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The Really Useful Podcast — 212 episodes

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1

Nintendo Switch 2 2024 Release Rumours and Modern Handheld Gaming

2

What Are Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing?

3

Water-Resistant and Rugged Phones Explained (PLUS: Pokémon vs. Palworld)

4

Are AAA Game Publishers Just Getting Too Big?

5

Which Is the Best Video Streaming Service for 2024?

6

Our Ultimate Collection of PC Hardware Maintenance Tips!

7

What You Shouldn't Share Online, Android Wi-Fi Tips, and Twitter Authentication Explained

8

Prepare for Your Post-Christmas Detox With These Apps

9

Use Apps and Websites to Save Money on Unique Gifts This Christmas

10

How to Use Tech to Create the Ultimate Christmas Atmosphere

11

Don't Overshare! How to Avoid Sharing Too Much Online

12

Political Deepfake Controls on Meta, Spot Phishing Emails, and What Is a Gaming IEM?

13

Really Useful Podcast Episode 200: Quiz Time!

14

Amazon Accused of Price Manipulation, and the Best Windows Antivirus Tools

15

Get Data Off an Old HDD and the Best Ways to Use a Raspberry Pi

16

Exploring AI Apps, AI Crypto Trading Bots, and Useful Websites You Might Have Missed

17

Microsoft Buys Blizzard, AI Art and Translation Explored

18

Raspberry Pi 5, Chromebook Plus Announced PLUS Fake SSDs Explained

19

Ads on Prime Video, Microsoft/Blizzard Approved, and Dark Mode Explained

20

France Pulls iPhone 12, USB Cables Explained, and the Best Linux Distros for Old PCs

21

Apple iPhone 15 Launch and USB-C vs. Lightning Cables

22

What Is IFA? Lenovo Legion Go, AI Apps, and AI Crypto Trading Bots Explained

23

ChatGPT Side Gigs, PC Building Tips, and Retro Handhelds

24

Xbox 360 Store Closing, Connect Xbox Controllers to Your PC & the Best Gaming News Sites

25

Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Audio Quality, Comfort, and Maintenance Explained

26

Has Someone Been Using Your PC? Is Someone Using Your Emails? Here's How to Tell

27

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Netflix Shoots itself in the Foot, and Is Mac Gaming a Thing?

28

Twitter X Announced, Flying Taxis in São Paulo, Threads Fraying, and How to Install a Dashcam

29

ChatGPT Legal Woes, Google News Feed Revised, and Get the Best Mobile Internet on Vacation

30

Really Useful Websites, Best Cloud Gaming Services, and Avoid Crypto Scams on YouTube

31

Raspberry Pi Podcast Special: Projects for Beginners and Experts

32

How to Buy a New Laptop Without Buyer's Regret and the Risks of AI to Humanity

33

Microsoft Hacked, Activision Merger in Peril, and Apple tvOS 17 New Features

34

Apple Vision Pro VR/AR, SEC Chases Coinbase, and Cryptocurrency Jobs

35

SEC Sues Binance PLUS: Current Online Scams to Avoid

36

Smartphone Tethering Explained, How to Buy a Mechanical Keyboard, and Digitizing Old 8mm Home Movies

37

Really Useful Podcast Talks Vacations, Cheap Flights, and Airbnb Scams

38

Steam Deck Wins Award, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Breaks Records, and How to Play Games on Netflix

39

No More Windows 10 Updates, Twitter Alternatives, and Why to Avoid Buying a Smart TV

40

Really Useful Podcast Asks: Can You Really Make Money Online?

41

TruthGPT Unveiled, Police Raid Mullvad VPN, the Best Free PC Games, and Mechanical Keyboards Explained

42

NPR Quits Twitter, AI Voice Telephone Scams, and Your Router's WPS Button Explained

43

Can AI Make Jokes? PLUS: The History of Laptops and How VPNs Have Improved

44

Mobile Phone Is 50, Ransomware Decryption Explained, and ChatGPT Writes Our Podcast!

45

Twitter Axes Checkmarks, Linus Tech Tips Hacked, Trojans Explained, and the Biggest Problems With ChatGPT

46

New Twitter Scam, Meta Verified Launches, and ChatGPT-4 Explained

47

Proton VPN Browser Extension, How to Change Your Email Address, and ChatGPT Windows App Is Fake

48

The Nintendo Switch Is 6 Years Old! Celebrating the Popular Game Console

49

Emojis Are Financial Advice, Activision Hacked, and Will ChatGPT-Powered AI Steal Your Job?

50

Meta's Facebook Verification, How VPNs Evolved, and Connect an Android Phone to Your TV

51

What Is ChatGPT and What Can You Do With Generative AI?

