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Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal MusicWhy Framing Hanley’s Legacy Matters More Than Streaming Numbers: The Return with Flowers EPWhere has Framing Hanley been since the release of their 2020 album Envy & what have they been up to lately? That either has you asking yourself 1 of 2 questions. First is “Yeah, I love them. What have they been up to?” Or the second one is “Who is Framing Hanley and should I get into them?”That is what we set out to answer on this episode. What has Framing Hanley been up to since Envy, and does a return with new music and a brand new outlook on making music as a whole make sense in 2025? Well we found ou...
2025-04-1740 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley241. [Audio Exclusive] Keep Hustling PodcastBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comJoin us on a profoundly personal journey with Ryan Hanley, as he reveals the roots of his relentless drive and the hurdles he's overcome to achieve success.✅ Join over 10,000 newsletter subscribers: https://go.ryanhanley.com/✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley✅ Subscribe to the YouTube show: https://youtube.com/ryanmhanleyKeep Hustling Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-hustling/id1715572249Aaron Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.li...
2024-03-2855 min
Manly Hanley PodcastAnother Podcast Idea### Starting another Podcast
I'm a professional when it comes to anxiety.
Professional sufferer.
I deal with it in ways that allow me to function.
* Keeping busy
* Working hard
* Drums
* Talking to someone or out loud
Anxiety happens in the past or future. It's not always rational.
Conclusion - I feel that talking about the biggest problem in my life could help others, and maybe even myself.
2024-03-2003 min
Manly Hanley PodcastAmazon in Flames### Intro
Hello everyone and welcome to the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover. This is Season 6, Episode 1
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Monday, February 19th, 2024
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### Amazon's standards just seem lower
#### Repetitive overpromise and underdelivering
I order Amazon all over the country for different people...
2024-02-1909 min
Manly Hanley PodcastEndless Search for the Perfect AppSince the beginning of this Podcast, I had been searching for the perfect note-taking app.
I've tried dozens, starting with OneNote, Obsidian, a billion Linux-specific apps, Notepad, Notepad++, etc.
The one I've used the longest has been Trilium.
Many of the platforms were just great, but didn't hit every want I had with the process of creating a post. They required too much configuration time than I had available.
As for my "Content Management System"
I did land on “HUGO” as my favorite static site generator, but...
2023-09-1815 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan HanleyRHS 192 - Hanley on AIBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comCan AI really be our steadfast ally, or is it an intimidating opponent lurking in the shadows?In a world where technological advancements are taking giant leaps, we stand at the intersection of fear and excitement.We delve deep into the transformative potential of AI, discussing its applications in modern business and everyday life and its pivotal role in reshaping industries like insurance.Notwithstanding the dread that the rapid pace of AI development may instill, we explore its...
2023-08-2557 minManly Hanley Podcast500 Subscribers on YouTube and Plans for the PodcastI was excited to have received an email from the YouTube Team, congratulating me on 500 subscriber. Also, what is next for the Manly Hanley Podcast?
2023-08-0702 min
Manly Hanley PodcastThe Rode Streamer X is Mine!
Why I purchased this when I have less free time than ever before.
I bought a Streamer X.
It's simple
Does what I need.
It takes the work out of having to tweak computer settings.
Spending $400 on this thing will pay for itself in the amount of time I save.
I'd like to thank you for putting time aside to listen to the podcast.
Follow our Podcast
If you're a new listener to the Manly Hanley Podcast, we would love to hear from...
2023-06-0611 min
Manly Hanley PodcastTrilium Is Solid
Trilium is My Reliable Note-Taking App
It has not failed me once. This is in reference to backups.
It has never crashed on me.
I have it open for about 12 hours every single day.
Open Source for the win.
All of the other wins for this app are listed on their GitHub Page.
I don't ever plan on ditching Obsidian.md as another note-taking app. That community is growing so quickly.
I'd like to thank you for putting time aside to listen...
2023-05-2411 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPodcast Goals for 2023### Plans for the Manly Hanley Podcast in 2023
- The Podcast will continue!
- I had a busy 2022, and this year is even busier - having 2 children enter this world. Twins are a lot of work, but also fun.
- I will do more episodes than last year. I did a whopping 14 episodes last year, and 28 episodes in Season 3. I'd like to see myself do at least 28 episodes this year, therefore doubling last year.
- I will continue with my episodes leaning toward free software, privacy, and...
2023-01-2511 min
Manly Hanley PodcastTwitter And Other Tech NewsIntro
Randy Talks about Twitter, other tech news, and tech hype.
FBI was paying off Twitter.
It likely happened. The guy that owns it is presenting the data. Look up Michael Shellenberger on Twitter.
It was brought up that Apple was originally thinking about removing Twitter from the App store. Elon Must was even talking about Apple potentially removing Twitter. That got squashed really quickly - it came out that Twitter never ever considered removing Twitter. It just feels like yet more toxic information spread by the corrupt news media.
People announcing...
2022-12-2413 min
Manly Hanley PodcastTools You Can Use to Decrease Big Tech Tracking### Intro
Hello everyone and welcome to the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Sunday, November 13th, 2022
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### Tools or Servers I Run to Avoid Big Tech Tracking and Selling my Data
- A Pixel Smartphone running [GrapheneOS](https://grapheneos.org/).
- Android and iOS...
2022-11-1419 min
Manly Hanley PodcastI'm Back (Part Two)### Announcements
I'm back!
I'm excited!
Subscribe and follow for more to come!
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Follow our Podcast
- If you're a new listener to the Manly Hanley Podcast, we would love to hear from you. [Visit our website](https://randyhanley.com/) and leave a comment. Send me an email with any questions or comments.
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2022-11-0204 min
Manly Hanley PodcastI Won't StopIntro
Randy shares some updates regarding this show's scheduling and what's to come!
Why there are less episodes, and what is to come.
Work is busy
But I do take my opportunity at work to learn anything new I can and scavenge through any of that new information to feed into show content. I've been working crazy hours, visiting with family and enjoying every-day life. I've still released a few Linux videos here and there on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/randyhanley - Please check that out and subscribe there. I'm...
2022-06-2710 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan HanleyRHS 146 - Live Recording of Bradley Flowers and Ryan Hanley Talking InsuranceBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Bradley Flowers, founder, and president of Portal Insurance and the co-host of the Insurance Guys Podcast sits down with Ryan Hanley in Cleveland, Ohio in front of an audience of over 150 people for a live recording of the podcast. In this conversation, they dive deep into culture, hiring, and the marketing strategies producing exponential results in 2022. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind conversation.Episode Highlights:
Ryan introduces this special live episode with guest, Bradley Fl...
