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Matthew, the Nerd, and Gareth, the Normal, talk through the world of Technology and work out what it all means.
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Nerd And Normal | Collaboration and Video Calling Programs, Good and Bad
This week Matthew and Gareth look at the increasing use of video conference programs like Zoom and Teams as well as programs used to remotely control computers from a distance. With remote access…
Nerd And Normal | Internet And Its Effect On News And Media
This week Gareth and Matthew look at how the internet effects how we consume the news and entertainment. They also look at how the news you see and read can be biased thanks to the interests of the…
Nerd and Normal | Email Issues Explained
This week Matthew and Gareth look at emails and all the issues people face with emails. They look at spam emails and how they get past spam filters and why can't you stop spam emails from getting…
Nerd and Normal | Phone and Computer Maintenance
This week Gareth and Matthew look into what you should do help keep your phones and computers working as well as possible. They touched on the latest update for Windows that was released in January…
Nerd and Normal | CES 2026 Rundown and Special Guest Dr John Irvine with the Social Media Ban
This week Matthew and Gareth look at some of the interesting things from CES 2026. Lollipops where music can only be heard when you put them between your teeth. https://www.lollipopstar.com/ Sharpa…
Nerd and Normal | Australian Technology Advancements
This week Gareth and Matthew discussed Australia's technological innovations and the social media ban for children. They reviewed the progress of the ban, noting that 4.7 million accounts were…
Nerd and Normal | It's Christmas Time
This week Gareth and Matthew celebrate Christmas with you. They look at buying gaming presents for the young people or gamers in your family. Docking stations and power banks for presents. Details on…
Nerd and Normal | Answering Your Technology Questions
Smart Homes, Wearables, AR Glasses, Smart Meters and EV Charges Matthew and Gareth discussed the challenges of smart homes, including the complexity of setting up devices with different manufacturers…
Nerd and Normal | New Ways To Log Into Websites and The Coming Social Media Changes
Matthew and Gareth discussed various security methods, including passwords, passkeys, and two-factor authentication. Matthew explained that while passwords are no longer sufficient, using a password…
Nerd and Normal | How Technology Is Being Used To Keep Us Safe
This week Gareth and Matthew look into the use of technology police and other emergency services use to help keep us safe. They are joined by David Elliott who has served in NSW parliament as…
Nerd and Normal | Using Your Technology To Save Money
This week Matthew and Gareth look into using your technology to save you money rather than costing you money. There are websites and services to help you save money as well as checking your bills for…
Nerd and Normal | Technical Terms In Plain English
On this episode Matthew and Gareth take the time to explain in simple English, using real examples, USB advancements, Wifi changes, 2 Factor Authentication, Cloud systems like iCloud, Australian Free…
Nerd and Normal | Buying A New Phone
Smartphone Evolution: From Bricks to Foldables Gareth and Matthew discussed the history of smartphones. They explored the rapid technological advancements in smartphones over the past 20 years,…
Nerd and Normal | Buying A New Computer
Gareth and Matthew discussed the end of Windows 10 support and upcoming computer sales. Looking at CPUs, comparing AMD Ryzen and Intel models. The AMD Ryzen3 and Intel i3 models for basic computing…
Nerd and Normal | Scams Affecting Our Lives
Gareth and Matthew discussed the increasing prevalence of digital scams and the challenges in protecting individuals from them. Damien Tudehope explains that the NSW government prioritises…
Nerd and Normal | Special Guest and Inventor of the G-Mee Phone Charlie Brown
Matthew and Gareth talk to Charlie Brown the inventor of the G-Mee phone. au.g-mee.com/ G-Mee Phone on Amazon Charlie Brown talks about what got him started making the phone made for keeping children…
Nerd And Normal | AI Entering Into Every Part Of Our Lives
Matthew and Gareth discussed the impact of AI on creativity and copyright. They expressed concerns about the New South Wales government sharing data with the ACCC, potential hacking risks, and the…
Nerd and Normal | Google adding their Gemini AI into every copy of Chrome and what it can do for you
Join Gareth and Matthew as they look into the addition of Gemini into the Chrome browser and what it can do for people that use Google services like Gmail, Youtube Google Docs and how it will affect…
Nerd and Normal Episode 1 | Windows 10 end of life and what it means for you and your computer.
The final update for security in Windows 10 is due to be released on the 14th of October 2025. After that date, if you continue to run Windows 10 you are running the risk of having your security…
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Nerd and Normal has published 19 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Technology.
Nerd and Normal is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