52

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs Revealed, Should You Use Google Fi, and How to Find Deleted YouTube Videos

53

Huge T-Mobile Data Breach, Smartphone RAM Explained, and Parental Controls for Phones and Tablets

54

New Sony Walkman and the Best Windows Apps to Install on a New PC

55

What Is CES, What Happens There, and What Products Were Unveiled at CES 2023?

56

Meta Fined by Europe PLUS How to Buy an iPhone and Switch from Android

57

Online Dating Tips, Using Windows XP in 2023, and How Much Are NFTs Really Worth?

58

The Really Useful Podcast Review of the Year 2022

59

The Best Christmas Apps and Websites for Cooking, Music, Entertainment, and More This Yuletide

60

LastPass Breached Again, Free Streaming TV Services, Wi-Fi Standards Explained, and VPNs on Smart TVs

61

New TikTok Scam, Twitter Cryptocoin Scams, and the Internet of Things Explained

62

How to Survive Black Friday: Avoid Scams, Shopping, and Find Your Inner Peace

63

Bitcoin Crash, Windows 11's Start Menu Ads, Portless iPhone Rumoured, and What is WPA3?

64

Instagram NFTs, Facebook Privacy, Twitter Alternatives, and What Is Mastodon?

65

What Is Elon Musk's X App? PLUS: Secure Wi-Fi from Neighbours, Android Auto Troubleshooting

66

Nintendo Switch Special: Models, Games, SD Card Management, and More!

67

Android VPN Leak, Raspberry Pi DOS PC, and the Windows Registry Explained

68

A New Private Search Engine, Set a Desktop Video Background, and RIP Cryptocurrency Mining

69

Goodbye Google Stadia: Why the Cloud Gaming Service Is Closing

70

GTA6 Hack Arrest, Tech Jobs You Can Do Without Coding, and What Is Ethereum Merge?

71

GTA6 Leaked, Microsoft Edge Adware, and Travel Through Time in Google Street View

72

TikTok Security Breach Hoax, Windows 11 Health Check, Reasons You Should Have a Dashcam

73

Samsung Data Breach, Twitter Edit Button, Windows Reset Tricks, Disney+ Mobile App Secrets

74

Plex User Data Leak, Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, and Apps to Keep Coastlines Clean

75

Malicious Android Apps, Cast to Xbox One, You've Been Caught in a Phishing Scam, and Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners

76

Windows 11 Update Leaked, Android 13 Hits Pixel Phones, Productive Ways to Use Your Phone, and Podcast Mixing Desks

77

We Break Down Tech Myths About Linux, Smartphones, and RAM

78

Samsung Launches Phone Repair Program and Amazon Prime Video Secrets and Troubleshooting

79

Mac Malware, Fraudulent Crypto Apps, Boost Your Wi-Fi Speed, and Fix PC Bottlenecks

80

New Spectre CPU Bug, Games With Gold Dumps Xbox 360 Titles, and Enable God Mode in Windows 11

81

Samsung Watch 5 Design Leaked, Why You Should Use GeForce Now, and What is Coinbase Pro?

82

Windows Piracy, USB OTG, USB Sticks, and Smartphone Myths

83

Windows 8.1 Support Ending, No Nothing Phone for the US, Best macOS Features, and What Are Video Game Easter Eggs?

84

Connect 4 in Microsoft Teams, Protect Your Phone From Thieves, and Tablet Touchscreen Repair Tips

85

Xbox Keystone Leak, DOOM in Everything, Save Scumming, Windows Keyboard Shortcuts, and High Resolution Wallpapers

86

Android Auto for Phones Ends, Bootable USB Devices, Online City Building Games, and Start Your Own YouTube Channel

87

Google Drive, Free Phone Apps, Reasons to Switch from Linux to Windows, and Google Opinion Rewards Tricks

88

Steam Deck Repair, Windows 11 Ethically Hacked, Anonymous Browsers, and External Hard Disk Errors

89

Buy Windows 11 Boxed, Bitcoin Pizza Day and Crypto Crash Explained, and How to Trace Emails

90

Use Excel with EVE Online, Play Fortnight on iOS, and Blur Your House on Google Street View

91

Xbox Game Streaming Success, Free VPNs, HDMI Cable Types, and NFTs

92

Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Computer Security Is Your Responsibility, and Block Scam Calls

93

Elon Musk Buys All the Tweets, Nintendo Switch Dockless on a TV, and How to Say Sorry in an Email

94

Windows 11's Default Browser, Turn Your Phone into a PC, and Fix Windows 10 Freezing Issues

95

Windows 11 Flatlines, Raspberry Pi Shortage Explained, and Clean Your Windows PC

96

Bing Source Code Leak, Amazon Apps on Windows 11, Best Smartphone Cameras

97

Microsoft Store Survey, Virtual Beer in the Metaverse, and Fixing a Cracked Phone Screen

98

Reddit Slates ClipChamp, DuckDuckGo Annoys Users, Why You Should Use Word Online

99

Free Bitcoin, Microsoft Drops Russia, Switch to a Cellular iPad, and Answer Security Questions Wrong

100

Anonymous Return, Windows 11 Reset Bug, Steam Deck Surprises, and How to Build a Modular Laptop

101

Android Apps in Windows 11, Microsoft Edge Expands, and Why Is Nintendo Closing the Wii U and 3DS eShop?