2022-06-0952 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWhy I Keep Going Back to Linux Mint### Intro
Randy has landed back on Linux Mint and discusses why you should try it out.
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### Linux Mint is so polished and stable
- The desktop decoration is not over-the-top but looks darn good somehow.
- I really have not much more explanation of it. It comes with some simple wall papers and a basic theme and it looks great. It's easy on the eyes for all types of websites, dark or light.
- Just...
2022-05-3115 min
Manly Hanley PodcastAdobe SucksIntro
Hello everyone and welcome to the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022
I witness Adobe products crashing (Dozens of Instances) on a weekly basis.
Their software policing (greed) hinders the software's stability.Shit-tons of services/processes running even with just an Acrobat DC Standard install.
2 weeks ago, EposVox (The Stream Professor/Young man that knows a hell of a...
2022-04-1808 minManly Hanley PodcastS-Killed Trades### Intro
Are skilled trades dying?
### Skilled Labor Shortage
- No notes for today, just commented on this source: https://esub.com/blog/impact-skilled-labor-shortage-construction/
- Also, this source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005265/en/U.S.-Skilled-Trades-Labor-Shortage-Heightens-as-In-Demand-Jobs-Remain-Unfilled-the-Longest
### Closing Remarks
I'd like to thank you for putting time aside to listen to the podcast.
Follow our Podcast
- If you're a new listener to the Man...
2022-03-2119 min
Manly Hanley PodcastDistro-Hop STOPRandy discusses whether or not distro-hopping can be a problem for Linux users.
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### What is Distro Hopping?
- Not settling with any particular Linux distribution.
- Novice Linux users are likely the ones that do this the most.
- Do you actually learn or grow when hopping.
- There are articles on how to stop distro-hopping, and find one that you can stick with for decades
- On particular article is from MakeUseOf.com that mentioning how...
2022-03-0617 min
Manly Hanley Podcast5 Reasons to Switch to Linux### Reasons to switch to Linux
- Linux developers patch security holes faster than Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
- Linux security holes are patched in an average of 25 days.
- Apple 69 days
- Microsoft 83 days
- Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-project-zero-finds-linux-developers-patch-security-holes-faster-than-anyone-else/
- You can still use a lot of the tools that you use in Windows - or there is a comparable alternative.
- Microsoft Edge even runs in Linux. It's actually one of my favorite browser for using i...
2022-02-2023 min
Manly Hanley PodcastLivestream for what?Learn if livestreaming is for you, as well as what is needed to get started today!
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Announcements
Randy is a YouTube streamer/gamer - Minus the Red Bull.
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### Why would you want to Livestream?
- I feel like it makes the creator or business more vulnerable or approachable to their audience.
- When you see some big names do a Livestream, or even a planned Zoom session, it makes them feel more dow...
2022-02-0616 min
Manly Hanley Podcast10 Reasons to Podcast in 2022In this first episode of 2022, Randy gives you 10 reasons to start your podcast
1. Freedom of Speech
- Many platforms will nuke your content if it goes against their guidelines, or even just their ideology. One example would be YouTube nuking episodes of the Joe Rogan Podcast, where he interviewed a co-inventor of mRNA technology, Robert Malone - [Youtube scraps Joe Rogan podcast episode over Nazi comparison (nypost.com)](https://nypost.com/2022/01/04/youtube-scraps-joe-rogan-podcast-episode-over-nazi-comparison/)
2. So much easier than editing/rendering video.
- Maybe it's because I'm a permanent noob when...
2022-01-1014 min
Manly Hanley Podcast5 Open-Source Alternatives to Expensive Applications for 2022Intro
Randy mentions 5 Open-Source Applications that you need to check out right now.
Open Source Alternatives to Paid Software
Dark Table is free alternative to Adobe Lightroom.
Site: features | darktableOn their website, they describe it as a "virtual light table and darkroom for photographers". It allows for non-destructive editing throughout its complete workflow, and also has GPU-accelerated imaged processing. It runs fast as heck in my demoing of the software. It runs on MacOS/Linux/Windows. I have no experience with photography touch-ups. I grabbed a photo off the internet and used Dark...
2021-12-2716 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan HanleyRHS 127 - How Independent Agents Dominate 2022Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this solo episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley breaks down how he's positioning Rogue Risk for success in 2022 and what independent agents can do to put themselves in a position to dominate.Episode Highlights:
Ryan opens the episode by telling his listeners his plans for 2022. (00:45)
Ryan explains that it is important to recalibrate our minds on how we are going to plan for 2022. (3:18)
Ryan shares why it is important to acknowledge our mistakes to create a better plan...
2021-12-0941 minManly Hanley PodcastPixel Repair Nightmares and Amazon Continues to Take Over the WorldRandy talks about a Google Pixel repair nightmare and also about the negatives of Amazon's continuing world domination.
This News Edition Episode was recorded on Sunday, December 5th, 2021
Meta, The train wreck formerly known as Facebook isn't happy about having to undo a deal and sell off the $400 million dollar Giphy that they paid for, 19 months later. Meta’s failed Giphy deal could end Big Tech’s spending spree | Ars Technica
$400 Million is a massive amount of money, but compare that to the $19 Billion they paid for WhatsApp, $2Billion for Oculus VR, and $ 715Million for...
2021-12-0610 min
Manly Hanley PodcastManly Hanley Podcast: News - Fake Arm for the Wrong ReasonRandy's first "News" Episode discussing Italian guy with the fake vaccine arm
Man wearing fake arm for the wrong reason.
- A man in Italy put on a fake arm and got the vaccine. I mean, religious exemption bro? That's taking it a bit far, wouldn't you say?
- He paid 100's of euros for the silicone prosthetic.
- The person giving the shot said, "initially the arm looked similar to skin"
But after taking a closer look, they asked him to rem...
2021-12-0408 min
Manly Hanley PodcastThings Will Not Get Betta With MetaFacebook will fail. You Meta belive it
Facebook has an absolutely pathetic past with respect to data and privacy.Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal - Wikipedia
Facebook apologises for psychological experiments on users | Facebook | The Guardian
I keep seeing things online about the "Meta-Verse" and "Seeing your world in the meta-verse". I can't see myself ever "seeing my world through" a company that regularly censors facts.
Examples? You can basically do a wildcard Google search and find endless cases that have been either archived or screenshot to show where Facebook prevents the search of topics th...
2021-11-1415 minManly Hanley PodcastCutting the CaffeineIntro
Randy talks about how he is dropping his life-long habit of inhaling abnormal amounts of caffeine.
