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Short Breaks, Long Roads & Tech That Lasts (Or Not)
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תוכן מסופק על ידי Barry Johnson and Bobby Clark. כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי Barry Johnson and Bobby Clark או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
Episode Summary
Barry and Bobby are back from their “short break” and dive into a packed episode covering everything from nostalgic road trips and family travel logistics to the ever-changing landscape of tech upgrades. They discuss helping aging parents with taxes, cooking tips, and the importance of knowing when to upgrade your devices—whether it’s a phone, laptop, or even a whole operating system. Plus, they preview an upcoming discussion on screen sharing for seniors.
Timestamps & Key Topics:
⏳ 00:01 - Karate, Short Breaks & Kill Bill Soundtracks
03:10 - Road Trips Before GPS: The Art of Paper Maps & Dead Reckoning
⚰️ 05:19 - Funeral Travel & Role Reversals in Aging
07:00 - Taxes & AI: How to Use AI to Simplify IRS Instructions
09:38 - Dad’s Cooking Adventures: Steaming, Sous Vide & Slow Cooker Potatoes
13:09 - iPhone 16E: Worth It or Skip It?
18:55 - When & Why to Upgrade Your Aging Tech
24:53 - Chrome OS, Windows Updates & Keeping Devices Secure
30:50 - Do You Even Need a Laptop? The Case for Tablets & Phones
31:37 - The Real Issue with Digital Inclusion: Devices, Not Just Internet Access
️ 35:01 - Sneak Peek: Next Episode’s Screen Sharing Saga
Resources & Mentions:
- AI for Taxes: Use ChatGPT (or similar) to simplify tax instructions by uploading IRS forms.
- Chrome OS Flex: A way to breathe new life into old laptops by turning them into Chromebooks.
- Tech Upgrade Chart & Additional Resources: Full details on OS end-of-life dates and other key episode mentions are available here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips13
- Best iPhone for Caregivers: Barry & Bobby break down the pros and cons of the iPhone 16E vs. the regular 16.
Call to Action:
Got a tech or caregiving question? Send it our way at [email protected]
Looking for more details from this episode? Check out our expanded show notes & resource links https://bit.ly/caretechandtips13.
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