Talking Technology With Trevor Long

This week on the EFTM Podcast, thanks to TCL's SQD MiniLED TVs we take your calls on a range of topics - so if you have a question, send a text to 0477 657 657 VPN advice for unique programming options. Upgrading to the iPhone 18 Por from a 13! Dual Screening your laptop, what's possible. And laptop buying advice too!

I've been dabbling a LOT in AI - you might be fascinated to hear my latest little experiments. Plus, this week, your calls on Anti Virus, advice from a caller for one of last weeks questions and Martin has a new place he needs a few things for! And we talk to Praveena Raman from Motorola Australia about the foldable smartphone market in Australia!

Trev's back! Taking your calls, so if you've got a pent up tech frustration or need some advice on what to buy - get in touch? Perhaps you've got a new gadget you want to rave about? Send a text to 0477 657 657! This week all your calls, plus we talk to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman about expanding their remit to help Aussies with Digital platform complaints too!

This week, your talkback technology calls - and you can be part of the show - any question, a problem with tech or you got something cool you want to talk about- just get in touch! Thanks to Vodafone you can Text Trev on 0477 657 657 or send a WhatsApp. We're talking data breach victims and how to take control of your info. Plus advice on cameras to take on mega holidays Speaking of Cameras, the home security brand you've seen online - worth it? And portable monitors for the ultimate anywhere desk setup!

This week we check back in with callers we've helped recently. How's that Dashcam connection after removing the VPN? And did we have any luck with those USB ports on the Hisense TV? We talk to Vodafone with some tips for device safety and security, and Foad from Telsyte joins to talk about our lust for premium phones. And which phone is great for your elderly mum? Join the show, click ASK TREV in the EFTM APP, or text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone!

This week Trev's exclusive 1:1 with Michele Butti - Vice President Alexa International at Amazon about the launch of Amazon's Alexa+ in Australia. How is it different, what can you use it for? Plus your calls, please text in on 0477 657 657 and be part of the show. Sonos streaming woes discussed, along with a curious one about USB drives in TVs. And the graphics card dilemma, broken and out of warranty - or is it?

This week Lori is back with questions about her email and the new laptop. Marty has some issues with his Free-to-air reception, and Dave can't get great speeds everywhere - tips on tracking it down. And Jane from Optus shares the usage information gathered across TWO big Soccer games at Optus Stadium, plus device safety tips Come on the show, ask Trev anything, text 0477 657 657

Plenty of calls with tech questions this week. Steve is wondering aobut his Oppo Phone and replacing it. Anthony is worried about a site he bought a phone from Working out which "modem" you need, or if you need one, following up with Dean on his WiFi Woes and Jason's thinking refurbished phone too! Would love to hear from you - get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657

When WiFi woes are extreme - imagine paying for 500Mb internet and getting less than 20!! That's a problem. We investigate. Plus, trackers to find things - which one? Felix Mobile - any good? More on WiFi and then we talk LEGO SMART PLAY and their brand new sets!

Lynette Owens from TrendLife (Formerly Trend Micro) joins Trev to talk about their latest research and what it shows about those darn scammers! Targeting us at key times in our lives, and also using AI way more than you might expect. Plus, WiFi from a new NBN connection, getting it right? And do you own your phone or does the phone manufacturer retain some rights? Interesting chat - get in touch please! Let's talk anything tech - just text me on 0477 657 657

This week, an extended chat with absolute Telco GURU and legend of the industry Grahame Lynch who is the publisher of Communications Day, the daily bible of Telco news read across the industry. We talk about what happened at Telstra, but also what's next for Triple Zero - what needs to happen. Plus, you calls, thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 - send us a Text! - this week questions on iPad vs Laptop, and WiFi for mum and dad. And some more fascinating feedback on that Pocket AI device.

This week we reconnect with Margaret who has been writing songs for Nursing home residents about their own lives, well now we help her out with everything she needs to make it happen. Chris Mayer from Hisense joins us to talk TVs and some sense of what to look for. Regular Damian has a tip for anyone changing NBN providers, a word of caution. Be part of the show, thanks to Vodafone, text Trev on 0477 657 657

Setting up a brand new laptop - can you get Microsoft Office outright or only on subscription? Netgear Orbi reset and configuration question, and trying to setup a robot vacuum. What are REDCAP telco plans and can we get them in Australia? Looking for Noise Cancelling earbuds, at a budget. Phone repair gone wrong, how to deal with that. And a mystery caller has travel power questions. Be part of the show, thanks to Vodafone, get in touch by Text or WhatsApp on 0477 657 657

Sean's looking for a big big TV - he's got eyes on a 100 inch Hisense so wonders if it's the right one for him. What happens if your Apple Account just disappears after your devices are stolen? Can you get your data back? Michael's struggling with a glitch in his iCloud account and Mark Fenson from HP joins to talk about the power of modern laptops and how and where AI processing is done!

Simple phone options for the elderly discussed with Craig who's struggling with the right devices for mum and dad. We hear back from Peter about his issue with a Hisense TV. Carol Bennet from ACCAN joins us to discuss the telco industry and the need for regulatory change as well as future thinking by the government. And Max Dupont from Samsung talks Micro RGB and the big big demand for TV in Australia

Margaret volunteers her time at an aged care home, writing songs for the residents - and she makes them real using AI! She's made a song for Trev too! Smart Speakers as an intercom - can it be done? On Battery power? Is it worth replacing your laptop battery? Interesting conundrum - and Bone conducting speakers, why? Text your tech questions to 0477 657 657

It's such a common thought - should I upgrade my phone? Marty owns his phone, but is so tempted by all the ads for other phones!! Adding CarPlay to an older vehicle - options for one caller. Troubles with a five year old TV - should it be covered? And Vodafone's data on the benefit of their network expansion one year ago! Be part of the show, any tech question, send it through - text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

WiFi at home is important, so what do we look for - caller questions this and has ideas of his own... Plus a regular is back with his Optus Loyalty shining through, can he be convinced to switch away? And we talk Digital ID with one of the heads of ConnectID - what is it, how does it work, will we all adopt it?

After we talked PayPhone Tag with the creator a few weeks back, this week we talk Payphones with the man in charge of Payphones at Telstra. Do we need a new name for Payphones? Donna has bought the PocketAI - how has it gone? It's your fault Warren! We circle back on Google Photos with a previous caller, talk Robot Vacuums and phone security causing issues. Be part of the show, thanks to Vodafone text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

This week I've got news of a brand new addition to EFTM - our TV Search tool, it's new, let's call it Beta - but its there now for you to try, would love your feedback! We talk to Bradley Howe from ASUS about the laptop market, what's new for Asus and just how Apple's NEO strategy has shaken up the market. Plus your calls - anything tech, lets chat! Text or Whatsapp to 0477 657 657