Why I drink so much caffeine:
- It's a stimulant and feels very good to help focus while in front of a computer, for often 12 hours a day. The problem with the caffeine amount that I drink is that coffee is often 3 x's the amount found in a soda. For example: an 8-ouce cup of coffee has between 95-200mg of caffeine.
- For comparison, a 12 ounce can of soda has 34...
2021-11-0114 min
Manly Hanley PodcastCool Software That Does Not Rely On the CloudIntro
Randy recommends software that doesn't lock you in.
Software That you can install and feel that you somewhat have control over. not babysitting you. If you've listened to this podcast for the last year or so, you'll probably know by now that I'm not a fan of software with a shut-off switch: e.g., All Adobe Software, Windows (yeah, you can enter your product key, but it always wants to speak to the manager on the internet.) Here are a few that I recommend.
7zip - can extract so many different types of...
2021-10-1818 min
Manly Hanley PodcastYour Smartphone is Not That SmartRandy explains why your smartphone is not smart
Think of what your smartphone can do when you remove it's connection to the internet.
- Not much. Were made to rely on cloud services. This puts the real power in big businesses' hands. I believe a smartphone could be renamed to something like "Only-as-smart as the internet Phone".
- When's the last time you remember downloading your actual music file to your phone or music player storage? You probably don't. You most-likely use a music "SERVICE" to basically rent a listen from your overlords. If...
2021-10-0411 min
Manly Hanley PodcastYour Own Social NetworkIntro
Randy weighs the options of starting your own social network, vs joining a paid operation that guarantees your privacy.
The main Social Media Sites (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) are garbage - Dumpster fires for Privacy. My solution that has worked well is to not use them, while experimenting with my own!
You don't necessarily have to have a home server setup like I do
Find a super-affordable web host (I've done that for this week) because I've tried about half a dozen.
A2 Hosting is my now favorite, killer choice.
I know...
2021-09-2017 min
Manly Hanley PodcastDitch Google Chrome TodayHello everyone and welcome to the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Monday, September 6th, 2021
Reasons you need to ditch Google Chrome now.
It is a privacy nightmare.
"52 companies in the world have access to up to 91% of the average user's web traffic. That's an absolutely sickening figure and it's entirely unacceptable. And FLoC was poised to make it even worse!"Source: (11) Chrome is a privacy NIGHTMARE...
2021-09-0713 min
Manly Hanley PodcastQuake-ing In My BootsIntro
Randy talks about how one video game forever changed his computing journey.
This Episode was recorded on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021.
Why I named this episode around Quake
It's an important video game to me. It's really one of main reason I started learning about computers.
A team of 4 people started a Software company called id Software - John Romero is a designer and and created development tools/editors for id Software. He is even credited for coining the term "Deathmatch".
Something freakishly-amazing about John Romero, from Wikipedia: "In his keynote speech...
2021-08-2315 min
Manly Hanley PodcastCord-Cutting Proprietary ThingsIntro
Randy discusses proprietary things that he will be cutting out of his life in order to save a few extra bucks.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Sunday, August 8th, 2021
Cord-Cutting Anything Proprietary That I Can
- Adobe
- Credit Cards
- Operating System
- Try Linux!
- Be Your Own Cloud
2021-08-0912 min
Manly Hanley PodcastYear of the Linux What?Intro
Randy mentions how it feels like 2006 all over again in the tech world, when it comes to Linux.
Is it 2006 all over again?
I’ve been hearing this for close to 15 years
My first time diving into Linux was probably around 2006 when I witnessed how terribly Microsoft handled Windows Vista. It felt like a bloated carcass on top of most computer hardware. It has so many hardware incompatibilities. It sucked!
There are already a ton of videos up ahead of the Windows 11 launch talking about upgrading to Linux instead of Windows 11.
2021-07-2616 min
Manly Hanley PodcastManly Hanley Podcast: Backups, or Back Off!Intro
We discuss the importance of off-site backups.doIntro
Privacy segment- Awesome Extension for Chromium-based browsers and Firefox called “Watch on Odysee”. If you’re on YouTube, it looks to see if that YouTube has uploaded the same video to Odysee. This is much better for your privacy, and can help support the creator on a site that is much more respectful of its users than Google is.
Backups are critical
This isn’t just for your computer, but for your NAS or any data storage devices in your possessio...
2021-06-2019 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPrivacy, Celebrities, Opinion, Social Media Censorship, and I'm in the Basement!Intro
A few privacy-focused news articles, some opinions on censorship, and celebrities opening their mouths.
Surveillance has been spreading since the coronavirus pandemic
Apple and Google contact tracing
Since April 2020
Pointed out by Fee.org: Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution - right to “be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.”.
Australia wants vaccine-hesitant FB posts sent to the police.
Apparently there is a clip online of Zuckerberg -
Celebrities never mattered
Unless you’re looking for a career in acting...
2021-06-0717 min
Manly Hanley PodcastStarting Your Podcast: Things I've LearnedIntro
Here are some things that Randy has learned over the last couple of years since starting his podcast. Learn from these experiences to save yourself time and money.
What are some things people may look over when starting their podcast?
Use tools that are easily transferable .
Record in WAV or any uncompressed audio format in general. This will serve as your source file that you’ll archive and backup. Think of this as the studio master of your album - how the record industry stores musical art.
Backup your show notes an...
2021-05-2325 min
Manly Hanley Podcast5 Challenges With TechnologyIntro
Throughout my IT career, I’ve seen many thousands of technology challenges. I would estimate that most of those challenges are more common than not. Today we’ll talk about some of those challenges.
Announcements
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers.
Tech challenges that trick smart people
Allowing a browser notification that ended up being from an untrustworthy site, later getting virus notifications (from their browser).
Plugging in a monitor and not knowing that HDMI often tries to take over as your audio device.
If they’re on th...
2021-05-0915 min
Manly Hanley PodcastUse What SticksIntro
Hello everyone and welcome to the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Sunday, April 25th, 2021
Announcements
Things I returned to using because they work
Beer. Fine, this one doesn’t count. But, beer.
Tiny Tiny RSS. (Went to Fresh RSS, but I realized I don’t have to host EVERYTHING on my NAS, even though I still prefer to)
This is ju...
2021-04-2519 min
Manly Hanley PodcastHost up to 100 Websites under one account, easily and affordably!Intro
Randy discusses how you can host up to 100 websites under one account, easily and affordably!
This is a test post to try it with no Post-production compression. No theme song this time.
Follow our Podcast
If you're a new listener to the Manly Hanley Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Visit our website and leave a comment. Feel free to send me an email to randy@randyhanley.com.
