GPU (MAX) $4199 * Surface Pro 4 * 128GB / Intel Core m3 - 4GB RAM $749 * Surface Book * 256GB / Intel Core i7 - 8GB / dGPU $2,399.00 * _iPads_ (pencil $99) * 12.9 Pro 32gb $799 * 9.7 Pro 32gb $599 * Air 2 32gb $399 * Mini 4 32Gb $399 Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Birchwood District * Chris - Hops n Headz (http://hopsnheadz.com/) brewery * AJ - I'm cheating this week- its close but not in the district WFC Country Story, Farmers Co-Op http://www.chsnw.com (http://www.chsnw.com/) * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued App-on-tap * AJ -LastPass (http://www.lastpass.com/) goes free (no more premium required) iOS Android and Win Phone * Chris - Copied for iOS and OSX (http://copiedapp.com/) - Full-featured Clipboard Manager. $8/desktop, $5/mobile. * * * Subdued Stalking * AJ: just launched a new vlog for my Patreon patrons on how the LIFX bulb powered Light Staff was built patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: In addition to WhatcomWorkflow.com (http://whatcomworkflow.com/) and Twitter, my writings are now available on Medium.com (http://medium.com/) in a publication entitled “Quiet Conversations (https://medium.com/quiet-conversations).”

 BPM Tech: Episode 17 "Out of thin air" (Couch-Potato part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1818

On THIS episode: * AJ will talk about plucking free TV- out of thin air. * Hey kids! Ya wanna save $500 a year on yer Comcast bill? I'll share some ideas that have worked for me. * And we'll share our favorite spots in the Downtown District of Bellingham Darkness falls across the land... the podcast half-hour is close at hand. For no mere mortal can resist the coolness of...BPM Tech! This show: The battle for the living room continues * AJ * AJ expands on his comments last episode but related to targeted ads: “you get my data, or show me an ad; but not both” * #inspiredby HEIMWEH Japan: Volcano of Our Childhood | Lufthansa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnNMqL832aQ) * HEIMWEH - German origin - longing to travel to a place where you feel at home and where you can be completely yourself. * http://lufthansa.tumblr.com (http://lufthansa.tumblr.com/) * TV out of thin air * AJ actually has a amplified antenna on a pushup pole to get free tv. If you are a renter or limited on space and mounting options check out Mohu “leaf” * Mohu Antennas: OTA approach gomohu.com (http://gomohu.com/) * Channel Master http://www.channelmaster.com (http://www.channelmaster.com/) Tuner and DVR * TV Fool- to search your address and what signals are available http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29 * Chris * Save money with Comcast * Cable-Chicken Challenge Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Downtown District * Chris - Creswell Boggs (http://www.cresswellboggs.com/about_us.php) on Railroad Ave. in Bellingham. * AJ - Henderson's Books (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Books-116958788323679/) - buy, sell and explore the “Powells books of Bham” * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - Uncharted (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uncharted-fortune-hunter/id1104415942?mt=8) (iOS game) * Chris - Amazon Underground, App Store, and Video (https://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get/android/ref=get_appstore?ie=UTF8&ref_=mas_rw_ldg) on Android

 BPM Tech: Episode 16 "Couch-Potato Time (part 1)" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1816

On THIS episode: * AJ will help you cut the cord while still enjoying what you want to watch when you want to watch it. * I've had it with distractions to my YouTube videos, and I'm going to share some ways to just. watch. the. video. * And we'll share our favorite spots in the Roosevelt District of Bellingham All that and more...NEXT on a Fast-Paced BPM Tech! This show: The battle for the living room continues * AJ * Wearing the “Bellingham Bay” PNW Built Swiss watch * Shout out to ::found:: http://foundleathergoods.com * blog.ajbarse.com for the journey of this Time Lord * Battle of the living room continues * Playstation Vue www.playstation.com/Vue * SlingTV https://www.sling.com/ * Chris * Eliminating YouTube Distractions * AdBlock for Youtube (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-for-youtube/cmedhionkhpnakcndndgjdbohmhepckk?hl=en-US) - Chrome and Firefox * DF for Youtube (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/df-youtube-distraction-fr/mjdepdfccjgcndkmemponafgioodelna?hl=en) - Chrome * No Youtube Comments (http://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/no-youtube-comments/) - Firefox * Quietube (http://quietube.com/) - All browsers Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Roosevelt District * Chris - Alabama Street Pedestrian Bridge * AJ - Pizza'zza in Yorkies http://www.pizzazza.com (http://www.pizzazza.com/) * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - PDF photos on iOS to iBooks * Chris - Mindnode http://mindnode.com

 BPM Tech Ep 15 "Holiday Tech Hunger Games" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3613