102

Better Teams Performance, Material You Themes for Android 12, and Why Google Is Killing YouTube Originals

103

Make Windows 11 Faster, Microsoft Defender Surprises, Data Recovery Explained, and Get Amazon Prime for Less

104

Sony Buys Bungie, Wardle Sells Wordle, Facebook Quits Crypto, and eBay Scams

105

Microsoft Buys Activision, Robovac Escapes, USB-C Explained, and Car Wi-Fi

106

Who Are YouTube's Top Earners, What Is Reddit, and What Game Consoles Launch in 2022?

107

Amazon Fire, Roku, or Apple TV - Which Streaming TV Device Should You Use?

108

Have a Laugh With Your Smart Speaker With These Amusing Smart Assistant Instructions

109

How to Make 2022 the Year for You

110

How to Get the Best Network Speed in Your Home

111

What Is the Metaverse and How Will It Change Your Life?

112

What Is the Supply Chain Crisis and How Does It Impact Your Online Shopping?

113

PC Building, Retro Games, Casual Games, and Memories

114

Here's Why Black Friday 2021 Will Be Different and How You Can Prepare

115

Where Should You Build Your Home Office?

116

Should You Upgrade to Windows 11, How Easy Is It, and What Might Stop You?

117

How to Upgrade to a New iPhone and What to Do Next

118

How to Use All Your Devices and Still Save Power

119

How Technology Can Help Your Health and Wellbeing

120

Why Did Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram Go Down?

121

Everything You Need to Do After Buying a New Laptop or PC

122

Nintendo Switch OLED and Steam Deck: The Next Stage of Portable Gaming?

123

Why Are Audacity Users Concerned About Telemetry and Is It Really a Privacy Risk?

124

Why 2021 Is the Year of Ransomware

125

Amazing and Simple DIY Tech Tricks to Make Your Life Easier

126

How to Check If a Link Is Safe and Other Easy Online Security Tips

127

What Is Windows 11, When Is It Coming, and Why?

128

What You Need to Know About Android Auto

129

How to Keep Your Tech Clean With These Top Sanitation Suggestions

130

Should You Buy a Nintendo Switch? Yes - Here's Why

131

What the Heck Is Dogecoin, Is Chia Really Green, and What Is Internet Computer?

132

Can Headphones Be Vegan? A Look at Sustainability in Electronics

133

What Is a Dashcam and Do You Need One for Your Vehicle?

134

What Is Crowdfunding and Can You Trust a Kickstarter Campaign?

135

Is Learning to Code and Programming Easier Than You Think?

136

What Is Clubhouse and How Useful Is Social Audio, Really?

137

Our Top 5 Best Really Useful Tech Tips and Explainers

138

What Are Non-fungible Tokens and Why Are Graphics Cards So Expensive?

139

Everything You Need to Know About Your Amazon Fire Tablet

140

Is Video Gaming Too Expensive?

141

Raspberry Pi, Pico, Arduino, and Other Single-board Computers and Microcontrollers

142

How to Recycle Old PCs, Phones, and Other Tech

143

How to Find Followers For Your Stream, Social Account, or Podcast

144

How to Update Everything and Why

145

Secrets of the Xbox One and Series X Controllers Revealed

146

How to Record, Edit, and Promote Your Own Podcast

147

What the Really Useful Podcast Wants for Christmas 2020

148

What Is the Dark Web, How Do You Reach It, and Is It Safe?

149

Defeat Planned Obsolescence and Embrace the Right to Repair

150

How to Buy the Right Headphones

151

How to Stay Positive Online and Improve Mental Health With Apps

152

Tweaks and Customizations to Make Windows 10 Look and Feel Totally "You"

153

How to Choose a New Games Console: PS5 or Xbox Series X?

