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Hitting a home run with tech: Everyday Digital Hacks from a Baseball Marketer
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT
Today’s episode is a little different—and a lot of fun! I’m joined by Jonathan Bravo, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Fresno Grizzlies, a minor league baseball team and the Single-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies (and yes, my son). Jonathan shares how technology makes his life easier—both in marketing a baseball team and in everyday life.
We cover:
✔️ The best free tools for managing social media stress-free
✔️ Hidden tech gems that simplify work and life
✔️ Why your smartphone is the best camera you already own
✔️ The #1 mistake people make with social media (and how to fix it)
Whether you’re managing a business, sharing family updates, or just trying to make tech work for you, this episode is packed with simple, practical tips!
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🎙️ From HAL 9000 to ChatGPT: AI in Your Life – What’s Real, What’s Fiction, and What’s Next?
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT
AI is everywhere, from your Netflix recommendations to the smart assistant in your pocket. But what’s real, what’s hype, and where is AI headed? In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I break down what AI actually is, how it’s already shaping our daily lives, and the risks we need to be aware of.
We’ll also take a fun look at how Hollywood has portrayed AI, from HAL 9000 to WarGames and WALL-E, and compare it to today’s reality. Plus, I’ll share some practical tips on using AI wisely and responsibly.
And if you’re curious about ChatGPT and how to get the best results from it, stay tuned for an upcoming episode where I’ll dive deeper into that topic.
Hit play, and let’s understand AI together!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What AI really is and how it works
✅ How AI is already part of your daily life (and you might not even realize it)
✅ The rise of generative AI like ChatGPT and DALL·E
✅ The biggest risks and ethical concerns surrounding AI
✅ How Hollywood portrays AI vs. reality (2001: A Space Odyssey, WarGames, WALL-E)
✅ Practical tips on using AI responsibly
📩 Got thoughts on AI? Have you used ChatGPT or other AI tools? Let me know! Email me at frank@yourtechmakeover.com
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss my upcoming episode on how to get the best results from ChatGPT!
I asked ChatGPT to summarize its own terms of service and privacy policy—explained like you would to a fifth grader!
Here’s what it said:
So, when you use ChatGPT, it needs a little bit of information to work properly. It remembers some of what you say so it can get better at answering questions. But it doesn’t keep everything you say forever—just for a little while. They also make sure nobody who’s not supposed to see your stuff can get to it.
Sometimes, ChatGPT needs help from other companies—kind of like having a friend help with homework—but those companies have to keep your information safe too. They’re not allowed to use it for their own advertising or sell it to someone else. And if ChatGPT ever changes the rules about how they handle your data, they let you know so you can decide if you’re okay with that.
In short: ChatGPT uses your info only to make itself better, it keeps it safe, it doesn’t sell it, and it lets you know if anything changes.
Podcasts Demystified: How to Tune In and Find Your Favorites
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:29:00 GMT
Have you ever heard the word podcast but weren’t quite sure what it meant? Or maybe you’ve listened to a few but don’t know how to find more you’ll love? In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I’m breaking it all down.
✅ What exactly is a podcast? (And where did the name come from?)
🎧 Where can you listen to podcasts? (Spoiler: Almost anywhere!)
🔎 How do you discover great podcasts tailored to your interests?
💡 Plus, I share some of my favorite shows and a few of the most popular podcasts out there today.
If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the world of podcasts—or help a friend get started—this episode is for you!
Master Your Data: Understanding the Roles of Backups and Archives
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:47:45 GMT
This episode of Your Tech Makeover explains the difference between backups and archives. While backups help recover active data, archives provide long-term storage. Frank Bravo shares tips on how to manage both for better data security and retrieval.