On THIS episode: * It's a Technology Lightning Round! AJ and I discuss the latest developments from the big Tech companies... just in time for the holiday gift giving season! * We have a foreign tech correspondent from Japan * And we'll share our favorite spots to visit in the Puget district of Bellingham... All that and more...NEXT on a Rockin' BPM Tech! This show We know the presidential debates are going on, so we wanted to break away from that and present the 2016 Pre-Holiday Tech Update Debates. Let the Holiday Hunger-Games begin * Shout out and thanks to Dan for his report from Tokyo: * Photography: https://500px.com/risingsunsailor * Twitter: https://twitter.com/risingsunsailor * AJ & Chris * Apple * NOsX (MacOS) * CP - Siri on the desktop? First thing I disabled. * iOS 10 * CP - Best feature? Bedtime addition to Clock * iPhone 7 * CP - Mid-Tier, my friends. Mid-tier. * Apple Watch 2/OS * CP - Software improvements to something I'm slowly backing away from. * Google/Android * Pixel * CP - Updated hardware specs to a exploitable, flawed system. * Android Nougat * * Samsung Note 7 recall * CP - Samsung, Samsung, pants on fire. * Gear S3 (smartwatch with bezel interface) * CP - Will your wrist be next to explode? * Living Room * PS4 Pro & Slim (Shout out/Clip from listener Danny from the land of the rising sun) * Roku Express & 4K * CP - For non-Apple people, this is solid. An affordable $50 tech gift for the family. * Amazon Echo V 2 * CP - Alexa, please listen and record everything I say? * Drones: * DJI Mavic * GoPro Karma * Gopro 5/ Session * GoPro 4 series probably will take a dip for holidays AJ: side rant on going analog with "smart" watches: look at Alpina and Frederique Constant as examples Bellingham Districts (From South to North) - Puget * Chris - Bellingham Auto Licensing, Lakeway Fred Meyer area * AJ - Time Concepts Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - shout out to Found Leather Goods (they are the goods!) in Fairhaven- they have a Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1432931143/found-leather-goods-found-on-a-journey?ref=city) * Chris - Stocard - All your loyalty cards on your phone - http://stocardapp.com/

 BPM Tech: Ep 14 "Subdued Sleepless Return" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2760

WE ARE BACK! Recording on location at the "crows nest" or the Greenhouse space above the Woods Coffee in Barkley Village. Shout out to Megan @ Woods for being a podcast lover, as well as an excellent barista. AJ's been out for a new addition to his family, but... On THIS episode: * AJ's journey as a Timelord * Chris is learning how he can be a shiny, happy person by having less in his life... * Plus, we'll share our favorite spots to Stand in the place where we live... in this case, the York district of Bellingham! * AJ News in life: * Baby time! * LIFX * Light-Fighter shoot for International Video Games day * Journey as a Timelord blog.ajbarse.com for details *SKX007 in the works along with his Swiss/PNW built watch Chris: * Continuing to enjoy curating WW, teaching a new WCC class this fall, and not upgrading my tech for the time being... *whatcomworkflow.com going well! * BioHack: The caffeine conundrum Bellingham Districts (From South to North)- Downtown ? Off the 252 exist York District * Chris - Is Great Harvest Bread in the York district? If so, giggidy. * AJ - Marlins; Nelsons Market **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued App-on-tap * AJ - Hyperlapse (by Instagram) * Chris - ProTube

 BPM Tech: Episode 13 "Irons in the fire" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3053

On THIS episode: * AJ has some special news about his connection to Washington state Parks * Chris: I've always said I have a face made for radio, soon you'll be seeing my mug on video! * And we'll both tackle the best spots in the Sehome district in Bellingham All that and we'll have some coffee, we'll talk, no big whoop...NEXT on BPM Tech! This show * AJ * Guest author for the Washington State Parks Foundation: wspf.org * Great peeps. Shout out; anyone who takes pretty pictures, and loves the PNW especially our WA parks, check out myparkphotos.com (http://myparkphotos.com/) official photog community; and your photo might become picked by the community or the WSPF * Patreon + LIFX= street-fighter style light painting battle royal in Bham * Do we need a smarter dumb phone? https://www.punkt.ch/en/ * Chris * Upcoming Whatcom Workflow video. * Expanding tech knowledge; from Chromebook'n to Android M tablet'n Bellingham Districts (From South to North)- Sehome District * Chris - QQ Li - near Starvin SAMs. Love me a big plate of chow! * AJ - Sehome arboretum : Have a tech teen who 'gotta catch'm all?' Go for a hike! * * * **Listener Voicemail** Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH** and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. * * * Subdued Stalking * Chris * Google “Chris Powell Bellingham” * AJ * ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/) * Twitter/Instagram= @ajbarse * patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse)

 BPM Tech Ep 12 "Stagnant Tech" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2787

On THIS episode: Stagnant Technology. It's all around us. We'll take an in-depth look at the same-ol' same-ol' We've highlighted spots to visit on the I-5 Exits in Bellingham. Now we're talking go-to places in each district! And we'll both share some apps we just can't live without. Show Notes Chris follows up with AJ about the comment about Adobe he made about them being stagnant. AJ Adobe (CC) Creative Crap My whole stance; it is a way to get creativity done, not use a buzz word app. Chris - Evernote Consultant decision Not supporting something I don't believe is headed in the right direction 30% increase for premium users - Do they need money? Eliminating 13% of global staff Note Wars! Everyone hate'n on Evernote- why does anyone care? Chris do you have something to share on migration of Evernote to Apple Notes? The export/import process is straightforward The imported content in Notes is, ahem, kludgy. Trend that people feel “owed” by companies...when we should just look at them as they are: a business Other sources of Stagnant Technology Can prevent Stagnant Tech: iOS 10 opening the gates to “Subscription services” Just like some political beliefs: Good on paper; but bad in practice. AJ IMO: Principle is good for independents, bad for big business Bellingham Districts (From South to North)-Fairhaven District Chris - OVN - Woodfire Pizza...with umlauts! - http://www.ovnwoodfiredpizza.com/ AJ -Magdalena’s Creperie -http://www.magdalenascreperie.com Listener Voicemail Hey all you out there in PodcastLand! Give us a call at 201-731-8324, that's 201-731-TECH and leave us a voicemail. Let us know what you think of the show. Ask us a question about technology. We'll be happy to answer your questions —ASKED NICELY, of course — in our future shows. Subdued Stalking Chris Google “Chris Powell Bellingham” AJ ajbarse.com Twitter/Instagram= @ajbarse patreon.com/ajbarse Subdued App-on-tap OR websites you can't live without: AJ - “well, its NOT Pokemon Go” Watchville (web and app) Chris - Mixcloud My Starstreams story

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