Follow Randrums on twitter
2021-04-1721 min
Manly Hanley PodcastBack to the BasicsIntro
Randy discusses how things can be so much easier when down-sizing.
Announcements
Moved everything back over to one desk. This is mostly the setup from Season 1, and worked the best for the show. Switching to mounted arms for the monitors. Desk is big enough to now hold the mixer, which is great for having guests and quick control over audio levels.
Different computer - purchased a Xeon workstation - Lenovo P500.
Throw away, sell, or donate what is not needed
Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist
Post high...
2021-04-0514 min
Manly Hanley PodcastRSS - FTWRandy talks about why RSS is one of his necessities.
RSS Can Mean More Freedom from Google and Facebook
Stop getting your news from Google and Facebook.
The hate you and they hate themselves while trying take over the world.
RSS App / Server Combination
Fluent Reader
If you’re downloading it for Windows, be sure to get it from their GitHub page and not from the Windows Store, as they charge $4.99 there. Then you can just donate to them directly if you wanted to by contacting them outside of the Microsoft Store. Why does Microsoft deserve some of their cut wh...
2021-03-2215 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan HanleyRHS 091 - Rogue Risk Year One: Everything That WorkedBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this special anniversary edition of The Ryan Hanley Show, we break down all the things that worked in year one of Rogue Risk. We talk carrier partnerships, technology stack, staffing, shout-outs, and content strategy. This might be the best insurance podcast in the history of insurance podcasts... maybe.Episode Highlights:
Ryan talks about how Rogue Risk is just getting warmed up. (2:48)
Ryan shares one thing he was able to do that most startup agencies are not. (6:12)
Ryan...
2021-03-091h 08
Manly Hanley PodcastGet NAS-ty - Why you Need a NAS Right NowIntro
Randy will tell you why you need to get a NAS right now!
Reasons you need to buy a NAS right now one
Very easy to setup.
I’m definitely biased toward Synology NAS’s, but there other great brands out there such as Qnap and ASUSTOR.
Supporting Data/Reference
Case Study/Example/ Anecdote
Conclusion
Someone else isn’t holding all of your personal data. You are.
Back up your computers and smartphones at home, locally.
Synology has an app called Moments that can do useful things, such as group your photos together automatically, based on face similarities, by locati...
2021-03-0822 min
Manly Hanley Podcast8 Reasons To Drop Windows Or MacOS For Linux8 Reasons to Drop Windows or MacOS for Linux
Linux was created “to create a new free operating system kernel. The resulting Linux kernel has been marked by constant growth throughout its history.” - Wiki link. It doesn’t cost anything.
Being that it’s open source, if you wanted to do the work, you could find out how all of the mechanics of it work, down to the kernel. Think of the kernel as the center of everything that controls the operating system. Or if you’re obsessed with food like me: A popcorn kernel is where the popcorn begins before you...
2021-02-2217 min
Manly Hanley PodcastYou Either Own it Or You Don't!Intro
Randy talks about a balance of open source vs paid software
Announcements - Website has been migrated. I fired Bluehost.
How much of your tech capabilities do you own?
Do you rent or own?
Examples of renting vs owning would be having a server in your basement, running Ubuntu, hosting your own web server, or something along those lines - that is owning. Renting would be having a web host such as Bluehost, HostGator.
Both renting and owning are very similar for the most part. The difference comes if you stop paying the company you’re renting from, things wi...
2021-02-0812 min
Finding Peak w/ Ryan HanleyRHS 083 - Mitch Gibson on Why Insurance Doesn’t Need Another PodcastBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comMitch Gibson, of HRM Insurance Services and host of the Inside Hancock County podcast, joins the show to discuss content marketing and what the future of content creation looks like for the insurance industry.Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com...
2021-01-141h 00
Manly Hanley PodcastNew Year SetupIntro
Hello everyone and welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Manly Hanley Podcast. This is the Podcast with no limits on what we'll cover.
I'm your host, Randy. Have a snack, sit back, and relax.
This Episode was recorded on Sunday, January 10th, 2021
Announcements
Nuttin!
How will I deliver the podcast this year?
Believe it or not, I'm simplifying my setup.
Two tools, saving back to one device.
Anything that I can do locally, I will
For the first time, I will be creating the templates with HTML (Tool 1 will be
an open source, cross-platform application called TagSpaces.
Avoiding any...
2021-01-1113 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWhere Internet Independence BeginsIntro
Randy continues on the De-Googling Journey, and mentions other ways to free yourself from big tech.
I hope you had a Merry Christmas or a Happy Holiday season in general thus far.
Buy a Domain
• Namecheap.com
○ Turn on the privacy option that conceals your identity/address from the domain info.
○ Sign up for Cloudflare account, then they will walk you through using their nameservers on your Domain panel to give you some powerful features for free
Dump Google, buy a NAS, self host with Nginx Proxy Manager (Reverse Proxy) and Docker
I'd like to thank you for putting time a...
2020-12-2821 min
Manly Hanley PodcastIf You MUST Use WindowsThe change to Linux is not necessarily possible for everyone.
This is mainly because of corporate environments using Windows so heavily in the world of desktops.
Commercial products are tempting and habit-forming.
Linux alternatives are not always "free" (that is if you want support).
Gaming on Linux is just not quite there, unless you want to do a little bit of research.
System 76 machines, are pretty great at running a custom version of Linux that focuses on including stable NVIDIA drivers – but I'm still going to recommend Windows for gaming over both Linux and Mac, especially users who already have th...
2020-11-3021 min
Manly Hanley PodcastRevisited Open Source My Thoughts And Current SetupDo I think it's possible to go all open source?
• Yes
• There is a challenge to it
○ For example, I'm a very big fan of OneNote. I can't see myself giving it up yet. There are Open Source alternatives out there that would probably be good enough for most people.
§ https://alternativeto.net/software/joplin/ - Joplin - https://joplinapp.org/
□ It's a very solid app with a great interface and is easy to read.
§ CherryTree - although, I'd say it has a little bit of a learning curve, it's still great because the documentation is excellent. https://giuspen.com/cherrytree...
2020-10-1922 min
Manly Hanley PodcastBe the CloudIntro
I am the cloud!
Randy shares a few reasons of why he's going to give it a go, beginning to create his own cloud in his home. He also provides a good reason of why today is the best day to get started in creating your own cloud.
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2020-09-2122 min
Manly Hanley PodcastBack-to-School Computer ShoppingIntro
Randy talks about which computer may best suit your back-to-school student.
• Before reading any of my tips, you could start of simply by looking on YouTube for used computer performance (something like "Surface Pro 3 in 2020"…"Late 2012 iMac in 2020") and just watch people using them before you dish out the money. These videos are great, quick measure.
