Surprise - It's Not a Toaster

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  • Discover the realm where digital expertise meets candid conversations on "Surprise - It’s Not a Toaster" - a bi-weekly podcast led by healthcare digital experts Ed Bennett and co-host Chris Boyer. Together, they venture into the fabric of online experiences, dissecting annoyances and irritations about navigating the modern online world. In each episode, we unveil contemporary tools, technologies, and software solutions, providing a firsthand exploration of what's shaping the digital landscape and the hosts challenge the limits of Open AI with a "stump ChatGPT" segment, where questions are posed to Generative AI language models, illuminating the interplay between human expertise and machine-generated insights. Tune in to navigate the digital maze, equip yourself with valuable insights, and engage in compelling discussions that bridge the gap between the human and digital worlds.
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Episodes
  • Existences, Enhancements and Eggs

    Existences, Enhancements and Eggs
    Jul 18 2024
    In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett ask why does everything have to be digital (and if there is still room to have physical copies of music, movies and books). They also share updates on previous tech tips on operating system updates and password protection. Then, they challenge Gen AI by asking a common question that has plagued philosophes and scientists for ages. Annoyance: Does everything need to be digital? Tip/technology: Updates on Windows 11 experience, and smooth passkey management with iOS AI stump: Which came first: the chicken or the egg?
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    21 mins
  • Caps Lock, Crafting Customizations and Query Conservations

    Caps Lock, Crafting Customizations and Query Conservations
    Jul 5 2024
    In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett address common digital frustrations like Caps Lock mishaps, Copy/Paste issues, and how iOS handles email address forms. They also share powerful Windows tweak tools and other customization hacks to enhance keyboarding experiences. Finally, they challenge AI with thought-provoking questions about resource efficiency. Tune in to elevate your digital know-how and conquer tech annoyances with ease! Annoyance: CapsLock, Copy/Paste and how iOS handles email address forms Tip/technology: Microsoft Power Toys AI stump: What GenAI question uses the least amount of resources to answer? What requires the most?
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    24 mins
  • Tech No-no's, Tech Tips, and Tricky Queries

    Tech No-no's, Tech Tips, and Tricky Queries
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode of 'Surprise - It's Not a Toaster,' hosts Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett dive into the digital world's quirks and innovations. First, they tackle the frustrations of websites that force users to create name/password accounts, exploring why this outdated practice persists and how it impacts user experience. Then, they share a handy tech tip on using iPhone voice search with ARC Search to streamline your daily digital interactions. Finally, they challenge Gen AI with a stump question: 'What question would I ask you that you would have a hard time answering?' Tune in for a mix of digital annoyances, practical recommendations, and mind-bending AI queries. Annoyance: Sites that don’t allow name/password accounts Tip/technology: Iphone voice search with ARC Search AI stump: What question would I ask you that you would have a hard time answering?
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    22 mins
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