154

Everything You Need to Know About 3D Printing

155

How to Buy Online Safely, Securely, and Confidently

156

How to Play Awesome Games on Any Budget

157

What Is a VPN and Why You Should Use One

158

Why You Should Stick With Facebook in 2020

159

What You Need to Know About Buying a New Laptop

160

Get Inspiration from Movies, Fix Skype Problems and Find Alternatives, Play Tetris Online

161

Lockdown Entertainment for Families in Isolation

162

Make It Through Self Isolation and Remote Working

163

Get Fit With Video Games, Cheap Windows 10 Upgrades, Google Assistant Reads Aloud

164

Switch to Facebook Lite, Reuse an Old Router, Samsung Galaxy S20 Latest

165

Redbox Free TV, Download Movies Legally, Windows 7 Ends---What Next?

166

What Is Bitcoin, How Is it Worth So Much, and How Can You Spend It?

167

Steam Link for iPhone! Speed Up Mobile Data! Why Are Kids Using Facebook Messenger?

168

Fix Broken Headphone Jacks, LCD Burn In, and Geeky Valentine's Gifts

169

Google Stadia, Black Friday Shopping Tips, Tricks, Deals, and Scams

170

New Google Translate Tricks, Android Apps on Windows, Lower Your Rent

171

Britbox, Douglas Adams, Morse Code Apps, How to Clean an LCD Screen

172

Spotify for Kids, Chromebook Parental Controls, Increase iPhone Storage

173

Apple TV on Fire, Reduce Smartphone Use, Awesome Halloween Movies & Makeup

174

Disney+ Content, Revive Your Mac, Conspiracy Websites, Amazon Price Trackers

175

Amazon Kindle for Kids, Improve Mac Gaming, Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

176

Beat Instagram Bullies, Speed Up Your Router, Upgrade Your Smartphone

177

YouTube Music, Repair a Scratched DVD, Stop Facebook Tracking You

178

Hacked iPhones, Instagram Privacy, Awesome Discounts for Students

179

IFA Predictions, Google Memories, Can You Trust Huawei?, Dark Web Accounts

180

What Is IFA? Google Calendar Spam Solved, Spot a Scammer on the Phone

181

Back to School: Laptops, Chairs, Student Websites, and Windows Apps

182

Privacy Precautions for Travel, Use Technology for Vacations

183

Everything You Need to Know About Retro Gaming

184

Spotify Lite for Android, Finally Watch YouTube on Fire TV, Fix Common PC Gaming Problems

185

Amazon Records Alexa Commands, Send an Effective Email Apology, DIY Cleaning Slime

186

Amazon Prime Day 2019, What Is TikTok, and What Motherboard Do You Have?

187

New Google Tricks, Raspberry Pi 4, Bitcoin Rally, Tech Jobs Without Coding

188

Spotify Daily Drive, Free Mobile Games Without Ads, Reuse an Old PC

189

Google Natural Disaster Alerts, iPadOS, Check Your Grammar, and Positivity Apps

190

Minecraft Earth Announced, Zuckerberg's Podcast, Video Game Ratings

191

Facebook Privacy: Password Leaks, Bugs, Dodgy VPNs, and Propaganda

192

Disney+, Is IPTV Legal, and Office Alternatives for macOS

193

Amazon Order Scams and 10 Old PC Games Still Worth Playing

194

Wireless Charging and Sorting Out Your Internet Bookmarks

195

Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest

196

Keyboard Shortcuts You're Getting Wrong and Great YouTube Channels You've Missed

197

What Is a Raspberry Pi, and What Can You Do With One?

198

Run Old Software on Windows 10, Watch TV on Your PC, and Samsung S10 Phones

199

SIM Card Swapping Risks, Is Your Phone Spying on You, Sleep Monitoring, and More

200

Learn New Skills, Shop Safe With Wish, and Find Free Domain Names

201

Experian Dark Web Scan, Skype Blur, Free Online Courses, and KonMari for Twitter

202

Positivity for 2019, Who Viewed You on LinkedIn, and Why You Should Use 2FA

203

10: Our Top 5 Really Useful Tips So Far

204

Crypto Crash, Buying a New Printer & Cleaning a Laptop Keyboard

205

Black Friday Scams Explained PLUS What Is a Meme?

206

7: More Windows Update Bugs, Edit PDFs, and Get Paid to Play Games

207

6: New Macs, Flickr Limits, Affordable Printing, DIY Computer Desks

208

5: WhatsApp Stickers, Why Your PC Is Slow, Google Search Privacy, SEGA Forever!

209

4: Spotify Endless, Deceitful Amazon Reviews, Boost Android Storage

210

3: How to Get Free Wi-Fi, Use Your Phone as a PC Webcam, and Be More Productive with Google Calendar

211

2: Stop Using CCleaner, Make a DIY HDTV Antenna with a Paperclip!

212

1: Download Instagram Videos, Delay Windows 10 Update