• Older Imacs - 2011, 27" iMac - A lot of these, can go up to 16GB RAM - Such as this Mac I'm using. You'll have less trouble in the long run if you just get a 2012 or newer, because they'll typically run MacOS Catalina just f...
2020-08-3124 min
Manly Hanley PodcastFour Useful Things I've Never UsedIntro
Randy talks about four "useful" things that he really knows ####-all about.
Five Useful Things I've Never Used
• MeWe - "MeWe is inspired by trust, control, and love for social media users" https://mewe.com/
• Calmer by Flare Audio Ltd. - Claims to help with Tinnitus. That's the part that caught my attention https://www.flareaudio.com/products/calmer
• Microsoft Surface Go 2 - Ok, I've just about every surface except this one. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go-2/8pt3s2vjmdr6?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
• TouchPad Customizable USB Keypad - memorizing all those shortcuts can get confusing, not to mention...
2020-08-1717 min
Manly Hanley PodcastGenerating - Online - TopicsIntro
Randy gives you his best methods to come up with online topics.
Things I use to come up with podcast (or blog) topics:
• Aside from a lightbulb going off in my head, here are a few tools that I recommend assisting in coming up with blog post or podcast ideas.
○ Portent's Content Idea Generator - I feel like this is an oldie but a goodie, which I could potentially see being a decent tool for students wanting to come up with essay topics. The site has a clean interface with no distracting ads either! - https://www.portent.com/tool...
2020-08-0915 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWindows Applications That Are Worth a TryIntro
Randy discusses how he researches a desktop application and decides it if may be worth trying out and, most importantly, is safe to install on your computer.
Announcements
• One of the awesome software tools I had mentioned a while back, Keywordtool.io, will offer Manly Hanley Podcast listeners an amazing discount of $20 USD per month off a Keyboard Tool Pro Subscription!
If you'd decide you'd like to sign up, just email them after signing up and mention the Podcast for this discount.
What I look for in an Application and how I decide If I'm going to actually install it...
2020-08-0220 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSelling a Product Or Service On Your OwnIntro
Randy discusses what he believes to be the best way to get your product or service up and running over the internet.
Announcements
• Relating to this episode, I have launched my own products and services on my own.
• The Video stream portion of the podcast, as you may have noticed, is not every week. Think of it as more of a treat - where you don't see my face every moment! I don't want to see my face that much.
It starts with WordPress - Sort of.
• First really just need your domain name and webhosting (and of course an eMa...
2020-07-2719 min
Manly Hanley PodcastYour Podcast ConsultantIntro
Randy is your Podcast consultant and discusses reasons why you may want to podcast.
Announcements
• This is the weekend of the Second Sunday of the month, and my promise is to do a Microsoft 365 how-to video. If you're interested in learning more about Microsoft 365, I highly-recommend you check out this month's video that will be posted and shared via RandyHanley.com. Those videos are typically released live for Facebook and then later shared to YouTube.
I can't help but podcast about podcasting
• Podcasts are so popular that, as a tech guy, I'm often asked questions about podcasts
○ I've consulted just a...
2020-07-1215 min
Manly Hanley PodcastBought A MattressIntro
Randy is way too excited about his new bed that he purchased online!
Sleeping on a Toxic Bed?
• There have been lawsuits against Tempur-Pedic, due to them containing VOC's
○ The mattresses always have a chemical smell when you first get them.
§ The companies even tell you that you can let them sit for a day or so to off-gas.
• The VOCs found in mattresses, you're already breathing in.
○ According to the CDC, "VOCs are found in paint, organic solvents, furniture, foams, and degreasing agents. Formaldehyde is one of the well-known VOCs, and it's concentration is easier to measure than many of t...
2020-06-2919 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWays to Learn OnlineIntro
Randy's recommended ways to learn online.
Is learning online as good as in-person?
• In my personal experience, it depends on the area of study
○ I taught drums for about 11 years, and it's pretty hard to top one-on-one lessons.
§ Compare that to why private schooling may cost more = smaller class sizes.
§ It's harder to "drift-off" when you're sitting next to a person that can easily detect that you're wandering off. There is a TED Talk from a few years back from Niema Moshiri breaks it down about how important it is to make the content interactive. This is when comparing online...
2020-06-2221 min
Manly Hanley PodcastConsolidate Your Smartphone AppsIntro
Randy helps you decide if you really need those apps that are taking up space on your smartphone.
Announcements
• Just over a month ago, I mentioned a new offering, which I'm going to touch on.
There's an App for That
○ There are thousands of apps that tend to focus on One Thing.
○ I can't even begin to think how many times a friend or family member recommends an app for something. "Did you try that new house party app?" "Waze is my favorite GPS app".
§ House party, unless you have an absolute need to play games over the phone all of...
2020-06-1529 min
Manly Hanley PodcastI'm on the Edge . . . Browser!Intro
Randy gives you Ten reason on why he has fully-switched to the Edge browser and away from Google Chrome.
10 Reasons I've Switched to Edge, Full Time
• 1.) Google is an advertising company. Repeat that in your mind.
• 2.) It's harmful to web standards, in my opinion, as most developers are developing their sites for chrome, who also want to be indexed on Google's website.
• 3.) Updates itself in the background, without most people even knowing that.
○ At least Firefox installs an "updater" utility under control panel to actually give you a hint. Chrome just magically does it. You can think of this as a goo...
2020-06-0719 min
Manly Hanley PodcastFive - Cool - New - Gadgets - ID - Consider - TryingFive Cool, New Gadgets I'd Consider Trying
• Fuse Reel - Side Kick: Collapsible Laptop Charger Winder
○ It's on Kickstarter
○ Looks like It may work with a modern Dell laptop charger. For sure works with Macbook chargers
○ Link: The Side Kick by Fuse: Collapsible Laptop Charger Winder
○ It's on amazon now - https://www.amazon.com/Fuse-Collapsible-Organizer-Compatible-management/dp/B07VBBLJDZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sidekick+fuse&qid=1590962824&sr=8-1
• Meeting Owl
○ This will be great for when we go back to work and are together, again in a meeting room.
○ This product may be interesting to us IT Folks that have worked with simi...
2020-06-0126 min
Manly Hanley Podcast4 Free Apps Or Sites I Find Interesting Or UsefulIntro
Randy talks about 4 interesting and useful apps and websites.
Random Tech that I Find Useful
• Socratic by Google.
○ It's a learning app geared toward high school and university students, aiming to help them understand school work.
