The drawback to Yeti Blue USB Microphones for podcasting Yeti Blue microphones are widely popular for podcasting and home sound recording. They do have a big drawback of being overly sensitive. They pick up too much background noise even when the gain is turned way down. I know because I bought one for my own […]
Control your business holiday lights with smart home tools
Older downtown buildings in small towns are a good use for “smart home” technology. Small businesses struggling with vintage or outdated electrical systems can use smart outlets to control displays more easily. I thought of this when I was in a local retail store at closing time. The owner and a clerk were talking […]
The easiest way to podcast is from your phone
Podcasting is a powerful way to build a connection with people. They hear your voice and feel like they get to know you. The problem with podcasting is it seems like a big hassle. You’re going to need equipment like a good mic, software to record and edit your audio, and some way to host […]
How independent retailers can trick Alexa, Siri, and Google Home to capture orders from local customers
People are happily using smart voice assistants more than ever. You know their names: Alexa, Siri, Google, Cortana. It’s so easy (and fun!) to just say what you want, and your magical assistant orders it for you. Then it shows up at your doorstep, and you’re living in the future! This isn’t great for […]
