Episode 145: Teaching Tech, Tethering Pain, and a Little CES Talk

This week we bounce between real life and real tech: why tethering still makes us want a MacBook with built-in cellular, what passkeys look like in the real world, and how Google Family Link pushes you into creating Gmail accounts for kids. We also talk honestly about teaching tech, why we often prefer working with people who are ready to level up their productivity, and how listener feedback shapes where the show goes next. Plus, a quick CES roundup with a few gadgets and ideas that actually stood out.

• Late-night work limits, and planning so tomorrow doesn’t get wrecked
• Tethering frustration, and the “just give us a MacBook with cellular” wish
• Michael’s living-room recording setup: Vocaster + OWC dock + Zoom, no virtual device chaos
• Google Workspace security alerts: suspicious login emails and what to check
• Passkeys: what’s great, what’s still confusing, and why some services still ask for a code
• Family Link and kids’ Google accounts: why Google requires @gmail.com, and how passkeys fit in
• Shared iCloud Passwords groups so parents can manage kids’ logins
• Password manager friction on Mac: Apple Passwords prompts vs 1Password workflows
• Listener feedback and the point of the show: it’s not a weekly “how-to,” it’s real conversations
• Teaching tech: beginner wins, real frustrations, and why “productivity level” training can be a better fit
• CES notes: mobility tech, batteries, smart locks, and a few other items that caught our attention
• Quick Surf app check-in: progress, but still clunky in places
• Support and contact info, plus Mastodon handles and the show hashtag

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