§ Students can:
"use their voice or cameras to ask for help on anything they're confused about, and Socratic finds the best online resources that are available"
From
○ Uses AI from Google - It's available in these app stores:
§ Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.socratic&hl=en_US
§ App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/socratic-by-google/id1014164...
2020-05-2519 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSupporting - Small - BusinessesIntro
Randy yapping about his great experiences when dealing with small business, and how it was quite the opposite when dealing with the big players.
Announcements
• Returned the ATEM Mini that Focus Camera shipped in error. They handled the return process and properly refunded me. Made me think back to my ROOOOOTS, loving small businesses.
• Tomorrow, I will be receiving the actual ATEM Mini Pro - This is the one that's backordered for months from many companies, but not this one small businesses out there, working hard to satisfy customers and build long-lasting relationships.
• Don't forget the one of my all-ti...
2020-05-1815 min
Manly Hanley PodcastHaving - A-PlanIntro
Randy introduces a new plan for the podcast with a monthly, livestreamed Office 365 how-to!
Announcements
• Hitting up sponsors like a mad man.
• Working with Focus Camera to fix an huge order mistake on the Atem Mini Pro
Having a Plan
• It took an entire first season for me to have this idea sink in: Having a Plan.
○ Sure, the layout of my episodes is consistent, but the content delivery schedule is not.
○ I'm working on building out a schedule that I will adhere to.
• Having a video live stream has helped me fix a couple of years that I had not, oth...
2020-05-1127 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSmartphone Options For Mother's DayIntro
Randy helps you to narrow down the smartphone that's perfect for your mother! Why did he use this thumbnail? Because it makes no sense and it looks ridiculous!
Mom is ready for a new phone. What do you get her?
• Smartphones mainly come down to two Operating Systems: iOS and Android
○ The iPhone runs on the iOS Operating System'. Apple oversees the production of their own phones and their OS, which means the have tight control over every aspect.
§ There aren't many iPhone models to choose from, but this could be a good thing when shopping from Mom. It's gener...
2020-05-0422 min
Manly Hanley Podcast2020 Audio CheckIntro
Video is not Randy's forte, but he's not giving up, providing his "Audio Check" for 2020.
Announcements
• Changed my hardware and software configuration for the podcast yet again, and that's mainly what I'll cover today.
How is my setup Different today than it was one year ago?
• Tomorrow, it will be exactly One year from the day I did the "Audio Check" episode.
○ I talked about advantages and disadvantages to having a USB Microphone
○ I discussed what I use and believe in.
§ Using an audio interface, that can have multiple mics connected to it and still, ultimately, one USB cable going int...
2020-04-2610 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWhat Ya'll Doin'Intro
Randy discusses things to do when you're locked up - at home.
Announcements
• I've installed sound dampeners the room. It already sounds like the echo is cut in half. We'll record an episode or two like this to see how if feels and determine if we need more.
• Purchased a couch, which is basically in here to be a more-aesthetic sound dampener, and you can sit on it and stuff.
Things to do when you're locked up - at home
• Get some fresh air, go for some walks.
• Order carry-out every once in a while..remember, according to the CDC, it...
2020-04-2017 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSettling In, Part 2Intro
Randy continues discussing changes to production of the Manly Hanley Podcast.
Announcements
• Realized we needed so much more for this room to not sound like an empty room.
• It needs a couch, ordered that.
• It needs sound dampening, ordered that
• Video capture devices have taken about 3 weeks, but those are supposed to arrive on Tuesday
Tech Tip
• If you ever run into a submerged smartphone speaker, I have a fix I'd like to recommend.
○ Apparently, it's more common than I thought it is, but I felt like coming up with a better solution than the "Ejector App that rattles the heck out...
2020-04-1317 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSettling InIntro
Randy discusses how he and Christa are handling the public distancing, especially when it comes to grocery shopping.
Announcements
• Ordered some video gear last week - It's backordered for a couple of weeks because of Covid-19
• Getting Groceries
Getting Groceries
• Just trying to get things you need
○ The last few weeks, I've been having good results with ordering Grocery Pickup about a week out. Kroger.com
§ Once I get home, I put on a pair of gloves, lysol wipe everything, place it into a plastic tupperware bin, bring it to the house, where I then rinse off each item to place...
2020-04-0624 min
Manly Hanley PodcastApril Fools', We're Back!Intro
Randy discusses his return to Season 2 of the Manly Hanley Podcast.
Announcements
• I've relaunched the podcast.
• Moved
• New room, dedicated to the podcast.
• Re-uploaded episodes to a different host - Sound Cloud.
• Just re-submitted feed to iTunes/Spotify/Google Play Podcasts
• Video Stream!
Last Episode of 2019, I laid it all out
• Music Interviews
○ Actual interviews.
A few hiccups but, just like the rest of the world, we'll keep going
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2020-04-0207 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWhen Manly Met CookieIntro
When you meet the love of your life, people are going to ask you “how did you meet?”. Can you meet the love of your life through a dating site? Randy drank coffee at 5pm today, and you can hear it in his presentation during this awesome episode!
Choose your Dating Site
There are so many out there. It’s likely you’ve heard of eHarmony, OKCupid, Bumble/Tinder, Match and Plenty of Fish.
After signing up for 2 or 3 of those sites, I ended up just deciding to pay money. This wasn’t just overnight.
I had quite a few dates...
2020-04-0232 min
Manly Hanley PodcastCord CutterThe term “Cord Cutter” is nothing new by any means. We’ve heard that term for years. Do you even know what it means? Randy is joined by Christa today to discuss cord cutting.
A Basic Amount of Cord Cutting: Netflix
Netflix seems like the most basic form of Cord Cutting.
CordCutting is really happening. Leichtman Research Group learned that, since a peak in 2012, traditional pay-TV Services lost about 10 million subscribers.
Being forced to pay for a package of Channels that you do not necessarily want to watch is not cool.
Cord Cutting Isn’t 100% Possible
The company you’re getting yo...
2020-04-0223 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWhy Am I Doing ThisIntro
Randy shares what motivated him to create a podcast.
Everyone has a podcast, right? Why did I create one?
If every person on the internet started a podcast, that just gives us a bigger chance that we’ll find something we’ll like to listen.
Now it is estimated that there are over 750,000 podcasts, equating to over 30 Million episodes, as of June 2019. This is according to Podcast Insights.com. https://www.podcastinsights.com/podcast-statistics/
Podcast Insights broke these numbers down a little more to show that 50% of all homes are podcasts fans.
Why did I jump into podcasting?
The whol...
2020-04-0213 min
Manly Hanley PodcastMy Ketosies Are FreezingRandy and Christa discuss some popular diets out there, diet apps, and what has worked well for their lifestyles.
