Happy 50 years Apple - Plus your calls
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In this episode of the EFTM podcast, host Trevor Long celebrates Apple's 50th anniversary, reflecting on the company's remarkable journey from Macs to the iPhone and iPad, and its unique culture of looking forward rather than dwelling on history. The episode features several listener calls addressing real-world tech challenges: Brian from regional WA discusses email storage issues with Big Pond and the limitations of rural mobile coverage, prompting Trevor to recommend migrating to Gmail with Chrome profiles for better organization and cloud storage. He also highlights the critical gap in satellite emergency calling in remote Australia, urging listeners to advocate for government action to enable triple zero via satellite. Andrew shares his experience with a $79 Kogan smart ring, praising its accurate heart rate and sleep tracking despite needing manual sleep window setup, while Rod seeks advice on replacing expiring Norton antivirus, leading Trevor to recommend Trend Micro’s 10-device plan for better value and robust security features. The episode closes with a call for listeners to share their favorite Apple product, underscoring the podcast’s mission of real, practical tech help for everyday Australians.
Use Chrome profiles to manage multiple Gmail accounts seamlessly with color-coded browsers for better organization.
Migrate from legacy email services like Big Pond to Gmail for unlimited cloud storage and better long-term access.
Advocate for satellite-enabled emergency calling (triple zero) in remote areas—government and telcos must act to make it possible.
Smart rings like the Kogan model offer accurate health tracking at a fraction of the cost of Apple Watch, though manual sleep window setup is required.
Trend Micro offers strong, affordable antivirus protection with 10-device coverage, making it a viable alternative to Norton for home users.
Celebrating Apple's 50th Anniversary
“Happy 50 years of Apple tomorrow. April the 1st. 50 years of Apple. Isn't that remarkable? I'm just blown away by that.”
Brian's Remote Farming Tech Challenges
“You should be able to farm the deepest, darkest depths of your property with the knowledge that you can call triple zero at any time.”
Gmail & Chrome Profiles for Multi-Account Management
Trevor explains how to use Chrome profiles to manage multiple Gmail accounts with color-coded browsers, enabling seamless access to personal, family, and work calendars and emails.
Smart Ring Review: Kogan vs. Apple Watch
Andrew shares his experience with a $79 Kogan smart ring, praising its accurate heart rate and sleep tracking, though noting the need to manually set sleep windows due to shift work.
Antivirus Upgrade: Norton to Trend Micro
Rod discusses his expired Norton subscription and limited device coverage, prompting Trevor to recommend Trend Micro’s 10-device plan for better value and strong security features.
“You should be able to farm the deepest, darkest depths of your property with the knowledge that you can call triple zero at any time.”
“It's a disgrace that two cars of the manufacturing world champions don't make the grid.”
“It's not just about protecting your device. It's protecting me from myself.”
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Trevor Long
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Apple
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Gmail
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Chrome
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Big Pond
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Trend Micro
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Telstra
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Norton
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Kogan
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