Sinopsis
Every week, Supercharged tackles a complexand sometimes unusualquestion about technology, science, psychology, and human existence to find out how we can approach life better in our rapidly changing world.Got a question you'd like us to answer or comment for the show? Visit awkwardhuman.com/supercharged for lots of options! Check out our Subreddit, too!If you love the show, please help us keep making it! (This does not require a financial contribution.) Hosted by Adam Dachis & Darren Herczeg.
Episodios
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21: Bent, Broken, and Shellshocked
25/09/2014 Duración: 01h10minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about Apple’s numerous iPhone problems, the Bash Shellshock bug, and how women aren’t safe on the internet. We’re also answering your questions about internet service issues, backing up photos, and the best way to switch phones when you don’t have upgrade eligibility.
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20: Free Public Wi-Fi*
18/09/2014 Duración: 01h05minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about Amazon’s new Kindle lineup, the dissolution of MacWorld, and Egypt’s fancy new security program. We’re also answering your questions about the new iPhone keyboards, retro game emulation, and the downsides of renting your cable modem.
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19: Coffee, Cigarettes, Enya, and Mom
11/09/2014 Duración: 01h38minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about yet another massive password leak, Google Voice’s late but great integration with Hangouts, and Apple’s new iPhone, watch, and payments system. We’re also answering your questions about choosing the massive iPhone that’s best for you, managing overly aggressive Gmail filters, and hacking you life to death.
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18: My Mother's Maiden Name Is Pizza
04/09/2014 Duración: 57minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about next week’s Apple event, a bunch of Android stuff, and the big nude celebrity photo theft. We’re also answering your questions about messy Macs and laptop cooling pads.
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17: There's Never Only One Roach
28/08/2014 Duración: 58minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the next iPhone, Uber’s crappy behavior, and purchasing real estate. We’re also answering your questions about negotiating salary, Android battery life, and crazy AT&T data problems.
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16: The Personal Trainer in Your Pocket
21/08/2014 Duración: 01h02minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the bad news about tracking data and exercising with your smartphone. We’re also answering your questions about choosing a Mac laptop, what to do when you buy a bad phone, and overcoming exercise plateaus. Guests: Thorin Klosowski and Ryan Hanna.
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15: Maru the Cat vs. the Dark Side of the Internet
18/08/2014 Duración: 01h18minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the horrible parts of the internet and what you can do about them. We’re also answering your questions about using FTP, helping grandparents with computer problems, and tech burnout. Got a question? Email it to supercharged@toasterdog.com!
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14: The Encyclopedia of Food Hacks
09/08/2014 Duración: 01h51minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the wonderful world of food hacks. We’re also answering your questions about food. It’s just all about food, thanks to guests Alan Henry and Steven Berger. Got a question or comment? Email it to supercharged@toasterdog.com! Show notes: http://5by5.tv/supercharged/14
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13: Candy Is Encouraged
04/08/2014 Duración: 01h02minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the controversy over ride sharing. We’re also answering your questions about OS X shortcuts, subscribing to a sock club, and organizing photos. Guests: http://twitter.com/kingthor (Lifehacker) and Mari (Lyft). If you want a $25 Lyft credit as mentioned on the show, click here or enter promo code PARTY619 when you sign up.
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12: Lost, Found, and Followed
25/07/2014 Duración: 59minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about how to keep track of your gadgets and recover them when they’re lost or stolen. We’re also answering your questions about re-programming your Mac’s function keys, the best apps for the “don’t break the chain” productivity method, and tricking an Android tablet into conserving data. This week's guests: Whitson Gordon (Lifehacker) and Ken Westin (GadgetTrak). Got a question? Email it to supercharged@toasterdog.com!
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11: Couch to 4K
18/07/2014 Duración: 01h23minThis week on Supercharged we’re discussing everything you need to know about 4K. We’re also answering your questions about choosing a MacBook Air, managing bandwidth on your home network, and finding a lost Wi-Fi password.
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10: Potato Salad = $40,000, Apps = $1
11/07/2014 Duración: 01h09minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the state of the app, and if the struggle to innovate turned more and more software towards the absurd. We’re also answering your questions about headphone types, taking great smartphone photos, and finding a lost Wi-Fi password.
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9: This Episode Has Been Redacted
03/07/2014 Duración: 52minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about a number of fun security and privacy issues, the OnePlus One smartphone, and the return of the Chumby. We’re also answering your questions about digital bookmarks and speeding up an old MacBook. Alan Henry (Lifehacker) and Jonathan Rudenberg (Tent) join the discussion this week.
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8: An Accessory for the Tablet in Your Pants
26/06/2014 Duración: 01h07minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the new Google this, that, and that other thing. We’re also answering your questions about Chromebooks, the best set top boxes, and moving to a new city.
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7: Non-Playable Sex Objects
19/06/2014 Duración: 01h08minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about the Amazon smartphone everyone knew was coming, the demise and rebirth of IkeaHackers, and the role of women in video games. We’re also answering your questions about kitchen organization, the neverending problem of weak Wi-Fi signals, and dealing with a smelly room.
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6: Amazon Clears the Low Bar Again
12/06/2014 Duración: 54minThis week on Supercharged we’re talking about building your own Super Mario game, how much physical activity you need every day to live longer, and Amazon’s new Prime Music streaming service. We’re also answering your questions about streaming the World Cup, budgeting as a couple, and learning Mac keyboard shortcuts.
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5: Wait for It
05/06/2014 Duración: 01h02minThis week we’re discussing all of Apple’s big announcements, from iOS 8 to OS X Yosemite—plus Amazon’s crazy 3D smartphone. We’re also answering your questions about making a personalized news feed, crafting the perfect home theater PC, and why you should bother jailbreaking your iPhone. Guests: Bryan Crow (WonderHowTo) and Thorin Klosowski (Lifehacker)
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4: A Notebook for Your Face
29/05/2014 Duración: 01h07minThis week on Supercharged we're talking about a handful of Apple rumors, Microsoft's new Skype translator, Springpad's demise, and more. We're also answering your questions about renting an apartment, choosing the right web host, and getting a good deal on broadband internet in the US (if that's even possible). Plus tips and downloads, of course!
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3: Data Is the New Mood Ring
22/05/2014 Duración: 01h18sThis week on Supercharged we're talking about Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3, a porn star who took on web payments and won, and Apple's crackdown on virtual weed farms. We're also answering your questions about gaming laptops, Android in Arabic, and where you should go to college.
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2: Lost in the Slow Lane
15/05/2014 Duración: 01h01minThis week Adam is joined by Alan Henry and Derek Bambauer to talk about net neutrality, privacy, photo apps, Dutch company Phillips lawsuit against Nintendo, and what's new with Google: Maps, Glass, and German promises.