Fad Diets have been around for as long as I can remember
Cabbage Soup Diet, Potatoes Diet
Had a middle school teacher that went on the cabbage soup guy and got so sick that this person was hospitalized.
On the other hand, Penn Jillette went on the potato diet and was able to lose over 100 lb. Now it’s just Penn by himself. Bad joke. Teller is the man and I actually met him in Vegas!
The whole30. this day is gr...
2020-04-0235 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPerpetual Licensing Or Perpetual NightmareRandy covers owning software vs. renting it: Perpetual Licensing vs. the Subscription model. Is having the latest software or service better than owning the software for keeps?
Perpetual Licensing – What is it?
License that lets the customer use the program long-term, and you can purchase the term for how long you would like support on that software. You basically own the software and are just purchasing the support for it.
A benefit to perpetual licensing is that it makes sense financially for some companies because it tends to cost less over time, as opposed to Subscription licensing (more on that be...
2020-04-0216 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPodcast Audio Tips That Apply To YouIntro
Today’s episode applies mainly to Podcasters, but can be useful to anyone recording audio on their computer. I’m going to share with you my 5 Podcast Audio Tips that apply to you.
We have a big giveaway that podcasters, or any type of musician will want to jump on right away. We’re doing a Giveaway of Studio One Professional that sells for $399.
5 Podcast Tech Tips That Apply to You:
No Wireless
Don’t worry about aesthetics over quality and reliability. Wired is better than wireless in almost every case. If you are doing any sort of live stream...
2020-04-0218 min
Manly Hanley PodcastReasons To Play The DrumsIntro
As a lifelong drummer, Randy gives you 5 reasons to play the drums.
5 Reasons to Play the Drums
Big stress reliever
I often hear people reference a puppet when they describe drummers: Animal.
Long periods of drumming will release endorphins – kind of like a natural pain killer. Source.
Can Be Physically beneficial – Providing cardio health.
I would say I agree with this one half of the time. If you’re a self-taught drummer that relies less on technique, there could be a tendency to exert oneself more than necessary to provide the same outcome, audibly, as a learned drummer with proper...
2020-04-0212 min
Manly Hanley PodcastAudio CheckIntro
The Content of your Podcast is not the only important piece to the puzzle; The sound quality can be just as important, because it’s the primary way that a Podcaster’s message is delivered. A lot of podcasters use a USB Microphone. Is this really the best method for capturing your sound?
Announcements
We’ll be announcing the winner of the Jabra Elite earbuds. Stay tuned!
More giveaways to come
Are USB Microphones Worth the Money?
Benefits to having a USB Microphone.
Short path for getting audio into your computer, with minimal to no setup required.
Great for a one...
2020-04-0217 min
Manly Hanley PodcastBeing A MusicianIntro
In Episode 6 of the Manly Hanley Podcast, Randy is joined by Co-host Christa where they introduce a new series, “Being a Musician”. Christa outlines the format for the types of questions that will be asked during series, asking Randy about being a musician.
Announcements
Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds giveaway! They will go out to a lucky winner that will be chosen 12am EST on April 28th.
We’re starting to promote the heck out of this podcast, so turn off your ad blocker! 😉
My PreSonus mixer is in the shop, but that will not stop our show; We’re determined...
2020-04-0227 min
Manly Hanley PodcastI Think It Was The 4th Of JulyIntro
Randy is back after an awesome 4th of July to share his setup with you – A brief talk about what works for him when he’s outside of the studio.
What’s In Randy’s Bag?
A Windows 10 Laptop.
Wired Mouse
USB Headset
Laptop Charger
Mobile phone with hotspot plan.
Clothes.
Headphones. Regular, cheapo 3.5mm jack headphones.
6-port USB Wall Charger, such as this one.
Pad of paper and a pen, and Steno Notebook,
SNACKS! Lara Bars/RX Bars/Nuts/Cookies, and everything else in the world.
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2020-04-0111 min
Manly Hanley PodcastHow Smart Is Your HomeIntro
If you’re thinking about turning your home into a Smart Home, Randy discuss what is necessary to accomplish this.
Choices – That Use a Hub
SmartThings – This is a company that started out as a Kickstarter in 2012 – for $1.2 million. Just a couple years later, they were acquired by Samsung in 2014 for $200 million.
SmartThings is operated by a central hub that connects to your home’s router. The SmartThings hub can send out the signal required by Smart Light bulbs, or other Smart Devices that support different protocols such as ZigBee, and Z-Wave. Both of these protocols have their own pros and c...
2020-04-0119 min
Manly Hanley PodcastLowering Your AxepectationsIntro
Christa and Randy discuss a weekend of Axe-Throwing, his bachelor party, and the fun times that were had.
Axe Throwing Is Fun
“BATL”: Which stands for Backyard Axe Throwing League.
If you look up “BATL” on google, it will actually show up, alongside results that include “National Axe Throwing Championship”. But if you dig a little bit on the BATL website, they mention in their “about” section that they have played a lead role in the National Axe Throwing Federation.
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2020-04-0115 min
Manly Hanley PodcastTeddy BearIntro
Today, Randy compares your smartphone to a teddy Bear. What?
Why is everyone’s Primary tool their smartphone?
Turns out there is a Psychological “Attachment Theory” that is actually present here. Source: Psychology Today.
It is described as a similar behavior where children couldn’t put down the Teddy Bear during those years.
Similar to how a Teddy Bear provides a connection when a parent is away, the cellphone situation is the same. The phone can be kept by your side while providing the connection to those things you can’t be near in-person.
I see an example of this behav...
2020-04-0106 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSmartphone Talk Part 1 - Prepaid Vs PostpaidIntro
Most of us have smartphones – it has sort of become everyone’s personal tool. Today I want to just go over a few things that you could look at before jumping into buying a cell phone plan – things to maybe be aware of that not everyone thinks of.
Prepaid vs Postpaid
Post-Paid
You receive a bill at the end of the month to show you what you’ve used.
Prepaid
Will typically have you pay for the service right up front.
Very important to note: Many prepaid carriers are MVNO’s (Mobile Virtual Network Operators). Fancy for, they are just a nam...
2020-04-0114 min
Manly Hanley PodcastSmartphone Talk Part 2 - Unlimited WhatIntro
Randy is joined by Christa in the studio and discusses the Unlimited nonsense that is your smartphone data plan.
Unlimited Data is Now a Half Truth
This holds for both Prepaid and Postpaid types of cell phone plans.
Now carriers are offering different priorities of data
Unlimited Data, up to X amount of Speed where, thereafter you reach a certain threshold, it is then throttled. I have seen this happening for well over a decade, since Comcast sort of did this with peoples’ home internet. Remember when we used to buy DVD’s and then it seemed like streaming came...
