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Blurring The Lines Podcast

Episode 28 – We are secure (because we said so!)

Ken Scott becomes a repeat offender on Blurring the Lines.  We talk about how the government declares that they are keeping our voting information secure.  We also discuss how mere mortals deal with technology issues. Enjoy the show.

Episode 27 – Peter puts Krav Maga to the test… or vice versa.

We talk about Peter’s Krav Maga brown belt test that he is taking right after the podcast.  You know it is going to be a long test when they tell you “Drink lots of water and bring your protective cup.”   Episode Notes and Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3ApchVRjrQ

Episode 26 – Vendor Lock-in

Adam and Peter discuss the good the bad and the ugly ways that vendors get you locked into contracts.   Remote Control Software www.logmein.com www.teamviewer.com

Episode 25 – Business Phones Today

Adam and Peter discuss the topic Voice Over IP and try to shed light on the daunting task of choosing the right phones for your business. Keepass http://keepass.info/

Episode 24 – Livin’ the Vida Ubuntu

Peter and Adam invite Ken Scott to speak about Ubuntu and how he has converted his whole family to the alternative OS lifestyle.  Warning to the technically challenged:  There is a lot of technobabble in this episode, but the guys have a great time. Ubuntu Distribution http://www.ubuntu.com/ Mint Distribution https://www.linuxmint.com/

Episode 23 – Beer Brewing #2

As Peter is leveling up to Beer Meister, he and Adam discuss his progress.  Adam has been watching too many episodes of the Xfiles and has a conspiracy theory of his own.

Episode 22 – The Hard Knocks of Business

Regarding the lightbulb, Thomas Edison is paraphrased as saying, “I have not failed.  I have simply found 10,000 possibilities that do not work”.  Peter and Adam share in ways that they have failed in business, but not quit.

Episode 21 – IT Horror Stories

Halloween is right around the corner.  Peter and Adam share horror stories from the IT front.  The Nifty of the week is the Kanex keyboard. Kanex Keyboards https://www.kanex.com/category/keyboards

Episode 20 – Insomnia and Fitness Trackers

Peter and Adam talk about Insomnia which leads to Fitness Trackers and how life is now quantified by the number of steps taken. Microsoft Band https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-us Fit Bit Charge HR https://www.fitbit.com/chargehr