2020-04-0122 min
Manly Hanley PodcastVPN Or NotIntro
Is a VPN really a good way to stay safe, or just something people feel obligated to buy from exposure to fear mongering?
NO VPN SERVICE IS ANOYNYMOUS. The weakest link is the VPN that you’re putting all of your trust in.
“I swear, just minutes after I was browsing an article about shoes, Facebook knew what I was looking at and now they’re advertising shoes to me! This is ridiculous.“
A VPN still isn’t going to stop things like this from happening. Marketing companies already have ways of finding out what products you like.
When you visit...
2020-03-3113 min
Manly Hanley PodcastRight Idea For A Better Internet ExperienceIntro
Randy covers some very easy measures you can take to better your internet experience.
Announcements
Got married.
Honeymoon trip to Spain and Paris was a dream.
Back to work
“It’s crazy. I was searching for ‘X Product’ online and, minutes later, I see advertisements in my Facebook feed. This is Ridiculous!”.
A couple of episodes back, Episode 24, I covered VPNs. While I’m not a huge user of VPNs, I still think they can have their benefits. In that Episode, I also more or less concluded that you can never fully avoid being tracked. However, there is more you can do t...
2020-03-3117 min
Manly Hanley PodcastFree - Form Smartphone DiscussionIntro
Historically, Randy couldn’t force himself to use an iPhone for more than a month. Christa talks about the iPhone 11 and gets Randy to loosen up on his anti-Apple stance.
No in-depth show notes for this episode, folks. This is a free-form discussion and it was a lot of fun! Thanks for listening!
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2020-03-3125 min
Manly Hanley Podcast10 Must-Have Windows 10 ApplicationsIntro
Today Randy discusses 10 applications that he often finds himself installing on Windows 10 machines. They’re all free, so it doesn’t hurt to have these “must-haves” on your machine as well!
10 Must-Have Windows 10 Applications
1.) Vivaldi Browser
2.) Chrome Browser (as a Backup)
3.) FileZilla – FTP Client
4.) 7-Zip
5.) VLC Media Player
6.) Greenshot
7.) Notepad ++
8.) A Photo editor such as GIMP or Paint.NET (Here’s a link to Install Both, simultaneously).
9.) Windows 10 Mail (Already comes installed on your Windows 10 machine, free of charge).
10.) VirusTotal.com
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2020-03-3111 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWorking On The FlyIntro
Randy is joined by Christa in-studio to discuss the pros and cons of working from an airplane.
Working During your Flight has its pros and cons
Many of my friends and family cannot stop working. I often find myself supporting them while they’re trying to get something to work while they’re at the airport or on a plane. Is working while flying worth it?
If you work for a company is paying for you to work on a plane money they’ll make back for the duration of that flight?
An hour flight from Detroit to Philly. How mu...
2020-03-3126 min
Manly Hanley PodcastWho Owns Your PhotosIntro
Who owns your photos once you upload them to “free” sites such as Facebook or Google Photos?
Randy rattles off some stats and goes to bed.
Facebook
1.59 Billion log into Facebook each day. – Out of all of those Facebook Profiles, there are 83 million fake ones – Hacking your aunt’s account, creating a clone profile and trying to add you as a friend. 300 Million photos are uploaded each day.
Source: https://zephoria.com/top-15-valuable-facebook-statistics/
Who owns those photos that you voluntarily upload to sites such as Facebook and Google Photos?
You do.
How-To Geek did a write-up on this a couple o...
2020-03-3114 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPhrases That Can Go Away NowIntro
If you’re on Social Media, like most of us are, you’ll inevitably run into memes. There’s a good chance you’ve seen one of these phrases plastered over a meme:
“You see what I did there?”
“Hold my beer” memes – These memes are generally following this simple formula. Person A is described as doing something foolish, while person B says “Hold me beer” and does something much more foolish.
“You Only Live Once.”
“Giving more than 100%” of anything “at the end of the day”.
That’s a combo one. I’m surprised that I hear “At the end of the day” still, as much as I...
2020-03-3108 min
Manly Hanley PodcastI Hate Amazon, But I Love AmazonIntro
Randy discusses why he’s a hypocrite that loves and hates Amazon.
Hate Amazon
Main Point
Ring Doorbell not secure
Alexa Everywhere – Just like I had mentioned a couple of weeks back is that’s really the only Holiday deals that Amazon (Facebook and Google included) will offer – is their own little devices that you don’t need.
Hurting Brick and Mortar stores
Climbing membership prices
Couldn’t they just allow members to customize their plans, À la carte, so I could get rid of the millionth streaming service that I don’t use, Amazon Video. Or maybe even something, such as offerin...
2020-03-3114 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPodcast Production PointersIntro
Ever plan on recording more than one person (yourself) on a podcast? If yes, you need to listen to this episode.
I want to list these things in order of importance:
Yourself – the sound.
The Microphone that connects to the Audio Interface that connects to the DAW that connects to the computer, that records your sound.
There are all-in-one Audio Interface/DAW’s out there, such as the PreSonus StudioLive mixer line. But I’m going to share with you, what I believe is the best way to get your content (that means yourself, and whoever else you’d like to...
2020-03-3115 min
Manly Hanley PodcastDo You Really Need All Of ThatIntro
The studio moves yet again, and Randy discusses if you really need all of that equipment like he does.
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2020-03-3107 min
Manly Hanley PodcastPassion Is In Your HistoryIntro
If you’re uncertain of your passion, listen to this episode and maybe you’ll realize it’s right in front of you.
Maybe you’re a Person that Doesn’t think it’s easy to find what you’re passionate about.
Your Passion: Look in your YouTube Watch History.
I’m going to have my primary New Years’ Resolution. But I’m also going to have a Podcast New Years Resolution
In the New Year, I will Interview guests, using my curiosity to get answers to question that I think people may want to know the answers to.
Being that my true...
2020-03-3107 min
Manly Hanley PodcastLooking Back With A SmileIntro
Randy looks back on our great first year of the Manly Hanley Podcast, and also shares what’s ahead.
Announcements
This is our 40th Episode, and also the last of this year!
2019 In Review
We had some amazing Giveaways
A pair of Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds
Multiple Amazon Gift cards, ranging from $15 to $50 dollars
A PreSonus Studio One Professional DAW, worth $400.
Most importantly, we’ve shared knowledge that I really feel good about, in that it can save people time and money.
2020 and What’s Ahead
Much of this, I mentioned in last weeks’ short Episode where I talked about th...
2020-03-3106 min